Manufacturer “Nine Tiles Computer Systems”
2 expansions in database
Manufacturer
Nine Tiles Computer Systems, UK
Date
1988
Amiga
A2000, A3000
Interface
Zorro II
    Superlink Network Interface
  • interface card for the Superlink local area network (LAN)
  • Superlink is a proprietary network standard developed by Nine Tiles
    • buffer-insertion multi-user ring network, similar to Token Ring
    • supports single ring
    • supports distances in excess of 3000m
  • expansion features a Z80 CPU, 32 + 8 KByte ROM and 8 KByte SRAM
  • card contains a relay and a 75116 differential transceiver - the relay allows the ring to function even when the Amiga is switched off, as it connects input to output in that case
  • supports data transfer rates up to 1.5 MBit/s
  • DB9 connector to attach the network transceiver
  • delivered with CantenaNet software which supports SimpleNet protocol
    • SimpleNet protocol is available for IBM PC, IBM PS/2, Atari ST, CP/M and others
    • provided functions: printer spooling, hard drive sharing between nodes, message exchange with other users, system time setting

Manufacturer
Nine Tiles Computer Systems, UK
Date
1988
Amiga
A500
Interface
side expansion port
    Superlink Network Interface
  • A500 version of the CAL 032 AmigaLink Interface with same feature set
  • external interface, plugs into side expansion port