Perle Fills Gap Left By Intel Shiva's Retreat From Dial Access Server Market.Business Editors NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2001 Perle's Remote Access Servers and Serial Servers Provide Better Alternatives to Now-Defunct LANRover and ShivaPort Product Lines Perle Systems Perle Systems is a Canadian company based in Markham, Ontario that develops and manufactures serial communications products. Product lines include terminal servers, device servers, serial console servers, serial cards, USB to serial adapters and remote access products. (Nasdaq:PERL)(TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :PL.), a leading provider of networking products for e-business access, today announced that it will be stepping in to fill the gap left by Shiva Shiva or Siva (shē`və), one of the greatest gods of Hinduism, also called Mahadeva. The "horned god" and phallic worship of the Indus valley civilization may have been a prototype of Shiva worship or Shaivism. in its retreat from the dial access and serial server markets. Offering free technical support and competitive pricing, Perle is focused on providing Intel Shiva's resellers and customers with a more modern and advanced product alternative to Shiva's LANRover and ShivaPort product line withdrawn by Intel this month. "Because Perle specializes in remote access connectivity, we have focused on introducing products that always incorporate the latest technology," said Sean O'Donovan, vice-president of Marketing, Perle Systems Inc. "The ability to deliver cutting-edge products backed by free 7/24 hotline support for channel partners has enabled us to remain a central player in the remote access marketplace. With Shiva's withdrawal, we are now able to move into a leadership position." Channel interest in Perle as a Shiva alternative is high and Perle is already in discussions with numerous Shiva resellers and distributors across the US, Europe, Middle East and Asia, who are looking at Perle as a replacement for Shiva products. The Perle 833 Access Server line offers good alternatives to Shiva LanRover products. In addition Perle has recently added Cisco IOS Cisco IOS (originally Internetwork Operating System) is the software used on the vast majority of Cisco Systems routers and all current Cisco network switches. IOS is a package of routing, switching, internetworking and telecommunications functions tightly integrated with a (TM) compatibility to its 833IS remote access server, providing the additional benefit of seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. into Cisco based networks. This unique Cisco IOS(TM) compatibility will also be added to the Perle 833AS later this year. Perle is also a longstanding leader in the serial server marketplace with a number of replacement products for the ShivaPort and ShivaPort Atom atom [Gr.,=uncuttable (indivisible)], basic unit of matter; more properly, the smallest unit of a chemical element having the properties of that element. Structure of the Atom ranges. Perle is able to offer the following equivalent product replacements for the products withdrawn by Intel. All of these Perle products are available for immediate shipping:
Comparative Table
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ShivaPort - 8/16/32 port Perle 833 - 2/4/8
Access/Serial server Serial port access server
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Shiva LanRover E/Plus/E XP16 Perle 833IS - 8 to16
port access server
56KbpsV.90/ISDN BRI.
Cisco IOS compatible
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Shiva LanRover Access Switch Perle 833AS - 12 to 120
port access switch T1/E1/PRI.
Dual hot swappable power
supplies. Cisco IOS
compatible ready
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ShivaPort Atom - 8/16 port Perle IOLAN-102/104/+/Rack
Serial Server - 2/4/8/16 port serial
servers
Perle JetStream 4008/8016/8024
- 8/16/24 port serial servers
Perle LinkStream 2000 -
integrated router and serial
server (8, 16 or 24 serial or
7 to 14 Twinax devices)
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For more information on Perle's product, visit Perle's Web site at www.perle.com. Resellers interested in distributing Perle's products can contact 1-800 GO PERLE or email at info@perle.com. ABOUT PERLE PRODUCTS Perle 833: Remote Access Server The Perle 833 is a reliable, complete dial-in/dial-out access server for both Ethernet and Token-Ring LANs. It is available in 2, 4, or 8 high-speed serial port models, supporting analog (v.34) modems or ISDN Terminal Adapters A device that adapts a computer to a digital ISDN line. Like a modem, it plugs into the serial port of the computer or into an expansion slot. Some terminal adapters use the parallel port for higher speed. . The Perle 833 Access Server supports all major desktop and 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. operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. . Perle 833IS: High-speed Remote Access Server The Perle 833IS is a complete, integrated and scalable solution for Cisco network-based enterprises that require access to corporate LAN resources across 56 Kbps-V.90, V.34 analog or ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. connections. It provides users with high-density, enterprise level functionality at an entry-level price and a lower total cost of ownership. The Perle 833IS is the only high-speed 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. product with Cisco IOS(TM) compatible configuration that can offer 8 to 16 remote users V.90 and ISDN access on the same BRI See ISDN. BRI - Basic Rate Interface ports, without the expense of E1/T1 lines. Perle 833AS: High-density, High-performance Remote Access Server The Perle 833AS is a multi-protocol remote access solution ideally suited to meet the dial access needs of both ISPs and Cisco network-based enterprise users. It provides scalable dial-in, dial-out modem pooling A collection of modems and software that let users dial out and remote users dial in on the next available modem. The modem pool may be internal or external to the remote access server. See network access server. and LAN-to-LAN connectivity for up to 96 (T1/PRI) or 120 (E1/PRI) simultaneous connections of remote analog, 56Kbps - V.90, V.34 and ISDN BRI ISDN BRI Integrated Services Digital Network Basic Rate Interface (also seen as ISDN-BRI) users. Cisco IOS(TM) compatible configuration will be added to the Perle 833AS later this year. IOLAN+: Serial/Access Server The Perle IOLAN+ IP serial servers are designed to excel in both terminal server and remote access applications, providing users with the best serial to IP solution for distributed Windows and Unix environments. They can be used wherever serial devices need to be connected to a LAN. The units are available in 2, 4, 8 or 16 port versions with a range with DB25 or RJ45 presentation options. Each serial port is capable of continuous bi-directional speeds of 115.2 Kbps. LinkStream 2000: Integrated Router and Serial Server LinkStream 2000 offers a total integrated solution for connecting LAN, serial and Twinax-attached devices to a corporate network or the Internet. Cutting the cost of ownership and the need for multiple units, LinkStream 2000 connects these devices over a wide area network (WAN) using leased lines A private communications channel leased from a common carrier. Most digital lines require four wires (two pairs) for full-duplex transmission. (communications, networking) leased line , 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. or ISDN. JetStream 4000: Serial Server with Integrated Printer Port The JetStream 4000 is a compact 8 port serial server designed for applications demanding the support of multiple serial devices and a common parallel port printer. It offers dramatic savings over standard serial connectivity servers. It also offers a unique built-in parallel port for easy printer connection. JetStream 8500: High-density Serial Server JetStream 8500 is an integrated, multi-purpose solution for serial networking applications, offering 16 or 24 RS232 (or 16 RS422) serial ports, all providing up to 230 Kbps connection speed per port for larger remote sites. Cutting the cost of ownership and the need for multiple units, JetStream 8500 can act as a Terminal Server, Remote Access Server and for dial-in Modem Pooling. About Perle Systems Perle Systems is a leading developer, manufacturer and vendor of award-winning networking products. These products are used to connect remote users reliably and securely to central servers for a wide variety of e-business and general business applications. Perle specializes in Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. (IP) connectivity applications, with an increasing focus on mid-size IP routing solutions. Product lines include routers, remote access servers, serial servers, and multi-port serial cards and network controllers. Perle distinguishes itself by its ownership of extensive networking technology, depth of experience in major network connectivity environments and channel relationships in major world markets. Perle Systems has offices in 11 countries and sells its products through distribution channels worldwide. Its stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. (symbol PERL) and the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (symbol PL). For more information about Perle and its products, access the Company's Web site at http://www.perle.com. |
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