Madge Smart DeskStream Token Ring Switch
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.
Switching technology
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.
Removes Complexity
Provides dedicated, high-performance connections to every user with inherent simplicity and reliability. The Smart DeskStream 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.
Minimizes Disruptions
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.
Investment protection
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.
Key Features Overview:
· Switching: Cut-Through between ports
· Forwarding: Source Route Switching, Automatic Ring Number Learning
· Microcode Updates: TFTP over IP or IPX
· MIB Support: MIB-II (RFC 1213), New interface MIB (RFC 1573), Token Ring MIB (RFC 1748), Dedicated Token Ring Interface MIB, Dedicated Token Ring Concentrator MIB, Bridge MIB (RFC 1493), Madge Stack MIB, Madge Box MIB, Madge DeskStream Switch MIB
· Spanning Tree Support: IEEE Spanning Tree, IBM Spanning Tree
· Buffers: 2 Mbytes of Central Buffer Memory
· Network Management: Command line interface over serial or telnet session, SNMP over IP and IPX, Separate Read and Write passwords, DeskStream Manager for Windows, DeskStream Manager for HP OpenView.
OPTIONS
Stacking Module, 00-35-5837-0000
Auto-configuring with maximum stack capacity of eight switches.
16/4Mbps Token Ring Fiber Module, 00-35-5834-0000
Two 16/4 Mbps Token Ring ports.
ST Connectors for 62.5/125 multimode fiber optic cable, Compatible with 802.5j or Fiber Trunk Link.
100Mbps Token Ring Copper Module, 00-35-5835-0000
Two 100 Mbps Token Ring ports
Shielded RJ-45 connections.
100Mbps Token Ring Fibre Module, 00-35-5836-0000
Two 100 Mbps Token Ring ports.
Fibre Module SC connections.
10/100 Ethernet Integration Module, 00-35-5839-0000
Two 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3100BaseTX Ethernet ports
Shielded RJ-45 connections.
ATM Module, 00-35-5838-0000
Two 155 Mbps (dual-redundant) ports ATM (UNI 3.0/3.1, LANE 1.0) ports
Multi-mode Fiber (SC-duplex) connections.
Madge DeskStream Software, 00-35-8718-0000.
Smart DeskStream Part Number: 00-35-5830-0000
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