Perle First to Offer High-Performance Router With Optional Integrated Twinax Terminal Server Support.Business Editors SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2000 New Perle SmartServer 400e allows remote AS/400 users to implement e-business access solutions without abandoning SNA (Systems Network Architecture) IBM's mainframe network standards introduced in 1974. Originally a centralized architecture with a host computer controlling many terminals, enhancements, such as APPN and APPC (LU 6. applications and hardware 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 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 : 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 IP and e-business access, unveiled the SmartServer 400e, the first and only high-performance, full function router with optional integrated Twinax Terminal Server support for the remote AS/400 networking environment. The Perle SmartServer 400e offers remote AS/400 users a complete solution that allows critical SNA applications and hardware to be maintained, while new IP-based e-business solutions are implemented. In addition, the Perle SmartServer 400e comes Voice over IP ready. "There is no other high-end router on the market today that can offer AS/400 users the option to seamlessly maintain Twinax support in their IP routed network," says Sean O'Donovan, vice president of worldwide marketing at Perle. "The SmartServer 400e provides an efficient and cost-effective solution for AS/400 users that want to connect a mix of Ethernet 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. connections, dial-up PCs, locally attached Refers to disks, printers and other peripheral devices that are connected directly to a computer via USB or FireWire. Such devices may be designed for desktop use or portability. For example, a locally-attached, stationary hard drive may weigh three to five pounds, while one made for Twinax terminals and printers, PCs and voice connections over a wide area network (WAN). " The launch of the SmartServer 400e is aligned with Perle's recently announced Roadmap for AS/400 branch office connectivity. This roadmap outlines Perle's commitment to continuously offer products, product features and technologies that address the e-business access needs of remote AS/400 branch offices. The Perle SmartServer 400e addresses the needs of the growing segment of users who are considering switching from their existing controller to router-based solutions but need, nevertheless, to maintain some business-critical Twinax connections at remote sites. Perle's new high-performance router gives these AS/400 users the highest degree of flexibility in the development of their remote networking environment. The Perle SmartServer 400e is backed by the best service and support available on any router product. The first year warranty includes free 7/24 hotline support, accessible in six different languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese), free software maintenance and free express replacement service, in most areas, for rapid system recovery. About the Perle SmartServer 400e The new Perle SmartServer 400e high-performance router provides a complete solution for mixing Ethernet LAN connections, dial-up PCs, locally attached serial devices, and voice connection over a wide area network (WAN). The SmartServer 400e can connect over one or two high-speed digital 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 , with analog or ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. connections available for primary and back-up WAN connections. It is also Voice over IP ready, making it an ideal router solution for the typical remote AS/400 branch office environment. Advantages of the Perle SmartServer 400e: - Maximizes bandwidth to increase WAN performance - by [pilcrow (paragraph sign)] taking advantage of high-speed leased line digital services and data compression, as well as ISDN bandwidth-on-demand, which results in real savings in operating costs. - Modular and scaleable design for growing user populations. - Multi-service networking to handle all types of data interface, including synchronous, asynchronous, Twinax and LAN protocols. - Integrated network security to ensure secure access. - Comprehensive network management and diagnostics to simplify ongoing operation and maximizing uptime. - Optional Twinax Terminal Server for the most effective and efficient way of connecting Twinax terminals, printers and PCs to an IP network. - Voice over IP Ready platform to deliver voice and fax traffic over a single network for reduced inter-office communication costs. AVAILABILITY The Perle SmartServer 400e will be available in Q2/2000. 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 IP (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. ) connectivity with product lines that include Remote Access Servers for Ethernet and Token Ring A local area network (LAN) access method developed by IBM. Conforming to the IEEE 802.5 standard, Token Ring uses a token ring access method and connects up to 255 nodes in a star topology at 4, 16 or 100 Mbps. LANs, Terminal Servers and Serial connectivity products and Network Controllers. These products provide access to leading e-business platforms, including AS/400, NT and LINUX/UNIX. Perle Systems recently acquired Chase Research, a leading provider of local and remote serial-based data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. systems and remote access solutions. Perle Systems has offices in 15 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 sites at www.perle.com, www.perlespecialix.com, www.perlezeta.com and www.chaser.co.uk |
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