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SMART DESKSTREAM 24-PORT DESKTOP SWITCH
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The Madge Smart DeskStream Token Ring Switch provides the benefits of performance, manageability and security for direct PC connections, at a price that makes desktop switching the easy, affordable and low risk replacement for shared hubs and MAUs.
The adoption of switching technology has allowed Token Ring backbones to deliver increased performance, resilience and scalability to the core of the network. As a natural evolution, Token Ring switching can be used to provide these benefits throughout the network. By leveraging the power of installed Token Ring NICs, switched desktop connections can offer 16Mbps (full-duplex) of bandwidth to each PC, and the capability of a high-speed uplink to the network backbone. This is a dramatic increase in the bandwidth available to users on conventional, shared-media Token Ring. In addition, dedicated connections eliminate the likelihood of disruption that rogue PCs can cause on shared rings, improving both manageability and reliability and therefore reducing support costs.
Combining advanced ease of use functionality with exceptional performance, the Smart DeskStream Token Ring Switch signifies the arrival of true, desktop switching for Token Ring users and is the ideal replacement for traditional shared hub technology.
The Smart DeskStream provides dedicated, high-performance connections to every user with inherent simplicity and reliability. It also supports resilient, high-speed backbone connectivity using 100 Mbps Token Ring Ethernet or ATM. By providing a total workgroup solution within a single device, unnecessary complexity is removed from the network.
With excellent scalability and ample bandwidth to cope with growing client application demands, combined with the efficiency of large Token Ring frames and built-in support for traffic prioritization, the Smart DeskStream is sure to keep pace with your needs.
Eliminating shared rings reduces the potential for minor faults that can affect a whole group of users, while redundant backbone connections can be used for additional resilience. If a problem does arise, powerful management and built-in RMON functionality are available to help localize the problem to a particular link with minimal disruption.
Being a direct replacement for existing hubs, the Smart DeskStream will use currently installed Token Ring adapters, cabling and racking, avoiding the need for further investment. Designed to seamless integrate with multi-service IP-based networks, the Smart DeskStream is an ideal platform for supporting the emerging standards in Token Ring networking.
Features and Benefits
- 24 auto speed sensing ports
- Stackable 8 units high, providing support for over 200 user ports
- Integration with Ethernet via optional interface modules
- Support for source route and transparent network traffic
- Up to 2 x 100Mbps Token Ring ports
- Internal RMON probe and port mirroring
- Easy-to-use management and traffic profiling
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