Allied Telesyn Introduces Advanced Fast Ethernet Switches; New AT-8700XL Series Pushes Intelligence to the Access Edge.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2003 Allied Telesyn, Inc. (www.alliedtelesyn.com), a world leader in network technologies for the access edge, today announced the availability of its AT-8700XL series of intelligent 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. switches. Providing Layer 2 and essential Layer 3 functionality, these cost-effective switches bring a high level of security and control to networks and are ideal for deployment at the access edge. Offered in two fixed, yet flexible, configurations, the AT-8700XL switches were built to meet the needs of high-performance network services. The AT-8724XL is comprised of 24 10/100TX ports while the AT-8748XL features 48 10/100TX ports. Both switches include two expansion bays which can be populated pop·u·late tr.v. pop·u·lat·ed, pop·u·lat·ing, pop·u·lates 1. To supply with inhabitants, as by colonization; people. 2. with 100FX, 1000SX, 1000LX, tri-speed copper Gigabit or GBIC (GigaBit Interface Converter) A hardware module used to attach network devices to fiber-based transmission systems such as Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet. The GBIC converts the serial electrical signals to serial optical signals and vice versa. bay modules. Offering a Redundant Power Supply option, AT-8700XL switches are suitable for mission-critical applications. "The 8700XL series is a direct descendant of our highly successful Rapier family of Layer 3 switches, offering QoS and security at the access edge," says James Mustarde, Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "These essential features enable you to exercise control of the entry point of your network with capabilities once found only in the network core." Designed for high-performance desktop and workgroup connectivity, the AT-8700XL series includes a suite of advanced switching features (IEEE 802.1Q IEEE 802.1Q (also known as VLAN Tagging) was a project in the IEEE 802 standards process to develop a mechanism to allow multiple bridged networks to transparently share the same physical network link without leakage of information between networks (i.e. trunking). IEEE 802. VLAN See virtual LAN. VLAN - Virtual Local Area Network Tagging, IGMPv2, 802.1p Traffic Prioritization of packets at Layer 2 and broadcast storm protection) and routing protocols (Layer 3 IP Static Routing Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path. Static routing cannot adjust to changing line conditions as can dynamic routing. See routing protocol. , RIP, RIPv2, VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) A protocol for switching to a backup router in the case of failure. Two or more routers are set up with VRRP, and one is elected the "master. and OSPFv2). These switches also feature enhanced QoS functionality, including wirespeed Layer 4 traffic classifiers, asymmetric bidirectional The ability to move, transfer or transmit in both directions. bandwidth limiting, DiffServ and Hardware Access control lists. The affordability of the AT-8700XL series enables customers to deploy Layer 3 functionality at the access edge, thereby creating "intelligent networks." Intelligent networks are those which efficiently use bandwidth from the core to the edge. Intelligence is important as converged networks become more prevalent because it allows traffic prioritization. Another aspect of intelligence is the ability to inspect traffic and stop malicious behavior at the edge before it enters the network core, an additional capability of the AT-8700XL family. AT-8700XL products are a welcome addition to Allied Telesyn's comprehensive Layer 3 switch family, which includes the SB4000 modular, chassis-based series, 9800 Gigabit aggregation series and Rapier switch/routers. Now customers can deploy affordable, end-to-end, intelligent network solutions from the edge to the core.
Pricing and Availability
Model Configuration US $List Availability
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AT-8724XL 24 port 10/100TX advanced Layer 2 $1,295 Now
switch with essential Layer 3
functionality and 2 expansion bays
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AT-8748XL 48 port 10/100TX advanced Layer 2 $1,895 Now
switch with essential Layer 3
functionality and 2 expansion bays
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About Allied Telesyn, Inc. Allied Telesyn, Inc. leads the world in network technologies for the access edge. Since the company's inception in 1987, Allied Telesyn has been developing IP-based network products for use in video, voice and data networks at the metro edge, in education, government agencies and across the enterprise. Allied Telesyn's access, aggregation and core transport technologies range from simple Ethernet adapters, hubs and media converters to robust multi-layer Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. switches and routers, wireless systems, DTM DTM dermatophyte test medium. and WDM (1) (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) A technology that uses multiple lasers and transmits several wavelengths of light (lambdas) simultaneously over a single optical fiber. transport solutions for delivering real-time voice, video and data. Allied Telesyn's comprehensive support and professional service programs are suited to meet the growing demands of today's switched broadband infrastructures. For more information, please visit www.alliedtelesyn.com. |
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