RAMP Product Update

ALM 3239 33.6Kbps - Available Now!

Introduction

This new release of the ALM 3239 includes 33.6Kbps speed support as well as a number of fixes to outstanding problems.

33.6Kbps support is available to customers in countries where approval for this speed has been granted. However, approval in remaining countries will be completed over the next few months during which time 28.8Kbps variants will continue to be available. Please refer to the Ordering and Upgrading sections for further details.

This extension to the V.34 modem specification enables 28.8Kbps modems to operate at speeds of 31.2Kbps and 33.6Kbps. Ratification of this new specification was completed last October. Although the new speeds do not change the name of the standard (i.e. it will still be known as V.34), we have amended our product descriptions for "V34E" to avoid any possible confusion.

33.6Kbps support provides a higher throughput resulting in a reduction in the amount of phone usage and lower phone charges for your customers. Theoretical throughput is from 115.2Kbps to 134.4Kbps if your DTE interface supports this higher speed.

NOTE: Although modem products offer 33.6Kbps speeds, the potential for their achieving this speed in the real world is an unrealistic expectation. Modems are typically tested in laboratories on clean analogue lines. But outside the laboratories, clean analogue lines are the exception, not the rule, therefore, not all products will achieve 33.6 Kbps connection rates in all areas.

Features and Benefits

As a reminder ........... The ALM 3239 is the most featured stand alone and central site modem in its class in the market today. It is high quality, highly featured, well tested and intended for corporate network solutions and systems sales providing in one unit (standalone or central site) the managed data communication needs at speeds up to 33.6Kbps

Network Management Support is also a key feature and benefit when it comes to the selling of these products. Some of these key NMS features are:

• Superior Fault Isolation
• Unsolicited alarms from the remote can help isolate network faults quicker.
• Advanced Automation
• Through the use of Racal Data Group’s CMS 400 technical staff, customized scripting can be made available for performing a myriad of automated tasks.
• Ease of Use
• Extensive Element Support
• Flexible Operator Access
• Alarms

Target Market and Applications

The ALM 3239 is positioned at the top end of the high speed market. In particular you should be targeting the:

• PTTs
• System Integrators
• Large Corporates
• VARS
• Internet Service Providers
• X25 Network Providers

In addition, with this new feature in our modem product line, you can enhance your sales in several areas:

• LAN to LAN bridging
• Dial Backup and Leased-Lines
• Asynchronous Applications
• Synchronous Applications

Pricing and Ordering

Prices of the ALM 3239 will not change with the addition of this feature. The pricing is reflected in the EMEA pricebook as follows:

Product Availability

First customer ship dates are:

Notes

Marketing Part Numbers

Upgrading

Existing 28.8Kbps configurations can be upgraded with 33.6Kbps firmware. However, 31.2Kbps speed will not be available as the current 28.8Kbps hardware does not support this speed and cannot be upgraded to do so. Nevertheless, customers will benefit from all the other items addressed in this maintenance release.

The new code along with updated country PTT file will be available on the BBS. Please call the Product Support Centre Help Desk at +44 (0)1256 761240 to arrange for a download.

IMPORTANT!

This upgrade is available only in territories where 33.6Kbps support has been approved. To check if 33.6Kbps has been approved in your country, please contact the Product Support Centre Help Desk on the number above.

June 1997

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