HAYES SHIPS CENTURY 2 MODEM RACK MOUNT

Low-cost Solution for Remote LAN, Internet and Intranet Access Adds SNMP

Atlanta, GA, 3 May 1996--Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. today announces
immediate availability of Hayes CENTURY 2 Rack Modem System for US$9499
for a chassis equipped with 16 modem line cards and US$4799 for a chassis
equipped with 8 modem line cards.

"We're offering a high-performance, 8X compression solution to MIS
managers, LAN administrators and systems operators for under $600 per
port," said Dennis C. Hayes, Chairman, Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.
"When you consider that many rack systems on the market cost as much as
$1200 to $1500 per port, Hayes CENTURY 2 provides a tremendous value."

CENTURY 2 comes with an SNMP Proxy Agent with standard SNMP Management
Information Base (MIB II) for compatibility with all leading SNMP based
LAN management packages. SNMP allows for easy rack management from the
central network management console. The proxy agent can also be accessed
over the Internet or any network using TCP/IP -- for example, a corporate
Intranet using Windows NT. For local control, CENTURY Control Station
software provides a graphical interface that makes it easy to manage and
configure the CENTURY modems. Each control station can manage up to eight
CENTURY 2 rack systems.

CENTURY 2 is a reliable, high-performance solution for remote node,
Internet and Intranet access, modem pooling, remote control and fax server
applications. This convenient rack mount system comes equipped with Hayes
OPTIMA 288 V.34 modems, Hayes award-winning and fastest business modems.
Each OPTIMA modem in a CENTURY rack, featuring 8X compression, providing
up to 230,400 bits/s throughput -- twice the speed of most other modems.

CENTURY 2 is pre-assembled and pre-configured for quick, easy installation.
"Because it comes out of the box ready to go, you can set it up in under
30 minutes," said Ken Karegeannes, Director - Network and Software
Division.

CENTURY 2 supports Flash ROM upgradability of the OPTIMA modems for safe,
flexible, downloadable firmware upgrades. The product's hot swappable
cards keep communications continuously flowing. CENTURY products come with
a two-year limited performance warranty. An extension of this warranty, up
to a total of five years, can be purchased.

Modem Features                     Benefits
--------------    ----------------------------------------------
Great             Only $600 per port for a rack system that
Quality/Great     includes Hayes flagship OPTIMA Business
Price             Modems.

SNMP              Compatible with all leading SNMP-based LAN
                  management packages.  Can even be remotely
                  managed via the Internet.

Superior          Provides 15 to 70% better throughput at
Compression       115,200 bits/s than other V.34 modems.
8X Compression    For throughput speeds twice that of other
                  modem line cards -- up to a megabyte a minute.

Hot-Swappable     Keeps communications flowing.
Line Cards

LCD Display and   For simple status viewing and control.
Control

Lower Power       Product draws only 75 watts.
Consumption

Advanced Remote   Easy installation for remote users.
Configuration

Security          Access control and dial back security.

Caller ID         Helps prioritize messages and provides in-
                  bound caller identification.

Distinctive Ring  Provides automatic call routing for voice,
                  data and fax calls.

Two-Wire Leased   Supports dedicated two-wire leased lines to
Line Support      reduce costs and maintain constant
                  connections.

Class 1 and Class Support for the widest range of fax/modem
2 Fax Capability  software.

Control Station   Graphical interface for "point-and-click"
Software          local control and status reporting.

Best known as the inventor of the PC modem, Hayes is recognized around the
globe as a leader in technical innovations, computer communications
standards, functional and feature-rich products, and superior support and
service.  Founded in 1977, Hayes develops, manufactures, and markets
value-based computer communications solutions for software, business,
network, and consumer market segments. The company maintains an extensive
global network of authorized distributors, dealers, mass merchants, VARs,
system integrators and original equipment manufacturers. Hayes customers
include Fortune 1000 corporations, mid-size companies and corporate branch
offices, small and home office businesses, on- line and telecommunications
network providers, and millions of individual PC users around the globe.

FOR QUESTIONS REQUIRING CUSTOMER SUPPORT ASSISTANCE CONTACT:

Hayes Customer Support
Phone: 770/441-1617
Hayes World Wide Web Site: http://www.hayes.com
Hayes Online BBS: 770/446-6336
telnet://bbs.hayes.com
Internet email: support@os.hayes.com

FOR MEDIA RELATED INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Angela Hooper
Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.
Phone: 770/840-9200 ext. 6030
Facsimile: 770/441-1213
Internet Address: ahooper@hayes.com
 
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