Cabletron Systems Introduces New Token Ring SmartSTACK Switches; Workgroup Switches Add Performance and Flexibility to Token Ring Networks.ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 1999-- Cabletron Systems (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CS) today announced new SmartSTACK Token Ring A local area network (LAN) access method developed by IBM. Conforming to the IEEE 802.5 standard, Token Ring uses a token ring access method and connects up to 255 nodes in a star topology at 4, 16 or 100 Mbps. switches, the latest addition to the company's award-winning SmartSTACK solutions. These affordable switches combine a full set of Token Ring switching features, flexible backbone uplinks and a stackable design to deliver up to 224 switched Token Ring segments - the highest port density in the industry today. The SmartSTACK Token Ring switches each provide 20 ports for workgroup, desktop or backbone switching solutions, with support for full-duplex and Dedicated Token Ring (DTR (Data Terminal Ready) An RS-232 signal sent from the computer or terminal to the modem indicating that it is able to accept data. Contrast with DSR. DTR - Data Terminal Ready ) 802.5r. Using a stackable interface option, users have the ability to stack up to 8 units together, providing a scaleable, cost-effective solution for growing networks. The SmartSTACK integrates Token Ring networks with high-speed technologies using modular SmartSTACK Interface Modules (SSIM SSIM Standard Schedules Information Manual (IATA) SSIM Service de Sécurité Incendie de Montréal (Montreal's Fire Prevention Service) SSIM Structural Similarity Index SSIM Spacecraft Simulator ), enabling backbone connectivity to ATM, High Speed Token Ring (HTSR) or 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. . In addition, the switches support Source Route Bridging A communications protocol in which the sending station is aware of all the bridges in the network and predetermines the complete route to the destination station before transmitting. Token Ring uses this method. Contrast with transparent bridge. See SRT. (SRB) and Transparent forwarding, as well as standards-based 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. and RMON (Remote MONitoring) Enhancements to the management information base (MIB) structure used by the simple network management protocol (SNMP). In 1991, RMON added comprehensive network monitoring capabilities. management, providing maximum performance and manageability for today's Token Ring workgroups. "Cabletron's Token Ring SmartSTACK solutions help address the performance and scalability needs of existing Token Ring users. The SmartSTACK provides a reliable, flexible, standards-based switching solution to extend and enhance Token Ring networks," said Andrew Feldman, senior director of solutions marketing at Cabletron Systems. Pricing and Availability -0-
Cabletron Product Description U.S. List Price Availability
Part Number
STS16-20RM 20 port (RJ-45) $8,250.00 April 21, 1999
SmartSTACK Token Ring
Switch, (2) SSIM slots
STS16-20R 20 port (RJ-45) $5495.00 April 21, 1999
SmartSTACK Token Ring
Switch, includes Stack
Link Module and cable
STS16-20D 20 port (RJ-45) $4290.00 April 21, 1999
SmartSTACK Desktop Token
Ring Switch, includes
Stack Link Module and
cable
STS16-20FRM 20 port (VF-45) $13,195.00 April 21, 1999
SmartSTACK Fiber Optic
Token Ring Switch, (2)
SSIM slots
About Cabletron Systems Cabletron Systems, a premier provider of enterprise-class networking solutions, delivers dependable network access and communications to millions of people worldwide. With scaleable products designed for Fortune 1000 enterprise networks, service providers and small businesses, Cabletron is the business communications specialist for the information age. Cabletron's web site can be reached on the Internet at http://www.cabletron.com. |
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