Intel Introduces New Stackable Hubs and Standalone Switches; Providing Increased Flexibility and Performance for Networks.HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 1999--Intel Corporation today announced the Intel(R) Express 330T 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. and the Intel(R) Express 410T Standalone stand·a·lone adj. Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. Switches, furthering its commitment to deliver feature-rich products for workgroup and desktop connectivity. The Intel Express products offer increased flexibility for evolving networks with intuitive network control and configuration at a compelling price. "We recognize the need to provide versatile network solutions through technological innovation and standards-based products, that can grow with the changing needs of businesses," said Sean Riley, business unit manager, Intel's 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. Systems Operation. "Intel's new hub and switch products are designed to deliver the critical tools to ease network expansion." "Intel has allowed our network to perform at its best. The problems of both speed and expandability were solved quickly and easily," said Don Miller, Captain, Chicago Heights Chicago Heights, city (1990 pop. 33,072), Cook co., NE Ill., S of Chicago; settled in the 1830s, inc. as a city 1901. It is an industrial community where steel, transportation equipment, metal products, tiles, and chemicals are manufactured. Prairie State College is there. Police Department. "Intel's networking products continue to keep us ahead of the curve and lower support costs with manageable, user-friendly tools." Intel Express 330T Stackable Hubs The stacking capabilities, interchangeable in·ter·change·a·ble adj. That can be interchanged: interchangeable items of clothing; interchangeable automotive parts. in fiber and Ethernet modules and management options of the Intel Express 330T Stackable Hubs offer customers flexible, affordable options for workgroup connectivity. The Express 330T hubs are available in both 16- and 24-port versions and are capable of stacking up to five units high for a total of 120 10/100 Mbps (megabits per second (unit) megabits per second - (Mbps, Mb/s) Millions of bits per second. A unit of data rate. 1 Mb/s = 1,000,000 bits per second (not 1,048,576). E.g. Ethernet can carry 10 Mbps. ) auto-sensing ports. The space requirements in already crowded wiring closets The central distribution or servicing point for cables in a network. See MDF and wire center. are greatly reduced with the new, smaller slim-line 1U (one rack unit A unit of measurement of the height of a rack-mounted device. One rack unit, or RU, is 1.75". See rack mounted. ) design. The 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing feature, as well as optional fiber and Ethernet modules enable IT managers to more easily transition to higher bandwidth networks and extend connectivity over greater distances. Intel Express 410T Standalone Switches The new Intel Express 410T Standalone Switches help increase network performance by allowing users to connect at either 10 or 100 Mbps via a dedicated network connection. For example, users who typically use more demanding applications, such as multimedia or CAD programs, can access the switch at 100 Mbps without interfering with the performance of other users on the network. Helping to reduce the need for on-site technical support, the Intel Express 410T Standalone Switch offers easy out-of-the-box set up, configuration and monitoring. Like the Intel Express 330T Stackable Hubs, the new Express 410T Standalone Switch also offers the new slim-line 1U design. Intel Device View Simplifies Network Control Intel's Device View software, included with the Intel Express 330T Stackable Hubs and other manageable Intel Express networking products, provides control and greater ease of installation through a single user-friendly interface. The intuitive Windows(a)- and Web-based tools help network administrators configure See configuration. (software) configure - A program by Richard Stallman to discover properties of the current platform and to set up make to compile and install gcc. Cygnus configure was a similar system developed by K. and control their network infrastructure. The latest version of Device View extends compatibility by offering network control from either HP Openview HP OpenView was a Hewlett Packard product range consisting of an extensive portfolio of network and systems management products. In 2007 the entire HP OpenView portfolio was rebranded under the strengthened HP Software name. (a) or Tivoli Netview(a) network management programs. "Our customers will now have the peace of mind of knowing that their Intel Express management products, in addition to other products on their network, can be accessed and controlled through one interface, Tivoli Netview," said Leo Leo, in astronomy Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Cole, director of Network Management Development, Tivoli Systems. Intel Device View updates, which include support for Tivoli Netview(a) are available to download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer. free of charge as of April 20 from Intel's web site at: www.intel.com/network/. Pricing and Availability -0-
Product Name U.S. Suggested Availability
List Price
Intel Express Stackable
330T Hub (16-port) $1159 Apr. 5, 1999
Intel Express Stackable
330T Hub (24-port) $1299 Apr. 5, 1999
Intel Express 330T
Management Module $899 Apr. 5, 1999
Intel Express 330T
Ethernet Module $399 Apr. 5, 1999
Intel Express 330T
Fiber Module $699 Apr. 5, 1999
Intel Express 410T
Standalone Switch (16-port) $1199 May 1, 1999
Intel Express 410T
Standalone Switch (24-port) $1379 May 1, 1999
-0- All Intel networking products are available worldwide through a network of distributors and value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. . Additional product information is available at 800/538-3373 for U.S. and Canadian customers; at (44) 1-793-431-155 for European customers; or at 503/264-7354 for other international customers. Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom. Note to Editors: (a)Third party marks and brands are property of their respective holders. |
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