Gigabit Switches suit enterprise and SMB environments.
Press Release Summary:
Offered with 16 or 24 auto-MDIX ports, EZ Switch(TM) 10/100/1000 Gigabit Smart Switches bring speed of Gigabit copper connectivity to desktop and offer Web-based configuration. Featuring jumbo frame support up to 9 k, switches are 1 U high and suitable for desktop or rack-mounting. They include IP Port/DSCP or 802.1p based QoS with rate limiting, VLAN tagging, Broadcast Storm Control, port trunking, port mirroring, dual firmware images, and web management security.
Original Press Release:
SMC Packs Key Features with Ease of Use into New Gig Smart Switches
IRVINE, CA - August 16, 2005 - SMC Networks (www.smc.com) today announced two additions to its Gigabit switch product line, expanding options for customers bringing Gigabit to the desktop in SMB/e applications. The new EZ Switch(TM) 10/100/1000 Gigabit smart switches, in 16- and 24-port configurations (SMCGS16-Smart and SMCGS24-Smart), bring the speed of Gigabit copper connectivity to the desktop with the key management features that systems administrators demand, and the ease of Web-based configuration. The new 16 and 24 port EZ Switch 10/100/1000 Gigabit smart switches will be available September 15th, at MSRPs of $329.99 and $399.99, respectively.
SMC EZ Switch 10/100/1000 16 and 24 port smart switches deliver Gigabit copper connectivity with 16 or 24 auto-MDIX ports backed by an 8K MAC address table to ensure support for even the largest of networks. The only switch of its kind with jumbo frame support (up to 9k), the new smart switches are just 1U high, and suitable for desktop or rack-mounting. With their built-in features and ease of use, SMC's new line of Gigabit smart switches are well-suited for Enterprise and SMB environments where applications demand increased speed and bandwidth with streamlined management.
Ideal for users looking to migrate from unmanaged to managed switches without the extra costs of fully-managed solutions, the new SMC smart switches have the key management features that users demand. Features included in the new line of SMC's Smart switches consist of advanced IP Port/DSCP or 802.1p based QoS with rate limiting, WRR; VLAN tagging; Broadcast Storm Control; Port Trunking; Port Mirroring; Dual Firmware Images and Web management security. And, their easy to use Web interface enables users to configure the switches with ease-its graphical menu makes configuring all switch settings and viewing network activity and statistics simple and efficient. SMC's Smart switches provide ultimate plug-n-play with Auto-MDI/MDI-X on all ports, and, since no fans are required, these new SMC EZ Smart switches are a great choice for SMB or enterprise applications, at the most affordable price.
"The new SMC Smart switches make the advantages of Gigabit performance and bandwidth practical for more environments-from the small office to the Enterprise," said SMC Networks Product Manager Iain Kenney. "The SMCGS16-Smart and SMCGS24-Smart switches bring bandwidth, along with industry leading management features and Web-based configuration in an economical Gigabit switch."
For more information about SMC Networks or its products, visit www.smc.com, or call 800-SMC-4YOU (800-762-4968).
