Amdahl and Microsoft Achieve 10 MB per second Windows NT to Host Connection Doubling Previous Record; Industry's Fastest Connection Between Microsoft Windows NT Server and Host System Drives Series of Enterprise-ready Windows NT Solutions.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 1996--Amdahl Corporation and Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. Software products include MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft Access, LAN Manager, MS Client, SQL Server, Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC), MS Mail, today announced they have achieved the industry's fastest channel connection between the Microsoft(R) Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (R) Server network operating system An operating system that is designed for network use. Normally, it is a complete operating system with file, task and job management; however, with some earlier products, it was a separate component that ran under the OS; for example, LAN Server required OS/2, and LANtastic required DOS. and a host System/390 compatible server. Ten MB per second on a single ESCON (Enterprise Systems CONnection) An IBM S/390 fiber-optic channel that transfers 17 Mbytes/sec over distances up to 60 km depending on connection type. ESCON allows peripheral devices to be located across large campuses and metropolitan areas. channel is more than double previously published results from Amdahl and Microsoft. The companies achieved this milestone between an Amdahl EnVista(TM) enterprise server and a System/390 compatible mainframe using Microsoft SNA (Systems Network Architecture) IBM's mainframe network standards introduced in 1974. Originally a centralized architecture with a host computer controlling many terminals, enhancements, such as APPN and APPC (LU 6. Server 2.11 software and the EnVista Channel for ESCON, a PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). channel interface built around Polaris Communications' Model 6900 PCI/ESCON adapter. This new, industry-leading connection supplies the bandwidth needed for a series of enterprise-ready solutions based on EnVista servers and the Microsoft BackOffice(TM) family. "We are extremely pleased with the performance optimization that we have achieved in collaboration with Microsoft and Polaris," said David Anderson, chief technology officer, Amdahl Corporation. "Customers can now have the bandwidth necessary to implement robust client server applications such as data warehousing and branch plant implementations with even greater confidence. This performance is a key differentiator in Amdahl's solutions offerings." "Once again, Amdahl and Polaris have raised the bar in high performance ESCON channel connection, making it the fastest that we've seen from any Windows NT based platform," said Vesa Suomalainen, general manager of the Host Integration Product Group at Microsoft. "The SNA Server ESCON channel connection complements the power and scalability of this robust client server architecture. This high speed host connectivity provides unrivaled performance for enterprise-wide solutions." EnVista Enterprise Connectivity EnVista Channel for ESCON is a high-performance bridge to mainframe data, providing a direct connection from EnVista enterprise servers to System/390 compatible mainframes. The ESCON channel works with Microsoft SNA Server to provide fast, easy and economical access to mainframe applications from LAN-based PCs and servers. EnVista Channel for ESCON emulates multiple channel controller protocols and can support thousands of client connections. Amdahl is currently offering 8232 emulation for TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. support and 3490 tape emulation for bulk transfer support. EnVista Enterprise Solutions Amdahl now offers a number of enterprise solutions based on the EnVista servers for Windows NT, Ultra SCSI LVS LVS Linux Virtual Server LVS Live Vaccine Strain LVS Las Vegas, New Mexico (Airport Code) LVS Low Voltage Switchgear LVS Logistical Vehicle System LVS Laser Vibration Sensor LVS Logistics Vehicle System 4500(TM) storage systems, Microsoft Windows NT server and the Microsoft BackOffice family(a). Solutions include: the EnVista SNA Gateway Server, EnVista Branch Office Server, EnVista I-Net Server, EnVista Database Server and EnVista Groupware Server(b). The Solutions will be available in the fourth quarter. "SNA host connectivity is the underlying element of all our solutions," said Anderson. "By working with Microsoft to obtain this industry-leading benchmark, we bring customers enhanced benefits such as vastly increased download times and the ability to support greater numbers of host connections. With the enhanced features now available in Microsoft SNA Server 3.0, this could not have come at a better time." Microsoft SNA Server Using advanced client/server architecture, Microsoft SNA Server offloads the communications processing from host computers and desktop PCs. Each PC uses a standard LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. protocol to connect to one or more servers; SNA Server then connects to System/390 compatible mainframes using SNA protocols. SNA Server 3.0, announced on June 17 and in widespread beta testing (programming) beta testing - Testing a pre-release (potentially unreliable) version of a piece of software by making it available to selected users. This term derives from early 1960s terminology for product cycle checkpoints, first used at IBM but later standard throughout the , supports up to 5,000 clients and 15,000 host sessions, offers hot backup and load balancing, and comes with advanced tools for easy system set up and centralized graphical administration. A key component of the Microsoft BackOffice family of products, SNA Server takes full advantage of the Windows NT Server network operating system to deliver the power, scalability and security of this robust platform. About Amdahl Corporation Amdahl Corporation (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :AMH AMH Abington Memorial Hospital (Abington, PA) AMH Anti-Müllerian Hormone AMH Australian Medicines Handbook AMH Automated Material Handling AMH Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics) US Navy Rating ) provides integrated enterprise computing solutions designed to meet the needs of the leading, most compute-intensive environments around the world. Amdahl combines hardware and software products and service methods with best of breed offerings to create customized solutions that help clients gain a competitive advantage in their industries. Press announcements and other information about Amdahl Corporation are available on the Internet via the Worldwide Web at http://www.amdahl.com. About Microsoft Corporation Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : MSFT MSFT Microsoft (stock symbol) MSFT Movimento Sociale Fiamma Tricolore (Italy) MSFT Multi-Stage Fitness Test MSFT Master of Science in Family Therapy MSFT Macalester Students for Fair Trade ) is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day. -0- Note to Editors: a) Please see related release "Amdahl Takes Leadership Role in Offering Complete Enterprise Solutions for Windows NT Environment," August 26, 1996. b) Note to Editors: Detailed descriptions of the solutions are available; call editorial contacts listed below. Amdahl is a registered trademark and EnVista and LVS 4500 are trademarks of Amdahl Corporation. Microsoft and Windows NT are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. System/390 and ESCON are registered trademarks or trademarks of IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Corporation. All other trademarks and product names are property of their respective owners. If you are interessted in viewing additional information on Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft Web page at http://www.microsoft.com/corpinfo/ on Microsoft's corporate information pages. CONTACT: Amdahl Corporation Mary Luciano, 408/746-6166 mary.luciano@amdahl.com or Microsoft Corporation Vesa Suomalainen, 206/882-8080 vesas@microsoft.com or The Benjamin Group Inc. John Elias, 408/559-6090 jelias@sv.tbgi.com |
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