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Emulex Corp. Selected by Ricoh Corp. to Provide Network Interface Capability

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Emulex Corp. was selected by Ricoh Corp. and Ricoh Co., Ltd. to provide network interface capability for a new series of multi-functional imaging products. The custom design for network servers will be based on Emulex's commercially available NETJet(tm)/NETQue(tm) printer servers, incorporating the Peerless Standard Input/Output (PSIO) specification from Peerless Systems Corp. The partnership will enable Ricoh to provide exceptional networking capabilities for its multi-functional imaging products, leveraging Emulex's experience in providing customized multiprotocol solutions for OEMs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Emulex Corp. was chosen by Ricoh Corp. and Ricoh Co., Ltd. to supply network interface capability for a new series of multi-functional imaging products.
  • The custom design for network servers will be based on Emulex's commercially available NETJet(tm)/NETQue(tm) printer servers.
  • The solution will incorporate the Peerless Standard Input/Output (PSIO) specification from Peerless Systems Corp.
  • The partnership will enable Ricoh to provide exceptional networking capabilities for its multi-functional imaging products.
  • Emulex's OEM relationship with Ricoh gives the company an ideal opportunity to extend its printer server technology beyond the printer market sectors.
  • OEM versions of the Emulex internal and external printer servers will allow Ricoh products to be simultaneously accessed by users connected to a single network via as many as eight popular network operating systems.
  • The network operating systems supported include Novell NetWare, Apple EtherTalk, UNIX, Digital-licensed LAT, IBM LAN Server, Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows NT, and Windows 95.
  • Ken Baba, president of Ricoh's Systems Research and Development Group, praised Emulex's robust multi-protocol printer server technology.
  • Paul F. Folino, president and CEO of Emulex, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership with a world leader in copiers, image scanners, and printing peripherals.

Statistics:

  • The custom design for network servers will be based on Emulex's commercially available NETJet(tm)/NETQue(tm) printer servers.
  • Eight popular network operating systems will be supported by the OEM versions of the Emulex internal and external printer servers.
  • The list of supported network operating systems includes Novell NetWare, Apple EtherTalk, UNIX, Digital-licensed LAT, IBM LAN Server, Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows NT, and Windows 95.
  • Emulex Corp. is a leading designer and manufacturer of both software and hardware based network access products, supplying high-performance communication solutions.

Sources:

  • Business Wire
  • Emulex Corp.
  • Ricoh Corp.
  • Ricoh Co., Ltd.
  • Peerless Systems Corp.
  • Fisher Business Communications, Inc.

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