ESI Ships Only Convertible Banyan VINES Print Server

VINES PocketPrintServer can migrate to TCP/IP, Windows NT or NetWare for
FREE

Boise, ID (September 15, 1995) -- Extended Systems released today a FREE
protocol utility that converts a single-protocol, Banyan VINES
PocketPrintServer( (ESI-2836) to either a NetWare, TCP/IP or Windows NT
print server. The protocol conversion involves only a firmware change in
the print server's Flash memory. The hardware remains the same. Free
updates are available from Extended Systems' BBS or FTP site. There is a
nominal $50 charge for an update kit that includes a new manual and a
floppy diskette. Contact Extended Systems at (800) 235-7576 or (800)
235-7576.

The ESI-2836 is a low-priced, external print server that connects a printer
anywhere on a Banyan VINES Ethernet network. It offers increased network
performance, desk space and energy savings over PC-based print servers.
The VINES PocketPrintServer installs in minutes, is compact and easy to
use. U.S. list price on the ESI-2836 is $595.

What's Unique

Protocol conversion capability allows future migration to other operating
systems Only single-protocol VINES print server with programmable Flash
memory Multi-protocol flexibility at a low single-protocol price Advanced
Windows utilities for centralized management, control and security
Guaranteed hardware investment

"The conversion capability gives Banyan customers a built-in migration path
should they ever decide to change network operating systems. Besides
high-performance at a low price, our VINES PocketPrintServer offers
unbeatable flexibility and investment protection," mentioned Tammy Tilzey,
product manager at Extended Systems.

Besides the power to change protocol "personalities", the ESI-2836 is the
only single-protocol VINES print server on the market with with
programmable Flash memory. Programmable Flash memory ensures future
compatibility when Banyan releases new versions of VINES. Advanced Windows
utilities designed for centralized management, control and security.

Each Banyan VINES print server also comes with toll-free technical support,
a 5-year warranty and 30-day money-back guarantee. Should a customer
eventually require a multi-protocol print server, they will receive a 50%
discount off the U.S. list price of a new Extended Systems product.
Customers can also upgrade a competitor's product for the same discount.

Founded in 1984, Extended Systems is the leading supplier of print servers
for Banyan VINES networks. The company's complete line of external and
internal print servers are available through distributors, dealers, VARs
and direct.
 
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