Meridian Data Announces Major Enhancements to CD Net Network CD ROM Software and Servers

Strategic Insights -

Meridian Data Inc., a leading provider of CD ROM creation and network-based solutions, has announced significant enhancements to its industry-leading CD Net network CD ROM software and servers. The updated systems boast quadruple-speed CD ROM drives, doubling data transfer rates to 600 kilobytes/second. The entry-level CD Net 100 Workgroup System has been upgraded with a 486 CPU, providing exceptional mid-range performance at an unchanged price point. The company has also reduced pricing by up to 30%, further improving the price/performance ratio of its CD Net systems.

Key Takeaways:

  • Meridian Data has enhanced its CD Net network CD ROM software and servers with quadruple-speed CD ROM drives, doubling data transfer rates to 600 kilobytes/second.
  • The entry-level CD Net 100 Workgroup System has been upgraded with a 486 CPU, delivering improved performance at an unchanged price point.
  • The company has reduced pricing by up to 30%, further improving the price/performance ratio of its CD Net systems.
  • CD Net servers support up to 56 EZ-Dock drives per system, enabling effortless field installation and expansion.
  • CD NetROM subsystems include up to 14 drives, available as standalone storage modules or bundled selectively with CD Net Software for NetWare, DOS, or TCP/IP servers.
  • Meridian's CD management tools allow NetWare administrators to grant or deny user access to CD resources, logically lock/unlock the discs, and meter CD usage.
  • The award-winning CD Net servers connect directly to an Ethernet or Token Ring network interface, providing flexibility in placement within the organization.
  • The systems may be configured with double- or quad-speed drives and expanded to a total online capacity of 950 gigabytes (GB).
  • Pricing and availability information includes:

+ Suggested list prices (U.S.): reduced by up to 30% over the past six months.

Statistics:

  • Quadruple-speed CD ROM drives boost data transfer rates from 300 to 600 kilobytes/second.
  • CD Net servers support up to 56 EZ-Dock drives per system.
  • CD NetROM subsystems include up to 14 drives.
  • The systems may be expanded to a total online capacity of 950 gigabytes (GB).
  • Pricing has been reduced by up to 30% over the past six months.

Sources:

  • (Business Wire) - March 13, 1995
  • Meridian Data Inc.
  • (C) 1995 Meridian Data Inc.