Edgewater Networks Introduces the EdgeConnect 2402 Power over Ethernet Switch for Converged Voice, Video and Data Networks.SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- EdgeConnect Managed Ethernet Switch is Ideal for Hosted VoIP Service Providers and is Optimized for Converged Networking When Combined with Edgewater Networks' EdgeMarc and EdgeView products Edgewater Networks, Inc., the leader in converged networking solutions for voice and video over IP, today announced the introduction of its EdgeConnect 2402 Power over Ethernet Power over Ethernet or PoE technology describes a system to transmit electrical power, along with data, to remote devices over standard twisted-pair cable in an Ethernet network. (PoE) switch. The EdgeConnect provides 24 x 10/100 Mbps autosensing, inline power ethernet ports and 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps uplink or high speed server ports. Along with the EdgeMarc converged networking appliances, the EdgeConnect 2402PoE provides customers with a single source for managing data, video and voice over IP traffic. Additionally, the EdgeConnect allows for simplified VLAN See virtual LAN. VLAN - Virtual Local Area Network and quality of service (QoS) configuration and improved administration and management. Simplified Setup and Broad Interoperability Supporting a wide range of IP phone endpoints the EdgeConnect provides auto-negotiation for ethernet links, is 802.3af and in-line power compliant. Supported 802.3af compliant IP phones include Polycom IP500, Polycom IP600, Siemens OptiPoint 400, Siemens OptiPoint 410, Siemens OptiPoint 420, Siemens OptiPoint 600, LG LIP-6804, LG LIP-6812, LG LIP-6830, Mitel 5500, Uniden UIP UIP Usual interstitial pneumonia, see there 200, Aastra 480i, Aastra 9133i and more. The EdgeConnect 2402PoE also supports pre-802.3af standard phones including Cisco 7960G, Cisco 7940G, Cisco 7912G and Cisco 7905G phones. A complete list of interoperable devices can be found at the Edgewater Networks website. QoS and Reduced Costs The EdgeConnect 2402PoE reduces per handset costs by eliminating the need for IP phone power adapters. It also provides important traffic management features for converged networks including traffic shaping, per port prioritization, 802.1Q tagged VLANs and DiffServ prioritization. Improved Management and Support Along with the EdgeView VoIP Support System the EdgeConnect allows for simplified remote management that translates into fewer onsite calls for Service Providers. Key features include remote upgrades, configuration backup and restore and port mirroring for advanced diagnostics, 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. , http, 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. , DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Software that automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to client stations logging into an IP network. It eliminates having to manually assign permanent "static" IP addresses. DHCP software runs in servers and routers. , Telnet and more. Adding the EdgeConnect 2402PoE to the list of CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment devices supported by EdgeView simplifies support, reduces costs and takes the hosted Service Provider one step closer to a plug 'n dial service delivery model. "We want to simplify the networking experience for converged environments by offering customers a feature rich solution and single source for sales and support," Says Dave Norman, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Edgewater Networks, Inc. Converting to EdgeMarc and EdgeConnect led to greater reliability and fewer support calls for Flatirons Partners, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control in Boulder, CO. "We had a closet full of equipment for our firewall, router, and switch. With the EdgeConnect and EdgeMarc, our service has been more stable, not to mention the power bricks were thrown in the closet," said Charlie Travis, Principal of Flatirons Partners. Product Features and Price The EdgeConnect 2402PoE is available now and also offered in convenient, reduced cost 5 pack or 10 pack bundles. Edgewater Networks also offers bundles that include the EdgeMarc 4300T. Please contact sales@edgewaternetworks.com for additional information and pricing. About Edgewater Networks, Inc. Edgewater Networks develops products that ensure the secure and reliable delivery of IP based voice and video for service providers and enterprises. The Edgewater Networks solution offers proven network and operational savings from the customer premises or branch office to the core of the network. EdgeMarc Series devices provide a SIP, MGCP See MGCP/MEGACO. MGCP - Media Gateway Control Protocol or H.323 VoIP aware NAT/Firewall, VoIP survivability, passive call quality monitoring and powerful but easy-to-use traffic management that ensures high quality voice and video. EdgeConnect managed Power over Ethernet switches provide simplified administration, remote configuration and QoS for converged voice, video and data networks. EdgeProtect Series provide NOC (Network Operations Center) A central or regional location for monitoring a large network. Also called a "network management center" (NMC), "service management center" (SMC) or "network control center" (NCC), a NOC may be used to manage a large enterprise network, based security and protect critical voice and video infrastructure elements from network based attacks. The EdgeView VoIP Support System is used to proactively monitor call quality (including VoIP MOS (1) (Metal Oxide Semiconductor) See MOSFET. (2) (Mean Opinion Score) The quality of a digitized voice line. It is a subjective measurement that is derived entirely by people listening to the calls and scoring the results from ), simplify configuration of Edgewater Networks' devices and many IP phones and troubleshoot and fix issues that negatively affect call quality using a variety of tools including an on-line knowledge management database. For more information about Edgewater Networks, Inc. please visit the company's website at www.edgewaternetworks.com or contact Oliver Davis at 415.595.7481. |
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