HP Announces New Features For PCI Adapter

Cuts Prices on ISA and EISA Adapters

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA. FEBRUARY 12, 1996 -- Hewlett-Packard Company, the
leader in network systems for workgroups, today announced enhancements to
its 10/100VG PCI LAN Adapter for improved performance and broad
compatibility.

In addition, HP's price cuts on its 10/100VG ISA and EISA LAN Adapters set
new price/performance marks targeted to be 10 percent lower than the
competition. Today's price cuts complement HP's recent price cut to its
10/100VG PCI LAN Adapter. HP's aggressive move to deliver 100VG-AnyLAN
solutions at 10Base-T prices makes it easier and more affordable for
customers to move from their current 10-megabit-per- second (Mbps) network
to a 100Mbps network to support desktop video conferencing, color network
printing, collaborative computing and multimedia.

HP's 10/100VG PCI LAN Adapter now includes busmastering capability to
accelerate data-transfer speeds and decrease CPU utilization, which allows
the server to process LAN information more efficiently and improve
performance.

The 10/100VG PCI LAN Adapter's new single connector for both 10Mbps and
100Mbps operation means network managers won't have to physically move the
connector when switching from 10Mbps to 100Mbps operation. Both DMI and
SNMP network-management capabilities are supported, which allows users
with DMI or SNMP network-management software to read statistical and
configuration information from the card. The 10/100VG PCI LAN Adapter's
plug-and-play operation allows automatic configuration by Windows 95. All
of HP's 10/100VG adapters offer low-risk HP quality and reliability with
the latest integrated-circuit and surface-mount technology for low failure
rates.

"The enhancements to this second-generation adapter allow us to help
customers 'future-proof' their networks while moving from 10Mbits to
100Mbits," said Gary McAnally, general manager of HP's Roseville (Calif.)
Networks Division. "And today's price cuts reinforce HP's commitment to
deliver 100VG at 10Base-T prices for customers ramping up their high-speed
networks."

U.S. Prices, Availability and Warranty

The price reductions, effective immediately, are offered through HP's
worldwide network of authorized computer dealers, resellers and
distributors. HP 10/100VG adapters are backed by a limited lifetime
warranty.

                                            per adapter  per pack

  HP J2585B    HP 10/100VG PCI adapter single   $189        N/A
  HP J3009B    HP 10/100VG PCI adapter 6-pack    169     $1,015
  HP J3010B    HP 10/100VG PCI adapter 24-pack   148      3,552
  HP J2573A    HP 10/100VG ISA adapter single    199        N/A
  HP J3005A    HP 10/100VG ISA adapter 6-pack    189      1,135
  HP J3006A    HP 10/100VG ISA adapter 24-pack   185      4,440
  HP J2577A    HP 10/100VG EISA adapter single   269        N/A
  HP J3007A    HP 10/100VG EISA adapter 6-pack   265      1,590
  HP J3008A    HP 10/100VG EISA adapter 24-pack  259      6,215

HP's Roseville (Calif.) Networks Division and HP's Network Server Division
deliver a complete line of network workgroup solutions. The Network Server
Division makes the NetServer line of file servers and is one of the
fastest-growing file-server suppliers.  Roseville Networks Division is a
leading supplier of stackable hubs, print servers and high-speed network
products. Its products include AdvanceStack 10Base-T and 100VG hubs,
AdvanceStack 10/100 switches, AdvanceStack routers and remote-access
products, OpenView network-management applications, JetDirect print
servers, 10Base-T and 10/100VG LAN Adapters and the NetBeamIR infrared LAN
access point.

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing,
communications and measurement products and services recognized for
excellence in quality and support. HP has 102,300 employees and had
revenue of $31.5 billion in its 1995 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at
http://www.hp.com.

Information in this release applies specifically to products available in
the United States. Product availability and specifications may vary in
non-U.S. markets.
 
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