FASTCOMM ANNOUNCES VirtualPORT EXPANSION TECHNOLOGY.STERLING, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 1998-- New Port Expansion Mechanism Enables Nine to Over 100 Port Configuration for Host Site Legacy Applications using Standard, Cost-Effective FastComm Modular Products FastComm Communications Corp. today announced a new technology for legacy port expansion using high speed 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. connections. The exclusive FastComm VirtualPORT(TM) technology allows FastComm FRADs to be expanded over existing or new LAN connections, allowing large legacy host site solutions for 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. , Bisync, Burroughs, Bitsync, and Async--any legacy protocol in the company's LAN+Legacy(TM) suite. Applied initially to port expansion, the new technology is media independent. In the first release from FastComm, from nine to over 100 port expanded configurations over Ethernet are supported. This expansion mechanism allows easily managed growth, as needs arise, as additional ports are connected over the LAN in a non-disruptive fashion. Expansion units may be linked to each other directly, through an Ethernet hub A device that all lines on an Ethernet segment are plugged into. 10Base-T and 100Base-T Ethernets are star networks and require a hub for operation. The earlier 10Base5 and 10Base2 Ethernets are bus networks, but are often wired into a star configuration using a central hub for improved , or for high bandwidth configurations, via an Ethernet switch. Cost to expand is contained and linear, as compared to other expansion methods which typically involve multiple hardware components. Completely compatible with all other LAN traffic, this exclusive mechanism is the optimal way to provide port expansion at local or remote sites, using multi-port FastComm EtherFRAD(TM) devices as a standard building block. When used at remote sites, the new mechanism can easily be used to support configurations requiring more than four serial ports. The mechanism allows an entire Intranet to be built with a standard component--which can be deployed at any site--reducing the cost to acquire, deploy, and maintain the network. The release with the new technology is available 1Q98, at no additional charge, to all FastComm F9200 series customers using the company's LAN+Legacy(TM) suite of protocols. "I'm very pleased to make this announcement," stated Peter Madsen, FastComm President. "VirtualPORT(TM) technology gives our customers the benefit of immediate WAN and equipment cost savings in their large and growing networks." With industry-leading LAN+Legacy(TM) application support, advanced features such as MaximumPRIORITY(TM) multi-stream prioritization, FastRATE(TM) adaptive congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. and CIR (Committed Information Rate) In a frame relay network, the average transmission rate in bits per second (typically Kbps) for a virtual circuit. It defines the maximum rate that the network can handle under normal conditions. bandwidth control, FramePROTECT(TM) data protection for mission critical SNA applications, and optional integral DDS/DDS2, IDSL See DSL. , HDSL See DSL. HDSL - High bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line and T1/E1 DSU/CSUs, plus on-board ISDN BRI interfaces for dial-networking and dial-backup, the Data, Voice and Video capable FastComm products are the best value available to customers today. "FastComm products are a viable alternative for connecting remote and branch offices to the corporate network or Intranet today," stated Fred McClimans, 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 Research Director of CurrentAnalysis. "This new method of port expansion will allow FastComm to target new market segments, and allow customers to easily apply FastComm products to larger configurations--at reasonable costs." For more information, or to request a data sheet of any FastComm product, phone 703-318-7750; fax to 703-787-4625; Email to info@fastcomm.com; or visit FastComm on the World Wide Web at http://www.fastcomm.com . FastComm Communications Corp. (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 :FSCX) designs, manufactures, and sells access products for public and private digital networks. Its products include Packet and Frame Relay concentrators, Voice and Data FRADs, and WEB.router(TM) Internet access routers; T-1/E-1 ATM network access equipment; Frame Relay line testers to speed installations; leased line and Switched 56 CSU/DSUs; SuperView(TM) data switches for managing multiple remote async devices; and a family of high speed data compressors. Forward looking statements are made in this release pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the timing of new announcements or introductions by the Company and its competitors, the hiring and retention of key employees, competitive pricing pressures, dependence on third party for components and products, and general economic conditions in the United States and international markets and the risk factors detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. FastComm, stylized styl·ize tr.v. styl·ized, styl·iz·ing, styl·iz·es 1. To restrict or make conform to a particular style. 2. To represent conventionally; conventionalize. logo, VirtualPORT(TM), WEB.router, FramePROTECT, LAN+Legacy, MaximumPRIORITY, FastRATE, MonoFRAD, EtherFRAD, RingFRAD, VoiceFRAD and SuperView are trademarks of FastComm Communications Corp. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. CONTACT: FastComm Communications Corp. Ed Bursk, 703/318-7750 |
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