Stackable Switches optimize workgroup network infrastructure.
Press Release Summary:
Delivering wire-speed Gigabit performance over 24 or 48 10/100/1000 Base-T ports, TigerStack II(TM) 1000 SMC8926EM and SMC8950EM feature two 10G module slots to enable XFP 10G connection to core of network. Leveraging 50 Gbps of High Gigabit stacking, managed layer 3 switches provide connectivity to 200 high speed nodes in any network managed under single hardware stack. Four switches stacked together provide up to 192 Gigabit ports and can deliver switching capacity up to 186 Gbps.
Original Press Release:
SMC Networks Launches a New High-Performance Switch Line Designed to Take Advanced Edge Networks to the Next Level
SMC Networks' TigerStack II(TM) 1000 Stackable Managed Layer 3 Switches (SMC8926EM and SMC8950EM) Support the Increasing Performance and Reliability Demands of Growing Advanced Networks
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 18 /-- SMC Networks, a leading provider of advanced, high performance networking solutions for the SMB and enterprise markets, today announced the launch of the TigerStack II 1000 Stackable Managed Layer 3 Switches, a new line of high performance stackable switches designed to improve the performance of workgroup network infrastructures with enhanced performance, scalability and availability.
The new TigerStack II 1000 Stackable Managed Layer 3 Switches (SMC8926EM and SMC8950EM) deliver wire-speed Gigabit performance over 24 or 48 10/100/1000 BASE-T ports and feature two 10G module slots to enable XFP 10G connections to the core of a network. Leveraging 50Gbps of High Gigabit stacking, these new switches provide superior connectivity to 200 high speed nodes in any network managed under a single hardware stack. Moreover, with up to four TigerStack II 1000 switches stacked together, the 89-Series switches provide up to 192 Gigabit ports and can deliver a switching capacity of up to 186Gbps making the switch an ideal choice for any data center, performance LAN segments, data-intensive application, or any environment that demands line rate performance.
The robust feature set of the TigerStack II 1000 switches is not only designed to provide best-in-class performance and functionality, but also includes features that protect the users' hardware investment and network operation. Support for both IPv4 and IPv6 management options provide future-proof flexibility and maintainability, and a redundant power option protects the network against primary power failure. A host of user and device security functions such as 802.1x and private VLANs provide security for the network and its assets.
"These new high-performance switches will be of particular interest to businesses that need to take their workgroup network infrastructures to the next level in terms of the performance, versatility and scalability required to support an ever-increasing of advanced network applications," explained Iain Kenney, Director of Product Marketing at SMC Networks. "Our new TigerStack II 1000 switches enable businesses to affordably upgrade their existing infrastructure to a solution that provides the critical combination of future-proofing, performance, reliability, and a robust set of features that will maximize the performance of the network and its applications. The high-scalability of our switching solution will ensure that as the needs of the business grow, from both physical size and performance requirement standpoints, the TigerStack II 1000 switches will support growth well into the future."
"The 89-Series switches represent the start of an SMC evolution in both product solutions and image which leverage our 33-year history as a channel vendor," explained Keith Alexis, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at SMC Networks. "These first-in-class units will come in a new color (black) to distinguish them from the more SMB-oriented solutions in the SMC switch line and leverage our chip relationships to create a complete performance package within a new line of solutions designed to provide our larger channel partners with the high-performance, feature-rich solutions to expand their opportunities to compete in their respective markets.
"Moreover, we've added the ability to reduce cable management issues when attempting to link switches over longer distances in datacenters and other such environments by making available a 300 meter stacking cable (SMC8700S-300) with no latency degradation. This greatly improves flexibility for the IT Manager, while reducing management overhead by maintaining single management IP capabilities, all the while lowering wiring cost and confusion." Alexis pointed out that SMC's evolution is designed to solve problems not just provide a product and that there are many more pending releases from the 33 year old vendor designed to do just that.
About the TigerStack II 1000 Stackable Managed Layer 3 Switches
The SMC Networks TigerStack II 1000 Stackable Managed Layer 3 Switches (SMC89826EM and SMC8950EM) are a new enhanced series of high performance stackable switches that deliver high scalability, wire-speed Gigabit performance, high availability, 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, and redundant power options. The switches include both IPv4 and IPv6 management options for maximum maintainability and future-proofing.
The TigerStack II 1000 switches feature 24- or 48- 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, four combination SFP ports, two stacking ports, and two 10G module slots which support SR, LR and ER XFP modules, for high speed network connectivity.
The robust feature set of the TigerStack II 1000 switches includes: static routing, VLAN support, RIPv1/2, OSPF, VRRP, flow control, Spanning Tree, broadcast storm control, Jumbo frame support, ACL's, 802.1x, RADIUS, TACACS+, static port security, DNS, and LLDP. The switches support eight levels of priority (QoS) with flexible classification and prioritization, and provide per-port bandwidth management.
The easy-to-manage switches can be managed via IPv6 and IPv4, Telnet and SSH, HTTP and HTTPS, SNMP, and through the RS-232 console port.
The SMC TigerStack II 1000 Stackable Layer 3 Switches are backed by a three-year warranty and 24/7 technical support, and are available worldwide via leading e-commerce sites and value-added resellers.
About SMC Networks
SMC Networks is a leading provider of affordable, easy-to-use, high-performance networking solutions for the consumer, small- and medium-sized businesses, and enterprise markets. With a global presence that supports customers throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, SMC leverages its heritage of over 35 years to deliver to market a level of quality, reliability and technological advancement that has established it as one of the premier network companies in the industry.
Since 2003, SMC has maintained a Green portfolio of networking products demonstrating its commitment to the environment at a very early stage. In 2008, Instat confirmed SMC's commitment to go beyond cursory attempts at power management when it stated that SMC was one of the top five most energy efficient in the 24/48 port managed switch category. SMC's Green Policy is a key component of the company's core strength that can be leveraged by its install base.
SMC Networks is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.smc.com or call (800) SMC-4YOU.
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