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The Monthly Bulletin For Users Of SPARC Based Products
Issue No. 57
San Jose, CA--June 8, 1998--Bell Microproducts, Inc. joined SPARC International as a VAR member.
Bell Microproducts is one of the nation's largest distributors of
semiconductor and computer products and is a growing contract manufacturer
serving industrial, OEM commercial and information technology reseller
markets. It is one of the few high-technology companies which combines
in-house contract manufacturing and integration with value-added
distribution of advanced semiconductor and computer products.
We would like to take a minute to acknowledge
a "Job Well Done" by our Member Companies
who have worked deligently seeing that the appropriate SPARC International
Logos and attributions of the SPARC trademarks have been added to
their web sites and marketing materials. Your successful efforts
continue to strengthen the SPARC Community!
One of the benefits of SPARC International membership
is that we have links to each of your own web sites from the SPARC
International site. We are still finding members web sites that
are not following the SPARC International standards with respect
to including the correct logos and attributions of the SPARC Trademarks.
Please check your page located in the membership
area sparc/members to be sure that
the link is accurately up-to-date. We would appreciate your adding
the SPARC International logo to your web site with a link to SPARC
International's home page which would be an added bonus. If any
changes are needed to your web page please contact cheryl@sparc.org.
For those of you who have tested product(s)
sparc/certified, please have the correct logo displayed next
to the tested product(s) (i.e., SPARC Compliant/SPARC Verified/SPARC
Architecture, etc.) contact Roger Sack, Program Director at roger@sparc.org,
or Karen Anaya, Trademark Coordinator, at karen@sparc.org.
Fairfield, CT--June 8, 1998--
Linkon Corporation (OTC BB: LKON) conducted live demonstrations
of its voice and fax over Internet Protocol (IP) technology at
the Supercomm '98 trade show (June 8-11), in the Sun Microsystems
booth. The demonstration featured Linkon Corporation's LinkNet™IP
Telephony Gateway designed for Sun Microsystems' new generation
of PCI-bus SPARC™ chip-based servers, including
the Sun Netra™T 1100 and Sun Enterprise™
450 servers.
The demonstration of the LinkNet IP Telephony
Gateway features the largest single commercial release of new Linkon
technology in the company's history. Among the new enhancements
includes integrated IP voice and fax communications, IP switching,
consolidated logging and reporting functions, SS7 (Signaling System
7) protocol support, telco-grade hardware-based echo-cancellation,
a robust "QoS" (Quality of Service) and network management feature-set,
and enhanced services support for interactive voice response and
speech recognition.
The PCI-based, LinkNet Gateway uses Linkon's
new Maestro™ System communications board for the
Sun PCI bus, supporting a full range of computer telephony and IP
telephony applications, including Voice over IP, Internet fax, and
call center automation. Linkon's LinkNet IP Telephony Gateway is
the winner of the "Best of CTI Expo" award from the recent CTI Spring
'98 Expo, and the company's Maestro System DSP-based communications
board and companion API software toolkit products are winners of
CTI Magazine's 1997 Platinum Editor's Choice award.
At present, the LinkNet IP Gateway can support
from four analog channels to multiple E1/T1 digital circuits, providing
up to 90/96 full-duplex digital communications channels. Current
LinkNet customers have deployed systems for phone-to-phone communications
over satellite networks; for prepaid calling card services; for
SS7 network protocol-based applications; in "Thin Client" Call Center
applications using Java™ technology; and in Intranet
and Internet-based configurations both domestically and internationally.
The LinkNet IP Gateway and the Maestro System technology it employs
have been designed to address IP telephony's most difficult technical
issues, including full-duplex communications, scalability, echo
cancellation, efficient audio compression, and low delay time (latency).
For more information, visit Linkon's website
at www.linkon.com.
Lake Mary, FL--June 17, 1998--nStor(tm)
Corporation, Inc., (AMEX: NSO), a leading worldwide manufacturer
of high performance, state-of-the-art high-availability RAID subsystem
and information storage solutions, today introduced its innovative
nVantageSM on-site warranty service program for nStor storage subsystems
in the 48 contiguous United States. nVantage consists of three (3)
on-site service plans; each structured to provide the user with
a different level of on-site warranty service, depending on individual
site requirements. In addition, nStor announced its nVantage Plan
1 on-site support (5x9, next day service) will be included FREE
OF CHARGE with all nStor RAID subsystems sold in the 48 contiguous
United States. Plan I support is also available as an add-on option
for all nStor desktop and Parity+ products. For networks and applications
with time-sensitive, mission-critical data, upgrade plans to 5x9,
same day service and 7x24 service are also available.
nStor also announced all CR8e subsystems sold
in the domestic U.S. since January 1, 1998 are being grandfathered
into the nVantage plan, providing these customers with one full
year of nVantage Plan I on-site service, free of charge, beginning
with the date they register for the plan.
"Dataquest expects that service as a percent
of RAID spending will grow from 10% in 1998 to over 17% by 2000.
The mission-critical application list has broadened, especially
with the growth of NT-based servers. Robust RAID-services is a critical
aspect to guarantee the 24x7 access to on-line data," stated Thomas
Lahive, Senior Analyst of Gartner Group's Dataquest.
About nStor nStor designs, manufactures
and markets a full range of cross-platform storage solutions including
advanced external RAID subsystems and stand-alone data storage enclosures,
tape backup solutions, UNIX-based memory products, digital media
management products, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
Previously Conner Storage Systems (prior to being acquired from
Seagate Technologies in 1996), nStor leverages more than 11+ years
of experience in the area of data storage solutions. Located in
Lake Mary, Florida (near Orlando), nStor Corporation, Inc. is a
wholly owned subsidiary of nStor Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: NSO).
nStor has 12 sales offices located around the U.S. nStor products
are marketed through a worldwide network of OEMs, distributors,
VARs, system integrators, and corporate accounts. Additional Information
about nStor and its products can be found on the World Wide Web
at www.nstor.com.
Contact: Diane Weinzierl, Public Relations Manager
nStor Corporation Phone +407 829-3624 Fax +407 829-3638 Email:
diane.weinzierl@nstor.com.
Cambridge, UK--June 23, 1998--Specialist
computing vendor Tadpole
Technology Plc of Cambridge today stretched the accepted technological
envelope in mobile Solaris computing with the launch of a new breed
of rugged and compact UltraSPARCIIi-driven systems offering unprecedented
power, memory, capacity and connectivity features.
A truly portable system/server giving full functionality
to Sun Microsystems' much-acclaimed 300MHz UltraSPARCIIi processor
and 100% operating compatibility in the SPARC/Solaris environment,
Tadpole's astonishing new systems provide up to 1GB memory and 20GB
removable disk capacity achieved through innovative use of four
high-speed Ultra-DMA controllers, each supporting a single 5GB Ultra-IDE
disk and arranged as two removable twin packs. They also provide
integrated fast-wide SCSI and 10/100 Base T networking, extensive
user-installable PCMCIA features and graphics connectivity by an
optional range of half-size PCI cards.
Designated the VoyagerIIi series, Tadpole has
developed its new computer range to meet global demand for such
groundbreaking mobile systems from across-the-board sectors of the
established Sun environment markets.
RRP prices start at around 6,000 (under $10,000),
exclusive sales tax. Availability: 21 days. Tadpole Technology can
be visited on the World Wide Web at where the
VoyagerIIi white paper can also be downloaded. Customer enquiries
and full documentation from Tadpole on telephone +44 (0)1223 278200
or by Email infoline@tadpole.co.uk.
Milpitas, CA--June 29, 1998--
Tatung Science & Technology, Inc. has introduced the COMPstation
U2360, a new 64-bit desktop workstation that utilizes dual 360 MHz
UltraSPARC-II processors to provide a powerful SBus-based computing
solution. Now shipping, the new COMPstation U2360 represents the
highest processing SBus-based desktop workstation available.
"The new COMPstation U2360 systems demonstrate
our commitment to the SBus, even as we are expanding our product
line with new PCI-based systems," said Kam Chan, president of Tatung
Science & Technology, Inc. "More importantly, the new workstations
provide a powerful computing solution for the installed base of
SPARC systems users who want to upgrade to a higher processing level
without migrating away from SBus."
The COMPstation U2360 delivers performance of
15.2 SPECint_95 and 27.5 SPECfp_95.* As part of Tatung's COMPstation
U2MP™ Series of Sun Ultra 2-compatible workstations and servers,
the new system offers up to 2GB of memory and features SMP capabilities.
SMP, available as a standard feature, distributes the operating
system and applications across multiple processors for faster execution.
In addition to providing more processing power
in a dual, 360 MHz configuration than Sun, Tatung differentiates
its systems from the Sun Ultra 2 line with more drive capacity (up
to 18GB), which is made possible by four drive bays available for
expansion peripherals. The bays can be outfitted with two, standard
3-1/2" hard drives; one 5-1/4" CD-ROM drive; and one 5-1/4", 14
GB tape drive, or a 3-1/2" floppy disk drive.
Standard configurations are offered at suggested
list prices starting from $25,230.
Tatung is offering an Ultra 2-compatible upgrade
program for those users of Ultra 1 and Ultra 2-compatible systems
who would like to obtain 360 Mhz, 64-bit processing capabilities.
Current COMPstation U2MP users can replace their existing
About Tatung Science & Technology, Inc.
Tatung Science & Technology, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary
of the over $4 billion, multi-national Tatung Co., is the leading
provider of SPARC compatible work stations and servers. The company's
product line features the broadest range of client/server computing
solutions available, from desktops to servers. Tatung is a founding
member of SPARC International.
For more information, contact Tatung Science
& Technology, Inc., 1840 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. Telephone
1-800-659-5902. E-mail: mkt@tsti.com
Home Page: www.tsti.com.
The SPARC Compliant brand, awarded by SPARC International,
assures end users that systems so branded will work with any other
product branded to the same level of the "SPARC Compliant Definition
(SCD)."; This list, updated monthly, includes changes made to the
master list at SPARC Compliant Products by Vendor. For additional
information send email to: info@sparc.org.
ADDITIONS (System Products)
| Company & Product Name |
O/S |
SCD |
DATE |
| HCC Horizon Ultra2 OEM |
2.6 |
2.1 |
10 JUN 98 |
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Please Note "*C"; indicates "Conditional SPARC
Compliance". This means that certain waivers have been temporarily
granted. A list of these waivers can be obtained upon request to
the above named companies. Waivers must be resolved prior to the
expiration dates shown by the declared Certification date.
SYSTEMS IN PROCESS
None at this time
ADDITIONS (Semiconductor Products) None at this
time.
DELETIONS None at this time.
SEMI-CONDUCTOR IN PROCESS
| SIDSA/TGI Division |
ECU-001 |
v8 |
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NOTE At times, unannounced systems ("in process"
or "certified") may not be included in this report at
the request of the vendor.
The SPARC Verified brand, awarded by SPARC International,
assures end users that the peripherals they want to use will work
on the SPARC Compliant systems they target. This list, updated monthly,
includes changes made to the master list at
SPARC Verified Products by Vendor. For additional information
send email to: info@sparc.org.
ADDITIONS
| Company Name |
Product |
O/S |
SCD |
DATE |
| Adtec |
ADS-1GUE 16Mwx DIMM |
2.5.1 |
2.1 |
10 JUN 98 |
| Adtec |
ADS-256MUE 4Mwx DIMM |
2.5.1 |
2.1 |
10 JUN 98 |
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DELETIONS
None at this time.
IN PROCESS
None at this time.
SPARC-related documents
are available through SPARC International's bookstore, SPARCSHOP.
Access to SPARCSHOP is available several ways,
- email sparcshop@sparc.org
- phone us at 1-408-748-9111
x240
Currently available
| The SPARC Architecture Manual, Version
8 |
$50.00 |
| SPARC-V8E Embedded Supplement to SPARC-V |
$25.00 |
| The SPARC Architecture Manual, Version
9 |
$55.00 |
| Implementation Characteristics of Current
SPARC-V9 based products |
$25.00 |
| Mbus Interface Specification (Version
1.2) |
$40.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 1.1) |
$20.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 2.1,
2.1A) |
$20.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 2.2) |
$20.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 2.3/2.3
IS) |
$20.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 2.4) |
$40.00 |
| SPARC Technical Papers Manual |
$56.00 |
| SPARC Strategy and Technology Catalog |
$39.00 |
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SPARC-FLASH is distributed by SPARC International.
All rights reserved.
- Managing Editor -
Cheryl Hostetler
Direct Inquiries To - sparc-flash-request@sparc.org
SPARC International promotes the design,
development and application of SPARC to computer and peripheral
products; establishes hardware and software standards; enables compatibility
across SPARC-branded products; and provides, promotes and protects
SPARC and SPARC-related brand names.
SPARC International has verified to the best
of its ability all of the product information contained in this
newsletter. Information in this newsletter has been provided by
the vendors. SPARC International has not reviewed claims made about
product features or functions, and is not responsible for the accuracy
of such claims. Users may want to obtain references, documentation,
and/or demonstrations before purchasing any products or services.
No vendor is authorized to act as an agent of SPARC International,
or to make any representations or warranties on SPARC International's
behalf.
The following are Registered®
Trademarks of SPARC International, Inc.:
| SPARC® |
SPARCbook® |
SPARCenter® |
SPARC Compliant® |
| SPARC Compliant SCD & Design® |
embedSPARC® |
SPARC International® |
SoundSPARC® |
| SPARClite® |
SPARCprinter® |
SPARCserver® |
SPARCstation® |
| UltraSPARC® |
UltraSPARC Driven® |
SPARC Storage® |
SPARCworks® |
| MicroSPARC® |
microSPARC® |
SuperSPARC® |
SPARC (Stylized)® |
| SPARCcompiler® |
SPARCphone® |
ftSPARC® |
hyperSPARC® |
| SPARCluster® |
SPARCsummit® |
SPARC64® |
SPARC64/OS® |
| SPARCengine® |
SPARC LT® |
SPARC O/S® |
SPARC PC® |
| SPARCluster 1® |
SPARCplug® |
SPARCtop® |
SPARK® |
| TurboSPARC® |
UltraSPARC Driven & Design® |
UltraSPARC Driven & Design (Logo)® |
UniSPARC® |
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Other Trademarks that are in
use or Pending Registration include:
| SPARCstation™ |
SPARC811 ™ |
SPARCbuilders ™ |
SPARCard ™ |
SPARC Compatible ™ |
SPARC Compliance ™ |
SPARC-FLASH ™ |
SPARC Technology ™ |
| SPARClet™ |
SPARCtop™ |
SPARC V9™ |
SPARCbuilders™ |
| SunSPARC™ |
SPARC Product Directory ™ |
SPARCshop ™ |
SPARC Technology Business ™ |
| SPARC Verification ™ |
SPARCware ™ |
SPARKit ™ |
SPARC Power ™ |
| SPARC64-GP ™ |
SPARC Driven ™ |
SPARC-Line™ |
SPARC-Line™ |
| ConsumerSPARC™ |
SPARCV9 ™ |
SPARC_V9 ™ |
SPARC Verified ™ |
| SPARC Verification ™ |
SPARCware ™ |
SPARKit ™ |
EuroSPARC™ |
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Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based on an architecture developed
by Sun Microsystems, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark in the
United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through
X/Open Company, Ltd. All other product names, trademarks and registered
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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