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