Visara International Announces the SCON-3074 Console Concentrator, a Functional Replacement for the IBM(R) 2074.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Visara International, a world leader in the innovation, development and delivery of Console Consolidation solutions, today announces a new member to the Visara SCON family of products.

The Visara SCON-3074 Console Concentrator is designed to be a functional replacement for the IBM(R) 2074 series of controllers. The SCON-3074 provides a means to support consoles for up to 128 LPARs spread over one or more IBM(R) S/390(R) or zSeries(R) mainframe computers, using either direct ESCON(R) channel or an ESCON(R) Director.

The Visara SCON-3074 Console Concentrator, running with LAN Integration and Network Connectivity Solution (LINCS) software, provides host access for TN3270 clients. As many as 64 host sessions are supported through a single ESCON(R) interface to one or more Non-SNA hosts. A second ESCON(R) interface can be added to provide an additional 64 sessions (total of 128). LINCS allows the SCON-3074 to appear as up to 128 unique control unit images.

Each console session can be configured to be shared by multiple TN3270 clients, simultaneously if needed, through the Session Sharing feature. Console sessions can be configured as Hot Sessions, appearing to the host as if there is always a device powered on for that session. Users can connect to the session as needed without having to vary the session active.

Client connections are supported through a pair of 10/100 Ethernet cards. Each Ethernet card supports a single physical connection. The SCON-3074 supports up to 512 TN3270 type sessions in any mix of TN3270, TN3270e, and TN3287 clients.

According to Daniel Cody, Vice President of Sales: "Visara's approach to an alternative platform for the IBM(R) 2074 is simple: provide all the essential features of that product and enhance it with the additional capabilities our customers ask for. The SCON-3074 is based on our existing SCON products which have benefited from years of successful customer installations as primary, secondary, and disaster recovery consoles."

Headquartered near Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, Visara is a global leader in the innovation and development of mainframe and midrange console solutions. Combining innovation and experience makes Visara a leading designer and manufacturer of inter-network solutions. With offices throughout North America and internationally, Visara designs, delivers and services its products through a worldwide network of direct and indirect sales. For additional information visit our website at http://www.visara.com or email [e-mail].