HAYES SHIPS CENTURY 2 MODEM RACK MOUNT

Low-cost Solution for Remote LAN, Internet and Intranet Access Adds SNMP

ATLANTA, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. today announced immediate availability of Hayes(TM) CENTURY(TM) 2 Rack Modem System for US$9499 for a chassis equipped with 16 modem line cards and US$4799 for a chassis equipped with 8 modem line cards.

"We're offering a high-performance, 8X compression solution to MIS managers, LAN administrators and system operators for under $600 per port," said Dennis C. Hayes, Chairman, Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. "When you consider that many rack systems on the market cost as much as $1200 to $1500 per port, Hayes CENTURY 2 provides a tremendous value."

CENTURY 2 comes with an SNMP Proxy Agent with standard SNMP Management Information Base (MIB II) for compatibility with all leading SNMP based LAN management packages. SNMP allows for easy rack management from the central network management console. The proxy agent can also be accessed over the Internet or any network using TCP/IP -- for example, a corporate Intranet using Windows NT. For local control, CENTURY Control Station software provides a graphical interface that makes it easy to manage and configure the CENTURY modems. Each control station can manage up to eight CENTURY 2 rack systems.

CENTURY 2 is a reliable, high-performance solution for remote node, Internet and Intranet access, modem pooling, remote control and fax server applications. This convenient rack mount system comes equipped with Hayes OPTIMA(TM) 288 V.34 modems, Hayes award-winning and fastest business modems. Each OPTIMA modem in a CENTURY rack, featuring 8X compression, providing up to 230,400 bits/s throughput -- twice the speed of most other modems.

CENTURY 2 is pre-assembled and pre-configured for quick, easy installation. "Because it comes out of the box ready to go, you can set it up in under 30 minutes," said Ken Karegeannes, Director-Network and Software Division.

CENTURY 2 supports Flash ROM upgradability of the OPTIMA modems for safe, flexible, downloadable firmware upgrades. The product's hot swappable cards keep communications continuously flowing. CENTURY products come with a two-year limited performance warranty. An extension of this warranty, up to a total of five years, can be purchased.

     MODERN FEATURES            BENEFITS 

Great Quality/Great Price Only $600 per port for a rack system that

                                includes Hayes flagship OPTIMA Business                                Modems.     SNMP                       Compatible with all leading SNMP-based                                LAN management packages.  Can even be                                remotely managed via the Internet.     Superior Compression       Provides 15 to 70% better throughout at                                115,200 bits/s than other V.34 modems.     8X Compression             For throughput speeds twice that of other                                modem line cards -- up to a megabyte a                                minute.     Hot-Swappable Line Cards   Keeps communications flowing     LCD Display and Control    For simple status viewing and control     Lower Power Consumption    Product draws only 75 watts 

Advanced Remote

      Configuration             Easy installation for remote users     Security                   Access control and dial back security     Caller ID                  Helps prioritize messages and provides                                 in-bound caller identification     Distinctive Ring           Provides automatic call routing for                                 voice, data and fax calls 

Two-Wire Leased Line

      Support                   Supports dedicated two-wire leased lines                                 to reduce costs and maintain constant                                 connections 

Class 1 and Class 2

      Fax Capability            Support for the widest range of fax/modem                                 software     Control Station Software   Graphical interface for "point-and-click"                                 local control and status reporting 

Best known as the inventor of the PC modem, Hayes is recognized around the globe as a leader in technical innovations, computer communications standards, functional and feature-rich products, and superior support and service. Founded in 1977, Hayes develops, manufactures and markets value-based computer communications solutions for software, business, network and consumer market segments. The company maintains an extensive global network of authorized distributors, dealers, mass merchants, VARs, system integrators and original equipment manufacturers. Hayes customers include Fortune 1000 corporations, mid-size companies and corporate branch offices, small and home office businesses, on-line and telecommunications network providers, and millions of individual PC users around the globe.

NOTE: Hayes, the Hayes logo, OPTIMA and CENTURY are trademarks of Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. Other trademarks are trademarks of their respective companies.

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/CONTACT: Angela Hooper, Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc., 770-840-9200, ext. 6030, fax: 770-441-1238, Internet: ahooper@hayes.com; or Hayes Customer Support, 770-441-1617, fax-on-demand: 800-429-3739, Hayes Bulleton Board: 770-446-6336, Hayes World Wide Web Site: http://www.hayes.com, CompuServe: GO HAYES, or America Online Keyword: HAYES/

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