Microtest expands DiscPort(TM) family; Introduces DiscPort Plus, advanced CD-ROM networking solution.PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 17, 1995--Microtest 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 :MTST MTST Movimento dos Trabalhadores Sem Teto (Social movement of Brazil) MTST Magnetic Tape Selectric Typewriter MTST Maneuvering Target Statistical Tracker MTST Minimal Task Spanning Tree ) Thursday expanded the DiscPort family of plug-and-play 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). mini-servers with the introduction of DiscPort Plus. The family now consists of DiscPort(TM) PRO, DiscPort(TM) Plus, DiscPort(TM) and DiscPort(TM) Tower. Each product is designed to meet an individual market need. DiscPort Plus gives network administrators an easy way to provide CD-ROM access to workgroups or anyone needing to share CD-ROMs on the network. DiscPort Plus offers simple, five-minute, installation with no network downtime The time during which a computer is not functioning due to hardware, operating system or application program failure. . The size of a videotape, DiscPort Plus can be physically placed anywhere on the network, providing users access to 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. to change discs as necessary. Up to seven CD-ROM drives can be attached to one DiscPort Plus. Plug-and-Play Family of DiscPorts Microtest's DiscPort family provides plug-and-play CD-ROM networking for workgroups, or anyone needing network access to CD-ROMs on Novell(R) NetWare(R) networks. Each DiscPort product ships with either DiscView(TM) or DiscView(TM) PRO software. DiscView/DiscView PRO provides a common software interface for all of Microtest's CD-ROM networking products. With DiscView technologies, accessing CD-ROMs on the network is as easy as accessing a hard drive on the fileserver. DiscView PRO provides advanced CD-ROM access by offering two key features, the ability to mount CD-ROMs as NetWare volumes, or as subdirectories under a single NetWare volume, and SmartLaunch(TM). SmartLaunch automates accessing CD-ROMs by logging users into and out of fileservers, mapping and unmapping DOS drive letters and updating any application files required to run the application. With DiscView PRO, users do not need to know anything about CD-ROMs or networking. DiscPort PRO, announced in March, 1995, is a high-performance, high-capacity CD-ROM See DVD. mini-server. DiscPort PRO ships with DiscView PRO software and can support up to 14 quad-speed, or higher CD-ROM drives. The product's high-performance is delivered by an internal 80386 microprocessor and the automated CD-ROM launching capabilities of DiscView PRO. DiscPort Plus, introduced today, offers high performance and ships with DiscView PRO software. DiscPort Plus supports up to 7 CD-ROM drives. DiscPort, announced in August, 1993, revolutionized the way network users attach CD-ROMs to networks. DiscPort supports up to seven CD-ROM drives and ships with DiscView software. DiscPort Tower, announced in March, 1995, is a complete plug-and-play solution. It incorporates four, quad-speed CD-ROM drives with DiscPort and DiscView technologies. "We're pleased to introduce this complete family approach," said Robert Brainard, manager, network connectivity products. "We now have a solution for any network of any size. And with DiscView, our customers can expand and grow their CD-ROM networking without having to make a large capital investment." DiscPort Now Offered at a New Lower Price With the expansion of the DiscPort family, Microtest is now offering its original DiscPort at a lower price. Ethernet DiscPort is now $595 (U.S. list), reduced from $895. Token Ring A local area network (LAN) access method developed by IBM. Conforming to the IEEE 802.5 standard, Token Ring uses a token ring access method and connects up to 255 nodes in a star topology at 4, 16 or 100 Mbps. DiscPort is now $995 (U.S. list), reduced from $1,295. DiscPort Plus is also available in two network configurations, Ethernet and Token Ring. Ethernet DiscPort Plus lists for $895 (U.S. list) and Token Ring DiscPort Plus lists for $1,295 (U.S. list). Both DiscPort PRO and DiscPort Tower are available in Ethernet only. DiscPort PRO lists for $1,595 (U.S. list), DiscPort Tower lists for $3,195 (U.S. list). All DiscPorts are now available worldwide through 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: Microtest distributors. Call Microtest at 1-800-526-9675 for sales information. Founded in 1984, Microtest is a leading worldwide manufacturer of products for Local Area Networks (LANs). With its cable management tools, network diagnostic equipment and network connectivity products, the company's mission is to make technology easy and productive for users. The company has pioneered networking products such as PentaScanner(TM) DiscPort(TM), Compas(TM), Cable Scanner(TM), and Lanport(TM). Microtest is publicly held with headquarters at 4747 N. 22nd Street, Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix /ˈfiːˌnɪks/ (English: Phoenix, Navajo: Hoozdo, lit. 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Microtest is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol MTST. Further information on Microtest may be obtained from the company's SEC filings, or by contacting the company directly. -0- Note to Editors: DiscPort PRO, DiscPort Plus, DiscPort, DiscPort Tower, DiscView, DiscView PRO and DiscServ are trademarks of Microtest, Inc., Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. CONTACT: Network Associates, Salt Lake City Cheryl Snapp, 801/373-7888 or Microtest Inc., Phoenix Leslie Thompson Leslie Thompson (born 1963) was an American cross country skier who competed from 1988 to 1995. Competing in three Winter Olympics, she earned her best finish of eighth in the 4 x 5 km relay at Calgary in 1988 and her best individual finish of 32nd in the 5 km + 10 km combined , 602/952-6400 |
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