New PCI-based PRI T1/E1 ISDN WAN Access Card released by Netaccess.SALEM, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 1996--Netaccess, Inc. a Xircom Company, today introduced the newest member in its award-winning series of digital WAN access cards. Called the PRI-PCI T1/E1 ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. WAN Access Card, it supports high-performance data/or digital voice communications for systems that comply with the Peripheral Component Interconnect See PCI. (hardware) Peripheral Component Interconnect - (PCI) A standard for connecting peripherals to a personal computer, designed by Intel and released around Autumn 1993. PCI is supported by most major manufacturers including Apple Computer. (PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). ) specification. For OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and customers, Netaccess PRI-PCI Development Kits will be available in Q4, 1996. Small in Size, Big in Performance This new half height, dual span PCI ISDN card takes full advantage of outstanding PCI performance. It's designed to maximize functionality as a half height card by utilizing a standard Line Interface Unit (LIU LIU Linköpings Universitet (Sweden) LIU Long Island University (New York) LIU Line Interface Unit LIU Lightguide Interconnection Unit (AT&T) LIU Laugh It Up ) Mezzanine. This accommodates a single or dual E1/T1 interface supported as a plug-in module on the LIU Mezzanine which inserts framing and supervision signals into the E1/T1 data stream. Up to two E1/T1 interfaces can be supported on a PRI-PCI board. T1 interfaces are configurable to be either DSX-1 or DS1 (CSU See DSU/CSU. 1. CSU - California State University. 2. CSU - Cleveland State University. 3. CSU - Channel Service Unit. ) compatible. Through a unique, optional second Mezzanine board, an MVIP (MultiVendor Integration Protocol) A voice bus and switching protocol developed by Natural Microsystems, Natick, MA, and others. Used to build call center equipment using regular PCs, MVIP provides a second communications bus within the computer that can Interface and additional HDLC (High-level Data Link Control) A data link protocol from ISO for point-to-point communications over serial links. Derived from IBM's SDLC protocol, HDLC has been the basis for numerous protocols including X.25, ISDN, T1, SS7, GSM, CDPD, PPP and others. Controllers are supported. The MVIP Bus supports up to 32 full-duplex bi-directional channels to carry voice/data traffic between circuit boards within one system. MVIP ensures the compatibility of Computer Telephony Integration Computer Telephony Integration - Computer Telephone Integration products for easy custom development. The HDLC Controller delivers formatting on full-duplex channels via Direct Memory Access. The PRI-PCI board normally contains one standard, 4 channel HDLC controller and is configurable to support up to 64 HDLC controllers. Servicing a wide-range of applications The PRI-PCI product line includes several models for specific applications. Pricing for individual cards range from $3,100 to $4,750. The PRI-PCI card is available in single or dual span versions, with configurations for data, voice or video, and an optional internal CSU. Robust Digital WAN access feature set The Netaccess PRI-PCI cards with Instant ISDN Software(tm) offer the industry's most robust digital WAN features. Instant ISDN Software permits easy development of customized systems through its protocol support and other tools. Users can connect PCI-based systems to digital networks through a variety of protocols, including T1/E1, Primary Rate ISDN, Frame Relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. , raw data pump mode and others. Complete on-board signaling and data formatting software are also available. Custom Programming Capability The Simple Message Interface (SMI (1) (Storage Management Initiative) The initiative developed by the SNIA in 2003 to create a single standard interface for storage management technologies used by multiple vendors and networking communities. (tm)), an application programming interface based on the C programming language, guarantees easy system integration. SMI simplifies application development required for OEMs integrating this technology into their own proprietary remote access products. SMI is common across Netaccess' entire ISDN product line ensuring the application investment of both Basic Rate and Primary Rate ISDN platforms by providing upward compatibility. Flexible BONDING Support PRI-PCI ISDN cards support the BONDING protocol to combine B channel bandwidth to create higher total data transmissions rates for uses such as videoconferencing. "With the addition of this PCI ISDN PRI solution, Netaccess clearly offers the best selection of flexible, digital options for OEM customers designing their own Computer Telephony or Remote Access Products," states Dick Sterry, Vice President of Marketing for Netaccess. "Its introduction will give integrators PCI performance coupled with outstanding ISDN experience from Netaccess." PRI-PCI products are available through the Company's direct OEM sales force. For additional information call 800-950-ISDN. Also, visit us at our web site -- www.xircom.com/oem -0- Netaccess is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xircom, Inc. and is a leading world-wide supplier of standards-based ISDN hardware and software products to OEMs and end-users. Netaccess OEM ISDN products can be found in products from industry-leading vendors in applications such as remote access, computer telephony, multimedia, and network switching. The Company also manufactures and markets the Instant RAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Remote Access Service) A Windows NT/2000 Server feature that allows remote users access to the network from their Windows laptops or desktops via modem. See RRAS and network access server. (tm) product line, a family of analog and ISDN cards creating scaleable, open systems remote access servers for Microsoft(r) Windows NT(r) and Novell(r) NetWare(r) environments. Netaccess, SMI, and Instant ISDN Software are trademarks of Xircom, Inc. Notice: Some of the product names herein have been used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Dick Sterry Rick McKenna Netaccess, Inc. Harpell/Martins PR (603) 898-1800 (508)-371-1510 ext. 24 dick_sterry@xircom.com rmckenna@harpell.com |
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