DEC-WANcontroller720

The DEC WANcontroller 720 is a hardware module designed to extend the connectivity of Digital's RISC-based TURBOchannel workstations and servers. It enables high-speed, cost-effective communication over wide-area networks (WANs), connecting users and organizations globally beyond local networks.

Key features include:

• High-Speed Connectivity: Provides two synchronous ports at speeds up to 64 Kbps, or a single port at 1.544 Mbps (T1), facilitating electronic mail, remote application access, and file transfers.
• Multivendor Protocol Support: Supports a wide range of industry-standard networking protocols, including DECnet/OSI, X.25, TCP/IP, HDLC, SDLC, and IBM's System Network Architecture (SNA), promoting interoperability in diverse computing environments.
• Integration: Connects directly to the TURBOchannel bus for optimal throughput and operates under the ULTRIX operating system with its Wide-Area Network Device Driver.
• Target Audience: Ideal for professionals in financial services, manufacturing, and media who need to connect with offshore suppliers, monitor foreign exchanges, and access global wire services.

The WANcontroller 720 aims to enhance the productivity of both individual users and entire organizations by enabling seamless and secure information sharing across geographically dispersed, diverse computing environments, with full support from Digital.