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San Jose, Calif.--February 11, 1992 - The AQUILA Network Products Division
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(ANPD) of ADI Systems, Inc. has recently expanded its AQUILA networking
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line by marketing two new products. The first product is a three-quarter
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sized controller card for EISA systems that features a 32-bit bus
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architecture designed with National's ST-NIC Ethernet controller chip,
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allowing support of 10BaseT as well as thick or thin Ethernet--au on the
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same card for enhanced user convenience.
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This 3-in-1 EISA Controller, Model AQ-EISA, is equipped with dual-port 32Kb
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buffer memory and utilizes shared-memory architecture, providing users
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with higher throughput than designs which depend on DMA or I/O mapped
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architecture. Among other features are CSMA/CD media access control,
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baseband signalling, and a 10Mbps data transfer rate. Software support
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includes ODI and IPX drivers for servers and workstations that support
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Novell NetWare 2.x and 3.x versions, as well as a TCP/IP driver for
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supporting Interactive Systems Corp. (ISC) Unix 2.2 and Santa Cruz
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Operation (SCO) Open Desktop 3.2.1. In addition, a diagnostics program is
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included which runs a loop-back test, tests the dual-ported RAM, checks
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the controller I/O base address, tests the interrupt request, and displays
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the Ethernet address.
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This controller is designed to boost the performance of EISA-based 386/486
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servers. Performance evaluations running Novell's Perform3 benchmark test,
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compared to other EISA adapters available on the market, confirm that this
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controller is one of the fastest of all cards tested while requiring the
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least server CPU resources of non-bus mastering adapters. The AQUILA
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Controller complies with all IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards, comes with a
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full five-year warranty, and has a U.S. list price of $499.
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The second NPD item marketed under the AQUILA name is a Pocket LAN Adapter,
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targeted for laptops and notebooks, of which there are three different
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models: two Ethernet Adapters (Models AQ-ECX-PKT and AQ-ETP-PKT) and one
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ARCnet Adapter (Model AQ-ARC-PKT). Each of these models utilizes a
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standard 25-pin parallel port and has no configuration switches. While the
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AQ-ECX-PKT supports a 10Base2 thin coaxial topology, the AQ-ETP-PKT is
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used for 10BaseT. The AQ-ARC-PKT, on the other hand, supports an ARCnet
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star or bus topology. Novell NetWare 286/386 drivers and a NetBIOS driver
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are offered with all three models, but the two Ethernet Adapters also
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support FTP PCITCP, PC-NFS, and 3Com 3+Share.
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By avoiding the need for an internal I/O bus slot, each of these Adapter
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versions eliminates the need for jumper and switch settings and hardware
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interrupt and address conflicts typical with more conventional card-type
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adapters. With the use of an external parallel port, these Adapters assure
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automatic configuration with IBM 286, 386, 486, PS/2, and compatibles.
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They are especially ideal for laptops, notebooks, and small footprint
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desktops because
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<EFBFBD> They do not require an I/O slot, making it possible for computers without
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available slots to attach to a network.
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<EFBFBD> They preserve the computer's battery power
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<EFBFBD> The housing is compact (4.57"L x 2.52"W x .85"H) and lightweight (8 oz.)
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<EFBFBD> The 110V and 220V power input support provides added convenience for the
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international traveler
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The Ethernet Coax and 10BaseT versions of this Adapter list in the U.S. for
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$299 while the ARCnet version is listed at $209. Each carries a one-year
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warranty.
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San Jose, Calif.--February 11, 1992 - The AQUILA Network Products Division
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(ANPD) of ADI Systems, Inc. has introduced two new NE1000-compatible 8-bit
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Ethernet controllers. They feature a 16KB buffer memory for either Coax
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Ethernet (Model #AQ-lOOOCX) or 10BaseT (Model #AQ-1000TP) network
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environments that utilize 286-, 386-, and 486-based ISA systems. These
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NetWare-ready AQUILA controllers are designed to utilize the NE1000
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drivers included with popular network operating systems (NOS).
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Additionally, both can become simple network management protocol (SNMP)
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managed controllers when used with LanExec, ADI's SNMP-based network
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management software.
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Both the AQ-1000CX and the AQ-lOOOTP controllers, each with a list price of
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$159, include the following features:
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<EFBFBD> Designed with the new highly integrated National ST-NIC chip, for the
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most advanced technology available
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<EFBFBD> Fully compatible with NE1000 drivers
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<EFBFBD> Compliance with all IEEE 802.3 standards
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<EFBFBD> CMSA/CD media access control: Baseband; 10Mbps data transfer rate
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<EFBFBD> BNC or RJ45 connector for attaching to thin Ethernet or twisted pair
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applications
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<EFBFBD> DB-15 connector for external transceiver with thick Ethernet
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installations
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<EFBFBD> Supports multiple controllers in same host computer for internetwork
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bridge configurations
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<EFBFBD> Socket for Remote Boot PROM
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<EFBFBD> Link status LED on bracket for simplified network troubleshooting
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<EFBFBD> Full five-year warranty
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An SNMP agent for both the AQ-1000CX and AQ-lOOOTP controllers are
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available, allowing these cards to become manageable by using ADI's
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LanExec, a SNMP-based network management software program.
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These new NE1000-compatible Ethernet controllers are additions to the
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expanding line of Ethernet and ARCnet controllers and hubs marketed by the
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AQUILA Network Products Division (ANPD) of ADI Systems, Inc.--established
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about two years ago to service the growing needs of LAN users. ANPD
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expanded its network connectivity line by selectively merging certain
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products from Aquila Communications to complete its own lOBaseT offerings.
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This division now carries a complete line of Ethernet and ARCnet
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controllers and hubs, and is introducing several new product introductions
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this year. It will be emphasizing intelligent SNMP-based network
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management of lOBaseT and coax Ethernet solutions optimized for use with
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Novell NetWare and NetBIOS-based operating systems.
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San Jose, Calif.--February 11, 1992 - The AQUILA Network Products Division
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(ANPD) of ADI Systems, Inc. has introduced two new NE2000-compatible
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16-bit Ethernet controllers. They feature a 16KB buffer memory for either
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Coax Ethernet (Model #AQ-2000CX) or 10BaseT (Model #AQ-2000TP) network
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environments that utilize 286-, 386-, and 486-based ISA systems. These
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NetWare-ready AQUILA controllers are designed to utilize the NE2000
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drivers included with popular network operating systems (NOS).
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Additionally, both can become simple network management protocol (SNMP)
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managed controllers when used with LanExec, ADI's SNMP-based network
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management software.
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Both the AQ-2000CX and the AQ-2000TP controllers, each with a list price of
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$199, include the following features:
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<EFBFBD> Designed with the new highly integrated National ST-NIC chip, for the
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most advanced technology available
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<EFBFBD> Fully compatible with NE2000 drivers
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<EFBFBD> Compliance with all IEEE 802.3 standards
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<EFBFBD> CMSA/CD media access control: Baseband; 10Mbps data transfer rate
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<EFBFBD> BNC or RJ45 connector for attaching to thin Ethernet or twisted pair
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applications
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<EFBFBD> DB-15 connector for external transceiver with thick Ethernet
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installations
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<EFBFBD> Supports multiple controllers in same host computer for internetwork
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bridge configurations
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<EFBFBD> Socket for Remote Boot PROM
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<EFBFBD> Link status LED on bracket for simplified network troubleshooting
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<EFBFBD> Full five-year warranty
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An SNMP agent for both the AQ-2000CX and AQ-2000TP controllers are
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available, allowing these cards to become manageable by using ADI's
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LanExec, a SNMP-based network management software program.
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These new NE2000-compatible Ethernet controllers are additions to the
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expanding line of Ethernet and ARCnet controllers and hubs marketed by the
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AQUILA Network Products Division (ANPD) of ADI Systems, Inc.--established
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about two years ago to service the growing needs of LAN users. ANPD
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expanded its network connectivity line by selectively merging certain
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products from Aquila Communications to complete its own 10BaseT offerings.
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This division now carries a complete line of Ethernet and ARCnet
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controllers and hubs, and is introducing several new product introductions
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this year. It will be emphasizing intelligent SNMP-based network
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management of 10BaseT and coax Ethernet solutions optimized for use with
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Novell NetWare and NetBIOS-based operating systems.
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--------------------------------------------------------
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San Jose, Calif.--February 11, 1992 - The AQUILA Network Products Division
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(ANPD) of ADI Systems, Inc. has introduced two new 16-bit Ethernet
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controllers: the AQ-E16-TP (for 10BaseT cabling) and the AQ-E16-CX (for
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Coax Ethernet cabling). These high-performance ISA-bus Ethernet
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controllers are based on the new, highly integrated National ST-NIC
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Ethernet chip. They become managed controllers when used together with
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LanExec, a SNMP-based management network software program from ADI
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Systems, Inc.
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Both the AQ-El6-CX and the AQ-E16-TP, which include a full suite of drivers
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to provide support for a variety of popular network operating systems, can
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run on the following protocols:
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<EFBFBD> IPX and ODI protocol for Novell NetWare Lite, 2.x and 3.x
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<EFBFBD> NDIS for LAN Manager, 3COM 3+ Share, PC-NFS, and others
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<EFBFBD> NetBIOS for LANtastic, POWERLan, 10Net+, IBM LAN Server, and others
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<EFBFBD> Packet for FTP PC/TCP, and others
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Features of both the AQ-El6-CX and the AQ-El6-TP, each with a list price of
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$239, include the following:
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<EFBFBD> Compliance with all IEEE 802.3 standards
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<EFBFBD> CMSA/CD media access control; Baseband; 10Mbps data transfer rate
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<EFBFBD> BNC or RJ 15 connector for attaching to thin Ethernet or twisted pair
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applications
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<EFBFBD> Support of multiple controllers in same host computer for internetwork
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bridge configurations
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<EFBFBD> Socket for 8KB Auto-Boot PROM
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<EFBFBD> Link status LED on bracket for simplified network troubleshooting
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<EFBFBD> Full five-year warranty
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A SNMP agent for both the AQ-E16-CX and AQ-E16-TP controllers are
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available, allowing these cards to become manageable by using ADI's
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LanExec, a SNMP-based network management software program.
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These new high performance Ethernet controllers are new additions to the
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expanding line of Ethernet and ARCnet hubs marketed by the AQUILA Network
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Products Division (ANPD) of ADI Systems, Inc.--established about two years
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ago to service the growing needs of LAN users. ANPD expanded its network
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connectivity line by selectively merging certain products from Aquila
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Communications to complete its own 10BaseT offerings. This division now
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carries a complete line of Ethernet and ARCnet controllers and hubs, and
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is introducing several new product introductions this year. It will be
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emphasizing intelligent SNMP-based network management of 10BaseT and coax
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Ethernet solutions optimized for use with Novell NetWare and NetBIOS-based
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operating systems.
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San Jose, Calif.--February 11, 1992 - The AQUILA Network Products Division
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(ANPD) of ADI Systems, Inc., has just announced the release of its
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AQ-IHUB-12TP, an intelligent 13-port, 10BaseT hub. This unique intelligent
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hub can connect up to 12 workstations on an Ethernet LAN using
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10BaseT twisted pair cabling and either one workstation or a file server
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using 10Base2 coaxial cabling.
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Triple Function Capability
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The AQ-IHUB-12TP can function either as a managed, intelligent hub or as a
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dumb ("unmanaged") hub targeted toward small-to-medium size businesses.
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When it is used together with LanExec, an SNMP-based network management
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system from ADI Systems, Inc., the AQ-IHUB-12TP operates intelligently.
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Otherwise, in its standard configuration, it serves as an unmanaged hub.
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A third way that the AQ-IHUB-12TP may function is as an intelligent hub
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compatible with Novell's HMI standard.
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"This gives users three options," says Raymond Hou, ADI's Executive VP.
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"They can purchase it hub that not only has upgrade flexibility and a
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unique 13-port, single-slot design. Or they may feel that they want to put
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it into a server and utilize the HMI support the AQIHUB-12TP offers."
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AQ-IHUB-12TP: A New Low-Price Leader
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The hub controller, cable, and optional hub console with external RJ45
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connections lists for $999, or just under $77 per port. This makes the
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AQIHUB-12TP the lowest-price-per-port for any SNMP-based intelligent hub
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as other 10BaseT hubs which offer advanced network capabilities typically
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cost more than $140 per port. In addition, the price-per-port of the
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AQ-IHUB-12TP, is almost one-half that of the previous low-price leader,
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David Systems' Express Net Concentrator.
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Key Features of the New AQUILA Intelligent Hub
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The AQ-IHUB-12TP has several key features to offer the user:
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<EFBFBD> Capability of being an intelligent, managed 10BaseT hub when used with
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ADI's LanExec SNMP-based management software
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<EFBFBD> Capability of being used as a standard, unmanaged 10BaseT hub with no
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additional expense required to convert for use in network management under
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the LanExec SNMP management software program
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<EFBFBD> Capability to serve as an intelligent 10BaseT hub that can be managed by
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Novell's HMI specification
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<EFBFBD> An 8-bit, ISA-bus card, designed with the National Semiconductor Repeater
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Interface Controller (RIC). This card contains a 50-pin connector, a
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female BNC connector, and two LEDs
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<EFBFBD> Red collision-status LEDs (to indicate collisions) and green
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data-transmission LEDs (to indicate transmissions) on the bracket of the
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hub controller.
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<EFBFBD> Green LEDs on the front of the hub console to display link integrity
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<EFBFBD> 13 network connections, supporting up to 13 ports and consisting of
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twelve 10BaseT RJ45 connectors and one thin Ethernet Coax BNC connection
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<EFBFBD> Twelve-lOBaseT-port availability per slot and mounting bracket of a PC,
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compared to the more conventional availability of occupying three slot
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spaces and mounting brackets to obtain twelve 10BaseT ports where 4-port
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hub cards are utilized. (Thus, the AQUILA hub controller requires only
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one-third of the slot space of conventional hub cards.)
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<EFBFBD> A six-foot cable that allows for attachment to the optional
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AQ-IHUB-CONSOLE, to an optional harmonica with patch panel for rack
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mounting, or to a punch block connector for the phone closet
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<EFBFBD> Up to four AQIHUB-12TP controllers can be installed in a single PC
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<EFBFBD> A BNC T-connector for connecting the hub controller to a 10Base2 Ethernet
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segment
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<EFBFBD> An optional external console (AQ-IHUB-CONSOLE) which has a compact
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(1.5-in. high x 4.75-in wide x 7.25-in. long) size and includes 12 RJ45
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jacks, 12 LEDs, and a 50-pin connector
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Installation Options With the AQ IHUB-12TP
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The hub controller may be installed in any IBM PC or PC AT system or
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compatible, which would be designated as the hub station. Hub stations are
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nondedicated systems; that is, they retain full capabilities as
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stand-alone systems.
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Up to four AQ-IHUB-12TP hub controllers and a NIC can be installed in a hub
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station. Linking the NIC and the hub controller(s) permits the hub station
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to also function as a network workstation or file server. If the NIC is
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supported by LanExec and LanExec is installed on the network, the
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AQIHUB-12TP can function as an intelligent hub. One NIC is required for
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each hub controller for management.
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For the external 10BaseT port connections, the new AQUILA hub provides
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several installation options to fit particular wiring needs. The hub
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controller can be connected in one of three different ways:
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<EFBFBD> to the AQUILA Hub Console (AQ-IHUB-CONSOLE) by using the cable that comes
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with the
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hub controller, for a compact desktop unit with LEDs
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<EFBFBD> to a harmonica connector. with a patch panel for rack mounting
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[Recommended: a MOD-TAP 10BaseT 12-port harmonica connector & a MOD-TAP
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10BaseT, 2 x 12 port patch panel.]
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<EFBFBD> to a punch block for the wiring closet. using the 50-pin cable that comes
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with the AQ-IHUB-12TP. The punch block can handle twisted-pair wiring for
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12 workstations.
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A Versatile Hub That Can Function Three Ways
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AQIHUB-12TP becomes an intelligent hub by working with ADI's LanExec
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software, a SNMP-based network management program for small to medium
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sized 10BaseT and Coax Ethernet LANs. The hub controller needs to be
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connected in the same PC with any of the following Ethernet NICs-- NE1000,
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NE2000, 3COM 3C503, AQUILA, or any ADI-certified compatibles. This allows
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the NIC to load a LanExec SNMP Agent that works together with the hub
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controller to provide key data to LanExec's SNMP Manager, such as:
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<EFBFBD> Packet count for SNMP, IPX, and NetBIOS
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<EFBFBD> MIB II information, including System Group and SNMP Group information
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<EFBFBD> Private MIB II extension information, including the following-- System:
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machine type, workstation CPU, DOS version & BIOS date Software: software
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driver & agent version, agent status, and protocol stack Configuration:
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specifying type information, node name, node & slot ID, and IP address
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Port Statistics: including packet transmit/receive counts Partition: to
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enable/disable hub ports Hub Reset: for resetting the hub controller Hub
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Card Reset: for resetting the NIC which provides intelligent management of
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the hub
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A second way that the AQ-IHUB-12TP can be used is as a hub which is
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compatible with Novell's HMI standard, allowing workstations to use a LAN
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server as an intelligent network hub. This alternative management
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capability will be available during the second quarter of 1992. Customers
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who purchase the AQ-IHUB-12TP now will receive the HMI driver from ADI at
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no additional cost.
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A final way the AQ-IHUB-12TP may be used is as an unmanaged hub, but with
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the capability of becoming managed at a later time. Those who choose to
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use AQ-IHUB-12TP as an unmanaged hub will receive Novell management
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capabilities with it at no extra charge.
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Different network configurations are possible with the AQ-IHUB-12TP. The
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following illustrate some of the connections that can be made to suit a
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variety of needs:
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<EFBFBD> Four AQ-IHUB-12TP hub controllers can be in one hub station, with the BNC
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port on each hub controller connecting to a separate lOBase2 segment. This
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permits one hub station to support four AQ-IHUB LANs, each with up to 12
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workstations and one file server
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<EFBFBD> Same as above, but with all four controllers linked with lOBase2 cables.
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This configuration allows one hub station to support one AQIHUB LAN of up
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to 48 workstations and one file server.
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<EFBFBD> Same as above, but with the hub station containing one network interface
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card (NIC) and up to four hub controllers. This permits the hub station to
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function as a network workstation or the network file server.
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<EFBFBD> Two hub stations, each holding a hub controller and a NIC (making these
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hubs intelligent) can be connected with two other controllers without NICs
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(making these hubs unmanaged). This allows any PC in the group containing
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a NIC to be the file server for the entire group.
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Setting A New Price/Performance Standard
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The total price of $999 includes $899 for the hub controller and cable and
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$100 for the optional hub console, which provides 12 RJ-45 connectors.
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"This hub combines the best features of entry-level fixed hubs and high-end
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concentrators," claims Hou. "With conventional hubs, if you want to add
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LAN management capabilities, you have to discard your old hub. Not so with
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the AQ-IHUB-12TP. It's our intention to continue offering our customers
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greater networking intelligence and performance at very aggressive prices.
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We've been stressing the need to provide the small-to-medium LAN
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installations with the same management capabilities that the larger
|
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networks have. And we've done it by providing a 12-user LAN an intelligent
|
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hub with a SNMP management software package for under $1,500. For example,
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LanExec for 20-user capability is only $499. In effect, we've opened up a
|
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whole new segment of users to network management that had previously been
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neglected."
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This new intelligent hub from ADI Systems is the latest product from the
|
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|
|
AQUILA Network Products Division of ADI Systems, Inc.--established about
|
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|
|
two years ago to service the growing needs of LAN users. ANPD expanded its
|
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|
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network connectivity line by selectively merging certain products from
|
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|
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Aquila Communications to complete its own 10BaseT offerings. This division
|
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now carries a complete line of Ethernet and ARCnet controllers and hubs,
|
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|
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and is introducing several new product introductions this year. It will be
|
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|
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emphasizing intelligent SNMP-based network management of 10BaseT and coax
|
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|
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Ethernet solutions optimized for use with Novell NetWare and NetBIOS-based
|
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|
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operating systems.
|
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All ANPD R & D, design, and manufacturing is done in the U.S. Additionally,
|
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|
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worldwide marketing, sales, customer support, and service are coordinated
|
|||
|
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from the division's Silicon Valley facility. ANPD is marketing its product
|
|||
|
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lines through distributors worldwide as well as to selected OEM accounts.
|
|||
|
|
It is currently looking for additional qualified resellers to expand its
|
|||
|
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global distribution network.
|
|||
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|
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|
|
ADI Systems, Inc. specializes in advanced technologies for computer display
|
|||
|
|
monitors, LAN controllers and network management connectivity, personal
|
|||
|
|
computers, and IBM plug-compatible terminals. Founded in 1979, ADI
|
|||
|
|
Corporation, the parent company of ADI Systems, Inc. surpassed $155
|
|||
|
|
million in sales for 1991. ADI is headquartered in Taiwan, with
|
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|
|
international operations in the Netherlands, Thailand, Taipei, Taichung,
|
|||
|
|
and with U.S. operations located in San Jose, California-- headquarters
|
|||
|
|
for ADI Systems, Inc.--as well as a branch office in New Jersey.
|
|||
|
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|
|||
|
|
ADI Systems Inc, 2115 Ringwood Ave, San Jose, CA 95131
|
|||
|
|
408-944-0100, fax 408-944-0300
|
|||
|
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|
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|
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