Vitesse Accelerates Gigabit Ethernet Time-to-Market With Royalty-Free WebSparX Software Stack for Layer 2 Web-Managed Switches.LAS VEGAS -- Software Stack Supports QoS Sensitive Applications Such as Voice-over-IP, Enables Rapid Customization and Dramatically Reduces Software Development Time to Under Two Weeks Vitesse Semiconductor Corp. (Nasdaq:VTSS VTSS Vehicle Theft Security System VTSS Vancouver Technical Secondary School ), a leader in Gigabit Ethernet, today announced the availability of a complete, royalty-free software stack for its SparX-G5(TM) and SparX-G8(TM) series of Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switch systems-on-a-chip. Eliminating all significant development expenses and risk, the new WebSparX(TM) software package enables switch OEMs and ODMs to rapidly create easily customizable, browser-based user interfaces for switches targeted at Small Office Home Office (SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. ), Small Medium Business (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 consumer wireless Ethernet networks. With the rapid emergence of applications such as Voice-over-IP and Power-over-Ethernet (IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.3af) into low cost, high volume, Layer 2 Gigabit switches, OEMs, ODMs and Contract Manufacturers (CMs) need cost effective, turnkey solutions addressing both hardware and software to accelerate time-to-market, and to reduce development costs. By combining Vitesse's SparX(TM) hardware reference systems with the new WebSparX software, customers can quickly develop highly customized, web-based interfaces in under two weeks, with minimal development risk, while simultaneously eliminating software royalties. WebSparX Simplifies User Interface Development and Product Customization The universal availability of Gigabit Ethernet as a standard feature on desktop and even laptop computers has created a growing demand for easy-to-configure, web-managed, Gigabit Ethernet switches with advanced Quality of Service (QoS) and management features to drive today's voice, video and data networks. Since most SOHO and home networks are administrated by the end-user, configuring and managing these advanced switch features can often be challenging. To simplify operation, the best solution is a web-based user interface. By providing the source code, the WebSparX software kit allows OEMs and ODMs to easily customize the user interface and browser web pages. For example, traffic prioritization, DSCP DSCP Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (US DoD) DSCP Differentiated Services Code Point DSCP Diffserv Code Points DSCP Defense Satellite Communications Program DSCP Decision Support and Custormer Platform (Sprint) remarking (a key requirement for supporting Voice-over-IP), Link Aggregation and VLAN See virtual LAN. VLAN - Virtual Local Area Network configurations can all be controlled through simple, web-based menus. The WebSparX software also supports a Command Line Interface (CLI (1) (Call Level Interface) A database programming interface from the SQL Access Group (SAG), an SQL membership organization. SAG's CLI is an attempt to standardize the SQL language for database access. ) for automatic script configurations in more demanding Service Provider Applications. "Our OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) A contract manufacturer that uses its own designs and intellectual property (IP). See contract manufacturer. customers sell switches into many different price-sensitive and unique Ethernet markets. Therefore, they require not only complete hardware reference designs, but also a royalty-free, web-managed software stack that can be quickly customized for different markets, applications and price points. With new applications such as Voice-over-IP, where Quality of Service configuration and control is crucial, our customers want to provide users a simple, web-based user interface to make the underlying switch features as easy to use as possible. WebSparX allows them to do all of this at no extra cost," said Michel Thorsen, director of software and applications for Vitesse's Ethernet Products Division. WebSparX Supports Key Features for Web-managed Switches Supporting a sophisticated Layer 2 feature set for switches targeted at cost-sensitive, Small Office Home Office (SOHO), Small Medium Business (SMB) and consumer applications, WebSparX provides the following essential features: --Complete Web Server and CLI (Command Line Interface) Functionality --Provides for simple management and control of various QoS settings, VLANs and link speed --Full TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. Protocol Stack --Enables access to the switch from any web browser --SNMP Support --Enables Simple Network Management Protocol for accessing common switch status and control from a web-browser interface --Link Aggregation Support --Used for maximizing and tuning switch throughput in high performance networks --Software Update Support --Enables HTTP-based remote software updates via the Web Interface, or --A COM port feature including Windows-based software update utilities --Advanced VeriPHY(TM) Cable Diagnostics --Helps pinpoint and eliminate potential cabling issues such as opens, shorts or defective cable terminations WebSparX Also Reduces Bill-of-Materials (BOM) by Eliminating External CPUs Since the software runs efficiently on powerful, 8051-compatible CPUs that are integrated into all SparX and HawX(TM) switches, WebSparX eliminates the need for external CPUs in web-managed switches. This results in a BOM savings of at least $4 to as much as $20 USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. , depending on the performance class of the external CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. . In addition, Vitesse's ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. C-compliant source code, in combination with an industry-standard KEIL KEIL Knowledge Engineering Integration Laboratory compiler, provides easy porting to and from external 8051-compatible CPUs as well as other common CPU families. OEMs and ODMs can design once and utilize a common software stack across various hardware platforms based on the SparX and HawX series of switches. Demonstration, Availability and Pricing WebSparX is being demonstrated during Networld+Interop 2005. As part of Vitesse's complete SparX-G5 and SparX-G8 switch development kits, the WebSparX software (source code) and complete user documentation are available now to qualified SparX customers at no extra charge. The WebSparX software will be available on all future members of the SparX series, to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. in the second half of 2005. With today's launch of its Gigabit Ethernet Technology Center (http://www.vitesse.com/ethernet), Vitesse has supplemented the scope of its world-class technical support with a comprehensive online technical resource for design engineers developing Gigabit Ethernet applications. About the Ethernet Products Division Vitesse is the pre-eminent supplier to OEMs designing tomorrow's new wave broadband products. With the industry's most extensive offering of tightly integrated, ultra-low power Gigabit Ethernet devices and a staunch commitment to Gigabit Ethernet, the company continues to set the pace of innovation across market sectors. About Vitesse Vitesse designs, develops and markets a diverse portfolio of high-performance, cost-competitive semiconductor solutions for communications and storage networks worldwide. Engineering excellence and dedicated customer service distinguish Vitesse as an industry leader in Gigabit Ethernet 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. , Ethernet-over-SONET, Advanced Switching, Fibre Channel, Serial Attached SCSI See SAS. , Optical Transport and other applications. Vitesse innovation empowers customers to deliver superior products for Enterprise, Access, Metro and Core applications. Additional company and product information is available at www.vitesse.com. Vitesse is a registered trademark and WebSparX, SparX, SparX-G5, SparX-G8, VeriPHY and HawX are trademarks in the United States and/or other jurisdictions of Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective holders. Note to Editors: For additional information, reference the Gigabit Ethernet Technology Center: www.vitesse.com/ethernet. |
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