Allied Telesyn and Panduit Announce Expanded Options in Fiber Connectivity.Business Editors BOTHELL, Wash. and TINLEY PARK Tinley Park, village (1990 pop. 37,121), Cook and Will counties, NE Ill., a residential suburb of Chicago; inc. 1892. Its population grew significantly in the late 20th cent. , Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2000 World's leading supplier of media conversion products to provide small form-factor fiber connectors for Panduit fiber optic network cabling Allied Telesyn (www.alliedtelesyn.com), the world's No.1 brand for media conversion products, and Panduit Corp. (www.panduit.com), a leader in fiber optic cabling solutions, Tuesday announced that Allied Telesyn will offer a Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. media converter A device that converts from one type of media to another. It typically refers to a hardware device that connects different transmission media; for example, from twisted pair to coax or from twisted pair to optical fiber. using Panduit's FJ small form factor fiber optic connector, making it easier for customers to integrate high-performance fiber into their networks. Allied Telesyn's AT-MC304 100TX to 100FX media converter will facilitate the connection of Panduit's fiber optic cabling terminated with FJ connectors Panduit's brand name for its Fiber Jack connector. It also uses the Opti-Jack brand. See Fiber Jack. to UTP UTP (uridine triphosphate): see uracil. (Unshielded Twisted Pair) See twisted pair. UTP - unshielded twisted pair (RJ-45) devices such as hubs and switches. Small form-factor fiber connectors have been gaining popularity due to the fact that they make high-volume connectivity more economical -- both directly, in the form of lower-priced high-density network devices, and indirectly, through space savings in the wiring closet The central distribution or servicing point for cables in a network. See MDF and wire center. . "Choice is critical to building the optimal network. As the worldwide leader in media conversion products, we always strive to enhance and expand network connectivity options, offering a comprehensive set of connector types," said Pradeep Gandhi Pradeep Gandhi (born 26 December, 1964) is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) political party. He was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India, representing the Rajnandgaon constituency of Chhattisgarh[1]. , vice president and general manager of the Allied Telesyn's Media Products Division. "By delivering practical, affordable, high-quality network connectivity and conversion products through partnerships with companies such as Panduit, we are able to offer customers more choice and more value." Tom Donovan, vice president of International Sales and Marketing for Panduit stated, "Panduit's FJ connector has the largest installed base of small form factor connectors in the global enterprise market. Allied Telesyn's worldwide support of the FJ interface will help reinforce its position as one of the frontrunners in small form factor fiber optic connectivity." Panduit and Allied Telesyn will introduce the new AT-MC304 with FJ connector in Panduit's booth, No. 2127, at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference, March 7-9 in Baltimore. About Allied Telesyn International Allied Telesyn International simply connects the world with affordable, highly reliable networking technology and products. Allied Telesyn's product lines build networks that link people to information -- in small networks, across large networks, and over the Internet. Its Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. connectivity products for fiber optic, traditional copper and mixed networks keep cost of ownership low by delivering quality and backing it with ServiceStor(TM), Allied Telesyn's comprehensive package of service and support programs that include superior warranties and free telephone support. Allied Telesyn's Media Products Division offers a complete range of media conversion products, ranging from simple two port devices, through managed multiport mul·ti·port adj. Having, relating to, or being a system of multiple ports for injecting fuel separately into each cylinder of an engine. systems. Its Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products support all common fiber connector types, including a full range of next-generation small form factor connectors. Incorporated in 1987, Allied Telesyn is headquartered in Bothell, and has locations throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and the world. Allied Telesyn's products are available through a large network of consultants, resellers, retailers and catalogs. Further information on Allied Telesyn International and its products can be found at www.alliedtelesyn.com, or by calling its headquarters at 800/424-4284. About Panduit Corp. The Panduit Network Connectivity Group is a world leader in network connectivity and a primary source for networking solutions covering ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-A, 569-A and 606. The company offers a wide range of cable termination, cable management, cable routing and cable identification products. The Panduit Network Connectivity Group supplies a family of high-performance connectors, plugs, jacks and patch panels A group of sockets used to connect incoming and outgoing lines in communications and electronic systems. Patch panels allow for manually wiring the connections with small cables (patch cords), rather than automatic switching. used in demanding structured cabling Structured Cabling is defined as building or campus telecommunications cabling infrastructure that consists of a number of standardized smaller elements (hence structured) called subsystems. solutions and premise network applications. Panduit Corp. is headquartered in Tinley Park and has multiple U.S. locations, as well as plants and sales subsidiaries throughout the world. Further information on Panduit Corp. and its products can be found at www.panduit.com, or by calling 888/506-5400. |
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