Interphase Corporation Unveils ENTIA-DM30, a Revolutionary Remote Access Solution

Strategic Insights -

The ENTIA-DM30, a cutting-edge remote access solution, has been announced by Interphase Corporation. This innovative adapter boasts improved performance for access to the Internet and remote LANs for corporate users. The ENTIA-DM30 utilizes Rockwell Central Site Modem technology, providing robust support for data-intensive applications, including V.90 modem, fax, and ISDN capabilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ENTIA-DM30 is a single slot PCI adapter providing single or dual port ISDN PRI connectivity and from 12 to 30 digital modems.
  • The adapter utilizes Rockwell Semiconductor Systems' Central Site Modem Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology, which provides robust support for data-intensive applications.
  • The ENTIA-DM30 is designed for use in remote access systems that allow users to dial in from ISDN or PSTN (analog) networks, combining the two most popular dial-up access services under one single call number.
  • The adapter includes an integrated MVIP (Multi-Vendor Integration Protocol) interface for additional connectivity to a wide variety of current and emerging computer telephony applications.
  • Interphase Chief Technical Officer Felix Diaz stated, "The ENTIA Digital Modem enables Internet Service Providers and corporate networks to dramatically increase their remote access performance."
  • Diaz also mentioned that the ENTIA Digital Modems can be cost-effectively integrated into a RAS solution on the corporate LAN to enable V.90 communications.
  • The ENTIA Digital Modem seamlessly integrates and easily administers by using an open systems architecture, providing superior performance, functionality, and price/performance compared to proprietary black box alternatives.
  • The adapter offers cost-efficient, high port density solutions for enterprise networks, with a wide range of configurations, including quad ISDN BRI and single or dual ISDN PRI ports.
  • ENTIA's on-board processor off-loads communications protocols such as PPP or ISDN signaling from the host CPU, thereby boosting overall system performance.

Statistics:

  • The ENTIA-DM30 adapter has a retail price beginning at $3,995 for the single port PRI version with 12 digital modems.
  • Shipment in quantity for the ENTIA-DM30 is expected by the end of the month.
  • The ENTIA-MS30, an AnyPort-based adapter, is expected to be available in 1Q99.

Sources:

  • Interphase Corporation press release, November 4, 1998
  • Interphase Corporation web site: http://www.iphase.com