SMC has announced the TigerSwitch 10/100, a new-generation switch that performs Layer 2 switching and IP-based Layer 3 routing in the same box. It includes 16 fixed auto-sensing 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports and two front panel slots that accept optional single-port 100BASE-FX modules.
"With a host of advanced features and comprehensive management capabilities, this device is an ideal solution for the network core. The TigerSwitch 10/100 performs high-speed Layer 3 IP routing that seamlessly integrates network subnets and VLANs," says Greg Perkins, country manager of SMC SA.
"This switch also has the flexibility to be integrated within your existing network infrastructure, completely replacing slow legacy routers and providing the required throughput for today's Web based intranet traffic flows."
This TigerSwitch comes fully loaded with advanced performance enhancing features. IGMP maintains available bandwidth by limiting multicast packet transmissions to subscribers only.
Broadcast storm control prevents broadcast traffic storms from engulfing the network, while QoS priority queuing ensures a minimum delay for real-time multimedia data across the network. Flow furthermore ensures that packets are not lost due to bottlenecks caused by port saturation. Port-based and tagged VLANs with support for GVRP are also included to provide traffic security and efficient use of network bandwidth.
"This switch's integrated SNMP management agent supports 4 group RMON with in band and out of band management options. The Web based interface allows the TigerSwitch to be managed any time from anywhere, removing the limitations and costs associated with a fixed management station," Perkins concludes.
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