Dell Introduces Switches with Advanced Security, Power; PowerConnect 3400 Series Delivers Cost-Effective Platform for High-Performance Workgroup Connectivity.ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Dell (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 :DELL) today announced a new series of high-performance PowerConnect(TM) switches with advanced security capabilities and enterprise-class management features. 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. 3400 Series of stackable 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. switches consists of the 24-port PowerConnect 3424 and 3424P, and the 48-port PowerConnect 3448 and 3448P(a). Two of the models, the PowerConnect 3424P and the 3448P, include industry-standard Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology and are available at up to half the price of competing products. Pricing starts at $999 for the PowerConnect 3424P and $1,299 for the 3448P. Switches with PoE technology support advanced technology such as wireless local area networks (LANs) or voice over IP (VoIP) without the need for an AC power cord. The PowerConnect 3424 is priced at $449 and $749 for the 3448. "The PowerConnect 3400 series is a highly versatile family of switches that can deliver Fast Ethernet with security, flexibility and value," said Larry Hart, senior PowerConnect manager, Dell Product Group. "Dell is driving standards deeper into the enterprise allowing customers to reap the benefits of advanced technology such as Power-over-Ethernet at an affordable price." Advanced Security The PowerConnect 3400 series is ideal for building a cost-effective wiring closet The central distribution or servicing point for cables in a network. See MDF and wire center. , enabling small-office desktop connectivity, or connecting to a 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. backbone. Customers can easily optimize and secure their network traffic with the PowerConnect 3400 series by taking advantage of industry-standard protocols. The PowerConnect 3400 provides advanced security through 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. 802.1x-based edge authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. . Unauthorized access can be prevented by requiring all users to identify themselves to the network with a login/password or other authentication device. The new switches also support SNMPv3, which increases security by encrypting network management traffic as it flows between the switch and the host. Flexible Network Management Dell has designed the PowerConnect 3400 series to be easy to manage and support high-performance workgroups. Customers can connect multiple switches and manage them as if they were a single device. In addition, the switches include a variety of industry-standard management protocols that provide advanced functionality while a common line interface reduces the need for network administrators to learn new commands. Features of the PowerConnect 3400 series include: --2 built-in copper Gigabit Ethernet ports for resilient See resiliency. stacking or copper GbE connectivity; --Support for up to 256 industry-standard VLANs; --Remote configuration, monitoring, and management; --Optional redundant power supply. The PowerConnect 3424 and 3448 are available today, and the PowerConnect 3424P and 3448P will be available later this summer. More information on the PowerConnect 3400 series can be found at: www.dell.com/powerconnect. About Dell Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) is a trusted and diversified information-technology supplier and partner, and sells a comprehensive portfolio of products and services directly to customers worldwide. Dell, recognized by Fortune magazine as America's most admired company and No. 3 globally, designs, builds and delivers innovative, tailored systems that provide customers with exceptional value. Company revenue for the past four quarters was $51.1 billion. For more information about Dell and its products and services, visit www.dell.com. Pricing, specifications, availability, and terms of offers may change without notice. Taxes, fees, and shipping and handling charges are extra, and vary. Dell cannot be responsible for pricing or other errors, and reserves the right to cancel orders cancel order A customer order to a broker that cancels an earlier, unfilled order given by the customer. arising from such errors. (a) This device has not been approved by the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission (FCC), independent executive agency of the U.S. government established in 1934 to regulate interstate and foreign communications in the public interest. for use in a residential environment. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased for use in a residential environment until the approval of the FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. has been obtained. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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