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SMC's Newest TigerSwitch Powers SMBs, Schools and Communities.


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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2002

TigerSwitch 10/100 intelligent standalone stand·a·lone  
adj.
Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. 
 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.
 switch brings

eight ports of Fast Ethernet and one of Gigabit connectivity, with

fiber uplinks for the ultimate in speed, distance and efficiency

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
  • Official website
 (www.smc SMC Saint Mary's College
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), the company that takes the work out of networks with high-performance, easy-to-use connectivity products for business and home, today announced the newest addition to its TigerSwitch(TM) line of business networking This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article.  products, the SMC6709L2 intelligent standalone Fast Ethernet switch. Perfect for classroom connectivity, small- to medium-sized networks looking to strengthen network backbone connection or for fiber-to-the-home applications in multi-dwelling units and today's newly planned communities Noun 1. planned community - a residential district that is planned for a certain class of residents
residential area, residential district, community - a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences
, this new switch has eight 10/100TX and one 10/100/1000 port, plus two slots for optional fiber uplinks. Available now, at an estimated street price of just $299.99, the versatile, efficient, cost-effective cost-effective,
n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate.
 SMC6709L2 not only costs 25 percent less than its nearest competitor, but offers a superior feature set and SMC's Limited Lifetime Warranty.

The new SMC6709L2 intelligent standalone Fast Ethernet Switch packs eight auto-MDIX 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports, one 10/100/1000BASE-T port, and two 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.
 slots into a compact 1RU-high form factor. One of its versatile uplink slots supports the addition of a 100BASE-FX SMF/MMF module via a SC/MT-RJ port; the other, a 1000BASE-SX/LX module. Clearly built for today but with an eye to the future, the SMC6709L2 is not just flexible but is also loaded with the kinds of features that make networks run smoothly, including flow control, 802.1Q VLAN See virtual LAN.

VLAN - Virtual Local Area Network
 port grouping, QoS, IGMP snooping IGMP Snooping is the process of improving IGMP. IGMP snooping, as implied by the name, is a feature that allows the switch to "listen in" on the IGMP conversation between hosts and routers. , 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. , Port Mirroring, Spanning Tree support and more. With an aggregated bandwidth of up to 3.8Gbps, the SMC6709L2 has a non-blocking switching architecture and is perfect for backbone connection in small or medium networks, or for fiber-to-the-home applications in planned communities.

"This new TigerSwitch SMC6709L2 backbone switch brings reliability, versatility, economy and robust switching features to the environments that need those qualities most -- small- to mid-sized businesses and wired communities," said SMC Product Marketing Manager Jon Bettino. "It's ideally suited to installations where multiple rooms, homes or offices need backbone connections, as is the case with school classrooms. A single SMC6709L2 switch to each class enables networks eight client PCs -- and the management features built-in to this switch make remote monitoring (protocol) remote monitoring - (RMON) A network management protocol that allows network information to be gathered at a single computer. Whereas SNMP gathers network data from a single type of Management Information Base (MIB), RMON 1 defines nine additional MIBs that provide a  and management easy.

The new SMC6709L2 intelligent standalone Fast Ethernet Switch is available now at a U.S. list price of $430, with an expected street price of $299.99. Uplinks are also available, at list prices ranging from $185 to $1,535.


               SMC6709L2 TigerSwitch 10/100 Intelligent
                   Standalone Fast Ethernet Switch
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Product                     SMC Part No.      Description
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TigerSwitch(TM) 10/100       SMC6709L2      8- port 10/100 +1 Gigabit
                                            and 2 Uplink Slot
                                            Standalone Managed Switch
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TigerSwitch(TM) Gigabit     SMC6709L2GSSC   1-port 1000BASE-SX SC
 1000BASE-SX SC Module                      Module
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TigerSwitch(TM) Gigabit     SMC6709L2GLSC   1-port 1000BASE-LX SC
1000BASE-LX SC Module                       Module
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TigerSwitch(TM) 100BASE-FX  SMC-EZ108FMSC   1-port MMF 100BASE-FX SC
MMF SC Module                               Module
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TigerSwitch(TM) 100BASE-FX  SMC-EZ108FSSC   1-port SMF 100BASE-FX SC
SMF SC Module                               Module
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TigerSwitch(TM) 100BASE-FX  SMC-EZ108FMST   1-port MMF 100BASE-FX SC
SC Module with SC                           Module with SC to ST
to ST Converter                             Converter
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TigerSwitch(TM) 100BASE-FX  SMC-EZ108FMMT   1-port MMF 100BASE-FX MTRJ
MTRJ Module                                 Module
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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 An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers.  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 innovators

people who will try new things.


early innovators
important figures in the farming or client community because they are the leaders in the introduction of new techniques and management systems.
. 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, SMC Networks supports its worldwide market through regional offices located throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  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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