HP's Six New Entry-level 10Base-T Products Offer Economical and Simple Solutions.PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company, the leader in networked systems for workgroups, today announced three new, low-cost, entry-level 10Base-T hubs; a new SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. (1) management module; and two hubs bundled with the SNMP management module. The six new products are designed for a small or remote office workgroup. The AdvanceStack Hub-8E is HP's entry-level unmanaged hub A network hub that does not support management queries or commands. Typically an Ethernet hub, it serves as a central connecting point only. Contrast with managed hub. . Priced at $199, it offers a low-cost, simple network solution for small workgroups. SNMP management is now available in new versions of the AdvanceStack Hub-8U and the AdvanceStack Hub-16U for customers who need inexpensive, reliable and manageable solutions. The AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module is a cost-effective management module for HP's Hub-8U and Hub-16U. "Our new 10Base-T products will make HP the solution of choice for entry-level network installations," said Gary McAnally, general manager of HP's Roseville (Calif.) Networks Division. "We've got the distribution channels and low-cost production to allow us to offer competitively priced network solutions in what many consider a commodity market." o AdvanceStack Hub-8E -- HP's AdvanceStack Hub-8E provides connectivity to Ethernet devices in the small workgroup. It has eight RJ-45 ports and one BNC (hardware) BNC - A connector for coaxial cable such as that used for some video connections and RG58 "cheapernet" connections. A BNC connector has a bayonet-type shell with two small knobs on the female connector which lock into spiral slots in the male connector when it is twisted port in a small footprint. Its "plug and forget" installation and exceptional reliability make it the ideal solution for first-time network installations. The Hub-8E can be daisy-chained to additional hubs as the network grows. o AdvanceStack Hub-8U and AdvanceStack Hub-16U -- The new AdvanceStack Hub-8U and AdvanceStack Hub-16U are entry-level hubs that can be upgraded to full SNMP management with the AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module. The Hub-8U and Hub-16U offer flexibility to upgrade when more functionality is required. A transceiver (TRANSmitter reCEIVER) An electronic device or circuit that transmits and receives analog or digital signals. It comes in many forms; for example, a transponder on a satellite, a network adapter in the computer or the circuits in a cellphone. slot on the Hub-8U and Hub-16U permits customized connection of the hub to any backbone -- TP, AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) The network interface used with the original Ethernet. See 10Base5. 1. (tool, product) AUI - Adaptable User Interface. 2. (networking) AUI - Attachment Unit Interface. , BNC or Fiber Optic. o AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module -- The AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module provides SNMP management for the new AdvanceStack Hub-8U and AdvanceStack Hub-16U. Its full-featured SNMP agent (networking) SNMP agent - A software process that responds to queries using the Simple Network Management Protocol to provide status and statistics about a network node. offers a complete solution for the small or remote office that needs either local or remote management. With the AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module installed, the Hub-8U and Hub-16U can be managed remotely through a dial-in external modem A self-contained modem that is connected via cable to the serial port of a computer. It draws power from a wall outlet. The advantage of an external modem is that a series of status lights on the outside of the case display the changing states of the modem (off-hook, carrier detect, or Telnet. When combined with HP's industry-leading management software programs, OpenView and Interconnect Manager, it provides a comprehensive management solution from device management to advanced traffic monitoring. o AdvanceStack Hub-8U and Hub-16U Bundles -- The AdvanceStack Hub-8U with SNMP and the AdvanceStack Hub-16U with SNMP are bundles that combine the flexibility of the Hub-8U and Hub-16U with the power of the 8U/16U SNMP Module to provide an economical and manageable solution for small or remote workgroups. They cost less than purchasing either the Hub-8U or Hub-16U and the SNMP Module separately. U.S. PRICES AND AVAILABILITY HP's new AdvanceStack 10-Base-T hubs are expected to be available in May and will be offered through HP's worldwide network of authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: computer dealers, resellers and distributors. Each offers a limited lifetime warranty. HP J3128A AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-8E $199 HP J2610B AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-8U 299
HP J3134A AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-8U 599
with SNMP Bundle
HP J2611B AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-16U 579
HP J3135A AdvanceStack 10Base-T Hub-16U 999
with SNMP Bundle
HP J3133A AdvanceStack 8U/16U SNMP Module 499 HP's Roseville (Calif.) Networks Division and HP's Network Server Division deliver a complete line of network workgroup solutions. The Network Server Division makes the NetServer line of file servers and is one of the fastest-growing file-server suppliers. Roseville Networks Division is a leading supplier of stackable hubs A type of Ethernet hub that can be expanded by daisy chaining additional hubs together via dedicated ports for that purpose. They are designed to stack vertically and be treated as a single domain by the network management software. , print servers and high-speed network products. Its products include AdvanceStack 10Base-T and 100VG hubs, AdvanceStack 10/100 switches, AdvanceStack routers and remote-access products, OpenView network-management applications, JetDirect print servers, 10Base-T and 10/100VG LAN Adapters Same as network adapter. and the NetBeamIR infrared 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. access point. Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 102,300 employees and had revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year. Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com. -0- (1) SNMP stands for Simple Network Management Protocol. -0- NOTE TO THE EDITOR: Sales information may be obtained by calling 1-800-533-1333 or at http://www.hp.com on the World Wide Web or visit HP's Network_City at http://www.hp.com/go/network_city. For information and support by FAX, users may dial FAX HP FIRST (800-333-1917). Please do NOT use editor-contact or corporate telephone numbers for sales information. Information in this release applies specifically to products available in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Product availability and specifications may vary in non-U.S. markets. If you choose to review this item, your readers will receive the quickest response to their inquiries by mailing them to Hewlett-Packard Company, Direct Marketing Organization, P.O. Box 58059, MS511L-SJ, Santa Clara Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif. 95051-8059. CONTACT: Hewlett-Packard Rhonda McGann, 916/785-4116 e-mail: rhonda_mcgann@hp-roseville-om1.om.hp.com or Copithorne & Bellows bellows, expansible, gas-tight chamber used to pump or store a gas. One of the simplest and most familiar types of bellows is the manual one used for providing a forced draft to a fire. The expansible chamber consists of a leather bag with pleated sides. for HP Maureen Grijalva, 415/975-2212 e-mail: maureeng@sf.cbpr.com |
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