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To: KJ. Moy who wrote (12158)	11/2/1997 2:54:00 PM
From: Eleder2020	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29386

>>>The networking application is a four-way video teleconference using standard PCs. The demonstration highlights Fibre Channel LAN bandwidth as the MK II directs three streams of full-motion uncompressed video over a Class 1 connection at 55 megabytes per second.>>>>> I imagine at 55 megs per second we are talking about a very high resolution image with a real time application thrown in for good measure.Seems like FC class 1 has some advantages over other technologies where real time transfers are required.FC seems to be out to prove it's flexibility. This kind of application appears to make it downright limber. I know that class 1 has been de-emphasized here but as the FC technology progresses,and quality becomes more in demand over networks and the advantages of moving real time data become apparent, I think the class 1 field will grow larger then we think as prices come down for FC. Does QOS become an advantage in this kind of application? I like the fact that Ancor will try to ride both horses(LAN and SAN). ANCR has the MKII. Why not find as many applications as possible for it. Doesn't seem Ancor loses focus by going after 2 markets. Craig-Sorry you had such a tough week-Hope it gets better from here. Better days to come. Sincerely, ED

To: KJ. Moy who wrote (12158)	11/2/1997 7:40:00 PM
From: Craig Stevenson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29386

KJ, <<I guess class 1 service does have application <g>.>> You mean like almost 38% greater throughput? (55 Megabytes/Second vs. 40 Megabytes/Second) I guess that would qualify as an advantage for Class 1 over Class 3. <g> Seriously, I wonder if those numbers can be directly compared, or if there are other issues at play. On the surface, it sure looks like Class 1 has some compelling advantages over Class 3 for high performance applications. Craig