28/01/2007
GE introduces hardened managed ethernet switch series
Brandenton, FLA (USA)
GE Security, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the General electric company (NYSE: GE) introduces its new D-GES7600 Series of managed layer 2 Ethernet switches, devices that segment ethernet network traffic to enhance performance and create better bandwidth allocation. An essential piece of equipment when local area networks (LAN) are handling multiple devices, such as cameras and DVRs, the new GE managed switches allow "virtual local area networks" or (VLANS) to be created that let networks be created using software rather than hardware.
The GE line consists of 12 models that have nine individual ports. Each can be configured from strictly electrical ports to various combinations of electrical, multi-mode fiber or single mode fiber ports. Some models also include a Gigabit electrical or optical port. The D-GES7600 Series also features Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (IEE 802.1w) for quick data recovery.
"As more and more devices are being integrated onto ethernet networks, bandwidth can become an issue," says Vic Milani, Director of GE fiber optic product marketing. "Based on the rapid transition toward bigger networks, GE provides a gigabit ethernet transmission capability in its initial managed switch product line introduction. By utilizing a Gigabit Ethernet (1 Gbps) port, users obtain a significant increase in bandwidth over older fast ethernet, allowing devices utilizing switches to be easily integrated into larger networks."
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