Ascend Expands Industry-Leading MAX Product Line With Three New Models; Introduces Hybrid Access and Higher-Density Digital Modems.ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 1996--Ascend Communications, Inc. (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 : ASND ASND A Streetcar Named Desire (play) ) today announced it has expanded its top-selling MAX WAN access switch product line with three new products -- the MAX 2000, MAX 4002 and MAX 4004 -- and introduced Hybrid Access, a flexible architecture for integrating analog and high-speed digital WAN services onto the same product platform. The company also introduced a new higher-density digital modem card, the DM-12, giving the MAX the highest port density in the industry. "Ascend has established itself as the market leader, with the most feature-rich product line at the lowest per-port price," said Bernie Schneider, Ascend's vice president of marketing. "Hybrid Access and the new DM-12 reaffirm our commitment to providing the most flexible, cost-effective remote networking solutions in the industry." "It's no wonder that Ascend has captured over 75 percent of the central site remote networking market and become the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, for ISPs worldwide," said Liza Henderson, broadband consultant at Verona, N.J.-based TeleChoice. "This announcement solidifies Ascend's strong leadership position, with the MAX product line being the most scalable, cost-effective remote networking solution available today." Hybrid Access Hybrid Access provides a unique building-block architecture for implementing remote access networks. It gives corporate network managers, Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs) and Carriers greater flexibility in supporting their existing analog modem-based applications while providing a migration path to high-speed digital services such as Frame Relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. , ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. and leased lines. In conjunction with the new MAX products, Hybrid Access lets users grow their networks cost effectively, offering the lowest price per port of any WAN access switch on the market. Hybrid Access is available as two different options: Hybrid Access64 supports up to 64 56/64 kbit/s digital sessions; Hybrid Access96 supports up to 96 sessions. Pricing is $1,500 for Hybrid Access64, $3,000 for Hybrid Access96. Higher-Density Digital Modems Ascend pioneered digital modem technology, which enables high-speed digital lines to carry analog modem A common device that converts the computer's digital pulses to tones that can be carried over analog telephone lines. See modem. traffic. Digital modems enhance both analog modem call performance and reduce operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales . The new higher-density modem card, called the DM-12, plugs into expansion slots on each of the new MAX products. Each card provides 12 digital modems, 50 percent more than its predecessor, and supports all popular modem standards The CCITT, an international committee that specifies the way modems and fax machines transmit information to ensure compatibility among modems, has classified dial-up modems according to the following modulation standards: MAX 2000 The MAX 2000 comes with a single T1/PRI port and an integrated CSU See DSU/CSU. 1. CSU - California State University. 2. CSU - Cleveland State University. 3. CSU - Channel Service Unit. , an Ethernet port A socket on a computer or network device for plugging in an Ethernet cable. See WAN port. , and a high-speed serial port or, optionally, a T1 CSU for connecting to a backbone network. Hybrid Access is a standard feature on the MAX 2000. Two expansion slots are available to support digital modem cards and other application-specific cards, supporting up to 24 analog/digital sessions. Base price is $6,500. MAX 4002 The MAX 4002 comes with two T1/PRI ports with integrated CSUs, an Ethernet port, a high-speed serial port, and six expansion slots for application specific cards. Supporting up to 48 analog/digital sessions, the MAX 4002 is user-upgradeable to a MAX 4004. Hybrid Access is an option on the MAX 4002. Base price is $11,000. MAX 4004 Features The MAX 4004 comes with four T1/PRI lines with integrated CSUs, an Ethernet port, a high-speed serial port, and six expansion slots for application specific cards. It supports a maximum of 72 analog modem sessions and a total of 96 analog/modem sessions. Hybrid Access is also an option on the MAX 4004. Base price is $15,500. MAX Product Family The MAX product family supports end user applications such as corporate telecommuting telecommuting, an arrangement by which people work at home using a computer and telephone, transmitting work material to a business office by means of a modem and telephone lines; it is also known as telework. , remote office networking and Internet access and is deployed extensively in ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. and Carrier networks worldwide. A key to this success is a common set of features and capabilities which includes security, management, extensive user authentication, routing and bridging, and terminal server functionality. Remote node access (MAXLink), and modem dialout (MAXDial) are also available for the entire MAX family, from the eight-port MAX 200Plus to the 96-port MAX 4004. Product Availability Available immediately, the MAX product family now includes: MAX 200Plus: Built on PCMCIA card technology; support for up to eight analog/ISDN sessions. MAX 1800: Eight ISDN BRI ports; two expansion slots; support for up to 16 analog/digital sessions. MAX 2000: One T1/PRI line; two expansion slots; support for up to 24 analog/digital sessions. MAX 4000: Four T1/PRI ports; six expansion slots; support for up to 96 analog/digital sessions; support for up to 48 analog modem sessions. MAX 4002: Two T1/PRI ports; six expansion slots; support for up to 48 analog/digital sessions. MAX 4004: Four T1/PRI ports; six expansion slots; support for up to 96 analog/digital sessions; support for up to 72 modem sessions. About Ascend Ascend Communications, Inc. is a leading, worldwide provider of remote networking solutions for corporate central sites, Internet Service Providers' points-of-presence, remote offices, mobile workers and telecommuters. Ascend develops, manufactures, markets, sells and supports products which utilize bandwidth on demand to extend existing corporate networks for applications such as remote 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. access, Internet access, telecommuting, SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. connectivity and videoconferencing/multimedia access. Detailed information on Ascend products, news announcements, seminars, service and support is available on Ascend's home page at the World Wide Web site http://www.ascend.com. Ascend is headquartered at 1275 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, California 94502. Phone: 800/621-9578; Fax: 510/814-2300; E-mail: info@ascend.com. CONTACT: Gallagher PR Kevin Gallagher, 510/743-7830 (office) 510/648-9348 (home) kevin@gpr.com |
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