IT Wise, the Sub-Saharan distributor for Packeteer, today announced the introduction of PacketShaper models based on an updated hardware platform design that provides increased processor and memory scalability to accommodate future features and functional enhancements.
The new PacketShapers are the first to comply with the European Union (EU) Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive that is a requirement for all companies selling products within or into the EU. The RoHS directive, designed to provide environmental safeguards eliminating the use of toxic materials, applies to electrical and electronic products and their component parts offered for sale in the EU after 1 July 2006.
The new PacketShapers include the 1700, 3500, 7500 and 7500/ISP models, all of which provide the same functionality as their predecessors at similar price points but with more processing and memory `headroom`. Each new PacketShaper is fully compatible with current models, can be installed on the same networks and managed using Packeteer`s PolicyCenter and ReportCenter centralised management tools. All new PacketShapers will be carried through Packeteer`s distribution and reseller channels worldwide.
"Our new PacketShapers provide existing and new customers with more scaleable systems to support network growth and enhance their return on investment," commented David Puglia, Packeteer`s vice-president of marketing. "We`re complying with the RoHS directive that we believe will be adopted by other geographies worldwide. The new models also have a simplified SKU and numbering structure to make it easier for our channel partners to sell more flexible options to their installed customer base as well as reach new prospects with a more streamlined set of new Packeteer solutions."
New PacketShaper models
The PacketShaper 1700 is a 1U rack-mountable appliance that supports a class capacity of 512, compressed throughput of 20Mbps and link speeds ranging from 512Kbps to 45Mbps. The PacketShaper 3500 is a 2U form factor with class capacity, compressed throughput and link speed support comparable to the PacketShaper 1700.
The PacketShaper 7500 is a 2U system that supports a class capacity of 1024, compressed throughput of 45Mbps and link speeds ranging from 10Mbps to 200Mbps. The PacketShaper 7500/ISP is also a 2U unit with a class capacity of 2500, compressed throughput of 45Mbps and supports link speeds of 45Mbps and 100Mbps. All of the new PacketShaper models require release 7.3 or release 8.0 of the Packeteer operating software.
For further information, please contact Brian Paul at telephone +27 12 665 2204; fax +27 12 665 2918; e-mail brian@itwise.co.za.
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Packeteer Inc, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, is the pioneer and global leader in WAN Application Traffic Management. Packeteer`s PacketShaper product line consolidates network visibility, bandwidth management and quality of service capabilities, application acceleration and centralised management functions into a single, easy to deploy device. Packeteer solutions are sold through a global network of partners, distributors, and system integrators, and are backed a 24x7 global service and support organisation.
IT Wise
IT Wise, a South African company, is the sole Sub-Saharan Africa distributor for US-based Packeteer.
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