Chipcom expands routing capability across its complete line of intelligent switching systems; New Edge Router Modules increase wide area connectivity and protocol support for Ethernet and Token Ring LANs.SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 1995--Chipcom Corp. (Nasdaq/ CHPM CHPM Center for High Performance Manufacturing ) today extended high-performance, low-cost routing across its entire line of intelligent switching systems Switching systems (communications) The assemblies of switching and control devices provided so that any station in a communications system may be connected as desired with any other station. by unveiling new additions to its Edge Router Also called an "access router," it is a router that sits at the periphery of a network. Contrast with "core router," which is a router that resides in the middle of the network. See router and WAN router. See also edge device. suite of products. Today's announcement includes new router modules for Chipcom's range of platform offerings -- the ONcore Switching System, ONline System Concentrator and ONsemble StackSystem -- that support both Ethernet and Token Ring networks. The new Edge Router Modules use the standard versions of Cisco Systems' Internetwork Operating System operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. (IOS (1) (Internetwork Operating System) An operating system from Cisco that is the primary control program used in its routers. IOS is widely used and robust system software that supports the common functions of all products under Cisco's CiscoFusion architecture. ) software, assuring interoperability with other Cisco routers. Jointly developed with Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. , the scalable Edge Router Modules operate at the "edge" of a corporate network -- whether a remote office or the far reaches of a central facility. Chipcom's Edge Router Modules connect two or more Local Area Networks (LANs), with up to three redundant links to ensure fail-safe network availability. With one Ethernet or Token Ring A local area network (LAN) access method developed by IBM. Conforming to the IEEE 802.5 standard, Token Ring uses a token ring access method and connects up to 255 nodes in a star topology at 4, 16 or 100 Mbps. 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. and up to three Wide Area Network (WAN) connections, the Edge Router Modules are an extremely cost-effective way to provide WAN connectivity. The serial ports on the Edge Router Modules can run as fast as T1/E1 speeds. This provides flexibility for companies to start with low-cost dial-up connectivity and migrate to high-speed leased lines as their connectivity requirements grow. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Rob Ayres, senior product manager at Chipcom, "Because the Edge Router Modules ensure common functionality across Chipcom's various switching platforms, the investments customers make today will help them quickly and easily migrate into newer technologies as their network grows in the future." Enhanced Protocol Support The new Edge Router Modules resulted from a joint development agreement between Chipcom and Cisco Systems, and run Cisco's standard IOS software. Chipcom now offers four different versions of IOS to satisfy a customer's routing needs from basic to full-featured. At the same time, the Edge Router Modules take full advantage of Chipcom's switching technology, allowing managers to change network layouts on the fly by switching the router to any of the hub's internal networks. Using Chipcom's ONdemand NCS (Network Call Signaling) CableLabs version of MGCP. See MGCP/MEGACO. NCS - Network Computing System: Apollo's RPC system used by DEC and Hewlett-Packard.The protocol has been adopted by OSF. network management software, managers can simply move the router to the desired network via a point-and-click graphical interface. In addition to the Edge Router Modules, the company also introduced the ONcore Ethernet and ONline Token Ring Carrier Modules. This carrier technology is used to provide consistent product functionality across all the company's hub families. It also forms the basis for the Chipcom OpenHub Program that incorporates complementary networking technology from other third-party companies. Availability and Pricing The ONcore and ONline Ethernet and Token Ring versions of the Edge Router Modules are scheduled to be available in volume within 60 days, with North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. list prices starting at $2,855. The ONsemble Token Ring versions of the Edge Router Modules are scheduled to be available during the fourth quarter of 1995. Founded in 1983, Chipcom Corp. designs, manufactures, markets and services fault-tolerant intelligent switching systems, including hub, internetworking and network management products, for remote site, campus and enterprise network computing environments. The Southborough, Mass.-based company reported record revenue of $268 million for its 1994 fiscal year, ended December 31, a 67 percent increase over 1993. For the first six months of its 1995 fiscal year, ended July 1, Chipcom reported sales of $157.7 million. According to the market research firm Dataquest Inc., Chipcom is the world's third largest supplier of intelligent hubs. Together with its resellers, Chipcom has a presence in more than 200 countries, and the company employs over 930 people worldwide. For the third consecutive year, Chipcom has been cited by Fortune magazine as one of the 100 fastest-growing companies in America. The company's Home Page on the World Wide Web can be accessed at: http://www.chipcom.com. Chipcom has signed a definitive merger agreement with 3Com Corp. of Santa Clara, Calif., dated July 26, 1995. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and approval by Chipcom's shareholders. The merger is scheduled to close in October. -0- Chipcom, the Chipcom logo, ONcore and ONsemble are registered trademarks and ONdemand, ONline, Chipcom OpenHub and StackSystem are trademarks of Chipcom Corp. CONTACT: Chipcom Corp. John H. Ricciardone, 508/624-6840 E-mail: jricciar@chipcom.com or Beaupre & Co. Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Inc. Glen M. Zimmerman, 603/436-6690 E-mail: gzimmer@beaupre.mv.com |
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