PCI SIG NEWS FLASH - January 2000

[Laurie Johnson <lauriej@mkinc.com>]

PCI SIG NEWS FLASH
January 2000

Breaking news for PCI SIG members and friends.  

PCI SIG TO EVANGELIZE PCI-X AT LEADING INDUSTRY EVENTS

Representatives of the PCI SIG will be speaking at three upcoming industry
events - Server I/O, Platform 2000 and DesignCon 2000 - in support of the
recently released PCI-X v1.0.  With these efforts, the PCI SIG is continuing
its dedication to educating and supporting the industry on the high-speed,
backward-compatible I/O solution.  The SIG invites its members to attend
these opportunities to learn more about PCI-X technology at some of the
industry's leading events.
 
Following is a list of where you can hear more on PCI-X as well as links to
more information on the specific event:

Event:		Server I/O, Monterey, CA
What:	PCI-X tutorial presented by Alan Goodrum of Compaq and Chair of the
PCI-X workgroup, PCI SIG.
When:		Tuesday, January 18, 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This four hour tutorial will review the current state of I/O in the industry
and the driving needs for advancements in I/O technology.  The tutorial will
examine the overall PCI-X bus architecture in detail and cover key features
such as card and system interoperability, protocol, software aspects,
performance predictions and electricals.

The Server I/O Conference Series addresses the server, networking, and
storage markets from an I/O perspective.  For more information on Server I/O
(January 17 - 20) and how to register, please visit
http://www.sresearch.com/itf/serverio.htm
<http://www.sresearch.com/itf/serverio.htm> . 

Event:		Platform 2000, San Jose, CA
What:	PCI-X presentation by Dwight Riley of Compaq and Vice-Chair of PCI-X
workgroup, PCI SIG.
When:		Wednesday, January 26, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.		

This 2-hour session, entitled "PCI-X for I/O-centric Computing", explores
the driving factors of PCI-X, its advantages, and its impact on performance
and peripherals.  There will also be an in-depth review of PCI-X technology
which will include new bus concepts, transaction types and protocol changes.

Platform 2000 will enable you to examine the standards, products, vendors,
and architectures upon which successful platform strategies are founded. For
more information on Platform 2000 (January 26 - 27) and how to register,
please visit http://www.platformconference.com/
<http://www.platformconference.com/> . 


Event:		Design Conference 2000
What:	PCI-X presentation by Dwight Riley of Compaq and Vice-Chair of PCI-X
workgroup, PCI SIG.
When:		Thursday, February 3, 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

This one hour presentation on PCI-X will review the high-performance
extension to the PCI Local Bus Specification v2.2 that operates up to speeds
of 133 MHz and builds on the extensive installed base and investment in PCI.
The presentation will also cover technical details such as new bus concepts,
transaction types, protocol changes, electrical/signaling requirements,
improved fault tolerance and backward compatibility.

DesignCon 2000 brings leading designers together to discuss the current
industry trends, learn of the best design solutions, network with industry
peers, and interact with the companies that provide the equipment that makes
the solutions possible. For more information on Design Conference 2000
(January 31 - February 3) and how to register, please visit
http://designcon.com/2000/ <http://designcon.com/2000/> . 

For more information on PCI SIG news and activities, visit the PCI SIG Web
site at www.pcisig.com or contact:

Sean Egusa, MacKenzie Kesselring Inc., seane@mkinc.com, (503) 225-0725, ext.
235
Laurie Johnson, MacKenzie Kesselring Inc., lauriej@mkinc.com, (503)
225-0725, ext. 247


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MacKenzie Kesselring Inc.
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(503) 225-0725