SMC's New Workgroup Switch Increases Network Efficiency & Security.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2003 New TigerSwitch(TM) 10/100 Standalone 24-port switch leverages the best of Layer 2, Layer 3 and Layer 4 switching features to maximize network performance from the workgroup to the WAN SMC Networks SMC Networks is a company that manufacture network equipment such as network cards, switches, wireless routers, etc. Previously an independent company, it was taken over by the Accton group. External links
SMC Santa Monica College SMC Solaris Management Console SMC Smooth Muscle Cell SMC Small Magellanic Cloud (also see LMC) SMC Safety Management Certificate (maritime shipping) .com), leading provider of networking solutions for the Enterprise, the SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. and all the way home, today announced the newest in its TigerSwitch(TM) family of high-performance switches, the TigerSwitch 10/100 Standalone L3 24-port Managed Switch (SMC6724L3). Available in November, the new switch packs the power and intelligence to improve overall network performance at an affordable per-port price that's well below $50, at its MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) of $1,143.99. Leveraging the best of Layer 2, 3 and 4 switching capability, the new SMC6724L3 increases router performance and overall network speed and efficiency by identifying and prioritizing traffic flow with 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. and DVMRP (Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol) The first popular routing protocol to support multicast. Stemming from RIP and used in the Internet's Mbone (multicast backbone), DVMRP allows for tunneling multicast messages within unicast packets. under IP/RIP protocols. The new SMC6724L3 switch calculates the shortest transmission path for all communications, and ensures that mission-critical data receive priority across subnets or VLANs. A downloadable firmware upgrade will add even more Layer 3 benefits, adding PIM-DM PIM-DM Protocol Independent Multicast-Dense Mode to the switch for network architectures that are sparsely distributed, and CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) An expansion of the IP addressing system that allows for a more efficient and appropriate allocation of addresses. The original class-based method used fixed fields for network IDs, which was wasteful. Supernetting to decrease route flapping route flapping - flapping router . At the Layer 2 switching level, the TigerSwitch 10/100 is robustly equipped with advanced features such as 802.1p, CoS with IP precedence, DiffServ, 802.1Q, private VLANs, with future software upgrade to 802.1s, and SNTP SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol SNTP Space Nuclear Thermal Propulsion SNTP Sub Network Termination Point for ease of network administration. The switch is designed to handle bandwidth-intensive multimedia deployment such as VOIP (Voice Over IP) A digital telephone service that uses the public Internet as well as private backbones instead of the traditional telephone network. Many companies, including Vonage, 8x8 and AT&T (CallVantage), typically offer calling within the country for a , video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. or streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. with ease. As flexible as it is powerful, the new SMC6724L3 switch has 24 auto-MDIX 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports and two slots for optional Gigabit or 100BASE-FX uplink modules. One of the most secure switches in its class, it authenticates access and protects the network with advanced features including Access Control List set according to L2 to L4 information, 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 , SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. , RADIUS, 802.1x, while VLAN See virtual LAN. VLAN - Virtual Local Area Network management maintains workgroup security. "Security and economy are top priorities for businesses today, and this switch is on target," said SMC Product Manager Jennifer Wu. "Our security surpasses that of all the competition, and the SMC6724L3 is not only being offered at a price that immediately shows economy, but it brings powerful routing protocols, OSPF and DVMRP, that offload expensive routers and enhances the overall performance of networks."
TigerSwitch(TM) 10/100 Standalone L3 Managed Switch
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Product Description Features and Key Benefits MSRP
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SMC6724L3 TigerSwitch -- IP/RIP-Based L3 Routing $1,143.99
10/100 Standalone -- OSPF & DVMRP protocol
L3 Managed Switch support
-------------------------------- -- L2 & L3 switch in one ---------
SMC6824GT TigerStack(TM) III unit -- no additional $299.99
6824M 100/1000BASE-T modules required
Gigabit Module -- Multicast support
-------------------------------- -- 100FX or gigabit fiber ---------
SMC6824GB TigerStack(TM) III optional uplink slots $293.32
6824M 1000 BASE-X -- Auto MDIX Ports for
GBIC Module easy cabling
-------------------------------- -- Compact 1RU-high ---------
SMC6824FSSC TigerStack(TM) III -- Spanning Tree support $703.99
6824M 100BASE-FX -- GMRP, IGMP and IGMP
FSSC Module snooping
--------------------------------- -- VRRP IP redundancy ---------
SMC6824FMSC TigerStack(TM) III -- Multi-netting and $294.50
6824M 100BASE-FX CIDR
MMF SC Module -- Class of Service L2-L4
--------------------------------- -- Security: SSH, ACL, SSL ---------
SMCBGSSCX1 TigerAccess RADIUS 802.1X $275.00
1000BASE-SX SC GBIC -- VLAN with GVRP
Transceiver -- EliteView(TM) Management
--------------------------------- utility included ---------
SMCBGLSCX1 TigerAccess -- Dual-image Firmware and $491.23
1000BASE-LX SC GBIC software upgradeable
Transceiver -- Optional redundant power
--------------------------------- -- Economical price ---------
SMCBGZSCX1 TigerAcess $2,666.67
1000BASE-ZX SC GBIC
Transceiver
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SMCRPU600W Redundant Power $864.99
Supply Unit,
600Watts
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About SMC Networks SMC takes the work out of networks, with high-performance, easy-to-use connectivity products for businesses and homes. Leveraging its more than 30 years' market and technology experience with strong attention to end-user and reseller feedback, SMC Networks has set the standards for quality, reliability, ease-of-use, and affordability in network solutions and components. The company continues to bring to market a host of affordable, high-performance products that benefit from the combination of its strong internal R&D resources, global manufacturing resources and strategic relationships with technology innovators. From basic to leading-edge, SMC Networks' portfolio of products provides solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses, corporate workgroups, branch offices, and home and small office environments. The company's commitment to providing unsurpassed service with a personal touch is backed up by limited lifetime warranties and 24/7 technical support for all of SMC's products. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., SMC Networks supports its worldwide market through regional offices located throughout the United States and 20 other countries. For more information about SMC Networks or its products, visit www.smc.com, or call 800-SMC-4You (800-762-4968). |
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