Perle Offers Only 5494-Compatible Controller to Support Gigabit Ethernet for IBM iSeries 400.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2002 Retain Remote Twinax Workstations and Printers When Moving To Gigabit Ethernet Perle 594 Controllers from Perle Systems Limited (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :PERL) (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension : PL) are the first and only 5494 compatible controllers available today that can support the use of Gigabit Ethernet on the iSeries 400. Perle Systems, a developer and manufacturer of networking products for IP and e-business access made the announcement today in response to IBM's iSeries 400 support of Gigabit Ethernet as the latest Ethernet standard for the iSeries 400. To support Gigabit Ethernet, the iSeries 400 requires the use of a 1 Gbps input/output adapter. IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) has stated that 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. is not supported over the 1 Gbps adapters IOAs so, SNA Traffic would require ANYNET as a mechanism to transport the SNA traffic over Gigabit Ethernet. With ANYNET enabled Perle 594 customers can easily move to Gigabit Ethernet with no effect on functionality or performance. There is even the potential for improved performance with the increased Ethernet speed. The Perle 594 series of controllers are the world's only 5494 compatible controllers that support TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. networking using ANYNET. Perle's 594 controllers use ANYNET to ensure that all applications (display and/or printer) are fully supported over any TCP/IP network. This allows iSeries 400 users to move to an IP network while retaining valuable Twinax devices at remote sites. "Offering the only controllers that support ANYNET makes Perle a must-have for IBM iSeries 400 users," said Joe Perle, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Perle Systems. "Perle controllers protect users' large investment in hardware, applications and employee training, by enable a fast, cost effective way to transport SNA over TCP/IP without replacing existing Twinax." 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 (IP) connectivity applications, with an increasing focus on mid-size IP routing solutions. Product lines include routers, remote access servers, console servers, serial servers, 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 9 countries and sells its products through distribution channels worldwide. Its stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board OTC Bulletin Board An electronic quotation listing of the bid and asked prices of OTC stocks that do not meet the requirements to be listed on the NASDAQ stock-listing system. (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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