Dell Adds Two New Managed Switches to PowerConnect Line; New Products Feature Standards-Based Advanced Switching and Management Functionality.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) today announced U.S. availability of the PowerConnect(tm) 3248 and PowerConnect 5224, two managed network switches for organizations that require high-performance connectivity to centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. resources like servers or high-speed network backbones. These switches are the first in the PowerConnect product line to incorporate enterprise-class features such as multi-layer quality of service and advanced management. They also support a variety of standards-based switching capabilities that ensure flexibility in optimizing overall network performance. "As open-standards among switches becomes more important within networks, customers are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. resilient, interoperable The ability for one system to communicate or work with another. See interoperability. switches that control 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 performance," says Kim Crawford, vice president and general manager of Dell Networking. "These two new switches provide customers with enterprise-level management features and are suited for wiring closets The central distribution or servicing point for cables in a network. See MDF and wire center. , high-performance workgroups, traffic aggregation and data-center connectivity." The Dell PowerConnect PowerConnect is a Dell series of network switches. Currently includes: PowerConnect 2216 and 2224: Unmanaged, 10/100 Mbit/s switches, 16 and 24 ports each, respectively. 3248, a 48-port 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. switch with a maximum switching capacity of 13.6 Gbps, is priced at $1,499. The PowerConnect 5224, a 24-port 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. switch with a maximum switching capacity of 48 Gbps, is priced at $2,499. With today's announcement, Dell now offers five managed and four unmanaged switches to meet the networking needs of small- and medium-size businesses and provide edge-connectivity for large corporations. All switches include Dell's comprehensive service and support. Common technical features of both switches include: -- 48 Gbps total switching capacity -- 35.6 Mpps maximum forwarding rate -- 24 Built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000BaseT) -- Four optional fiber Gigabit Ethernet ports using SFP transceivers The PowerConnect 3248 also includes: -- 48 Gbps total switching capacity -- 35.6 Mpps maximum forwarding rate -- 24 Built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000BaseT) -- Four optional fiber Gigabit Ethernet ports using SFP transceivers The PowerConnect 5224 also includes: -- 48 Gbps total switching capacity -- 35.6 Mpps maximum forwarding rate -- 24 Built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000BaseT) -- Four optional fiber Gigabit Ethernet ports using SFP transceivers About Dell Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. (Nasdaq:DELL), the world's most preferred computer systems company, is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. The company's revenue for the past four quarters totaled $31.2 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained at www.dell.com. Dell is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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