Asante Announces New, Gigabit Ethernet Multi-Service Switches; Based On New IntraCore Architecture.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 1999-- Asante Technologies, Inc., (Nasdaq:ASNT ASNT American Society of Non-destructive Testing ASNT American Society for Neural Transplantation ASNT Astrological Association of North Texas (Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex) ASNT Application Sharing Nt ) today announced two new 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. multi-service network switches based on the company's recently announced IntraCore Architecture, the IntraChassis 9000 and the IntraStack 8000. The switches were designed from the ground up to meet customer requirements for converged telephony, video and data networks. "These systems deliver wire-speed, non-blocking, feature-rich, 10/100/1000Mbps switched Ethernet An Ethernet network that is controlled by a switch instead of a shared hub. The switch cross connects all clients, servers and network devices, giving each sending-receiving pair the full rated transmission speed. in configurations that are easy to deploy and offer the best overall value in the industry," said Don Miller, general manager of the Advanced Systems Division. "The flexibility of these systems gives users unprecedented choice in tailoring a precise network solution that can scale with their changing requirements without exhausting their budgets." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Dataquest the market for 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet switches will exceed $12B this year. In a recently published report Dataquest has forecasted this market to grow at 12 percent CAGR CAGR See: Compound Annual Growth Rate through the year 2003. The IntraChassis 9000 The IntraChassis 9000 is a chassis-based, gigabit-Ethernet switch that can accommodate up to 192 10/100 Ethernet ports for high-density, wiring closet The central distribution or servicing point for cables in a network. See MDF and wire center. applications, and up to 16 switched gigabit Ethernet portsswitched 100BaseFX and higher density gigabit Ethernet will be available in the fourth quarter of this year. The IntraStack 8000 Stackable Switch The Intrckable unit is identical and provides 24 switched 10/100 Ethernet ports. Chassis-like, configuration flexibility is provided through a variety of configuration options thcking architecture eliminates the typical bandwrnet ports, or up to 12 switched gigabit Ethernet ports and 96 10/100 Ethernet ports. IntraCore Delivers A Common Feature Set Asante has developed the Intrting innovative ways of embracing industry standards and technology advances to create products capable of meeting real-world requirements for converged, multi-service ne scale their capacity and feature capability. The ASICs contain embedded RISC processors that allow systems to be easily upgraded to incorporate new features and industry standards without having to develop new hardware. This approach extidth capacity. The Core Switching Engine a locomotive for switching cars from one track to another, and making up trains; - called also switch engine ltname>. See also: Switching is dat At the network edge, Layer 2 switched 10/ties offer traditional flexibility to accommodate traffic handling requirements and provide added network resiliency. In the network core, Layer 2/3 switched 10/100/1000 Ethernet meets requirements for high-speed, scalable, cost-effective data transmission and support for all multi-service data types. High performance servers can be centrally located for added physical security. Identical link aggregation See port aggregation. capabilities as those supported in edge products allow highly reliable, scalable network systems. Adding queuing techniques combined with multiple priority levels and support for industry standard 802.1Q and 820.1p enable Quality of Service within the network. Price and Availability Asante is taking orders for these new switches now. Volume shipments will begin in the fourth quarter. List price for a fully-managed, 48-port 10/100 switched Ethernet configuration for the IntraChassis 9000 is $7,999. Switched 10/100 Ethernet modules (24-port) are $2499. The price for a dual-port switched gigabit Ethernet module with 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. interface is $2,399. The IntraStack 8000, which comes with 24, 10/100 switched Ethernet ports and full management, lists for $2,399. The eight-port expansion modules are priced at $799, and the single-port gigabit Ethernet expansion modules with GBIC interfaces are $999. Orders for Asante's products can now be placed via its Web site, www.asante.com. About Asante Founded in 1988, Asante Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of networking and Internet solutions for small office/home office See SOHO. , education, digital graphics/prepress, enterprise and Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. . The company's Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products include intelligent switches, hubs and adapter cards, as well as network management software and Internet connectivity products. Asante's products are sold through an international network of distributors, VARs, system integrators and retail channels. For additional information, contact Asante at 800-303-9121or 408-435-8388 or www.asante.com. |
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