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iSCSI Redundant Controller addresses cloud computing demands.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:40:26 -0500

With IOPS up to 210K and throughput up to 1,200 MBps, P500H offers redundant, active-active configuration for dual active protection, high-bandwidth cache mirroring, seamless management, multiple target nodes, and high-availability/load-balancing. This 10GbE controller supports SAS and SATA II interfaces at drive-side, while disk auto spindown and advanced cooling lend to power efficiency. Features include up to 32 multiple target iSCSI nodes and up to 128 sessions support.

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Bandwidth Management Device offers 10 Gpbs performance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:26:58 -0500

NetEnforcer® AC-5000 is 3U device designed for high-end enterprise networks. Compatible with 1 or 10 GbE network infrastructure, it provides network-wide application visibility through identification of hundreds of Internet protocols and applications. Policy enforcement enables setting of acceptable usage policy and prioritization of business applications. System also includes troubleshooting and capacity planning as well as real-time monitoring and reporting.

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IP/Optical Backbone Solution relieves traffic-strained networks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:29:23 -0500

Tightly integrating IP and optical transport resources, Converged Backbone Transformation solution relieves strain on service providers' core networks caused by growth of video and other bandwidth-intensive applications. Effects of implementation include reducing number of required network elements, improving efficiencies in power and rack space, simplifying network provisioning and fault management, minimizing latency, and enhancing reliability.

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CANbus Controller suits embedded control applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:32:15 -0500

Based on Intel's 945GME 1.6 GHz Atom(TM) processor, CANatomBOX(TM) offers 512 Mb SD-RAM and 2 Gb CompactFlash, and is suited for Windows-based control applications. Unit features front-panel availability for 2 independent 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet ports, status LEDs, RS232 serial port, 2 opto-isolated CAN ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, and I/O lines. Powered by 10-28 Vdc, fanless controller operates within ambient temperature range of 32-120°F. All inputs feature 2 kV ESD protection.

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10 GbE Controllers accelerate real-time applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:37:48 -0500

Comprised of Solarstorm® SFL9022 dual-port LOM, SFL9021 single-port LOM, and SFC9020 dual-port controller, SFC9000 series has fully virtualized architecture and sub-6 µsec latency. Fully integrated 10GBASE-T LAN-on-motherboard (LOM) enables backwards compatibility with 1000BASE-T Ethernet and support for installed cabling. Able to provision and manage IP flows, series also delivers 37 Gbps aggregate bandwidth and full array of stateless offloads.

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Network Controller suits safety networking applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:30:45 -0500

Along with pre-configured and TUV-certified program templates, NE0A-SCPU01 safety network controller also allows users to create safety circuits and save them as templates for reuse on multiple NE0A units. Controller provides 12 safety inputs, 2 test outputs, and 6 safety outputs. Set/reset function helps user simulate signals from network, enabling them to debug NE0A independent of network. It includes safety function blocks for e-stop, door switch, EDM, and limit switch.

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LAN/WiFi Modules target machine-to-machine applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:27:49 -0500

Based on CO2144 Internet Controller, Nano Socket iWiFi consists of 802.11b/g embedded WiFi module with integrated WiFi antenna, while Nano Socket LAN is a 10/100BaseT LAN module with integrated RJ45 connector. Modules serve as communications offload engine and inherent firewall, protecting embedded device from Internet attacks. They support several modes of operation, including Serial-to-LAN/WiFi Bridge, LAN-to-WiFi Bridge, full Internet Controller mode, and PPP emulation.

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LAN System offers cloud-based wireless networking.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 29 May 2009 08:15:18 -0500

Meraki Enterprise Wireless LAN system includes Meraki Enterprise Cloud Controller which offers Web-based management tools, automatic RF planning, 802.1x authentication, as well as ability to create multiple virtual-LANs on single physical network. Multiple geographically distributed networks can be managed from central location. Single-radio MR11, capable of 300 Mbps, and dual-radio MR14 access points, at up to 600 Mbps, are also included. System suits businesses with 50-5,000 employees.

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Embedded Controller suits remote monitoring applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:37:53 -0500

Combining integrated control, supervision, data logging, alarm scheduling, and network management functions, JACE-202-XPR allows for managing and controlling energy applications that make buildings more energy efficient. It has integrated I/O and optional GPRS modem connectivity with Internet connectivity and Web serving capabilities. Applications include large scale, high density residential buildings, multi-use residential/commercial villages, and multiple retail/restaurant chains.

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Programmable Controller suits small applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:27:29 -0500

ILC 170 ETH 2TX features 2 Ethernet ports with built-in Ethernet switch, which simplifies daisy-chaining of multiple units. It has data and program memory of 512 KB and retentive memory of 48 KB, along with 8 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs (500 mA) integrated on-board. Unit supports up to 3 local remote bus branch modules, Modbus TCP for data exchange to any Modbus TCP-capable device, and also has PLC switch and integrated real-time clock.

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Host Controller supports SATA, IDE, and PCI interfaces.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:14:25 -0500

Supplied in 128-pin LQFP package, AHCI-compliant EXstor(TM) XRS10L620 can work with all SATA port multipliers targeting range of data storage environments. It connects up to 4 systems simultaneously - 2 SATA devices and 2 IDE/ATAPI devices - and achieves peak performance when driving SATA HDDs supporting NCQ. IDE channel supports 133 MB/s max transfer rate, while PCI-X-compliant 32-bit bus interface complies with 33, 66, and 100 MHz clocking rates.

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Network Access Control Module features scalable design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:44:36 -0500

Consisting of plug-and-play bandwidth control and WAN/Internet optimization appliance, NetEqualizer provides time-based usage by login and redirection for unauthorized users. When network is congested, device's behavior shaping technology automatically gives priority to latency-sensitive applications such as VoIP and email. NetEqualizer is suited for Internet providers implementing pay-as-you-go mode such as those found in hotels, metro hot spots, and airports.

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Mobile Backhauling Solution helps evolve networks to all-IP.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:33:20 -0500

Together, 7705 SAR-F and SR OS software offer fully managed, end-to-end solution for carriers moving from TDM/PDH transport for mobile backhaul to Carrier Ethernet and IP/MPLS networks. Single-rack unit is scalable and offers resiliency/redundancy covering synchronization, uplinks, and power feeds, while software provides consistent end-to-end operations and network management. Solution features optimized port density, with 16 x T1/E1 plus 6x 10/100 and 2 GE ports in 1 RU.

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Redundancy Control Unit is suited for broadcast applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:42:07 -0500

Supporting redundant VSAT and mobile/fixed uplink station configurations, RCU 5000 controls whole uplink chain including modulator, upconverter, and amplifiers. For networks based on VSAT platforms SkyWAN®/SkyARCS, unit controls redundancy switching of indoor units and RF transmitters. It has RF inhibit functionality and manages up to 3:1 redundant transmit chains: up to 4 high power amplifiers and 3 waveguide/coax switches can be controlled manually, automatically, or by web interface.

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Fieldbus Controller integrates Ethernet switch into PLC.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:40:36 -0500

Featuring integrated DIP switch, Model 750-871 Dual-Port Ethernet Controller can link WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM to ETHERNET fieldbus, while dual RJ-45 Fieldbus ports daisychain up to 20 devices. It uses MODBUS/TCP and EtherNet/IP for data acquisition/control, and may use 1 of several protocols (HTTP, BootP, DHCP, DNS, SNTP, FTP, SNMP, or SMTP) for system management. With data transmission rates of 10/100 Mbits/sec, unit includes 512 kB program memory, 256 kB data memory, and 24 kB retentive memory.

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Controller network-enables traffic controller equipment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:50:49 -0500

Featuring industrial operating temperature range of -40 to 85°C, card-based Digi Connect® N2S-170 provides secure serial-to-Ethernet connectivity for Model 170 traffic controller equipment. Unit includes Web interface for configuration, TCP/IP stack with universal IP address assignment capabilities, and security options based on SSL/TLS and SSH with NIST-certified encryption and intelligent device management capabilities.

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Scalable Controller suits Ethernet/IP applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:36:52 -0500

Offering embedded control platform for small- to medium-sized applications, ILC 150 VLC includes built-in Ethernet port, which allows for networking and data exchange to supervisory system using Ethernet/IP protocol. Steeplechase VLC 7.2 provides flowchart-based programming tool for ILC 150 VLC, ILC 350 VLC, and S-MAX VLC.

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Open Host Controller supports provisions of IEEE P1394b-2002.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:41:22 -0500

Enabling real-time data applications, XIO2213A PCIe to 1394b controller offers interoperability by supporting 3 bilingual 1394 A/B cable ports at 100, 200, 400, and 800 Mbps. Internal dedicated PCI bus operates at 32-bit, 66 MHz and has pre-fetch agent to optimize PCIe packets for maximum 1394 performance. Unit has packet throughput that exceeds 87 Mbps, 100 MHz differential PCIe common reference clock/125 MHz single-ended reference clock, PCIe adaptive equalization, and eight 3.3 V GPIOs.

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Network Controller provides IP based access control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:44:16 -0500

Offering PoE support for controller, reader, and door release, Symmetry Edge Network Controller provides up to 700 mA of power, eliminating need for separate power supply. Utilizing on-board LAN interface, it supports up to 50,000 credentials and 10,500 off-line transactions. Unit can be surface or wall switch mounted on secure side of door, and supports full range of reading technologies including magnetic stripe, smart card, proximity, biometrics, and Wiegand.

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Server-Class Controllers are multicore-based.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:08:54 -0500

Designed for use in PXI or PXI Express systems, Models NI 8352 and NI 8353 rack-mount controllers are based on Intel dual-core Core 2 Duo and quad-core Core 2 Quad processors, respectively. Units can be bundled with MXI-Express or MXI-4 controllers for remote control of PXI or PXI Express chassis, and deliver I/O bandwidth of up to 832 MBps when bundled with MXI-Express kit. Controllers also work with variety of RAID storage configurations with multiple SATA II hard drives.

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