PANDUIT Integrates Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Solutions into HP OpenView.

TINLEY PARK, Ill. -- PANDUIT Corp., a Platinum Partner in the HP Enterprise Management Alliance Program, announces that its DPoE Power over Ethernet System Integration Pack for HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) has received certification from HP. The certification process is intended to ensure customers of a smooth installation and configuration of the PANDUIT Integration Pack within the HP OpenView NNM.

PoE is helping drive the adoption of IP telephony (Voice over IP), wireless LANs, IP security and advanced intelligent building applications by providing reliable, flexible and scalable powering solutions. Manageable PoE lowers operating costs and improves the reliability of the devices utilizing PoE.

The PANDUIT DPoE System delivers a reliable, cost-effective solution for the integration of data and PoE. The Integration Pack allows the logical network management view offered by HP OpenView NNM to be extended to the physical layer through the display and control of data ports that are providing power to endpoint devices. Physical layer information and asset management information stored within the DPoE System can be integrated and used by the HP OpenView NNM to make comprehensive network assessments at the physical layer for those network elements receiving network power.

The DPoE System includes 12 and 24 port one-rack space power patch panels. These patch panels lower capital costs, allow for PoE deployment in space-constrained locations, and provide manageability by allowing power to be sent to devices over an Ethernet structured cabling system. DPoE Power Patch Panels support both IEEE 802.3af and Cisco Inline Protocol (CIP) power schemes on a port-by-port basis. The port prioritization capabilities help to ensure that critical applications like IP telephony and security receive higher attention in the event of a power disruption.

"Management of the Physical Layer has become a core element of the overall network infrastructure," states Ron Partridge, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, PANDUIT. "By integrating management of our power patch panel solution with the familiar user interface of the HP OpenView Network Node Manager, a critical step toward achieving enterprise-wide network manageability can be realized."

About PANDUIT

PANDUIT is a worldwide leader in end-to-end cabling infrastructure solutions. We have built our solutions on a foundation of quality, consistency and installed performance and excelled with breakthrough technology in support of emerging network applications. While others have changed their focus, PANDUIT continues to shape the future with innovation in technology and service.

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