Press Release
Bus-Tech, Inc. Announces NetShuttle for Microsoft Host Integration Server
Burlington, Ma. - November 11, 2002 - Bus-Tech™, Inc., a leading supplier of data center connectivity products announced today the NetShuttle for Microsoft Host Integration Server; expanding their System/390 communications controller product family.
The NetShuttle for Microsoft Host Integration Server is a 2U (3.4" high) rack-mount system using an Intel® Xeon processor. The platform provides hardware redundant, hot-swappable system disks and load-sharing, hot-swappable power supplies and fans for high availability. Intel® Server Management software provides automatic health monitoring, proactive messaging, and post-issue diagnostics.
NetShuttle includes a Bus-Tech, Inc. PCI Enterprise System Connection (ESCON) adapter for plug and play connectivity to IBM System/390 class mainframes. Bus-Tech, Inc.'s PCI ESCON is built on IBM enabling technology to guarantee channel compatibility. NetShuttle also includes two on-board 10/100/1000 Ethernet interfaces. Two additional 10/100/1000 Ethernet or Token Ring interfaces and a second ESCON interface are optional.
NetShuttle runs Microsoft's Windows 2000 Server and includes Microsoft's Host Integration Server 2000 to provide support for 3270, TN3270, and LU6.2 traffic. Bus-Tech, Inc.'s TCP/IP Direct Connect technology is included to allow NetShuttle to concurrently operate as a channel-attached" IP router. Multi-Path Channel Plus (MPC+) software can be added to provide the highest possible throughput for demanding IP applications.
"The combination of Host Integration Server and TCP/IP Direct Connect with Bus-Tech, Inc. and Intel hardware provides a cost-effective, high performance solution." Noted Al Brandt, V.P. and General Manager at Bus-Tech, Inc. "Any installation planning to implement or upgrade to Host Integration Server 2000 should give serious consideration to the value offered by NetShuttle."
NetShuttle for Microsoft Host Integration Server is available immediately through Bus-Tech, Inc. resellers. Pricing starts at $26,500 including one ESCON interface, two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, Microsoft Host Integration Server 2000 and TCP/IP Direct Connect. A second ESCON interface can be added for $12,500. MPC+ software lists for $2,500.
About Bus-Tech, Inc.
Bus-Tech, Inc. founded in 1987 is the industry's leading provider of state-of-the-art connectivity solution for the data center to Original Equipment Manufacturers. The company's powerful suite of adapter and platform solution satisfy even the most rugged demands of data processing professionals for high-bandwidth, high-availability, and high-performance connectivity. With more than 15,000 installed sites worldwide, Bus-Tech, Inc. is a recognized leader in the data center interconnect market. Headquartered in Burlington, MA, the company is privately held with location around the world. For more information about Bus-Tech, Inc. and its products, please visit the Bus-Tech, Inc. World Wide Web site at http://www.bustech.com, send e-mail to or call 800-284-3172.