Allied Telesyn Makes High-Performance Gigabit Switching Accessible; New Managed Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 Switches Have It All: Speed, Reliability, Affordability.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NetWorld Interop 2000 BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2000 Allied Telesyn International (www.alliedtelesyn.com), a worldwide leader in simplifying networking for businesses of all sizes, Monday announced a new family of 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 that put simplicity and affordability into Layer 2 Gigabit switching. Well-configured to serve as a backbone switch for small- to medium-sized businesses or education environments, the new feature-rich AT-9006SX/SC delivers flexible port density and media configuration options at a compelling price point. Allied Telesyn will be showing this and others in its line of simple, affordable networking products at NetWorld+Interop, May 9-11, in booth No. 4057 in the Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. Convention Center's North Hall. "Breaking through the $1000 per port price barrier with a full-featured, high-performance switch like this is a significant accomplishment," said Vince Ricco, Allied Telesyn's senior vice president of sales. "The AT-9006, quite simply, puts Gigabit backbone connectivity within reach for more networks." The AT-9006SX/SC managed Gigabit Ethernet switch has six 1000Base-SX ports (SC connectors A fiber-optic cable connector that uses a push-pull latching mechanism similar to common audio and video cables. For bi-directional transmission, two fiber cables and two SC connectors (Dual SC) are generally used. SC is specified by the TIA as FOCIS-3. ), and two expansion slots A receptacle inside a computer or other electronic system that accepts a printed circuit board. The number of slots determines future expansion. See PC data buses. (hardware) expansion slot - A connector in a computer into which an expansion card can be plugged. for enhanced flexibility. Optional expansion slots can be used to add 10/100TX ports (four per expansion module) or 100FX ports (two to four per expansion module, depending on connector) for up/downlinks, additional Gigabit ports (one per expansion module), or a combination of the options. Each Gigabit Ethernet port on an AT-9006SX/SC switch supports half- or full-duplex operation and is IEEE 802.3z (networking, standard) IEEE 802.3z - The IEEE committee working on standards for Gigabit Ethernet. auto-negotiating compliant. Running in full-duplex mode, each Gigabit port can provide up to 2000Mbps of aggregate bandwidth. With six 1000Base-SX ports, the AT-9006SX/SC provides an aggregate throughput of over 8.8 million packets per second (up to 11.8 million packet per second when configured con·fig·ure tr.v. con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing, con·fig·ures To design, arrange, set up, or shape with a view to specific applications or uses: with eight 1000BaseSX ports). The AT-9006SX/SC supports up to 12K MAC addresses and has 4MB of memory per port. The 6-port modular, managed Gigabit AT-9006 switch with advanced features such as Web-based management, standards-based IEEE 802.1p IEEE 802.1p is a standard that provides traffic class expediting and dynamic multicast filtering. Essentially, it provides a mechanism for implementing Quality of Service (QoS) at the MAC (Media Access Control) level. Priority Queuing See traffic engineering methods. and 802.1Q VLAN See virtual LAN. VLAN - Virtual Local Area Network Tagging that make it easy to install, integrate and manage is available now, at a U.S. list price of $5,385, or $897 per port, that makes it easy to own. About Allied Telesyn International Allied Telesyn International simply connects the world with affordable, highly reliable networking technology and products. Allied Telesyn's product lines build networks that link people to information -- in small networks, across large networks, and over the Internet. Its Ethernet, 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. , and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity products for fiber optic, traditional copper and mixed networks keep cost of ownership low by delivering quality and backing it with ServiceStor(TM), Allied Telesyn's comprehensive package of service and support programs that include superior warranties and free telephone support. Incorporated in 1987, Allied Telesyn is headquartered in Bothell and has locations throughout the U.S. and the world. Allied Telesyn's products are available through a large network of consultants, resellers, retailers and catalogs. Further information on Allied Telesyn International and its products can be found at www.alliedtelesyn.com, or by calling its headquarters at 800/424-4284. |
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