What's new with D-Link's Green initiative? Just about everything.
As D-Link continues to expand its green technology solutions - which save energy without sacrificing performance - it is also defining green requirements for its products.
As the first company to introduce green networking, D-Link now offers a complete line of green technology solutions, including switches, WiFi routers, network attached storage (NAS), Internet-enabled digital photo frames, and coming soon, new D-Link Green Powerline network adapters.
D-Link has instituted a programme to which all of its green solutions must comply before being labelled D-Link Green. In order to qualify, products must adhere to requirements that:
* Incorporate D-Link's energy-saving technology
* Comply with green initiatives (such as WEEE, ROHS, and Energy Star)
* Use D-Link's eco-friendly sustainable packaging (such as sleeveless design and soy ink)
"Identifying products as D-Link Green is not arbitrary, but is instead a process in which products must comply with the programme's specific product requirements and initiatives before qualifying," said Karien Wood, marketing manager for D-Link in South Africa. "We will continue to build innovative green technology into these and other product lines as part of our commitment to becoming more energy-efficient without sacrificing performance.
"The safety and integrity of our green products are of great concern to us and key to our relationship with customers," said Wood. "We will continue to seek new avenues that protect the environment and help consumers save money."
She added that D-Link also supports local programmes for the recycling, re-use and reclamation of consumer goods, including products and packaging.
Current D-Link green solutions
* D-Link Network Switches (DGS-1005D, DGS-1008D, DGS-1016D, DGS-1024D, DGS-1216T, DGS-1224T, DGS-1248T) - D-Link introduced the first green network switches on the market, featuring power-saving link-down mode that shuts down ports not in use. D-Link unmanaged green switches also automatically adjust power usage based on cable length.
* D-Link 802.11n WiFi Routers (DIR-655, DIR-825 and DIR-855) - These D-Link routers include a power-saving link-down mode and automatic power adjustment based on cable length. The wireless local area network (WLAN) can be automatically turned off using the WiFi Scheduler to save power and enhance security. The routers' SharePort technology saves power when used as a print server, because they allow PCs to be off while sharing printers and storage.
* D-Link Network Storage Enclosures (DNS-343, DNS-323, DNS-321) - D-Link's 2 and 4-Bay storage enclosures are designed to power down the 3.5-inch SATA drives to save energy if not accessed within a timeout period. Also, D-Link storage enclosures are equipped with Smart Fan, which could detect the device temperature to auto adjust the fan speed to achieve power saving.
* D-Link Digital Photo Frame (DSM-210: not available locally) - D-Link's Internet-accessible digital photo frame will automatically disable the screen/backlight feature when no motion is detected.
* D-Link PowerLine Adapters (DHP-303: coming soon) - The D-Link PowerLine HD Ethernet Adapter and PowerLine HD Ethernet Starter Kit save energy by powering down when no Ethernet activity is detected.
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Celebrating 23 years of “building networks for people”, D-Link has grown into a billion-dollar global designer, developer and manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics and voice and data communications products. D-Link is responsible for 21% of all LAN switching ports worldwide, second only to Cisco. The company's solutions are ideal for digital home, small- to medium-sized business (SME) and enterprise environments. D-Link was recently included in BusinessWeek Magazine's 'Info Tech 100', a listing of the world's best IT companies.
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