HANNOVER, Germany (4-March-1997) - ZNYX Corporation, a leading provider of Fast Ethernet server-enhancement solutions, announced today the release of two multi-channel Fast Ethernet network adapter cards targeted as cost-effective solutions for small to mid-size workgroup servers running bandwidth intensive applications. The NetBlaster™ ZX346 four-channel 10/100 Mbps and the NetBlaster ZX348 two-channel 10/100 Mbps adapter are designed to support up to four separate network segments operating at independent speeds and protocols for maximum configuration flexibility. ZNYX will be showcasing this product next week at CeBIT ‘97 in Hannover, Germany (USA Software Pavilion, Hall 5, Booth A12).

Each ZNYX NetBlaster multi-channel adapter occupies only one PCI slot in the host system to reduce data load on the PCI bus and provides faster data transfer between network channels. The ZX346 and the ZX348 feature complete compliance with all industry standards including plug-and-play installation and IEEE Auto Negotiation for automatic configuration for 10BaseT or 100BaseTX in half or full duplex modes. ZNYX’s comprehensive driver suite is designed to support the most popular network environments such as Microsoft^® Windows^® NT and Novell^® NetWare^®.

The ZX346 and ZX348 are the only multi-channel adapters available today with built-in flexibility to incorporate next generation technologies. ZNYX’s innovative on-board RISConnect™ architecture supports future technologies such as switching, built-in diagnostics, and network management.

The ZNYX NetBlaster ZX346 four-channel 10/100 Mbps adapter is available now at a list price of US$ 799 and the NetBlaster ZX348 two-channel 10/100 Mbps adapter is available now at a list price of US$ 479. NetBlaster adapters are backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee (in the U.S. only) and a limited lifetime warranty. NetBlaster adapters are made in the USA and are available worldwide through its OEM and distribution partners.

ZNYX Fast Ethernet adapters are built upon award-winning networking technology which has won the company an impressive collection of awards and industry recognition for product achievement. The release of these adapters complements ZNYX’s existing award-winning single-channel NetBlaster product line of PCI-based Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network adapters.