Boston, February 11, 1992 -- Evergreen Systems, makers of the FlexCom communication server for Novell LANs, is introducing a new line of products that offer dial-in, dial-out and other services for Novell and other leading local area networks. The company is unveiling its new CAPcard and CAPserver line at NETWORLD, Feb. 11 - 13, 1992 in Boston, booth #1416. Evergreen developed the product line in response to customer demand for a remote access; multi-function server with high performance; compatibility with all DOS and Windows applications; support for multiple LAN protocols and network operating systems; remote management and simplified installation. CAPcard The CAPcard (Communication/Application Processor card) is a self-contained, network "PC-on-a-card" that features a 25 Mhz 386SX CPU, 2-16 MB of RAM, VGA video, two high-speed serial ports, parallel port, floppy and IDE disk interfaces and an NE2000-compatible Ethernet controller with both 10BaseT and thin coax cable connections. The standard product is bundled with management and communications software including MS-DOS 5.0 and Norton pcANYWHERE, allowing the CAPcard to be used for dial-in and dial-out operations with both MS-DOS and MS Windows applications. The CAPcard uses a direct connection to the network (no bridge or router is required). Therefore, it operates at full LAN speeds for file access, and can support multiple protocols including IPX, TCP/IP, NetBIOS, OSI and others. The card supports serial communications at speeds up to 57,600 bps for remote access with today's fastest modems and digital connections. The CAPcard also features CAPwatch, an on-board microcontroller that functions as a "smart" management processor with a number of duties. For example, CAPwatch will automatically reset the 386SX CPU if it should hang for any reason, an important requirement in LAN dial-in and other unattended applications. As this function is firmware-driven, it will work with both dial-up and digital type connections. In dial-up use, CAPwatch takes the telephone line "off hook" when the card is unavailable for a dial-in call, facilitating telephone line "hunt group" operation. For Ethernet LANs requiring only a few dial-in/dial-out lines, the CAPcard can be installed in any ISA/EISA bus computer, in which case it operates "passively", drawing only DC power from the AT bus. Modem and Ethernet connections (lOBaseT or coax) attach to the rear of the board (a VGA monitor and keyboard can also be attached). Priced at $1,995 with 2 MB RAM CAPcard includes dial-in, dial-out, management and MS-DOS 5.0 software. The CAPcard will be available in April. An OEM/integrator version of the CAPcard will also be available for database, file and print server applications (contact the factory for details). CAPserver For larger installations, up to 18 CAPcards can be installed in the Evergreen CAPserver (Communication/Application Processor server) base unit, which can be factory-configured as a turnkey system. The CAPserver also supports 4 and 16 Mbit Token Ring LANs by allowing each CAPcard to drive its own Token-Ring NIC. The unit is available in both desktop tower and rack-mount configurations and can accommodate local disk drives for the CAPcards, if required. The CAPcard/CAPserver architecture allows a user to start with a few "standalone" cards installed in a PC or fileserver, and then move up to the full CAPserver architecture, with its additional features, without sacrificing the original hardware investment. The CAPlink interprocessor communications channel, which is part of the CAPserver system, ties the CAPcards together to the system controller for management, boot-loading and other applications that are currently in development. Multiple CAPservers can be connected together for management purposes via CAPlink. Options for the CAPserver include the NPCC async card for dedicated dial-out or local host connection, and an X.25 interface for inbound and outbound connections. The CAPserver can also accommodate a wide variety of third-party, AT-bus cards including FAX servers, mainframe gateways and LAN-to-LAN routers. The CAPserver system includes a number of software features including a complete remote management facility; an enhanced, DES-based security system; audit trail logging; and a boot loader for the CAPcards. A network license for the Norton pcANYWHERE/LAN (Symantec Corporation) communications software is also included. Priced starting at $3,495, the CAPserver will be available in April for Novell-based LANs, with versions for Banyan, MS LAN Manager, OS/2 LAN Server and other networks to follow by Q3, 1992. Evergreen Systems is a leading supplier of products for remote access and async communications on Novell and other leading LANs. The company develops, manufacturers and distributes communications solutions that consist of proprietary software and hardware that feature flexibility, compatibility, security and remote management. Based in Novato, California, Evergreen was founded in 1989. Evergreen Systems Inc 120 Landing Court, Suite A, Novato, CA 94945 415-897-8888 +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | From the America On-Line & PC-Link New Product Info Services | +===============================================================+ | This information was processed with OmniPage Professional OCR | | software (from Caere Corp) & a Canon IX-30 scanner from data | | provided by the above mentioned company. 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