Perle's Affinity Express PCI Adapter Enhances User Productivity With High-Speed Access To Corporate AS/400 and IP Resources. New Affinity adapter from Perle is up to four times faster than competitive adapters typically used
for AS/400 access.
WESTMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2000-- Perle Systems (NASDAQ:PERL - news; TSE:PL. - news), a leading provider of networking products for IP and e-business access, today announced the addition of a new, high-speed, high-performance Twinax adapter to its Affinity Line of 5250
emulation adapters. By dramatically increasing data transfer speed, the New Affinity Express PCI adapter is up to four times faster than traditional Twinax adapters in delivering corporate AS/400 and IP resources to PC users. As such, the Affinity Express PCI adapter helps businesses meet the ongoing need to increase user productivity.
``The Express PCI adapter allows companies to integrate IP-enabled PCs with their IBM midrange applications, such as host files, databases, and shared folders, without sacrificing access speed. At the same time, they can quickly and easily deploy IP applications such as Web Browsers, e-mail and Lotus Notes, right on top of their existing Twinax connection,' says Sean O'Donovan, vice president of worldwide marketing at Perle Systems.
With 100% IBM register level compatibility, the Express PCI adapter eliminates software conflicts and ensures users continuous, uninterrupted operation. It's a quick and easy way for users to integrate their midrange IBM environment with other computing platforms they are addressing, such as Linux, UNIX, Microsoft Windows 3.x, 9.x and NT. As well, the Affinity Express will offer full interoperability with Windows 2000.
The Affinity Express PCI adapter supports products from other mainstream suppliers of IBM 5250 adapters, such as IBM, Wall Data and Netsoft. This includes emulation software such as ClientAccess/400, Rumba, Renex BlueZone and Netsoft, as well as Affinity's Client for Windows+, VisiLink for Windows 95, 98 and NT and TCP/IP software.
AFFINITY EXPRESS ADAPTER - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Affinity Express PCI adapter is part of Perle's family of emulation adapters including PCI, PCMCIA, Plug 'n Play 5250 and Microplus. Affinity 5250 emulation adapters allow PC users to connect directly, or indirectly using a remote controller, to an AS/400 host. This expands users' PC capabilities, providing access to host files, databases, shared folders and other 5250 applications. Fast and easy for users to install and use, the Affinity Express PCI Adapter also eliminates the need for complex and/or time-consuming set-up.
``The Affinity Line has a reputation for price-competitive and reliable Twinax 5250 emulation adapters that work flawlessly with AS/400 client-server software applications,' says O'Donovan. ``This new Express PCI adapter adds high-speed access and the efficiency of multi-session capability to this mix.'
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The Perle Affinity Express PCI adapter is available now with a starting price of $299.
About Perle Systems
Perle Systems is a leading developer, manufacturer and vendor of award-winning networking hardware products. These products are used to connect remote users reliably and securely to central servers for a wide variety of e-business and general business applications. Perle specializes in IP (Internet Protocol) connectivity with product lines that include Remote Access Servers for Ethernet and Token Ring LANs, Terminal Servers and Serial connectivity products and
Network Controllers. These products provide access to leading e-business platforms, including AS/400, NT and Linux/UNIX. Perle Systems recently acquired Specialix International, a leading provider of local and remote serial-based data communications systems and remote access solutions for small, medium and large corporate users. Perle Systems has offices in 15 countries and sells its products through distribution channels worldwide. Its stock is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market (symbol PERL) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol PL). For more information about Perle and its products, access the Company's Web
sites at www.perle.com and www.perlespecialix.com. |
