New software from Emulex simplifies network printing; version 5.0 of Emulex's printer server software broadens compatibility with network protocols, incorporates revised Windows-based printer management utility.COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 1996--Emulex Corp. (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 : EMLX), a leading manufacturer of networking products, Thursday announced software that will make it easier to configure, connect and manage networked printers. Version 5.0 of Emulex's printer server software (PSSW PSSW Packaging Shipping Solid Waste Council ) allows for easier installation and management of Emulex printer servers on Novell NetWare, Windows NT (TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. ), LAN Manager, LAN Server and AppleTalk networks. The software is shipping now with Emulex's NETJet and NETQue family of printer servers. For existing NETJet and NETQue customers, the version 5.0 software and supporting documentation is available for upgrades. All Emulex printer servers have on-board flash memory to support software upgrades. All new NETJet and NETQue printer servers also include version 2.01 of the Emulex NET wizard administrator. The Emulex NET wizard administrator is a Windows-based utility that allows users to configure and update the flash memory of all printer servers on the network from a single workstation. Emulex NET wizard administrator 2.01 supports all existing features of the Emulex NET wizard administrator utility, including the ability to manage and configure printer servers over gateways, routers and bridges via 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. in IPX/SPX See IPX. and TCP/IP environments. "This software further demonstrates Emulex's commitment to providing its customers with the features required to easily configure and manage their network printing environments," said Tracy Crowe, marketing manager for Emulex's printer server line. Version 5.0 of Emulex's printer server software incorporates features designed to reduce the effort required in setting up network printing environments, including: NetWare Directory Services See eDirectory. (networking) Netware Directory Services - (NDS) Novell, Inc.'s directory services for Netware, Windows NT, and Unix. The NDS directory represents each network resource (user, hardware, or application) as an object of a certain class, where each class has -- Version 5.0 software supports NetWare 4.x NDS See eDirectory. NDS - Netware Directory Services to simplify the process of configuring and connecting printers on Novell networks, resulting in faster access and response time. NetBEUI/NetBIOS Print Filters -- The new software also incorporates NetBEUI and NetBIOS for LAN Manager, LAN Server networks and OS/2 Warp Connect networks, allowing users to print in network native mode and resulting in less complicated network printing. Improved AppleTalk Printing -- Version 5.0 software incorporates improved font spoofing, allowing Emulex-connected printers on AppleTalk networks to respond to inquiries from a client system, resulting in faster performance. In addition, version 5.0 improves functionality for unidirectional The transfer or transmission of data in a channel in one direction only. printers. The software also supports Hewlett-Packard's Tagged Binary Communications Protocol, eliminating the issues associated with printing binary PostScript files on printers also supporting HP's TBCP TBCP Tagged Binary Control Protocol TBCP Tuberculosis Control Program . Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (protocol) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - (DHCP) A protocol that provides a means to dynamically allocate IP addresses to computers on a local area network. The system administrator assigns a range of IP addresses to DHCP and each client computer on the LAN has its TCP/IP (DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Software that automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to client stations logging into an IP network. It eliminates having to manually assign permanent "static" IP addresses. DHCP software runs in servers and routers. ) Support -- In TCP/IP network environments, DHCP simplifies the process of configuring a printer server's IP address. Flash Update Utility -- For customers that have Emulex print servers that do not support the Emulex NET wizard administrator, there is now a DOS-based utility to upgrade printer servers running on Ethernet networks via flash memory. Emulex, based in Costa Mesa, is a leading designer and manufacturer of both software- and hardware-based network access products, supplying high-performance communications solutions for managing the flow of time-critical data between computers and peripheral equipment. The company markets to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users through its own worldwide selling organization, as well as two-tier distribution partners. -0- NOTE: NETJet and NETQue are registered trademarks of Emulex Corp. All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Emulex Corp. Mike Lantow, 714/513-8161 m_lantow@emulex.com or Miller/Shandwick Technologies Chris Gunning/Tim Beyers, 310/822-4669 cgunning@millerwest.com tbeyers@millerwest.com |
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