New HP Modules Provide Comprehensive Connectivity for New and Existing Workgroups.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)--Aug. 26, 1996-- Hewlett-Packard Company, the leader in networked systems for workgroups, today announced two new modules for the HP AdvanceStack Switch 2000 -- an FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface) Often pronounced "fiddy," it was a LAN and MAN access method that had its heyday in the mid-1990s. FDDI was an ANSI standard token passing network that transmitted 100 Mbps over optical fiber up to 10 kilometers. module and a four-port 10Base-FL module -- that are designed to provide cost-effective, comprehensive connectivity for new and existing networks while protecting customers' investments. The AdvanceStack Switch 2000 is a segment switch solution for midsized workgroups. Its support for most standard technologies -- 10Base-T, 10Base-FL, 100VG and FDDI -- makes it the industry's most modular and flexible segment switch for workgroups. This flexibility enables customers to customize their networks, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. their specific configuration requirements. The AdvanceStack Switch 2000 supports migration to a fully 100Mbps switching solution, combining the scalability of a 1Gbps switching backplane An interconnecting device that has sockets for printed circuit boards to plug into. Passive and Active Although resistors may be used, a "passive" backplane adds no processing in the circuit. with the flexibility of the widest range of standard 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. interfaces. "HP network products make it simpler than ever to build a total network solution," said Gary McAnally, general manager of HP's Workgroup Networks Division. "HP's long-term direction is to continue to support our customers' need to migrate to higher-performance networks and to support a wide range of network connectivity, including 10Base-FL and FDDI." FDDI MODULE FOR THE ADVANCESTACK SWITCH 2000 The new FDDI module for the AdvanceStack Switch 2000 allows customers to connect to new and existing FDDI rings. With FDDI connectivity, the AdvanceStack Switch 2000 now provides flexible switch connectivity for multiple high-speed technologies. The FDDI module fits into one of the six universal slots in the AdvanceStack Switch 2000 base unit. Up to two FDDI modules can be installed in the switch with any combination of four-port 10Base-T modules, four-port 10Base-FL modules and two-port 100VG modules. For example, one FDDI module could be installed with five two-port 100VG modules, or two FDDI modules could be installed with four four-port 10Base-T modules. The FDDI module for the AdvanceStack Switch 2000 supports connectivity for Ethernet and 100VG at introduction, and later, is expected to support 100Base-T. The configuration for the FDDI module will be set automatically. The module supports IP fragmentation Breaking an IP datagram (packet) into pieces in order to be sent across a transmission link with a frame size smaller than the datagram. Performed in a router, the header of the original IP packet is replicated with minor changes to each of the fragments. and SMT (1) (Surface Mount Technology) See surface mount. (2) (Station ManagemenT) An FDDI network management protocol that provides direct management. Only one node requires the software. SMT - Station Management 7.3(1), the latest in manageability for FDDI. 10BASE-FL MODULE FOR THE ADVANCESTACK SWITCH 2000 The new four-port 10Base-FL module enables customers to connect to existing Ethernet fiber hubs to improve performance in existing Ethernet networks. The new module is fully interoperable with all existing HP 10Mbps fiber hubs and industry-compatible fiber-optic interfaces. The 10Base-FL module gives users a simple, clean switch interface to fiber networks without requiring that they use third-party kits to convert from 10Base-T to 10Base-FL. Because this solution has fewer parts that can fail, customers are assured of better reliability. The four-port 10Base-FL module for the AdvanceStack Switch 2000 fits into one of the six slots of the Switch 2000. Up to six four-port 10Base-FL modules can be inserted into the Switch 2000 for up to 24 10Base-FL connections. The 10Base-FL module for the AdvanceStack Switch 2000 will support connectivity for 10Base-T, 100VG and FDDI at introduction, and later, is expected to support 100Base-T. ADVANCESTACK SWITCH 2000 MANAGEABILITY The AdvanceStack Switch 2000 also supports an unparalleled level of network-management capability. It now has advanced manageability via HP's new AdvanceStack Assistant -- announced separately today -- which now comes with all AdvanceStack switches and network-management hardware as a complete network-management solution. Through AdvanceStack Assistant's drag-and-drop interface, AdvanceStack Switch 2000 ports can be configured in up to eight port-based VLAN See virtual LAN. VLAN - Virtual Local Area Network groups. It provides an "all networks, all ports" view that makes the AdvanceStack Switch 2000 as easy to manage as a hub. AdvanceStack Assistant delivers networkwide traffic monitoring, top-talkers data to help with switch placement and optimization and accurate network-topology mapping. These features are unmatched innovations in the management of switched networks. U.S. PRICES AND AVAILABILITY The HP AdvanceStack Switch 2000 FDDI module is expected to be available Sept. 1, and the AdvanceStack Switch 2000 10Base-F module is expected to be available Oct. 1 through HP's worldwide network of authorized computer dealers, resellers and distributors. They come with a three-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. , as do all HP switches and modules. HP J3100A AdvanceStack Switch 2000 $1,999
HP J3108A FDDI module for the 4,999
AdvanceStack Switch 2000
HP J3109A four-port 10BaseFL module for the 2,499
AdvanceStack Switch 2000
HP J3102A four-port 10Base-T module for the 1,249
AdvanceStack Switch 2000
HP J3103A two-port 100VG module for the 1,249
AdvanceStack Switch 2000
HP's Workgroup Networks Division delivers a complete line of network workgroup solutions. Workgroup 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 networking products. Its products include AdvanceStack 10Base-T and 100VG hubs; AdvanceStack 10Base-T switching hubs A device that acts as a central switch or PBX, connecting one line to another. In a local area network (LAN), a switching hub gives any two stations on the network the full bandwidth of the line. ; AdvanceStack 10/100VG and 10/100Base-TX switches; AdvanceStack routers and remote-access products; OpenView network-management applications; JetDirect print servers; 10Base-T, 10/100VG and 10/100Base-TX LAN Adapters Same as network adapter. ; and the NetBeamIR infrared LAN 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 110,800 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) ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. only standard X3.229-1994, ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9314-6: 199X Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. -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 Peter Francis Peter William Francis (1944–1999) was a British volcanologist specialising in the study of active volcanoes on both the Earth and other planets in our solar system. He was also renowned for his ability as a communicator, reaching the general public in a series of popular and , 916/785-4116 e-mail: peter_francis@hp.com or Copithorne & Bellows for HP Julie Kronbetter, 415/975-2206 e-mail: juliek@sf.cbpr.com |
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