Hewlett-Packard Company, a leader in complete computing solutions, has unveiled two new managed desktop switches that deliver HP reliability and strong management to small workgroups and high-performance users.
Backed by HP`s lifetime limited warranty, the new switches offer one the lowest-cost switched solutions in the industry.
"More and more HP customers are giving individual users high-performance, switched access to the network," said Andrew Fletcher, HP product manager, PCs, servers and networking. "HP`s new desktop switches are part of an overall strategy for giving customers the performance they demand, while keeping networking inexpensive, reliable and easy to manage."
The announcement fills out the HP ProCurve product line, which includes a range of new, low-cost desktop hubs and switches introduced during the past two months.
The HP ProCurve Switch 212M and HP ProCurve Switch 224M are flexible desktop switches that deliver strong performance and manageability. Both switches are fixed-configuration desktop switches with either 12 or 24 10Base-T ports and a 10/100 autosensing port for a high-speed uplink. In addition, a high-speed transceiver slot gives customers the flexibility to choose an additional high-speed 100Mbps Ethernet UTP or fiber connection.
Both switches are bundled with HP TopTools for Hubs & Switches software for simplified network management, monitoring and performance analysis. HP TopTools software provides a browser interface, enabling administrators to view the whole network from any location. The software easily integrates with the Web-based management agent embedded in the new switches. As an additional management feature, both switches include port mirroring for monitoring and trouble-shooting network activity.
The new HP ProCurve switches are expected to be available during September 1998. For further information on pricing please contact an authorised HP computer dealer, reseller or distributor.
All HP hubs and switches include free end-user support as well as a lifetime limited warranty for as long as the customer owns the product.
HP Customer Care provides comprehensive, proven support expertise and leverages new technologies to give customers end-to-end support. Information about HP Customer Care can be found at http://www.hp.com/go/support.
Hewlett-Packard Company`s Workgroup Networks Division is a leading supplier of networking products including Ethernet hubs and switches, network management applications and remote connectivity modules that allow customers to build proactive networks.
Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global provider of computing, Internet and intranet solutions, services, communications products and measurement solutions, all of which are recognised for excellence in quality and support. HP has 125,300 employees and had revenue of $42.9 billion in its 1997 fiscal year.
Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com/go/network_city.
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