NBASE Introduces MegaSwitch II: A Fast Ethernet Switch Supporting Up to 12 Ports Auto-Configuring 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps On Any Port With ATM Uplink; At under $1000 per port, MegaSwitch II is the first plug n' play 10 100 Ethernet switch with an ATM uplink.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1996--NBASE Communications announces MegaSwitch II: an 8-port Ethernet switch A device that connects clients and servers to each other in an Ethernet network. See switched Ethernet. incorporating Ethernet, 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. and ATM in one platform. With two dual high speed network interface slots, the MegaSwitch II is capable of providing four additional 100BaseX ports. It features auto-negotiation, 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. , Spanning Tree and integrated 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. support. Capable of handling 1GB per second throughput, this store-and-forward switch A switching device that stores a complete incoming data packet before it is sent out. Such switches are used when incoming and outgoing speeds differ. Contrast with cut-through switch. has a filtering and forwarding rate of 1,000,000 pps. The MegaSwitch II features industry first: auto-negotiation switching which takes control of the cable when a connection is established to a port on the switch. It detects the various modes that exist in the device on the other end of the wire, the Link Partner, and advertises its own abilities to automatically configure the highest performance mode of interoperation. As a standard technology, this allows simple, automatic connection of devices that support a variety of modes from a variety of manufacturers. The MegaSwitch II performs at full wire speed on all interfaces including 100BaseX and with the optional singlemode fiber An optical fiber with a core diameter of less than 10 microns. Used for high-speed transmission over long distances, it provides greater bandwidth than multimode, but its smaller core makes it more difficult to couple the light source. optic module, it offers scaleable extensions of 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. distances up to 68 miles. This switch features NBASE's Smart Flow Control for efficient 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. handling and zero packet loss on its half and full duplex ports including 100BaseTX/FX. A central data bus facilitates increased performance over multiple topologies using a unique, one-step, direct packet transfer between ports. Ideal for workgroup and backbone environments, the MegaSwitch II with its ATM uplink, facilitates direct access to an ATM backbone switch via LAN emulation as well as corporate access to an ATM WAN. "The MegaSwitch II was designed as a high-performance, scaleable product with a low entry cost," stated Noam Lotan, president 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 NBASE Communications. "Its flexible configuration is unmatched in the industry, offering the user an upgrade path to Fast Ethernet and to the ATM networking model of the future, while protecting existing investments in legacy Ethernet LANs." The MegaSwitch II supports VLANs through custom filtering, port grouping and broadcast domains. Offering SNMP and integrated RMON for advanced network traffic analysis, the MegaSwitch II will be shipping in May. Prices start at $7960, for eight (8) 10/100BaseT ports. Headquartered in Chatsworth, California, NBASE Communications manufactures Ethernet Switches and is dedicated to providing efficient and cost-effective solutions for workgroups, campus and metropolitan networks. Its MegaSwitch family of LAN switches, offers practical solutions for improving workgroup performance today, while providing migration paths to high-speed technologies on demand. With an installed base of over one million ports, NBASE has established a global presence with sales and customer service offices through North America, Europe, and Israel. CONTACT: NBASE Communications Noam Lotan, 818/773-0900 ext. 239 FAX: 818/773-0906 http://www.nbase.com or The King Group Karen George, 310/799-0999 75333.753@compuserve.com |
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