Asante Introduces 10BASE-T Switch With 100BASE-TX FAT PIPE; Offers 'Plug and Play' 10Mbps LAN Segmentation Solution With 100Mbps Connection to Server, Backbone.Technologies 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 :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 ), a leading provider of 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. solutions, today announced the company's first switch product, a 10BASE-T switched hub with a 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet link. Ideal for small- and medium-sized networks, the switch offers a cost-effective and easy way to reduce 10Mbps 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. congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. through network segmentation Network segmentation in computer networking is the act or profession of splitting a computer network into subnetworks, each being a network segment or network layer. Advantages of such splitting are primarily for boosting performance and improving security. while giving users a high-speed 100Mbps link to the server. Asante will release the product, called "ReadySwitch," in December at a low-entry list price of $2,195. With engineering and manufacturing costs at levels no longer prohibitive to workgroup switch A network switch designed for LAN traffic within an enterprise. Contrast with carrier-class switch. products, Asante is now offering the lowest-priced product of its kind on the market. The Asante ReadySwitch features four 10BASE-T ports and one 100BASE-TX port. It is designed to leverage existing LAN infrastructures to reduce network congestion In data networking and queueing theory, network congestion occurs when a link or node is carrying so much data that its quality of service deteriorates. Typical effects include queueing delay, packet loss or the blocking of new connections. and improve bandwidth -- dividing the 10Mbps shared network into LAN segments and effectively increasing the aggregate bandwidth to 40Mbps. At the same time, the switch provides a dedicated 100Mbps high-speed connection that prevents traffic bottlenecks at shared server devices and on the backbone. The product gets its name from plug-and-play functionality that makes it simple to install and put to work -- ready to go. "We are pleased to make switching a more viable solution for smaller networks," said Paul Smith, vice president of marketing at Asante. "Our customers need affordable and straightforward LAN connectivity options that resolve their issues of network congestion and server/backbone accessibility. Asante is providing ReadySwitch with them in mind." Product Highlights Employing custom ASICs, store-and-forward technology, and complete support for SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. management and the IEEE 802.1d 802.1D is the IEEE MAC Bridges standard which includes Bridging, Spanning Tree, interworking for 802.11 and others. It is standardized by the IEEE 802.1 working group. VLANs (virtual LANs) are not part of 802.1D, but specified in 802.1Q. standard for spanning tree, Asante's ReadySwitch is fully equipped to maximize bandwidth and increase network efficiency. It also is simple to set up and use. ReadySwitch is designed to separate one network into multiple LAN segments, supporting fewer users, in order to reduce LAN traffic and improve performance. It adds the 100Mbps connection to give high-volume users high-speed access to a single server or server farm. While the 100BASE-TX port is a full Fast Ethernet segment, it also is internally bridged to the four 10BASE-T LANs for maximum network efficiency. This is possible because 100BASE-TX implements the IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet standard, which uses the same Media Access Control (MAC) method as standard Ethernet. Network infrastructures, therefore, remain intact without requiring modification or upgrading. For added reliability and performance, ReadySwitch uses store and forward technology, allowing it to block corrupt data packets and reduce latency in the network. With this capability, ReadySwitch reads and stores data packets, checks for errors and then transmits the resulting error-free packets. Store and forward also allows the switch to pass net protocols, filter traffic at the switched port, prevent bridging loops, provide redundant links, and include the necessary interface to the fat pipe. ReadySwitch also is compliant with the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. spanning tree standard, providing automatic address learning, packet filtering, protection against corrupted frames and fragments, and the protocol for path redundancy. ReadySwitch is easily managed from any Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) console and comes with Management Information Bases (MIB (1) (Management Information Base) The hierarchical database used by the simple network management protocol (SNMP) to describe the particular device being monitored. MIB objects are identified using ASN.1 syntax. See SNMP, RMON, OID and ASN.1. ) defining database objects supported by the switch. ReadySwitch also will be manageable by Asante's own network management software, AsanteView, in a future release of the switch. Availability ReadySwitch will be available through a worldwide network of VARs, system integrators, computer retail stores and distributors. Like all Asante products, ReadySwitch is covered under a unique lifetime warranty program, guaranteeing free technical support and replacement of defective products. About Asante Founded in 1988, Asante Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:ASNT) designs, manufactures and markets a full line of high-performance products for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks, including PC and Macintosh adapter cards, intelligent and non-intelligent hubs, bridges and network management software. For additional information, contact Asante at 800/662-9686 or browse the company's World Wide Web home page at http://www.asante.com. CONTACT: Asante Technologies Inc. Jennifer C. Doettling, 408/435-8401 Ext. 282 or Golin/Harris Technologies Dawn Harris, 415/904-7000 Ext. 212 |
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