Switching/routing

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  • The impact of IPv6 on the enterprise
    There are several ways enterprises can prepare their IT environments for a wholesale move to IPv6, as Juniper's Ben Hickey explains.
  • Growth of screened 10 Gbps cabling outpaces UTP
    Siemon has noticed a strong upward trend in the adoption of 10 Gbps screened (F/UTP) copper cabling systems, particularly in markets where UTP has traditionally been the most popular option
  • New switches change the networking landscape
    Radware, Juniper and Cisco have each released a new range of ethernet switches, bringing solutions to previous switch issues and providing new standard features for future switch designs
Product (76)
  • Avaya ERS 4800 ethernet switches
    Ethernet Routing Switch (ERS) 4800 switches have been designed to support services needed for next-generation campus edge solutions - such as network virtualisation and wireless integration - and help enterprises optimise networks for communication and collaboration with simplified convergence of voice, video and data communications.
  • Brocade ICX 6610 network switches
    The Brocade ICX 6610 ethernet access switch offers wire-speed, non-blocking performance across all ports to support latency-sensitive applications such as real-time voice and video streaming and VDI.
  • VSS Monitoring traffic delivery systems
    Upgrading a network from 1G to 10G often means buying all new tools to have adequate monitoring and to avoid oversubscription. That is not the case with VSS Monitoring, which allows 10G networks to be monitored by 1G tools - avoiding costly and disruptive upgrades.
  • Blue Coat CacheFlow 5000 appliance revised
    The revised version of the Blue Coat CacheFlow 5000 appliance comes in a 4U footprint and offers greater throughput and cache storage than previous iterations of the product.
  • Fluke Networks Network Time Machine network analysis
    Network Time Machine version 8 can identify whether a problem originates in the network, or in a server, and provides root cause analysis of network application problems.
  • Fluke Networks OptiView XG network analysis tablet
    The OptiView XG is a network analysis tablet that helps provide solutions for network and application problems for both wireless and wired access.
  • Moxa DIN-Rail PT-508/510 series IEC 61850-3 substation switches
    Moxa’s DIN-Rail PT-508/510 series IEC 61850-3 substation switches have been added to the PowerTrans Ethernet switch series. Suitable for the power utility industry, the series switches provide a high level of reliability and availability for substation communications due to tough EMI immunity, a -40 to 85°C operating temperature range and redundant features that tackle specific needs and requirements found in power substations. In addition, the switches support Moxa Turbo Chain, a resilient self-healing ethernet technology, making them suitable for wide, extended power distribution networks.
  • Anue Systems 5200 Series Net Tool Optimizer version 3.0
    Enterprise-class automation capabilities have been added to version 3.0 of Anue Systems’ 5200 Series Net Tool Optimizer (NTO). In order to achieve ‘always-on’ network connectivity, data centre managers oversee a large number of appliances that monitor security, performance and availability for both networks and applications. With a fully configurable automation engine, the NTO ensures that priority traffic is always delivered to essential monitoring tools.
  • Billion BiPAC 7700N Wireless N router
    The Billion BiPAC 7700N provides good wireless coverage with its built-in 802.11n Access Point plus the ability to automatically adopt an optimal connection to deliver smooth, constant signal reception - even where obstacles are present. Wireless N coverage supports data rates as fast as 300 Mbps and delivers as much as three times the wireless coverage of 802.11b/g.
  • LG-Ericsson iPECS ES-2000 and iPECS ES-3000 ethernet switches
    The iPECS ES-2000 and iPECS ES-3000 range of LG-Ericsson ethernet switches allows SMBs to power devices such as wireless access points and IP deskphones without the need for plugging them into a wall socket. When connected devices aren’t in use, the switch automatically reduces power to a standby mode, reducing consumption by up to a claimed 40% in comparison to network switches without green ethernet functionality. In addition, the switch can detect the length of cable each device is connected to and adjust the amount of power it supplies accordingly.
  • Belden FiberExpress@EASE fibre patch panel
    The FiberExpress@EASE fibre patch panel has been added to the FiberExpress family and can be used for fibre management for a wide range of installations.
  • D-Link DIR-632 Wireless N 8-port router
    The DIR-632 Wireless N 8-port router enables users to create a wireless network to share high-speed internet access with computers, mobile devices, game consoles and media players.
  • D-Link 1210 series Web SmartT switches
    The 1210 series of Web SmartT switches for SMBs and enterprises seeking to upgrade from unmanaged switches features advanced security and VoIP functionality with an easy-to-use interface supporting a variety of management options.
  • Juniper Networks T4000 core router
    The T4000 core router, designed to support multimedia and advanced cloud services, uses the Junos operating system and provides the flexibility to meet expanding bandwidth requirements.
  • Alloy POEFE24T power over ethernet switch
    The POEFE24T power over ethernet (PoE) switch is designed as a cost-effective solution for supporting up to 24 PoE devices such as IP phones or wireless access points.
  • Interworld Electronics RSM-8Rx series console management reboot switches
    The RSM-8Rx series console management reboot switches provide secure remote access to RS232 console ports and have the ability to power cycle remote IT equipment.
  • Netcomm NB6Plus4 series routers
    With the internet expected to start running out of IPv4 addresses within the coming year, Internode is providing its customers with the NetComm NB6Plus4 series routers that can handle IPv6 Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) addresses.
  • Maestro wireless 3G industrial router
    The Maestro wireless 3G industrial router can be used to allow fast connectivity to the internet, to back-end applications or to other devices. The router is a GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+ wireless single port router for fast wireless IP connectivity.
  • CalAmp Vanguard 3G broadband router
    The CalAmp Vanguard 3G broadband router is claimed to provide reliable wide-area CDMA or GSM cellular connectivity optimised for high-speed, mobile environments with demanding data requirements for harsh data.
  • Interworld Electronics AFS-16 automatic fallback data switch
    The AFS-16 automatic fallback switch is suitable for monitoring activity on a primary hardware line and, in the event that the line changes state, respond and re-route one or more data signals to their backup lines, reducing system downtime and lost data.
  • Dell PowerConnect B-Series standards-based networking solutions
    The Dell PowerConnect B-Series range of open, standards-based networking solutions enables organisations of all sizes to build efficient data centres and reduce costs, while preserving choice of architectures.
  • 3Com H3C S9500E modular switch chassis
    3Com has announced the H3C S9500E modular switch chassis, an enterprise core switch optimised for enterprise core- and medium-sized data centre networks.
  • Dell PowerConnect 8024F 1U 10GbE switch
    Dell’s first 1U 10GbE switch, the PowerConnect 8024F, features 24 ports with SFP+ and four combo 10GBase-T ports with full wire speed 10 Gbps capabilities across all ports.
  • Cisco ISR G2 integrated services router
    Cisco has launched the ISR G2 integrated services router as part of its Borderless Networks architecture offering.
  • Ericsson W35 Mobile Broadband Router
    The Ericsson W35 Mobile Broadband Router, a revision of the W25 router, connects to 3G networks to provide high-speed wireless broadband, phone, fax and VoIP capability.
  • Moxa compact EDS-608 series ethernet switch
    The modular design of the compact Moxa EDS-608 series ethernet switch allows users to combine fibre and copper modules to create switch solutions suitable for any automation network.
  • Ethernet edge switch
    Tellabs 7325 Ethernet Edge Switch makes saving money on transport costs easy because it extends ethernet even closer to the network edge, the company claims.
  • HP ProCurve 1810G series plug and play gigabit switch
    The HP ProCurve 1810G series of switches provide plug and play gigabit ethernet connectivity in an easy to install, silent fanless design.
  • Monitor switches
    KVM Australia has released the Adder AV4Pro-DVI series of KVMA switches for single and multiple monitor configurations.
  • Command switch
    KVM Australia has released the Adder CCS4-USBS command and control switch.
  • Wireless storage router
    D-Link has released the DIR-685 Xtreme N Storage Router, an all-in-one networking solution combining a far-reaching 802.11n Wi-Fi router with network attached storage (NAS), SharePort technology for sharing printers and scanners, and bright LCD for viewing digital photos, desktop applications and network performance.
  • Enterprise edge switches
    HP ProCurve has released four 3500 series 10/100 switches which are an extension of the HP ProCurve 3500yl series and provide a choice of flexible options to run business applications.
  • Distribution unit and remote power control system
    The IP Power 9258 Pro is a power distribution unit (PDU) and remote power control (RPC) system. The 9258 Pro can be used for various applications including: power management, server management, internet controllable timer, system integration and more.
  • 3G internet and voice router
    The Ericsson W35 provides wireless landline services to residential and business users.
  • 3G router
    NetComm’s 3G18Wn is a non-embedded 3G router that allows users to plug a compatible USB modem into the router’s USB port. This means wired and wireless devices within a network can then connect to this single 3G account.
  • Enterprise switch series
    3Com has introduced the enterprise switch family, the H3C S5800 series which offers port density of up to 192 10 Gb ports or 640 gigabit ethernet ports and supports embedded extensible application services including security, wireless and monitoring.
  • Packet aggregator
    Apcon has unveiled an aggregation and filtering solution called Intellaflex designed to work in conjunction with its Intellapatch Series 3000 switching chassis.
  • KVM switching system
    Rose Electronics has enhanced the Xtensys KVM Switch, a high performance KVM Switching System for centralised management of computer resources.
  • Server load management
    The PlateSpin Workload Management solution has received several enhancements, helping customers to profile, migrate, protect and manage server workloads between physical and virtual infrastructures.
  • Gigabit switch
    The AT-GS950/8POE is an 8-port managed gigabit WebSmart switch with power over ethernet capabilities and quiet operation.
  • Gigabit ethernet switches
    The LWS16G and LSW24G gigabit ethernet unmanaged switches are now available, with 16 and 24 ports respectively.
  • Summit X650 24-port non-blocking 10 Gb fixed switch
    The Summit X650 is a 24-port non-blocking 10 Gb fixed switch. It improves the network economics, scale and longevity of enterprise data centres.
  • Single user KVM-over-IP switch
    Connect over IP using any web browser or built-in VNC client.
  • PoE+ switch
    The HP ProCurve 2910 series of switches deliver advanced new power management capabilities, with support for the latest Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) standard.
  • Datacentre switches
    The HP ProCurve 6600 series of datacentre switches is designed to provide ultra high performance server connectivity in a small energy-efficient 1RU form factor.
  • Rackmounted LCD and keyboard drawer
    The RackView offers users a way to organise and streamline server rooms and multiple computers.
  • LWADSLR4P wireless router
    The LWADSLR4P wireless router combines a wireless access point, ADSL2+ modem, router and a 4-port switch.
  • Switch node
    The 6335 switch node is a multiservice provisioning platform (MSPP) that optimises network capacity by managing multiple types of traffic on the network.
  • Wireless router
    The DIR-320 is an entry-level wireless G router that includes a USB port for connection to a USB printer.
  • Gigabit ethernet switch
    The T5C XG is a 10 Gb ethernet switch designed to aggregate traffic from the customer premises onto a carrier’s IP network. The switch is intended to ease the management of triple play services across the access network.
  • Stackable switches
    The ProCurve 2610 series of stackable switches delivers a complete range of enterprise features.
  • Small office gigabit switch
    The ProCurve 1800-24G is a 24-port gigabit ethernet switch suitable for small office environments.
  • High-current remote management power switches
    The vertically mounted high-current MPC-Series Managed Power Controllers allow secure power management of rackmount equipment via IP, external modem or local terminal.
  • Secure console port management switches
    The RSM series console port management switches provide secure, in-band and/or out-of-band access to RS232 console ports and maintenance ports on UNIX servers, routers and other network equipment.
  • Modular switch chassis
    The ProCurve 4200vl modular switch chassis is designed to be a modular alternative to stackable switches and is reliable and flexible.
  • Enterprise-class stackable gigabit Ethernet switch
    The ProCurve 2610 is a new generation of enterprise-class stackable gigabit Ethernet switch.
  • Console port management switches
    Console port management switches provide secure, in-band and/or out-of-band access to RS232 console ports and maintenance ports on UNIX servers, routers and other network equipment. Administrators can access remote devices in order to change configuration parameters and perform a variety of other administrative functions. Combining console management and power reboot products gives administrators the ability to restart, configure and control remote computer systems.
  • Unmanaged industrial switch
    The EDS-P308 is an 8-port, smart, unmanaged ethernet switch that supports PoE (power-over-ethernet) on ports 1 to 4 and is classified as power source equipment (PSE).
  • EDS-P308 ethernet switch
    Moxa has released the EDS-P308, an eight-port ethernet switch. It can be classified as power source equipment (PSE) since it supports power over ethernet (PoE) on four of its ports.
  • Industrial ethernet routers
    Weidmuller's portfolio of industrial ethernet components includes four security router models - two industrial access routers as well as the two mini routers.
  • RF modems and bridge
    Digi has introduced the XTend and XStream radio frequency (RF) modems and the XPress Ethernet bridge. These standalone wireless modems operate within the industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio frequency bands and require no configuration to provide a wireless link out of the box.
  • Network-based remote reboot switches
    Servers, routers, and other electronic equipment sometimes 'lock-up', often requiring a service call just to perform a simple reboot operation. The IPS Series Internet Power Switches give you the ability to perform this function remotely from any location.
  • Industrial ethernet switches
    With its WaveLine range of industrial ethernet (IE) switches, Weidmüller is offering modules with 3-5 and 6-8 ethernet ports to meet application requirements. Supplied in black plastic housings (flammability class VO to UL 94), the unmanaged IP20-rated switches are installed through plug-and-play functionality and can be snapped onto TS 35 mounting rails.
  • Distributed NetFlow performance monitoring solution
    As the number of managed subnets grows, so too does the volume of data required to provide meaningful application usage reporting. nMetrics provides a distributed architecture that can scale to support many thousands of subnets.
  • The AMP NETCONNECT AMP-TWIST Category 7 connector
    The AMP NETCONNECT AMP-TWIST-7AS SL Connector technology combines easiest possible installation with the high density SlimLine (SL) style.
  • Broadband services router
    Juniper Networks has announced the E120 broadband services router (BSR), which has the feature set, performance and reliability of the E320 BSR in a smaller, more efficient form factor.
  • EvDO router
    The CDM 823seu utilises the EvDO cellular network to provide a high-speed wide area network access point on to an IP network. The CDM 823seu is a full ethernet routing modem with DHCP server and NAT.
  • Ethernet switch chassis
    The ProCurve 5400 is an enterprise-class Layer 3 switch chassis, offering 10G ethernet support, security functions and optional wireless LAN capabilities.
  • Handheld tester for cable and antenna installation and maintenance
    Agilent has introduced a handheld, battery-operated cable and antenna tester for field engineers and technicians.
  • Console management switch
    The CMS-6R4-CE console management switch is designed for economical remote network management.
  • EDS-305-M12 series industrial ethernet switches
    The EDS-305-M12 series of 5-port industrial unmanaged ethernet switches with M12 connectors are designed for industrial applications.
  • Turnkey customised switchless-carrier billing solutions
    The Comms Connect Switchless Billing solution provides an extensible, robust, flexible and cost-effective platform for telecommunications service providers who wholesale fixed, mobile, data and VoIP services to their customers. The solution supports aggregation of all customer call usage records allowing a single bill to be generated.
  • Network Tester with Industry-Leading Traffic Generation and Protocol Breadth
    Agilent Technologies has announced its new high-performance, high-port density Network Tester for Layer 4-7. Network equipment manufacturers and service providers can use the Agilent Network Tester to validate the real-world performance and scalability of network infrastructure equipment and ensure the security and availability of network services.
  • Communication ports
    Interworld Electronics has released Quatech's new generation PCI Express and ExpressCard serial and parallel adapters. PCI Express adapters and ExpressCards are based on a high-speed serial I/O bus that maintains backward compatibility with existing PCI applications and drivers.
  • Serial device routers
    GarrettCom has introduced a line of Serial-IP converters that extend security and resiliency and network management to distributed serial devices in power substations and other harsh industrial environments.
  • EnGenius 11n Wireless-N Gigabit Router (ESR-9710), 6 times speed of 11g
    The EnGenius 11n Draft 2.0 advanced wireless standard excels in helping to deliver demanding applications via wireless networks.
News (6)
Case Study (4)
  • Routing replacement regime ups data centre’s core strength
    Melbourne data centre operator Micron21 has deployed a series of core routers as the basis of a network expansion project, increasing its ethernet performance a hundred-fold.
  • 10GbE not enough for digital council
    New Zealand’s Thames-Coromandel District Council has upgraded its network, in order to keep up with the demands of ongoing digitisation and online interaction projects.
  • Six Senses switches on to green network
    The boutique Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi resort is located on the tropical island of Yao Noi in Thailand. It is one of the six renowned Six Senses resort and spa management and development company’s resorts and is managed by Susan Noonan, an Australian.
  • First switch in space powers astral LAN
    The Columbus module aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis, which recently docked with the EADS Astrium’s International Space Station (ISS), carries on board an ethernet local area network (LAN), making it the first commercial ethernet switch in space.
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