Connectware introduces new ATM Starter Systems; PC desktop and Sun UNIX versions allow companies opportunity to quickly begin testing ATM.RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 1995--Connectware Inc., a subsidiary of AMP Inc., Harrisburg, Pa., Monday introduced three new CELLerity Asynchronous Transfer Mode See ATM. (communications) Asynchronous Transfer Mode - (ATM, or "fast packet") A method for the dynamic allocation of bandwidth using a fixed-size packet (called a cell). See also ATM Forum, Wideband ATM. ATM acronyms. Indiana acronyms. (ATM) Starter Systems, including PC desktop and Sun UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). versions. The systems are designed to provide companies a cost-effective way to introduce ATM into their organizations prior to a full enterprise-wide implementation. The Connectware systems are based on ATM Forum-specified, flow control technology and LAN Emulation. Each system includes Network Interface Cards (NICs), a CELLerity OC-3 switch, a network management element manager, and software. (Refer to specifics fact sheet, below, for product specifications, pricing, distribution and availability.) "These Starter Systems provide companies a way to bring up an ATM network quickly," said Tim Sullivan, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president of Connectware, "thereby allowing users to become familiar with the benefits of ATM technology before making a major financial commitment for large-scale deployment. "Joining the world of ATM with a CELLerity Starter System enables companies to create a migration plan to ATM solutions while protecting their existing network investments." Called the CELLerity 6910 Starter System and the CELLerity 6920 Starter System, these ATM starter systems are the newest additions to Connectware's CELLerity family of ATM solutions. The CELLerity 6910 provides the PC desktop environment (PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). or EISA (Extended ISA) Pronounced "ee-suh." A PC bus standard that extends the 16-bit ISA bus (AT bus) to 32 bits and provides bus mastering. ISA cards can plug into an EISA slot. ) with the necessary elements to bridge Microsoft Windows applications to ATM. The CELLerity 6920 provides the Sun UNIX (SBus) workgroup user with the ability to create either a native ATM network or run classical IP applications over ATM. The CELLerity Starter Systems deliver cost-effective Network Interface Cards (NICs) with a custom single chip ATM Segmentation and Reassembly segmentation and reassembly - segmentation (SAR (Segmentation And Reassembly) The protocol that converts data to cells for transmission over an ATM network. It is the lower part of the ATM Adaption Layer (AAL), which is responsible for the entire operation. See AAL. SAR - segmentation and reassembly ) solution supporting SUN Microsystems (SBus) and PCI/EISA workstations, coupled with a high performance, low-cost ATM switch that is both expandable and stackable. Two highly integrated custom ASIC chips, developed by Connectware's ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. and software development experts, serve as the base technology for the CELLerity 6910 and CELLerity 6920 Starter Systems. These designs are based on advanced 0.6 micron CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Pronounced "c-moss." The most widely used integrated circuit design. It is found in almost every electronic product from handheld devices to mainframes. technology. The single chip SAR engine supports CBR (1) (Computer-Based Reference) Reference materials accessible by computer in order to help people do their jobs quicker. For example, this database on disk! (2) (Constant Bit Rate) A uniform transmission rate. , VBR (1) See MP3 VBR. (2) (Variable Bit Rate) Refers to a communications or computer channel that changes its transmission speed based on any number of criteria. and ABR (1) (AutoBaud Rate detect) The analysis of the first characters of a message to determine its transmission speed and number of start and stop bits. (2) (Available Bit R , RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. microprocessor, 32-bit direct memory access (DMA (1) (Digital Media Adapter) See digital media hub. (2) (Document Management Alliance) A specification that provides a common interface for accessing and searching document databases. ) bus controller, and multiple bus targets for high performance multimedia applications. The switching chip provides a high degree of integration and switching performance up to 4 Gigabytes per second. Connectware is accepting orders now. Connectware, Richardson, was founded in September 1993 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMP. Connectware is an emerging leader in multimedia and advanced networking technologies. The company's technology focus addresses not only today's traditional LANs, but also the convergence of LANs and WANs through Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) workstation interfaces and network switches. Connectware provides communication integration through software and hardware offerings, imaging/video solutions to the desktop and custom software applications development. Connectware has sales and marketing offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Product development is conducted in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. , Florida and India. AMP is the world's leading supplier of connectors and interconnect systems, serving customers around the world in a wide range of markets from consumer goods to communications and computer systems. Employing over 30,400 people in 185 facilities, the company had a record $4.03 billion sales in 1994. -0-
CELLerity ATM Starter Systems 6910 and 6920 Product Specifics
CELLerity 6910 Starter System PC Environment -------------------------------------------- The system includes:
A 6 port CELLerity Switch consisting of 4 OC-3 (155 Mbps) ports and
2 TAXI (100 Mbps) ports
Network Management Element Managers
3 CELLerity PCI NICs (OC-3 155 Mbps - multimode fiber) or 3 EISA
NICs (OC-3 155 Mbps - multimode fiber)
1 CELLerity Microchannel 100 Mbps NIC (TAXI) and the LAN Emulation
Server Software
System Software for LAN Emulation (Netware, Windows 95, & Windows NT)
User documentation
Pricing:
6910-120 EISA -- $10,500
6910-150 PCI -- $9,995
Availability:
Nov. 13, 1995
CELLerity 6920 Starter System UNIX Environment ---------------------------------------------- The system includes:
A 6 port OC-3 Switch (155 Mbps per port)
Network Management Element Manager
4 Sbus NICs (155 Mbps OC-3)
Sun OS 4.1 or Solaris 2.3, 2.4 (Release 2) software drivers
User documentation
Pricing:
6920-200 Sun SBus -- $9,500
Availability:
Nov. 13, 1995
Product Distribution Strategy -----------------------------
Connectware is accepting orders via its sales number 800/357-0852.
Connectware's CELLerity family of ATM products will also be
distributed via a network of resellers, OEMs and distributors.-0-
NOTE TO EDITORS: Connectware and CELLerity are trademarks. AMP is a registered trademark. All other product or service names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Editorial inquiries may be directed to Connectware Public Relations at 214/997-4439. CONTACT: Connectware Inc., Richardson 214/997-4439 (Public Relations) |
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