Asante Unveils Intelligent 10BaseT Hub and Extensive Network Management
Software System 

Feature-rich hub provides enterprise network management capabilities for
departmental networks in an inexpensive and easy to use package

Sunnyvale, CA, 5/11/92--Asante Technologies, Inc. today announced an
intelligent 10BaseT hub and network management software that brings
enterprise network features to the workgroup and departmental level at a
reasonable price. Introduced in conjunction with a complete family of
Ethernet and Token Ring interface cards for PCs and Macs, the AsanteHub
1012 and AsanteView network management software are key components in
Asante's long range strategy to offer the most comprehensive set of
network products in the industry. Together, these products represent the
industry's first intelligent hub with GUI-based in-band and out-of-band
network management from both Macintosh and Windows-based platforms.

"As networks grow, users increasingly require more extensive management
functions to maximize network uptime and ensure efficient operation," said
Wilson Wong, Asante president and CEO. "Our new hub provides complete
analysis and control of the network through powerful, yet easy to use
graphical network management software. With full-featured Mac and PC-based
network management, the AsanteHub 1012 and AsanteView software constitute
the smart choice for managing departmental networks in homogeneous or
heterogeneous corporate environments."

AsanteHub 1012 Features 

Flexible In-band and Out-of-band Management

In addition to a built-in RS-232 port for out-of-band (remote) network
management via modem, the AsanteHub includes a built-in expansion slot
designed for add-on internetworking options - the first of which is the
optional SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) in-band management
module being announced today. Both the in-band and out-of-band software
use the same AsanteView GUI interface to facilitate intuitive network
management.

The unique design of the AsanteHub 1012 allows a network manager to monitor
the entire network via a single network modem. Additionally, a built-in
AMS (Asante Management System) Link port supports out-of-band management
of multiple hubs distributed up to 2000 feet apart. This allows for
flexibility when placing a hub on the network, while permitting management
of multiple, distributed hubs as though they were a single network.

Comprehensive LED Display

The AsanteHub 1012 includes a visual LED status display for immediate
network monitoring and troubleshooting. These LEDs may be viewed locally
or monitored remotely, providing a clear identification of network status
and problems. In addition to indicating link status and receiving traffic,
these LEDs enable network managers to identify whether a port has been
partitioned automatically or manually, as well as monitoring hub status.
Another set of LEDs indicate the network utilization and collision ratio
in bar graph form, providing a measure of network performance.
Additionally, network warning LEDs indicate vital network signs such as
late collisions, CRC errors, fragments and short events.

Auto-switching Redundant Backbone Support

The AsanteHub 1012 is equipped with 12 RJ-45 ports, as well as a 50-pin
RJ-21 connector for connection to a standard telephone system punch-down
block. There is also a 3-in- 1 " 13th" port for connecting additional
nodes or for interconnecting multiple hubs with backbone cabling. This
port includes BNC, RJ-45 and AUI connectors supporting a variety of
cabling media including thin coaxial, unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) and,
with a transceiver, thick coaxial or fiber optic cabling. To quickly
reestablish network services should the main operating cable fail, these
backbone ports support auto-switching redundant cabling with software
override ability.

Auto-sensing 110/220 volt power eliminates the need for switches, jumpers
or other special power settings during installation at foreign or domestic
sites. The AsanteHub also performs a complete, auto self-test upon power
up.

AsanteView Management Features

The AsanteView out-of-band and in-band software for both Macintosh and
Windows enables network managers to monitor and control individual network
connections from a central management station. Hub and port control panels
allow users to check link status, perform link tests, enable or disable
ports, change polarity and set alarm thresholds at the hub or port level
without leaving the management station. As part of the management
software, an alarm threshold feature warns of error conditions on the
network. Additionally, SNMP traps enable users to evaluate the performance
history of discrete elements of the network, allowing for resource
analysis and management.

A password protection feature allows network managers to easily monitor
remote subnets. Different levels of password protection restrict access to
the network management system, ensuring that only the appropriate users
can change the relevant network configurations.

The AsanteHub 1012 and AsanteView network management system allow users to
store and quickly access important hub and node information such as system
description, location, uptime, protocol map, and port connections. The
network manager can easily obtain information on each computer (with an
SNMP agent installed) on the network, including system level, RAM, and
disk storage. Performance monitoring windows for tracking readable frames,
alignment errors, collisions, etc. provide users with a detailed account
of network traffic and operating conditions. AsanteView also provides map
editing for mapping network devices.

Pricing and Availability

The suggested retail price for the AsanteHub 1012 with AsanteView
out-of-band network management software is $1499 (Mac or PC versions). The
AsanteHub, complete AsanteView in-band and out-of-band network management
software and SNMP add-on module has a suggested retail price of $1999 (Mac
or PC). The suggested retail price for the optional SNMP hardware module
is $399. The suggested retail price for the AsanteView in-band (SNMP) and
out-of-band software is $999 (Mac or PC). The AsanteHub 1012 and
AsanteView software will ship in June 1992. The AsanteHub 1012 will be
exhibited at PC Expo in Asante's booth #2032.

Founded in 1988, Asante Technologies, Inc. manufactures the industry's most
complete line of high-performance network products for personal computers.
Asante leads the industry in Macintosh Ethernet adapter sales through the
distribution channel.

Asante products are known for their performance, compatibility and
reliability. MacUser Labs recently recommended Asante's MacCon+ 10BaseT
Ethernet cards over 29 other cards because of their reliability and
support: "You can't go wrong choosing a 10BaseT card from the Asante
line," (MacUser, Sept. 1991). Most recently, Asante's 10T Hub/12 earned
the Macworld editor's choice award (Macworld, June 1992).

All Asante products strictly adhere to the IEEE specifications for Ethernet
and Token Ring. They support a variety of network operating systems and
protocols including AppleShare, NetWare, 3+ Open, TCP/IP, DECnet and all
AFP-compatible software. All Asante products are 100% quality assurance
tested before shipping and are backed by free technical support.

Leading Fortune 500 corporations, universities and government agencies have
standardized on the Asante product line. Asante products are distributed
through Ingram Micro, Merisel and Tech Data. Asante Technologies is
located at 404 Tasman Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, 408-752

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