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By John J. McLaughlin, FlashBack, Inc. flash@flashback.com.
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Product:
5575 PCI ATM Adapter
- ATM NIC adapter for UltraSPARC AX
($850)
Company: Interphase Corporation
(Dallas, TX)
Telephone: (214) 654-5325
E-mail: info@iphase.com
URL: http://www.iphase.com
Platforms: Ultra AX
Description:
Based on ASIC technology, provides ATM network communications and ABR
traffic management. Supports network applications across intranets and
global networks. Offers single mode fiber, multimode fiber and Category 5
UTP connectivity options. Includes drivers for Solaris 2.5.1 and Cellview,
a graphical configuration and monitoring utility.
Product:
MLR Library Series 1000
- Multichannel Linear Recording tape cartridge library systems
(Model 1210: $11,999)
Company: Tandberg Data, Inc.
(Simi Valley, CA)
Telephone: (805) 579-1000, (800) TANDBERG
Fax: (805) 579-2555
E-mail: info@tandberg.com
URL: http://www.tandberg.com
Description:
Library systems with capacities of 10 (Model 1210), 20 (Model 1420) and 40
(Model 1440) cartridges. Each cartridge contains 26 Gb, for a total system
capacity of 260 Gb to 1 Tb. Used for backup and near-line storage
applications. Includes Fast SCSI-2 wide interface, time-to-data-recovery
averaging less than one minute, a menu-driven LCD panel, I/O port for
on-line single cartridge loading and unloading, additional cartridge slots,
optical sensors to monitor library operations, an integrated bar-code
reader, and robotics using direct-drive high torque, high resolution
stepper motors. Features hardware data compression and a data transfer
rate of up to 180 Mb per minute.
Product:
MegaFlex DLT7000 TapeArray
- 280 GB network tape backup
($10,721 for 70 GB, single-drive subsystem; $46,889 for a 4-drive)
Company: Storage Dimensions
(Milpitas, CA)
Telephone: (408) 954-0710
Fax: (408) 944-1200
E-mail: info@xstor.com
URL: http://www.storagedimensions.com
Platforms: NetWare, Windows NT, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX.
Description:
A DLT7000 digital backup tape array designed for multiple-server networks.
The system holds one to four 70 GB DLT7000 drives, providing up to 280 GB
capacity and performance of up to 72 GB per hour. Parallel streaming
allows concurrent operation of up to four drives for faster backup and
restore. The high-availability MegaFlex storage enclosure includes
hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans.
Product:
PCI560
- PCIbus 10/100 Mb Ethernet Adapter
Company: Performance Technologies, Inc.
(Rochester, NY)
Telephone: (716) 256-0200
E-mail: info@pt.com
URL: http://www.pt.com
Platforms: Ultra AX, Solaris 2.5x, Solarix x.86
Description:
Intelligent Ethernet adapter senses whether a network is running at 10 Mb
or 100 Mb and configures its connections appropriately.
Product:
PowerScreen 16
- 16-inch, 1280 x 1024 flat panel LCD
($9,950)
Company: RDI Computer Corp.
(Carlsbad, CA)
Telephone: (760) 929-0992, (800) RDI-LITE
Fax: (760) 929-9702
E-mail: info@rdi.com
URL: http://www.rdi.com
Platforms: SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA
Description:
16-inch, 1280 x 1024 flat panel LCD. Optional capacitive touch screen.
Viewing area: 12.55 x 10.04 inches. Contrast: 100:1. Dot pitch: .25
mm. Brightness level: 150 nits (300 optional). Color palette: 262,000.
Weight: 19 lbs. Overall dimensions: 19 x 16.7 x 3 inches deep. Power:
55 watts, 10 standby.
Product:
Regency SCSI RAID Controller
- Data Storage Solution
($4500)
Company: Syred Data Systems
(Howell, NJ)
Telephone: (908) 886-1400
Fax: (908) 886-1212
E-mail: syraid@mail.idt.net
URL: http://www.syred.com
Platforms: All
Description:
Designed for database and multimedia applications. Supports RAID levels
0,1, 0+1, 3, 4 and 5. 40 Mb/s burst, 34 Mb/s sustained read, and 31 Mb/s
sustained write at RAID level 5. Powered by an Intel 1960CF processor with
bidirectional cache, running at 40 MHz. Eight Wide Ultra SCSI channels.
Two dedicated host channels, enabling multiple database servers, redundant
servers, or multiple Regency controllers to be connected in series. The
Regency is also SNMP (Single Network Management Protocol) compatible,
allowing it to be managed remotely by connecting the controller directly
into an Ethernet via its Ethernet plug.
Product:
SCSI-UW Family
- Driverless Wide Ultra SCSI Host Adapters
($780 - $850)
Company: Antares Microsystems, Inc.
(Los Gatos, CA)
Telephone: (800) 726-SBUS, (408) 370-7287
Fax: (408) 370-7649
E-mail: sales@antares.com
URL: http://www.antares.com
Platforms: SPARC, Solaris 2.5.1
Description:
Plug-compatible Wide Ultra SCSI host adapters for SPARC and
SPARC-compatible computers. 40 Mb/s peak SCSI data transfer rate.
Connects up to 15 additional SCSI devices such as RAID boxes, hard disks,
tapes and CD-ROMs. Installation is simplified by using existing Solaris
device drivers. The SBus SCSI-UWS has a single-ended interface for a cable
length of less than 1.5 meters, and the SBus SCSI-UWD has a differential
interface for a cable length of up to 25 meters.
Product:
SLR5
- 8 Gb (compressed) single-channel linear recording tape drive
($849)
Company: Tandberg Data, Inc.
(Simi Valley, CA)
Telephone: (805) 579-1000, (800) TANDBERG
Fax: (805) 579-2555
E-mail: info@tandberg.com
URL: http://www.tandberg.com
Description:
4 Gb (native), 8 Gb (compressed) capacity tape drive for small servers.
800 Kb/sec data transfer rate. Available as either an internal or
external, SCSI-2 bare drive. Can be purchased with Seagate Single Server
Suite software on CD-ROM, data cartridge and cables.
Product:
Summit Switch family
- Switching and routing for Ethernet networks
(Summit1: $24,995, Summit2: $14,995)
Company: Extreme Networks
(Cupertino, CA)
Telephone: (408) 342-0999, (888) 257-3000
Fax: (408) 342-0990
URL: http://www.extremenetworks.com
Platforms: Ethernet
Description:
Summit Switch family includes two models for Gigabit Ethernet backbone
implementations and interconnection with existing Fast Ethernet switches.
Both are based on a 17.5 gigabit non-blocking switch fabric and wire-speed
Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching. Summit1 has eight full-duplex switched
Gigabit Ethernet ports, a 17.5 gigabit backplane, and 11.5 million pps.
Summit2 has a 8.5 gigabit backplane, Fast Ethernet-to-Gigabit Ethernet
switching, and gigabit-to-gigabit switching. Two Gigabit Ethernet ports
and 16 10/100 Ethernet ports.
Product:
SunDial for Sun SPARC
- Electronic console switch controls 10 - 100 workstations
($1,929)
Company: Apex PC Solutions
(Woodinville, WA)
Telephone: (800) 861-5858
Fax: (206) 402-9494
E-mail: sales@pcsol.com
URL: http://www.apexpc.com
Platforms: Sun SPARC, Windows NT, Unix, NetWare, OS/2
Description:
Designed to address the space, cost, administration and maintenance issues
of managing a Sun server-based network; enables network administrators to
control up to 100 Sun SPARC workstations from a single console, providing
out-of-band centralized control even when the network is down.
Product:
scsiTerminal Servers, Modem Servers, and EtherLite Port Servers
- Servers now support Solaris x86
(scsiTerminal Servers range $795 - $2,995); Modem Servers (range)
Author: Jennifer Scott
Company: Central Data Corporation
(Champaign, IL)
Telephone: (217) 359-8010
Fax: (217) 359-6904
E-mail: info@cd.com
URL: http://www.cd.com
Platforms: Solaris 2.5.1, Sun SPARC, UNIX, Windows NT
Description:
Line of I/O expansion products now support Solaris 2.5.1 platform.
scsiTerminal Servers: rates up to 115 Kb and 230 Kb; ideal for connecting
modems, printers, terminals and other RS-232 devices. Up to 32 serial
ports per unit. scsiModem Servers and EtherLite Modem Servers: integrate
up to 16 PCMCIA fax/modems in a single chassis. Ports support up to 33.6
Kb modems. EtherLite Port Servers: up to 32 asynchronous RJ-45 serial
ports to a single Ethernet TCP/IP network; baud rates up to 115 Kb.
Product:
JDesignerPro 2.1
- Java development system for intranet solutions
Company: BulletProof Corporation
(Los Gatos, CA)
Telephone: (408) 395-5524
URL: http://www.bulletproof.com
Platforms: Java
Description:
A GUI development system for developing Java Internet or intranet
applications. Includes JDBC middle tier server and numerous components.
Support for DB2 lets IT departments migrate from legacy systems to a Web
interface. Supports Sun's JavaBeans and JDK 1.1.
Product:
Network Client for UniQue Print
- Java manager, PC/NT client printing, Unix client
Company: LBM Systems Corp.
(New Canaan, CT)
Telephone: (203) 966-0661
Fax: (203) 966-8242
E-mail: info@lbmsys.com
URL: http://www.lbmsys.com
Platforms: Unix, Windows NT
Description:
Network Client for UniQue Print features a Java manager, PC/NT client
printing, and a Unix client. Control of and access to all printing
functions without logging onto a Unix print server. Start and stop jobs,
print partial jobs, change print jobs, schedule printers, control paper and
stock, access filters, forms overlays, or virtual printers, control local
or remote printers.
Product:
Object/LM
- Object/License Management tool
($3500 per developer)
Company: Black & White Software, Inc.
(Campbell, CA)
Telephone: (408) 369-7400
Fax: (408) 369-7406
E-mail: info@blackwhite.com
URL: http://www.blackwhite.com
Platforms: Unix, Windows 95, Windows NT
Description:
A commercial software licensing tool designed to facilitate the deployment
and metering of distributed applications, enabling the enforcement of
license agreements and protection against unauthorized usage of software.
An implementation of the Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA)
Licensing Service. Supplies IDL interfaces with mappings to C++ and Java,
and supports the IIOP Internet wire protocol. The MD5 standard is used for
license key encryption. Licensing models include concurrent, node-locked,
site, metered, demo and more.
Product:
QIPxpress
- IP management solution for IP switching equipment
($1,995 per switch)
Company: Quadritek Systems, Inc.
(Malvern, PA)
Telephone: (800) 408-2747, (610) 725-8535
Fax: (610) 725-8559
E-mail: info@quadritek.com
URL: http://www.quadritek.com
Description:
Deploys Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Dynamic/Domain Name
Service (DDNS/DNS) on networks. Manages up to 1,000 IP addresses. Can be
integrated with switch or router products. Provides DHCP, DDNS/DNS and
Bootp network services, as well as a customizable Netscape or
Microsoft-enabled Web interface for administration. QIPxpress-based
routers or switches offer the flexibility of migrating from a distributed
IP management infrastructure to a centralized solution. Defines network
security, permission and configuration policies from a single point of
control.
Product:
QMASTER Print Management Version 3.2
- Print management solution
Company: QMASTER Software Solutions, Inc.
(Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Telephone: (403) 264-8322
E-mail: info@qmaster.com
URL: http://www.qmaster.com
Platforms: 18 Unix and Windows NT platforms
Description:
Schedules, distributes, manages and prints jobs. Allows each department
within a company to have its own print spooler. The system or network
administrator manages and monitors the entire system. Application output
can be captured and routed or forwarded to any device. An external filter
program (e.g., PCL to PostScript) can be executed on a print file.
Progress and failure reports are generated to the master console. Also
includes forms handling, device editing, rerouting, previewing, reprinting,
cleanup, pre- and post-processing. Xerox language conversion is provided,
converting forms, fonts and graphics. Software converters are provided for
XES/UDK to PCL5 and JSL/DJDE/Meta to PCL5.
Product:
Standard C++ Library V1.2.1
- ANSI/ISO-compliant C++
($295)
Company: Rogue Wave Software. Inc.
(Corvalis, OR)
Telephone: (541) 754-3010, (800) 487-3217
Fax: (541) 757-6650
E-mail: sales@roguewave.com
URL: http://www.roguewave.com
Platforms: Solaris, SGI Irix, HP-UX, AIX, OS/2, Windows 95, Windows NT
Description:
Cross-platform, ANSI/ISO C++ library. Version 1.2.1 adds support for the
Solaris and Sun Workshop environments. Includes updated data structures
and algorithms, an Allocator class for memory management, string classes,
and a complex class for representing and manipulating complex numbers.
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