Parvus to Preview DuraNET(TM) Rugged Ethernet Switches and IP Networking Equipment at West 2007.

Parvus Ruggedizes Cisco 2955T Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch for LAN Connectivity in Military C4ISR Applications

SAN DIEGO & SALT LAKE CITY -- Parvus Corporation will be displaying its new DuraNET[TM] family of rugged IP (Internet Protocol) networking products at booth #1602 of the West 2007 Conference, the largest defense and technology exposition and conference on the West Coast, being held at the San Diego Convention Center January 31 to February 2.

As part of the DuraNET introduction, Parvus will showcase two rugged Ethernet switch products developed specifically for military and harsh mobile applications. These products, the DuraNET 2955 and the DuraNET 1059, feature mechanical packaging enhancements designed for MIL-STD-810F airborne environmental compliance and high reliability. These units have been specially hardened to improve ingress, impact, and shock/vibration protection, as well as eliminate all moving parts through passive cooling, and interface through sealed MIL-C-38999 circular connectors.

DuraNET 2955

The DuraNET 2955 is a ruggedized version of the Cisco 2955T-12 Ethernet switch, a fully managed industrial-grade network switch offering 12 Fast Ethernet ports, 2 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, and Cisco IOS[R] software functionality for traditional data, video and voice services with enhanced intelligent services features for additional security, advanced Quality of Service (QoS), high availability, and manageability. Administrators can easily configure features, monitor performance, and troubleshoot using a standard Web browser.

Leveraging best-in-class switching and management technology from Cisco, the DuraNET 2955 serves as a robust COTS solution for providing local area network (LAN) connectivity to IP-enabled computing and net-centric devices. Compact in size, the DuraNET 2955 is particularly useful for expanding port density to tactical IP routers in space-constrained airborne and ground vehicle environments.

Key Features:

* Switched Ports: 12x switched 10/100 (Fast Ethernet) ports

* Uplinks: 2x 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) uplink ports

* Networking: Full duplex capability, fault tolerance, VLAN support, IGMP snooping

* Remote Management: RMON, SNMP, IGMP, RADIUS, TCP, UDP, Telnet protocols

* High Performance: 4.8 Mpps wire speed forwarding rate, 6.4 Gbps forwarding bandwidth

DuraNET 1059

Weighing only 1.9lbs (0.86 kg), the DuraNET 1059 is a compact, unmanaged Ethernet switch node designed to provide local area network (LAN) connectivity to network-centric devices. Hardened with a black anodize finish, internal heatsinking and MIL-C-38999 connectors, this rugged Fast Ethernet switch node serves as a highly reliable yet affordable solution for expanding port density to DuraMAR mobile IP routers and other network centric solutions.

Featuring five IEEE 802.3/u compliant (10/100mpbs) Ethernet transceiver ports and support for auto-MDI-MDIX network installation, the robust DuraNET 1059 is designed for simple plug-and-play operation. Any of its five transceiver ports are flexibly designed to serve as an uplink. Support for auto-crossover, auto-polarity, auto-negotiation, and bridge loop prevention are all integrated.

The DuraNET 1059's galvanically isolated power supply and Ethernet switch components support operation from -40xC to +85xC, as well as tolerance to MIL-STD-810F shock and vibration profiles experienced by helicopter and fighter aircraft. Its miniature form factor, low power consumption, and lightweight chassis make the DuraNET 1059 an ideal solution for airborne or ground vehicle networking applications.

Other Products on Display

Parvus will be display a variety of other Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) technologies designed to support military C4ISR operations, including:

DURAMAR - rugged Mobile-IP router based on Cisco Systems' IOS[R] software and 3200 series routing technologies. Ruggedized for deployment onboard aircraft, naval, and land vehicles, the DuraMAR enables defense systems integrators to implement a wide range of situational awareness and in-vehicle networking applications, ranging from wireless Internet access, Voice over IP (VoIP), streaming video surveillance, and smart vehicle diagnostics.

DURACOR 810 - rugged processor system designed for high reliability applications requiring MIL-STD-810 environmental compliance. This field-ready computer integrates a low-power 1.4GHz Pentium-M processor together with a MIL-STD-704/1275 compliant power supply.

DURAVIS - rugged flat panel LCD displays features daylight readability, lightweight mechanical chassis, and anti-glare protective covers for impact protection and explosive decompression.

ABOUT PARVUS

A Corporate Member of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) and Advanced Technology Partner (ATP) of Cisco Systems, Parvus Corporation is a leading provider of rugged hardware platforms to the military, transportation, homeland security and medical device industries. We specialize in ruggedized mobile networking solutions, displays, and embedded computer technologies for demanding real world applications. Parvus was founded in 1983 and is the US arm of the Eurotech Group, a world leader in pervasive computing with operations across Europe, North America and Asia. For more information, visit www.parvus.com.