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- CAMBRIDGE, MA, May 18, 1992 -- Shiva today announced it will ship
- rack-mounted versions of the FastPath 5, the leading AppleTalk-to-Ethernet
- gateway. Available in single or dual unit configurations, the new FastPath
- SR can be installed in 19-inch racks in the corporate wiring closet. The
- rack-mount configuration makes it easier for network managers to install
- and monitor routers in a central location. FastPath SR will be
- demonstrated at Shiva's Interop booth #222 in the Washington D.C
- Convention Center.
-
- Targeted to network managers of large corporations, the FastPath 5R is one
- of several new product and service enhancements announced by Shiva to help
- users maximize their investment in the FastPath router line. For users of
- the FastPath, Shiva offers a number of trade-in options that let network
- managers upgrade smoothly and easily.
-
- Shiva also introduced a new service offering for all North American
- FastPath users, the FastPath On-Site Service Program. Users who purchase
- this optional program receive on-site consultation and training.
-
- With an estimated 50,000 installations worldwide, the FastPath router, with
- its AppleTalk-to-Ethernet routing capability, is viewed as a
- mission-critical part of enterprise networks. The growth of AppleTalk
- networks has driven the need for central control of FastPaths, along with
- other network devices, and increased ownership by MIS professionals.
-
- "Multi-unit, rack mountable solutions are an important part of Shiva's
- strategy as internetworks continue to grow in size and complexity," said
- Paul Gustafson, Shiva senior product manager.
-
- "We're also offering a complete suite of services and tools that help
- FastPath users manage their internetworks easily and quickly."
-
- FastPath 5R: Rack-Mount Capability
-
- FastPath SR rack mounts one or two FastPath 5's in a single enclosure that
- can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack, on the wall, or stacked on a
- table. The unit can be mounted with either the status lights or the
- cabling in front.
-
- In addition to the rack-mount feature, FastPath 5R's slim design--the unit
- is only 1.72 inches tall--enables four FastPaths to fit into the space of
- one competitive gateway. When purchased in the two-unit configuration,
- FastPath SR is less expensive than other leading AppleTalk-to-Ethernet
- routers.
-
- The enclosure provides very cool operation for one or two FastPath 5s. The
- FastPath 5's CMOS logic and surface-mount technology make it the most
- advanced and reliable AppleTalk router available. Battery backed up SRAM
- remembers configuration information if the power goes out.
-
- Shiva's FastPath 5 is the standard for LocalTalk-Ethernet networking. It is
- the fastest, most reliable LocalTalk-Ethernet gateway, and routes multiple
- protocols, including TCP/IP, DECnet AppleTalk Phase 1 and 2, and IPTalk.
- It includes Shiva Net Manager, network management software that lets users
- easily configure and centrally manage the FastPath 5, FastPath SR,
- NetModem/E and LanRover/L.
-
- Investment Protection
-
- Current FastPath users in the U.S. and Canada can choose from several
- upgrade options that help protect the investment they have already made.
- Since FastPath SR supports the standard FastPath 5 product, it can be
- easily upgraded in the field or by returning the product to Shiva. No
- additional training is required to configure and manage a FastPath SR. For
- users of the FastPath 4, trade-ins are available directly from Shiva.
-
- FastPath 4 upgrade: Users can trade in their FastPath 4 for a substantial
- discount on either a one- or two-unit FastPath SR. The U.S. retail price
- for the trade-in is $999 for a one-unit FastPath SR and $1999 for a
- two-unit FastPath 5R.
-
- FastPath 5 field upgrade kit: Users can purchase a field upgrade kit that
- allows them to take their current FastPath 5 unit and simply install the
- motherboard into the FastPath SR form factor. A FastPath 5 upgrade kit
- includes the enclosure, a 2-unit power supply and installation
- documentation. Installation into the rack mount is quite simple. The U.S.
- retail price for the upgrade kit is $599 per unit.
-
- FastPath 5 factory upgrade: Users who do not want to perform field upgrades
- themselves may send their FastPath 5s back to Shiva for upgrading. The
- U.S. retail price for the upgrade is $799 per unit which can hold two
- FastPath 5's.
-
- Pricing and Availability
-
- FastPath SR may be purchased with one or two FastPath units in the
- rack-mount enclosure. The FastPath SR will be available in June 1992 at a
- suggested U.S. retail price of $2799 for the one unit configuration and
- $5399 for the two-unit configuration. The product will be sold by dealers
- and distributors.
-
- New Service Program
-
- In addition to addressing the need for centralized management with FastPath
- SR, Shiva also introduced today expanded service programs for FastPath 5
- users in North America. The new FastPath On-Site Service Program gives
- customers hands-on product training, network consulting and installation
- of Shiva products--all at the customer site. Additional consulting
- services will include customized software tools and scripts that allow
- users to configure and maintain large numbers of FastPaths. Targeted to
- Shiva's Fortune 500 customers, universities and government installations,
- the program is driven by customer requests for on-site training and
- support. It is chartered to begin in June 1992. Contact Shiva Corporation
- at 617/252-6500 or 800/458-3550 for details.
-
- Shiva Corporation
-
- Founded in 1985, Shiva Corporation is a leading supplier of dial-in
- communications servers and internetworking products. Shiva Corporation is
- located at One Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142; telephone
- 617/252-6300; 800/458-3550
-
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