Novus Telecommunications Selects Asante; IntraCore 6524 to Provide High Speed Internet Access to Canadian Apartment Complexes.Business Editors/High Tech Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2001 Asante Technologies, 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 :ASNT ASNT American Society of Non-destructive Testing ASNT American Society for Neural Transplantation ASNT Astrological Association of North Texas (Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex) ASNT Application Sharing Nt .OB) today announced that Novus Telecommunications has selected the Asante IntraCore 6524 switch to provide broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a to residences in apartment complexes across Canada Across Canada was an afternoon program that formerly aired on The Weather Network. The segment ran from early 1999 until mid 2002. The show ran from 3:00PM ET until 7:00 PM ET. . Novus has successfully completed the installation of 5 apartment buildings in Vancouver B.C. using the IntraCore 6524. Novus Chooses Asante for multi-tenant features, GBICs and Value When asked why Novus selected Asante, Darci Westfall, Director of Network Infrastructure for Novus replied, "We were using another manufacturer's equipment, but it did not support the tenant-to-tenant security that we require and that the IntraCore 6524 provides. The other switch manufacturers that met our technical requirements cost $1000 ($US) more per switch than the Asante 6524. As we look at installing hundreds of switched over the next 12 months, and more in subsequent years, saving a $1000 per switch makes a big difference in our bottom line. In addition, the Asante switch uses the same GBIC (GigaBit Interface Converter) A hardware module used to attach network devices to fiber-based transmission systems such as Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet. The GBIC converts the serial electrical signals to serial optical signals and vice versa. modules as our IP routing equipment, only uses 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. , and can even tell me which IP address is off which port." "Novus' new network in Vancouver is a defining example of how Ethernet is being deployed as the technology of choice for next generation metro and multi-tenant networks. When compared to other alternative technologies, it offers up to 200 times the throughput for a lower price," said Clint Bogard, Director of IntraCore Sales for Asante Technologies. "Since shipping our first Ethernet hub A device that all lines on an Ethernet segment are plugged into. 10Base-T and 100Base-T Ethernets are star networks and require a hub for operation. The earlier 10Base5 and 10Base2 Ethernets are bus networks, but are often wired into a star configuration using a central hub for improved in 1992, Asante has been committed to helping customers leverage Ethernet's simplicity and cost-effectiveness to build networks that support growing Internet use." Novus to Provide Broadband Services to Apartment Complexes Across Canada Novus is currently operating in Vancouver and provides television and high-speed Internet See broadband. services to approximately 3,000 subscribers in 45 buildings in Vancouver. Novus is in the process of rolling-out service in Toronto and plans to expand its operations into other major urban markets in 2002. The IntraCore 6524 in Novus Networking Apartment Buildings Novus is using the IntraCore 6524 to provided switched 10/100 Ethernet to apartment residents. IntraCore's 6524s are interconnected via Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. . For some apartment buildings, Novus is running Gigabit Ethernet over single-mode fiber See singlemode fiber. to the apartment building. Novus uses Extreme Networks' layer 3 switches to provide a routed Gigabit Ethernet connection to the apartment building. The Asante IntraCore 6524 Features and Benefits The IntraCore 6524 offers a unique combination of features and price that make it the preferred Ethernet switch A device that connects clients and servers to each other in an Ethernet network. See switched Ethernet. for Ethernet-based multi-tenant networks. The 6524 features 24 switched 10/100 ports and 2 integrated switched Gigabit Ethernet ports (2 GBIC interfaces). The IntraCore 6524 delivers wired-speed switched 10/100 to connect apartment residents to the network and supports moving data/voice/video over Ethernet/IP at the highest speeds available. The 6524 offers the following features for the multi-tenant market: - Tenant-to-tenant security - so that tenants can not 'see' each other's computers on the network. Port-level security: the ability to specify which Ethernet address is authorized to connect to each port. - Tracks Ethernet and IP addresses for each tenant attached to easily locate the physical port of an attached tenant device by Ethernet or IP address. This also includes the ability to send an SNMP trap if a duplicate IP address are encountered. - Usage tracking per port - so providers can provide usage-based billing. - Standard-Based IGMP multicasting allowing the distribution of multicast video over Ethernet/IP using open standards-based protocols. - High-Bandwidth wire-speed switch architecture with integrated Gigabit Ethernet to support video distribution over Ethernet/IP. The IntraCore 6524 has an estimated street price of $1499 with one 1000BaseSX port plus Asante offers discounts for service providers. No other manufacturer offers this combination of features at this price point. Asante also offers IntraCore Gigabit Ethernet switches to aggregate IntraCore 6524 for large multi-tenant networks. Why Ethernet to the Tenant? The beauty of multi-tenant networks is that you remove the 'distance problem' found in trying to run broadband internet See broadband. connections to homes. Since the tenant is so close to the switching equipment you can use native Ethernet local area networking technology to connect tenants to the network. Ethernet is blazingly fast, very simple, very inexpensive and already installed in most computers. Ethernet for multi-tenant offers the following benefits over other multi-tenant broadband technologies: - Provides up to 100 Mbps of throughput to the tenant - up to 200x the speed of DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary and Cable. - Supports up to 3 HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates digital transmissions simultaneously per tenant. - Support for voice over IP. - Does not require an external powered modem at the tenant location. (DSL and Cable Internet access require an external powered modem at the tenant -- increasing complexity and adding potential points of failure.) - No additional software is required on the tenant computer. (Some DSL and Cable modems require special driver software to be installed on the computer to access the Internet.) About Asante Asante Technologies is the leading provider of network solutions for the education, enterprise and service provider marketplace. The Company's IntraCore multi-service enterprise switches support data/voice/video over Ethernet/IP. For additional information, visit http://www.intracorenet.com or call 800/303-9121. About Novus Telecommunications Novus' mission is to deliver innovative entertainment, information, and communication services that offer outstanding benefits and value to apartment residence. Novus is a leading Internet service provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. in Canada and offers High-Speed Internet, TV, and Telephone services that incorporate leading-edge technology all from a single source on a single bill. Novus offers a variety of entertainment, information, and communication services designed specifically for today's sophisticated consumer. Novus uses the latest broadband technology (Fiber-Optic Cable) to deliver the best High-Speed Internet, TV, and Telephone services available in North America. Novus currently serves residential apartment building in downtown Vancouver. Asante is a registered trademark; and IntraCore is a trademark of Asante Technologies, Inc. |
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