LANart sets new price/performance benchmark for stackable hubs at $45 per port with Switch Companion Hub.NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 1997-- LANart's New Segmentable Hub Provides Port-Switching Capabilities across Eight Segments at Lowest Industry Price LANart Corporation, the leader in optimizing virtual, switched and shared connectivity solutions for the desktop, today introduced the Switch Companion Hub, the only stackable, managed hub A network hub that has intelligence built into firmware. Typically an Ethernet hub, it responds to management queries for statistics and to commands for setting the configuration. Managed Ethernet hubs evolved into managed Ethernet switches. Contrast with unmanaged hub. See intelligent hub. that provides port-switching technology across eight segments for an industry-low price of $45 per port. The Switch Companion Hub offers port switching capabilities to provide bandwidth where needed while allowing ports to be moved among segments electronically, rather than physically. "Network managers are challenged to control costs while managing more users, administering bandwidth-intensive applications and facilitating office moves," said Dr. Yoseph Linde, chairman and 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 LANart Corporation. "At $45 per port, the Switch Companion Hub is the only product in its class to provide superior features that maximize bandwidth allocation Bandwidth allocation refers to various methods used in the communications industry to design and assign frequency channels to different wireless applications. Also on programs such as Bittorent or Limewire. and enable users to be electronically grouped across eight segments regardless of physical location." Designed as a low-cost, high-performance networking solution, the Switch Companion Hub utilizes port-switching technology to maximize networking capabilities. As the optimal front-end hub for an Ethernet switch A device that connects clients and servers to each other in an Ethernet network. See switched Ethernet. or router, the Switch Companion Hub is designed for port switching and microsegmentation applications. Supporting both switched and shared ports for either a few users or enterprise networks, the Switch Companion Hub provides a complete physical layer LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. solution. Through the software management features of a switch or router, the Switch Companion Hub ensures high network integration and extends these capabilities to workstations while providing port-switching technology across eight segments. In addition to open standards-based architecture, the Switch Companion Hub is flexible and can be modified to meet specific networking needs. As a 24-port stackable system, the Switch Companion Hub is expandable up to 120 ports, allowing network managers to easily and cost effectively expand the network based on user requirements. Port Switching Capabilities Supporting a network through eight independent 10 Mbps segments within a single unit, the Switch Companion Hub provides an aggregate of 80 Mbps for traffic management. Users and workgroups can also be re-allocated to maintain a balanced network. With the Switch Companion Hub's flexibility to adapt to changing network needs, a power user may be assigned an individual 10 Mbps segment while workgroups share a separate segment. Logical Workgroups By eliminating the need to enter the wiring closet The central distribution or servicing point for cables in a network. See MDF and wire center. to facilitate moves, the Switch Companion Hub enables network administrators to make adds and changes quickly and simply. With workgroup environments easily assigned and changed, network managers have the capability to assign members of a specific department to a single segment, the optimal environment for users to exchange information, thereby maximizing bandwidth allocation. Additional Network Compatibility Features Through hub management interfaces including terminal, telnet and 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. , network managers are able to electronically monitor and modify hub traffic. The three management options also ensure network compatibility. Software upgrades are available through the RS232 port or inband download. To assure a secure network, multi-level password protection is provided on the console terminal manager. Enabling each port to be assigned to an authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: segment via management also enhances network security. Unique multimode fiber An optical fiber with a larger core than singlemode fiber. It is the most commonly used fiber for short distances such as LANs. Light can enter the core at different angles, making it easier to connect the light source to broader light sources such as LEDs. technology enables the Switch Companion Hub's eight segments to be collapsed to a network center over a single fiber-pair. With the fiber uplink (1) Transmitting from an earth station to a satellite. Contrast with downlink. (2) A port on a network device that is used to connect to another network device rather than a client or server. See MDI port. technology maintained for a distance of up to two kilometers, switching or router equipment can be housed in a network center while the Switch Companion Hub is located in a wiring closet. The multiplexed fiber backbone can also be used for distributed stacks and point-to-point links. The Switch Companion Hub is available immediately through a network of resellers. The Switch Companion Hub (ETP ETP Eligible Termination Payment (Australian finance) ETP Equivalent Temps Plein (French: Full Time Equivalent) ETP European Technology Platform ETP Employment Training Panel 5020) 24-port base unit with eight additional backbone ports is available at the suggested U.S. price of $1,595. The Switch Companion Hub (ETP5020) 24-port expansion unit is available at a suggested U.S. price of $1,055. For more information, call 1-800-292-1994 or visit our Web site at http://www.lanart.com . About LANart Corporation An industry pioneer in developing next-generation ASIC-based technology, LANart designs and manufactures a full line of low-cost, high-functionality Ethernet LAN solutions. LANart's industry-leading product line, SegWay Adaptive Microsegmentable Hub , offers sophisticated desktop switching and virtual networking capabilities at highly competitive price points. Utilizing port switching technology, SegWay Adaptive Microsegmentable Hub provides a way to distribute bandwidth intelligently, balancing traffic loads for workgroups, power users and servers -- all within an existing networking infrastructure of switches and routers at significant capital cost savings. LANart, an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certified See certification. manufacturer, sells its products through a worldwide network of independent resellers, systems integrators, distributors and OEMs. LANart is headed by Dr. Yoseph L. Linde, founder of Chipcom, a leader in the intelligent hub A network device that performs a variety of processing functions, including network management, bridging, routing and switching. Contrast with passive hub and active hub. See hub. market. A privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. , LANart is headquartered in Needham, Mass. -0- Switch Companion Hub and SegWay Adaptive Microsegmentable Hub are trademarks of LANart Corporation. CONTACT: Collaborative Communications, Inc. Alex Wallace 617/520-9113 wallace@collaborative.com or Julie Finn 617/520-9112 finn@collaborative.com |
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