Future Domain ships fastest dual-channel ISA-to-EIDE host adapters; New VALUEPAK Kits use Future Domain's "Double-word" Technology, resulting in transfer rates up to 46% faster than competition.MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 1995--Future Domain Corporation, an Adaptec company, is now shipping the EIDE-AT32 VALUEPAK kit and the EIDE-AT42 VALUEPAK kit, two new high-performance dual-channel ISA-to-Enhanced IDE (EIDE (Enhanced IDE) An extension to the IDE interface that supports the ATA-2 and ATAPI standards. ATA-2 (Fast ATA) provides faster transfer rates (see IDE for details) and allows for multiple channels, each connecting two devices. ) host adapters in retail kit form. These kits are powered by new dual-channel host adapters, the IDE-16032 and IDE-16042, which incorporate Future Domain's proprietary "Double-word" technology. Double-word achieves data transfer rates up to 46% faster than standard IDE host adapters. The two adapters are identical, except the IDE-16042 adapter provides a floppy disk controller A floppy disk controller (FDC) is a special-purpose chip and associated circuitry that directs and controls reading from and writing to a computer's floppy disk drive (FDD). . Both kits support up to four peripherals, including hard disk drives and EIDE CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives, which today typically means a CD-RW drive that is a combo CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW drive, come in a variety of speeds. The original drive (1x) transferred data at 150KB per second. . Double-word (32-bit) data transfer is a technique for moving two 16-bit words, back-to-back, between the host adapter and system memory. This significantly reduces the time required to transfer data to or from the peripheral, improving overall performance. PowerIDE! Software The EIDE-AT32 VALUEPAK and EIDE-AT42 VALUEPAK kits are shipped with PowerIDE! software, which includes a collection of applications, utilities, drivers and the Future Domain ATASPI (ATA Software Programming Interface) A proposed specification for EIDE drives from Future Domain Corporation that never became a standard. input/output (I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output ) Manager for EIDE peripherals such as hard disks up to 8.4GB capacity and CD-ROM drives. This exclusive I/O Manager allows application software to work seamlessly with EIDE peripherals. PowerIDE! software provides support for most major 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 NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. , DOS/Windows 3.X, OS/22.X, OS/2 Warp and NetWare 4.X. Pricing and Availability The suggested retail price for the EIDE-AT32 VALUEPAK kit is $65.00 (U.S.) and the EIDE-AT42 VALUEPAK kit is $75.00 (U.S.) Both are available now through Adaptec and Future Domain domestic and international distributors. Adaptec and Future Domain also offer two other EIDE product solutions, the EIDE-VL VALUEPAK kit for a VL multifunction connection and the EIDE-CD VALUEPAK kit which provides a low cost EIDE CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). connection for the ISA bus. The suggested retail price for the EIDE-VL VALUEPAK kit is $99.00 (U.S.) and the EIDE-CD VALUEPAK kit is $29.00 (U.S.). Future Domain markets a line of Enhanced IDE host adapters, software, and kits for the PC market to OEMs and through distribution to VARs, systems integrators, and resellers. The company was acquired by Adaptec in July, 1995. Adaptec, Inc. (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 : ADPT ADPT Automated Data Processing/Telecommunications ADPT Adaptec Corporation (stock symbol) ADPT Adaptive Prediction ADPT Auger Depth Profiling Technique ADPT Automated Data Processing Telecommunications ADPT Adapter ) designs, manufactures, and markets IOware solutions to eliminate performance bottlenecks between microcomputers, networks, and peripherals. Solutions range from simple connectivity products for single-user and small office desktops, to intelligent subsystem, high performance 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. , RAID, and ATM products for enterprise-wide computing and networked environments. Adaptec I/O solutions are incorporated into the products of virtually all the major computer and peripheral manufacturers around the world. Founded in 1981, Adaptec is a recognized leader in high performance I/O technology. Adaptec currently employs approximately 1,900 people, and with its global distribution network, serves customers worldwide. Adaptec's World Wide Web home page address is http://www.adaptec.com. -0- Note to Editors: Adaptec and IOware are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Future Domain, EIDE-AT32 VALUEPAK, EIDE-AT42 VALUEPAK, EIDE-VL VALUEPAK, EIDE-CD VALUEPAK and PowerIDE! are trademarks of Future Domain, an Adaptec company. Windows 95 and Windows NT are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation used under license. All other trademarks used are owned by their respective owners. -0-
FACT SHEET
Future Domain Double-word EIDE Host Adapters
Primary bus ISA
Host transfer technology Double-word (32-bit)
Maximum data rate Up to 3MB per second ISA data
transfer rate
Number of peripherals 4
List price:
EIDE-AT32 VALUEPAK $65.00 (U.S.)
EIDE-AT42 VALUEPAK $75.00 (U.S.)
Availability September 1995
CONTACT: Future Domain Laura Brandlin, 714/253-0400 x520 laurab@fdc.mhs.compuserve.com or Adaptec, Inc. Deanna L. Perez, 408/957-7816 deannap@corp.adaptec.com |
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