ZNYX Improves Network Availability and Performance Redundant Array of Independent Netports Technology Initiative; Scalable framework for deploying clusters of network servers; Innovative design improves network availability, performance and security; Improves network reliability in businesses with mission-critical applications.HANNOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 1997--ZNYX Corporation, a leading provider of Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. server-enhancement solutions, today announced the industry's first initiative for simultaneously improving network reliability and performance. ZNYX's Redundant Array of Independent Netports (RAIN) is a framework for establishing network clusters. ZNYX's RAINswitch line of server switches will be the first product line to implement RAIN. As a multi-level initiative, RAIN specifies technologies that can be added to network servers with Fast Ethernet network connections. Customers can leverage their existing network investments in Fast Ethernet to incrementally add performance, redundancy and security to their data networks. "Just as RAID pioneered improved levels of data availability Refers to the degree to which data can be instantly accessed. The term is mostly associated with service levels that are set up either by the internal IT organization or that may be guaranteed by a third party datacenter or storage provider. for mass storage, ZNYX's RAIN initiative offers unsurpassed levels of high network availability and performance for local area networks," said Connie Austin, ZNYX's President and 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. . "Customers with mission-critical applications can build high-availability server clusters with up to 1 Gbps of throughput while leveraging their investment in Ethernet and Fast Ethernet." Redundant Array of Independent Netports The RAIN initiative will be released over the next 24 months. This technology features five distinct performance levels. -0- 1. Switching moves data onto dedicated network segments-even with different speeds and protocols. 2. Parallel channels are ideal for building server clusters with multiple, concurrent Fast Ethernet links. These redundant links can provide scalable bandwidth and fault tolerance See fault tolerant. (architecture) fault tolerance - 1. The ability of a system or component to continue normal operation despite the presence of hardware or software faults. This often involves some degree of redundancy. 2. . 3. Security for server communications includes data encryption data encryption, the process of scrambling stored or transmitted information so that it is unintelligible until it is unscrambled by the intended recipient. Historically, data encryption has been used primarily to protect diplomatic and military secrets from foreign and node authentication. 4. Error checking and correction (ECC (1) (Error-Correcting Code) A type of memory that corrects errors on the fly. See ECC memory. (2) (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) A public key cryptography method that provides fast decryption and digital signature processing. ) protects data integrity. 5. Guaranteed Quality of Service (QoS) will enable next-generation, multimedia communications with true isochronous Time dependent. Real time voice, video and telemetry are examples of isochronous data. (communications) isochronous - /i:-sok'rn-*s/ A form of multiplexing that guarantees to provide a certain minimum data rate, as required for time-dependent data such as video or audio. voice, video and data transmissions. -0- Setting Industry Standards As a technology initiative, RAIN can be supported on a wide range of networking equipment. RAIN will initially be supported only on the ZNYX's RAINswitch products. ZNYX, or its technology partners, will deploy this technology for servers with built-in Fast Ethernet and third-party network adapters. Products and Availability Products with RAIN Level 1 (server switching) technology include the ZNYX RAINswitch ZX346ARS and ZX348ARS. (See separate press release, ZNYX Optimizes Fast Ethernet Switching for High-Performance Servers, dated 4-March-1997.) These products are now available through ZNYX's worldwide reseller and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and partners. ZNYX will feature these products at CeBIT '97 in the USA Software Pavilion, Booth A12. "ZNYX's implementation of RAIN is the culmination of over four years of extensive research and development in the PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). , Fast Ethernet and server technologies," said Alan Deikman, ZNYX's Chief Technical Officer. "As each RAIN level is released, customers can graduate from a basic server switch to parallel channels-or other advanced technologies-with a simple CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). software upgrade. ZNYX's message-based, multi-processor technology engine is capable of supporting a wide range of communication technologies." About ZNYX Corporation ZNYX Corporation, a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. located in Fremont, California, is a leading provider of Fast Ethernet server-enhancement solutions. As a PCI technology pioneer, ZNYX was the first company to ship single and multi-channel PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet adapters. Information about ZNYX's products is available at http://www.znyx.com . ZNYX is located at 48501 Warm Springs Blvd., Suite 107, Fremont, CA 94539 USA, 510/249-0800. -0- Note to Editors: Sales inquiries can be directed to Sales (510/249-0800) or via email (sales@znyx.com). ZNYX, RAIN and RAINswitch are trademarks of ZNYX Corporation. All other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: ZNYX Corporation Susan Smith, 510/249-0800 ssmith@znyx.com |
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