NEW NEC SELECT SOLUTIONS FOR NETWORKS; FULLY INTEGRATED NOVELL NETWARE 3.11 NETWORK SERVERS AND A "NETWORK--READY" OPTION FOR NEC DESKTOP COMPUTERS Boxborough, Massachusetts, August 17, 1992--Meeting user demand for the ability to easily and seamlessly install new LANs or expand existing installations, NEC Technologies, Inc. today introduced NEC Select Solutions systems for networks. Including a network-ready option for NEC Select desktop computers and a series of fully integrated Novell NetWare 3.11 network servers, NEC/Novell solutions simplify installation and set-up processes for users. "NEC Select Solutions systems for networks set a new convenience standard in designing and implementing a complete factory integrated LAN that is fully operational the first moment you turn it on. Simply choose a Select Server, add workstations or other Select Solutions PCs, attach a printer, and hook up cables," said David Middleton, director of Solutions Marketing at NEC Technologies, Inc. "We expect NEC Select Solutions systems for networks to be popular with first time LAN users who want installation to be a simple as possible, existing LAN sites requiring more complex systems, and VARs and consultants who specialize in LANs and are looking for factory integrated systems for reliability and guaranteed satisfaction." As a result of a long-term development relationship between Novell and NEC, all NEC Select Solutions systems for NetWare networks are tested and approved. In addition, NEC is a member of the Novell Technical Support Alliance (TSA), created to provide comprehensive, consistent and timely support to customers through a network of TSA partners, which include PC, Network, and software vendors. "Novell and NEC enjoy a strong relationship as evidenced by our expanded OEM relationship, and NEC's participation in Novell's Technical Support Alliance and the Novell Labs Certification Program. Novell supports NEC's Select Solution program because it will offer simplified network configuration and installation options for customers," said Mary Burnside, executive vice president of the Corporate Services Group for Novell. Designed to eliminate the roadblocks commonly associated with network installations--proper system, disk storage, memory, and network board configurations--NEC Select Server systems are equipped with the proper operating system and hardware configuration for a user's network, resulting in significant time and cost savings. When added to an existing Novell network installation for expansion of disk services, user capacity, or bridging/routing, NEC Select Server systems are immediately ready to add to the LAN, through a simple log-on to the new server and a definition of desired services, users, or groups. "Network servers are by far one of the most complex and costly computer systems to install, and can cost several thousand dollars in internal/external labor fees for each server," added Middleton. "NEC can eliminate 90% of these costs by delivering network servers, fully configured at the factory and ready for immediate use. We lower costs and remove complexity--(a real gain for every business, large and small alike.) NS-42 Created for small businesses and first-time network buyers, the NS-42 NEC Select Server system configuration includes a PowerMate 486SX/25i desktop computer with 240MB HDD, 10 user NetWare 3.11, 4 MB RAM, 4 MB expansion SIMM, NEC MultiSync 3FGx monitor, and an Eagle ISA Ethernet board. To provide economical Novell NetWare 3.11 networking for small business/department applications, NEC has tailored the memory and storage needs to the size of the operating system. The PowerMate 486SX/25 desktop computer's fast microprocessor, high-speed disk drive, and capability to be easily upgraded to a faster microprocessor by simply replacing the motherboard, provide NS-42 users with a high-performance system that can easily be expanded to accommodate additional storage and special NetWare features. In addition to being used as a standard Novell NetWare server, the NS-42 can also be used for remote communications, bridging, intelligent routing, or consolidation of centralized databases. NetWare 3.11 includes TCP/IP support. Therefore, the NS-42 also functions as an efficient interface to UNIX-based computing environments. NS-40 Based on the PowerMate 486/33e desktop computers, the NS 40 Select Server system is a general purpose server well suited for any business computing environment. The NS-40 configuration includes NetWare 3.11 for 20 users, an NEC MultiSync 3FGx color monitor, EISA SCSI host adapter, 500MB SCSI disk drive, 4MB RAM, 4MB expansion SIMM, NEC VGA board, and Eagle NE3200 EISA Ethernet board. The powerful 33MHz 486 base system makes the NS-40 an ideal server for data-intensive applications, while the NEC EISA SCSI host adapter provides full 32-bit access to data. Support for external drives and the expansion/upgrade capability of the 486/33e desktop computer allows users to expand systems as LAN requirements change. NS-41 Anchored by the PowerMate 486/50Te desktop computer, a powerful upgradeable EISA tower system, the NS-41 Select Server system can be used to manage large user bases, act as a corporate communications hub, and run applications that require large amounts of data accessibility, such as engineering design, document design, and large databases. The NS-41 Select Server system includes a 100 user Novell NetWare 3.11 license, NEC MultiSync 3FGx color monitor, Eagle NE3200 Ethernet, NEC VGA board, 16MB RAM, and a 1.4Gb SCSI drive. All NEC Select Server systems are shipped with NetWare MHS and ExpressIt! electronic mail. In addition to the NS-40, NS-41, and NS 42, NEC expects to introduce additional NEC Select Solutions systems for networks during the fourth quarter of the 1992 calendar year. The new systems will be based on Intel's DX2 "speed-doubler" microprocessor and NEC's popular PowerMate Express tower chassis design. NEC also plans to introduce tools for the network administrator, and additional network topologies such as Token Ring and FDDL. All NEC Select Solutions for Networks include a free one-year, on-site service program featuring four hour service turn-around. Certified Novell Engineers (CNE) at NEC's technical support center are available to assist customers with every level of support via a toll-free telephone support line. NEC Select Network Ready Option NEC has also introduced the Select Network Ready Option (NRO), providing peer-to-peer networking capabilities and a quick interface into an Ethernet-based Novell LAN. Available for all NEC Select application platforms, the Select NRO includes integrated LAN hardware, configured LAN drivers, Novell Windows Utility Set, and custom batch files for all LAN loading functions. All components of the Select NRO have been chosen for their high levels of compatibility, quality and performance, making installation of additional systems on an existing LAN easy for even the novice network user. Pricing and Distribution Information NEC Select Solutions for networks will be available from approximately 200 qualified NEC Select Solutions resellers nationwide at the following prices: NS-42 $ 5,319 NS-40 $ 8,849 NS-41 $14,749 For more information about NEC Select Solutions, counsel about matching Solutions to applications or to locate the nearest participating dealer, call 1-800-374-8000 after August 24th when the products begin shipping. Novell Inc. Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVL) is an operating system software company and developer of network services and specialized and general purpose operating system software products including NetWare, DR DOS, DR Multiuser DOS and FlexOS. Novell's NetWare network computing products manage and control the sharing of services, data and applications among computer workgroups, departmental networks and business-wide information systems. NEC Technologies. Inc. NEC Technologies, Inc. is a leading supplier of computers and peripherals for the North American market. Product lines include award-winning ProSpeed laptop computers, UltraLite notebook computers, MultiSync FG monitors, Silentwriter and Colormate printers, PowerMate Image and Express systems products, and InterSect CD-ROM hardware. NEC Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation. NEC Technologies 1414 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA 01719 508-264-8000 +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | From the America Online - New Product Information Services | +===============================================================+ | This information was processed from data provided by the | | above mentioned company. 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