T1 Card For Mac Servers.RICHMOND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 1998--Keyspan, the leading provider of serial communications See serial transmission and serial. cards for PCI-based Macintosh(R) computers, announced the availability of its SMART SERIAL 6 -- T1 Edition. The T1 Edition combines a SMART SERIAL 6 high speed serial communications card with specially developed HDLC (High-level Data Link Control) A data link protocol from ISO for point-to-point communications over serial links. Derived from IBM's SDLC protocol, HDLC has been the basis for numerous protocols including X.25, ISDN, T1, SS7, GSM, CDPD, PPP and others. line drivers and a synchronous PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) The most popular method for transporting IP packets over a serial link between the user and the ISP. Developed in 1994 by the IETF and superseding the SLIP protocol, PPP establishes the session between the user's computer and the ISP using Communications Toolbox tool. This package enables PowerPC Macintosh computers to transfer data synchronously at T1 rates. Suggested retail pricing is $699. SMART SERIAL 6 -- T1 Edition Features The Smart Serial 6 is an intelligent multiport serial communications card for use with Power Macintosh See Power Mac. (computer) Power Macintosh - Apple Computer's personal computer based on the PowerPC, introduced on 1994-03-14. Existing 680x0 code (both applications and device drivers) run on Power Macintosh systems without modification via a Motorola 68LC040 emulator. and with other Mac OS-based personal computers which utilize the PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). local bus. This card includes two ports which support T1 data rates as well as numerous serial interfaces including RS-232, RS-422, RS-449, RS-485, V.35, and X.21. Using the SMART SERIAL 6 -- T1 Edition The SMART SERIAL 6 -- T1 Edition has been deployed by AILINK, a European newspaper industry VAR which uses the card to connect to satellite delivered news feeds. Additionally, the SMART SERIAL 6 -- T1 Edition can be used with Vicom Technology software products to implement robust routing solutions on a Mac OS server. Hi-Speed Macintosh Servers The HDLC line driver and synchronous PPP Communications Toolbox tool allow a whole new class of wide-area networking solutions which can not be implemented using the modem or printer ports built into a Macintosh. Possible implementations include synchronous PPP connections supporting interfaces providing T-1 and Fractional T-1 data transfer rates for Mac-based web-serving, file transfer, ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. , or satellite-based data transmission applications. "In the Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. market, it has become very popular to bring T1 connections directly into the server to provide Internet connectivity for the 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. ", noted Neil Kent, Vicom's U.S. Sales and Marketing Manager. "Keyspan's T1 card and the VICOM Internet Gateway bring this same capability to Mac OS servers, but bring the added benefit of the Mac's ease of use. Customers will enjoy high speed, shared Internet access via one IP address and the single T1 card. And, they'll also appreciate the simplicity and low cost of this very affordable solution." About Vicom Technology Vicom Technology is a specialist developer of Mac OS and Windows software connectivity solutions. Started in 1982, Vicom Technology has considerable experience in providing professional quality communications solutions for enterprise, business, education and Small Office/Home Office See SOHO. customers. Our extensive range of products includes: terminal emulation, front-ending, client/server, file transfer, Internet Gateway and router software applications. http://www.vicomtech.com About Keyspan Keyspan, a division of InnoSys Incorporated, provides communications products for Macintosh and Windows NT personal computers. Keyspan's products include the SX Serial Card, a low cost serial expansion card and the SMART SERIAL 6, a high speed serial communications which supports T1data rates. Editors can reach Keyspan at 510/222-0131 ext. 102 or via email at info@keyspan.com. The Keyspan website is located at http://www.keyspan.com. CONTACT: Keyspan Mike Ridenhour, 510/222-0131 |
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