General DataComm Brings Its Energy Saving Technology to Its New Low Cost NEBS Certified Dynamic Router.NAUGATUCK, Conn. -- General DataComm, Inc. (GNRD) announced today that it has released a NEBS Level 3 Certified, extremely low cost router for use in Carrier, Enterprise and Government networks. The New SpectraComm IP Mini Router (SCIP-MR) blade extends the users' IP networks to remote locations where routed IP networks are required. SCIP-MR provides connectivity via an integral T1 WAN port, and provides full dynamic routing capability with support for standard RIP and OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) A routing protocol that determines the best path for routing IP traffic over a TCP/IP network based on distance between nodes and several quality parameters. protocols. Enhanced security is supported with secure shell (SSH (Secure SHell) A security protocol for logging into a remote server. SSH provides an encrypted session for transferring files and executing server programs. Also serving as a secure client/server connection for applications such as database access and e-mail, SSH supports a ) and MD5 authenticated dynamic routing at a fraction of the cost of typical solutions and uses less than 6 watts of power. The SCIP-MR is a rack-mount blade that can be installed in existing NEBS Level 3 certified SpectraComm 5000 shelf (16 slot) or 2000 (2 slot) shelf. For CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment applications the single slot SpectraComm 1001 or 1002 enclosures are available. Remote SCIP-MRs can be managed via IP connection and SMART CLI, an interactive command line interface that will feel familiar to field personnel. Added features include auto-prompting for command arguments, recognition of abbreviated commands, online help and command line recall. SCIP-MR also supports a File Transfer Protocol A communications protocol used to transmit files without loss of data. A file transfer protocol can handle all types of files including binary files and ASCII text files. See Kermit, Zmodem and FTP. (FTP) Server for downloading upgrades. "General DataComm has long been a major supplier of high-quality access and broadband products for use in Carrier, Enterprise and Government networks. GDC delivers products that support the most recent implementations of ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line 2/2+, VoIP, 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), WiFi, MPLS (1) (MultiProtocol Lambda Switching) The earlier name for GMPLS. See GMPLS. (2) (MultiProtocol Label Switching) A standard from the IETF for including routing information in the packets of an IP network. and Network Security. The new SpectraComm SCIP-MR blade is the lowest cost dynamic router with extremely low power consumption for use in carrier central offices, where NEBS Level 3 certification is required," said George Best, vice president for sales and marketing at General DataComm. Available now, SpectraComm SCIP-MR is another example of General DataComm's commitment to enhancing its flagship SpectraComm product line based on application requirements of our service provider and carrier customers. About General DataComm General DataComm, Inc., (GDC) headquartered in Naugatuck, CT, is known as one of the world's most innovative providers of secure, NEBS-Level 3 compliant, networking for Telcos, governments and businesses. Its solutions help customers to bridge technologies, maximize their investments in existing voice and data networks, and transition to the newest network architectures. GDC's broad product offerings enable legacy and DSL network access; bandwidth management, multiprotocol label switching (networking) Multiprotocol Label Switching - (MPLS) A packet switching protocol developed by the IETF. Initially developed to improve switching speed, other benefits are now seen as being more important. (MPLS), voice over IP (VoIP), Ethernet, power over Ethernet (PoE), and wireless networking and are supported by services for network installation, maintenance, operations, repair, enterprise security management and complete network outsourcing. For more information, log on to: www.gdc.com |
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