CellAccess Technology unveils platform-based T1 E1 Broadband Multiplexers for ATM, Frame Relay, SMDS and TDM.MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 1995--CellAccess Technology Inc., a Milpitas-based start-up company, Monday introduced the T1 Broadband Multiplexer CAT1500(TM) and the E1 Broadband Multiplexer CAT2500(TM) for ATM, Frame Relay, SMDS (Switched Multimegabit Data Service) A high-speed, switched data communications service offered by the local telephone companies for interconnecting LANs in different locations. It was introduced in 1992 and became generally available nationwide by 1995. and TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) A technology that transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single transmission path. Each lower-speed signal is time sliced into one high-speed transmission. services. Each Broadband Multiplexer is a platform-based product that allows access to any one of these services through software configuration. Both Multiplexers are packaged identically. The CAT1500/CAT2500 capabilities include conversion from SMDS to Frame Relay or ATM and Frame Relay to ATM on a per port basis. In addition, both products support voice, video, data and image for ATM service, FRAD (Frame Relay Access Device or Frame Relay Assembler Disassembler) A communications device that formats outgoing data into the format required by a frame relay network. It strips the data back out at the other end. capability for Frame Relay network as well as both DQDB (Distributed Queue Dual Bus) The protocol used to control access to an IEEE 802.6 queued packet synchronous exchange (QPSX) network, used for metropolitan area networks (MANs). SNI (1) (Subscriber Network Interface) The point of interface between the customer's equipment (CPE) and a communications service from a common carrier. (2) (SNA Network I and DXI DXI Data Exchange Interface DXi DirectX Instrument (plugin standard for software synthesizers) DXI Digital Exchange Interface DXI Direct Exchange Item DXI Direct X Instruments DXI Digital Express International SNI capabilities for the SMDS network. The product functions as a simple bridge for Ethernet 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. through the Ethernet ports in ATM and Frame Relay modes. Both products can be managed by the LAN-based SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. Manager through Ethernet port. An SNMP manager or a VT100 (ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. ) terminal can also be directly connected to the NMS See NetWare Management System. (RS232) port on CAT1500/CAT2500. In-band SNMP management via the network is also supported. Users can install CAT1500/CAT2500 for their existing networks and migrate to the evolving network by simply downloading new application software appropriate for the new network type -- ATM, Frame Relay or SMDS. Users who already have cell/packet-based networks can readily install CAT1500/CAT2500 for these networks for their immediate use. "The CAT1500 represent multi-purpose platform that can be easily upgraded to address new industry standards as they emerge," said Fred Sepah, president of CellAccess. "With the CellAccess products, users will no longer have to upgrade their networking equipment through replacement. This helps conserve corporate resources and simplify the multiplexer purchasing decisions by telecom managers," said Himanshu Vaishnav, vice president and general manager of CellAccess. The CellAccess Broadband Multiplexer comes standard with two V.35/RS449/X.21 ports on the DTE side. A user can add two more ports or cascade another Broadband Multiplexer for additional or remote ports as needs grow. Additional ports are available as expansion modules. The expansion modules are: 1) V.35/RS449/X.21 module containing two V.35/RS449/X.21 ports; 2) Ethernet/T1 module containing one Ethernet port and one T1 port for CAT1500; 3) Ethernet/E1 module containing one Ethernet port and one E1 port for CAT2500; and 4) RS232 module containing two RS232 ports for Frame Relay applications. The CAT1500 provides built-in CSU eliminating the need for a separate CSU. The CAT1500 and CAT2500 Broadband Multiplexers are powerful, feature-rich, low-cost platforms that are available immediately directly from CellAccess Technology. The CAT1500 starts at $4,495. The CAT2500 starts at $4,995. CellAccess is currently actively recruiting distributors and Value Added Resellers. CellAccess Technology Inc., located in Milpitas, 95035, phone 408/934-9180, fax 408/934-9182, designs, develops, manufactures and markets ATM, Frame Relay, SMDS and TDM network access products. -0- Note to Editors: CAT1500(TM) and CAT2500(TM) are trademarks of CellAccess Technology Inc. CONTACT: CellAccess Technology Inc., Milpitas
Himanshu Vaishnav or Fred Sepah, 408/934-9180
or fax, 408/934-9182
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