ADTRAN Ethernet Switches Complete WAN-to-the-Desktop Solution; New NetVanta Product Line Provides Managed Layer 2 Connectivity.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2004 ADTRAN(R), Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ADTN ADTN Administrative Data Transmission Network ADTN Administrative Data Telecommunications Network ), a leading provider of network access equipment, today announced the company's entry into the Ethernet switch A device that connects clients and servers to each other in an Ethernet network. See switched Ethernet. market with the launch of the NetVanta(R) 1000 Series of full-featured, managed Ethernet switches. NetVanta Ethernet switches deliver advanced services and standards-based switching functionality for Layer 2 LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. connectivity and segmentation at the network edge. All NetVanta internetworking products, including Ethernet switches, access routers, and VPN/firewall devices utilize the ADTRAN Operating System operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. (OS). This provides advanced switching features for the NetVanta 1000 Series, at a fraction of the cost of comparable switch products, while providing value for cost-conscious businesses and improved bandwidth efficiency The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. without sacrificing reliability. "When we entered the internetworking market we made a commitment to a full line of products to address WAN-to-the-desktop connectivity. The announcement of the NetVanta Ethernet switches is yet another milestone on that product roadmap," said Danny Windham, senior vice president and general manager, ADTRAN Enterprise Networks Division. "The continued evolution of the ADTRAN OS is making it possible to provide a wide variety of internetworking products, all based on the same operating system, that simplify installation and reduce the total cost of ownership for branch office connectivity. When combined with ADTRAN's "high touch" customer service and support, which includes free 24x7 technical support, free firmware updates, and market-leading domestic warranties, there is no better value on the market today." "ADTRAN's NetVanta Ethernet switches provided the LAN backbone for the recent Polycom User Group annual conference. Our experience with the product was extremely positive," said Chris Difiglia, president, Polycom User Group. "These switches were reliable, offered the features we needed, and provided outstanding performance for our many exhibitors during the three day conference. The NetVanta switches are an outstanding choice and provide a remarkable value." The NetVanta 1000 Series currently includes the NetVanta 1224 and 1224ST. These are rackmount switches that support 24 10/100Base-T interfaces for non-blocking Layer 2 switching in Ethernet and Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. applications. The NetVanta 1224ST also includes dual interfaces supporting Gigabit over copper or fiber, for high-speed uplink or stacking requirements. The NetVanta 1000 Series uses industry-standard switching technologies for interoperability and ease of integration into existing or multi-vendor networks. Advanced functionality includes support for 802.1Q Virtual LANs (VLANs), Link Aggregation See port aggregation. , and a variety of network security features. Inherent Quality of Service (QoS) functionality with 802.1p makes these products ideal for delay sensitive applications such as voice or video over IP, or for mission critical data traffic such as Point-of-Sale (POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale ) information. These products feature a familiar Command Line Interface (CLI (1) (Call Level Interface) A database programming interface from the SQL Access Group (SAG), an SQL membership organization. SAG's CLI is an attempt to standardize the SQL language for database access. ) and a user-friendly web-based Graphical User Interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ) with step-by-step configuration guidelines. These tools allow multiple configurations and firmware images to be stored, saved, or downloaded for quick and easy configuration of one or more devices, or for file backup or emergency recovery of existing configurations. N-Form(R), ADTRAN's web-based network management system, provides support for larger network applications where remote configuration and simultaneous firmware updates are required for multiple network devices. NetVanta Ethernet switches coupled with other ADTRAN internetworking products such as full-featured NetVanta IP access routers and firewall/VPN devices provide a complete solution from the WAN-to-the-desktop. The NetVanta 1224 has a list price of $795, while the 1224ST lists at $895. Both products are currently shipping. About ADTRAN ADTRAN, Inc. is one of the world's most successful network access equipment suppliers, with a 16-year history of profitability and a portfolio of more than 1,300 solutions for use in the last mile of today's telecommunications networks. Widely deployed by carriers and enterprises alike, ADTRAN solutions enable voice, data, video, and Internet communications across copper, fiber, and wireless network infrastructures. ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by every major domestic service provider and many international ones, as well as by thousands of public, private and governmental organizations worldwide. For more information, contact the company at 800 9ADTRAN (800 923-8726) or via email at info@adtran.com. On the Web, visit www.adtran.com. |
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