| • | Fiber optic (multi-mode), wire, or combination wire/fiber communications path |
| • | NFPA Style 4 or Style 7 network operation |
| • | Based on proven ARCNET® technology |
| • | Data communications (312,500 BPS) faster than competitive networks |
| • | Multiple Network Control Annunciators (NCA) or ONYXWorks |
| • | Workstations may be placed anywhere on the network |
| • | Node failure does not affect any other nodes/communications |