D-Link has released its new xStack switch, the DGS-3612G, that according to the company, supports Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) routing, the next level of IP addressing now being adopted by government and educational organisations.
Nick Schuster of D-Link says IPv6 is replacing IPv4, as the number of existing IPv4 addresses are being rapidly depleted by the increasing number of mobile devices on the market all requiring IP addresses.
"Support for IPv6 routing is important to securing the future of the network," he adds. "The xStack DGS-3612G, with its Layer 3 switch capabilities, IPv6 routing support and long-distance fibre- cable connectivity, can ensure a secured managed network distributed across multiple facilities."
Analyst Norm Bogen says as IPv4 addresses rapidly dwindle, it is crucial for manufacturers to ensure the continued expansion of enterprise network access both in the short and long term.
"IPv6 will increase the number of addresses available for networked devices from about 4.3 billion addresses to 50 octillion addresses for each of the 6.5 billion people on the earth," he explains. The IPv6 address space will also increase from 32 bits to 128 bits in length.
A fibre-based core switching solution, the D-Link xStack DGS-3612G is designed for long-distance connections of more than 330 feet (100m), says Shuster. The multi-layer, Single IP Management (SIM) 12-port gigabit switch provides virtual stacking functionality, allowing up to 32 units to be managed via a single IP address, he adds.
The DGS-3612G is available through Comztek, Mustek and Pinnacle Micro at a suggested retail price of R20 530.
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