Fujitsu Microelectronics Ships First and Only LAN SCSI Combo Card Available for the Mobile Computing Market; FMI's LAN SCSI Combo provides dual functionality for under $300.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1996--Fujitsu Microelectronics, Inc. (FMI FMI Fondo Monetario Internacional (Spanish: International Monetary Fund) FMI Fonds Monétaire International FMI For More Information FMI Food Marketing Institute FMI Fundo Monetário Internacional ) today announced the LAN/SCSI Combo PC Card for the mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings market. This is the first and only LAN/SCSI combination PC Card currently available, allowing users to take complete advantage of SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. peripherals such as scanners, CD-ROMs and hard disks, while simultaneously connecting to any 10Base-T Ethernet network. The LAN/SCSI Combo provides mobile professionals with dual functionality on one card, saving scarce PC Card slots and optimizing productivity on the road. "Combining both 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 SCSI capabilities on one PC Card provides the end user with increased functionality in a one-slot machine, and the opportunity for greater functionality within a two-slot machine," said John Ervin, director of FMI's PC Card business unit. "Networking and SCSI are individually known to be two of the most difficult functions (as separate PC Cards) to configure on a laptop computer. Fujitsu's LAN/SCSI Combo card Typically refers to an Ethernet network adapter that has two or three connectors (twisted pair and/or BNC and/or AUI). See Ethernet. provides an easy-to-install solution, eliminating the problems typically associated with configuring two PC Cards." "FMI's LAN/SCSI Combo card enables network administrators to back up networks with SCSI storage devices, such as magneto magneto: see generator. magneto Permanent-magnet alternating generator used mainly to produce electrical current for the ignition system in various types of internal-combustion engines, such as aircraft, marine, tractor, and motorcycle engines. optical drives and tape drives," said Keith Furuya, product line manager, FMI PC Card business unit. "Rather than having several dedicated on-site computers, network administrators will now be able to use a single notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. for network back up, thereby reducing overall costs and time required for the back-up process." In addition, FMI's LAN/SCSI Combo card can also be used for more traditional office applications. With the current proliferation of laptop computers among mobile professionals, the need to connect to networks with ease or store vast amounts of data make the LAN/SCSI Combo card an ideal solution for executives on the road or in the office. FMI's LAN/SCSI Combo card supports multiple operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , including Windows 95, Windows 3.x and DOS 4.x or higher. The LAN component of the card offers a bus transfer rate of up to 10 Mbytes per second, plus a 16-Kbyte buffer, and a 16-bit data bus, providing exceptional speed and reliability. The SCSI component has a transfer rate of up to 2.6 Mbytes per second and allows for compatibility with all SCSI devices currently on the market. The LAN/SCSI Combo includes Fujitsu's SCSI Accelerator Software, which accelerates program loading and data searching for optimized performance. As with the entire Fujitsu family of PC Cards, the LAN/SCSI Combo delivers Plug-and-Play and hot insertion and removal capabilities, thus alleviating the need to reboot To reload the operating system, which restarts the computer. See boot. (operating system) reboot - (From boot) A boot with the implication that the computer has not been down for long, or that the boot is a bounce intended to clear some state of wedgitude. See warm boot. when swapping cards. Additionally, the product features low battery consumption with a power saving mode for extended battery life. -0- LAN Key Features of FMI's LAN/SCSI Combo -0-
-- Transfer rate of up to 10 Mbytes per second
-- 16-Kbyte buffer and 16-bit data bus
-- 10Base-T connection
-- Supports multiple network operating systems, such as:
Artisoft LANtastic, Banyan Vines, HP LAN Manager, Microsoft
LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, Novell
Netware and Novell Personal Netware
SCSI Key Features of FMI's LAN/SCSI Combo
-- Transfer rate up to 2.6 Mbytes per second
-- SCSI II-compatible
-- SCSI Accelerator SoftwarePricing and Availability
FMI's LAN/SCSI Combo Card is shipping now and being sold through selected distributors and resellers for a suggested retail price (SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. ) of $299. Fujitsu Microelectronics, Inc. (FMI) designs and markets a comprehensive portfolio of advanced semiconductor products and other leading-edge electronic components. The company was founded in 1979, and in 1980, FMI became a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, one of the world leaders in computers, communications and microelectronics. FMI's PC Card business unit markets a family of PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. products for the mobile computing professional and is sold through the multi-tier, commercial distribution channels for computer products. FMI PC Card business unit is located at 3545 N. First St., San Jose, CA 95134-1804 and can be reached at 408/922-9000. -0- Note to Editors: Fujitsu Microelectronics, Inc. (FMI) is a trademark or registered trademark of Fujitsu Limited of Tokyo. All other product or brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: A&R Partners Jennifer Hwang or Michelle Corbett, 415/363-0982 michelle_corbett@arpartners.com jennifer_hwang@arpartners.com or FMI PC Card John Ervin, 408/922-9000 jervin@fmi.fujitsu.com |
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