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Fibre Channel Card boosts data center connectivity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:53:57 -0500

Enabling high bandwidth connectivity of SANs between data centers, 8 Gbit/s Fibre Channel Card works with GigaMux 1600/3200 optical transport system, which supports variety of WDM architectures. By deploying 8Gbit/s Fibre Channel, IT managers can free up server interfaces that would otherwise be allocated for multiple 4 Gbit/s or 2 Gbit/s connections. Card includes client-side interface based on SFP+ form factor, as well as full 3R reshaping, regeneration, and retiming capability.

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Automated Fiber Optic Test System has modular design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:33:07 -0500

Model GP750 is designed for automated fiber management setups in integrated test systems. Basic chassis comes with control module and power supply module that can be replaced with spares. System has slots that can accommodate up to 8 standard size plug-in units, and these units are designed for hot swappable operations. Control panel includes color display and navigation buttons. Plug-and-play status is shown on screen, and selection of slots and functions can be done via tiered control scheme.

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Fiber Optic Multimode Switch includes mirror technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:41:03 -0500

Featuring gigabyte data rate, QuickSwitch Model 5522 allows accessing 2 separate devices, ports JSIS and SVCN, via device connected to ROOM port. Single-channel ST Duplex switch permits signals to pass uninterrupted in JSIS and SVCN positions or isolates in/out fiber in secure OFF-LINE position. Switch position will follow keylock actuator position at all times when there is power. When used with M5521 Display Indicator, secure conference room communication switching system can be created.

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FCoE Switch enables server I/O consolidation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:32:03 -0500

Utilizing FCoE and Converged Enhanced Ethernet standards, EMC Connectrix MP-8000B switch transfers data between physical and virtual servers and storage systems over 10 GbE networks. Switch features 8 x 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports along with 24 x 10 GbE ports. Based on Fabric OS with extensions covering FCoE and CEE, it enables consolidation of LAN, SAN, and cluster environments. Switch is managed by Connectrix Manager Data Center Edition.

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Pushbutton Switches feature built-in internal circuitry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:33:48 -0500

Allowing users to access any one of eight separate fiber optic networks by simply pushing button on front panel, QuickSwitch Model 4193 eliminates plugging and unplugging fiber optic patchcords, and minimizes connector wear. Unit insures isolation between networks/devices. Common port converts selected fiber optic network port to 100BaseTX interface, and all 8 network ports are 1,300 nm 100 Mbps ST duplex multimode fiber with SC duplex available.

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Fiber Optic Duplex Switch supports Gigabyte data rate.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:29:54 -0500

Utilizing MEMS-based mirror switch technology, Model 6278 2-channel ESCON switch has capability to enable or disable connection between devices connected to IN and OUT ports of each channel. All IN and OUT ports are ESCON, Multimode, and 62.5/125 micron, and support wavelength of 1,300 Nm. Both channels of network switch are switched simultaneously and switch ports are transparent to all data, also maintaining switch position on power loss while continuing to pass data.

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Fiber Optic Mirror Switch supports Gigabyte data rate.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:31:53 -0500

MEMS-based, 1,300 Nm QuickSwitch® 6288 fiber optic mirror A/B switch allows user to access 2 separate devices on ports A and B via connection through common port with flexibility of manual pushbutton or RS232 serial data remote control of switch. In case of power loss, switch defaults to A position (prime) and continues to pass data. All Fiber optic ports are duplex, multimode ST with fiber size of 62.5/125 micron, and switch is transparent to data format and speed.

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Unmanaged Switches operate in extreme conditions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:35:00 -0500

Operating in temperatures from -40 to +75°C, SFNT unmanaged switches meet noise, shock, and vibration standards for operation in extreme environments. Units feature narrow housing, suiting them for control cabinets and junction boxes. They support Layer 1 port locks and cable locks and can process and prioritize Quality of Service messages. Also, switches are offered in 5- and 8-port versions available for 10/100 Mbps as well as multimode fiber with SC and ST connections.

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Line Card Access Switch IC suits CPE telephony gateways.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:39:02 -0500

Designed for Ringing SLICs (Subscriber Line Interface Circuit), CPC7508 monolithic high voltage IC features 8 digitally controlled MOSFET switching relays for bidirectional transmission. It replaces pair of 2-Form-C electromechanical relays and driver circuitry, while providing integrated current limit and thermal shutdown protection in each high-voltage switch. Available in 16-pin SOIC package, device offers 3.3 or 5 V logic for switch state control TTL logic level inputs.

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Switch/Converter provides automatic fiber optic link backup.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:29:09 -0500

Fully compliant with 802.3u 100 Base TX/FX standard, QuickSwitch® model 4195 fiber SC duplex to RJ45 auto fallback A/B switch/converter allows for accessing 2 separate SC duplex, multimode, 100 base FX ports from 100 Base TX fast Ethernet port. It has built-in fiber optic/twisted pair copper conversion. Unit allows for setting switch position manually or remotely when in A/B switch mode, while it automatically selects its switch position in auto fallback mode.

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Managed Ethernet Switches suit IP video network management.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:26:51 -0500

Hardened managed Ethernet switches, CNFE10MS and CNGE3FE7MS help protect network from being flooded with data and losing critical data by avoiding data collisions. Internet Group Management Protocol allows data to be directed to specific network address, while Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol offers redundant network path in case of network failure.

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Switches have built-in fiber optic/copper medium conversion.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 21 May 2009 08:29:01 -0500

Allowing access to fiber optic ports A and B from Fast Ethernet RJ45 port, QuickSwitch® Models 4183 and 4173 have switch positions controlled via front-panel pushbutton or remotely from RS-232 (DB9) serial port. Pushbutton control eliminates need to plug and unplug fiber optic patchcords. Units offer 1,300 nm, ST Duplex, Multimode, 100 Base FX fiber optic ports. Available with MIL type power connector and mating cable, Model 4173 is ruggedized-for-vibration.

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Fiber Optic A/B Switch supports dual wavelengths.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:27:37 -0500

Model 6190 lets user access 2 separate devices on ports A and B via connection though Common port of switch. Using mirror technology for all-optical switching, desktop unit supports multimode, 50/125 micron fiber with wavelengths of 850 and 1,300 nm. It is transparent to data, supporting gigabyte data rates, and offers flexibility of manual front panel pushbutton control or remote control via RS-232 remote serial port or optional GUI.

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Switch/Converter features pushbutton on front panel.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:47 -0500

Facilitating access to any one of 8 separate fiber optic networks, QuickSwitch Model 4193 with pushbutton eliminates plugging and unplugging of fiber optic patchcords, minimizing connector wear. Internal circuitry ensures isolation between networks/devices, where as common port converts selected fiber optic network port to 100BaseTX interface. Eight network ports of switch are 1,300 nm 100 Mbps ST duplex multimode fiber with SC duplex available.

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A/B/Off-Line Switch employs mirror technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:32:37 -0500

QuickSwitch® Model 6259 16-Channel fiber optic ST Simplex A/B/off-line switch allows devices connected to Common port of each channel to access A or B port of each channel. Enclosed in standard 2U rackmount casing, unit goes off-line on power loss and stops passing data. It can be controlled locally by using front panel pushbuttons; there is no remote control for this unit. A, B, and Common ports are ST, multimode, 62.5/125 micron and support wavelength of 850 nm.

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Secure Switching System is suited for video conference rooms.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:34:21 -0500

Rackmount Switching System facilitates passing connection of voice/data lines, both copper and fiber media, from designated set of equipment to existing building network, or disconnects them from building network, isolating all equipment in designated room or area. It comprises of Secure/NonSecure indicator unit, and data pass/off-line switches including fiber optic SC, 16-channel Ethernet, 16-channel Telco, and 6-channel ISDN. All systems are switched via front panel keylock actuator.

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Fiber Optic Switch is IP addressable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:33:19 -0500

Utilizing mirror technology with wavelength of 1,300 nm, QuickSwitch® Model 6258, all optic, online/offline switch with 10 Base-T LAN Telnet Remote offers individual switching control for all 6 channels. Using remote Telnet commands users can monitor switch status and lockout front panel. Switch ports are transparent to all data and maintain switch position while continuing to pass data during power loss.

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Fiber Optic Switch features independent channel operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:31:33 -0500

All-optic, online/offline QuickSwitch® Model 6258 is LC duplex, multimode switch that lets user connect or disconnect each input/output fiber optic cable to/from its respective input/output fiber optic cable. Utilizing mirror technology with wavelength of 1,300 nm, IP-addressable switch offers individual switching control for all 6 channels. All channels may be controlled either via front panel pushbuttons or remotely using Ethernet 10-Base-T connection and Telnet commands.

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Fiber Optic Network Switch targets Internet carriers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:37:57 -0500

QuickSwitch® Model 6293 A/B/C switch features LC Duplex with remote serial access that allows user to share fiber optic LC Duplex pair connected to COMMON port among 3 other sets of LC Duplex pairs connected to A, B, and C ports. Switch supports single mode fiber, 9/125 micron fiber with wavelength of 1310 nm, and OC12 speeds of 622 Mbps. All switched signals are passed via mirror relays that maintain their position and continuity even in event of power loss or failure.

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Smart Switches come in DIN rail- and rack-mount versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:43:42 -0500

With auto-lockdown security capabilities, DeltaV smart switches allow user to to automatically lock and unlock port access of all switches in network, disabling all unused network connections (ports) on switch. Unlocking also enables auto-relock of switches in 60 min if user does not perform manual relock before then. Zero configuration, plug-and-play switches come in fixed port and modular configurations, and provide Megabit and Gigabit speeds over wired and fiber communications.

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