PLANET Technology introduces 802.11a/b/g indoor MESH AP

     For truly Wireless network connectivity, PLANET Mesh Access Point, MAP-3100 (layer 2, layer 3 supports) and MAP-3120 (layer 2 supports), are designed with IEEE 802.11a/b/g standards and addressed on providing a high performance wireless mesh network.
     It provides local wireless connectivity in any location over a self-adaptation mesh backhaul. All mesh nodes can operate at 2.4GHz for long range and better penetration or at 5GHz to minimize the frequency interference.
     The detachable antennas design allows users to use proper antennas for various deploying requirements.
     Enhanced with the advanced OLSR (Optimal Link State Routing) protocol, the data is always transferred with the optimal path. The MAP-3100 offers a WAN interface for Internet connection and a LAN interface for Relay usage. Whenever a new mesh node is added, the redundant and multiple paths are also added accordingly for the network resiliency.
     Except for the layer 3 routing capability, the MAP-3100 also supports layer 2 operation.
     The layer 2 infrastructure is suitable for smaller scale mesh network. Comparing with layer 3 operations, the configurations and installations of a layer 2 infrastructure will be simpler and easier.
     Without the extra resource consuming on routing, the overall performance of layer 2 operation is better than layer 3 operation.
     To facilitate the administration task throughout the large scale mesh network, PLANET provides a centralized managing software: MAP Management System. This software is built based on SNMP protocol and can be installed in a computer. After launching, this software can locate and monitor all Mesh APs in the same network. The graphical interface allows administrators to understand the whole network status in seconds.
     Each MAP-3100 forms an individual operational node, and it will automatically locate and associate to the existing Mesh network. With the advanced OLSR protocol, the data is always transferred with the shortest and reliable route.
     Meanwhile, the network redundancy and high reliability are guaranteed. As more equipments installed, the infrastructure can be expanded more flexible and easier. Thus it makes the perfect solution for large scale deployment, such as warehouses, and the Enterprise buildings.
     PLANET (www.planet.com.tw) was founded in 1993 by a group of computer engineers from Wang Laboratories. Through the cumulated R&D, manufacturing, and global marketing experiences from the world-class computer science enterprise for years, PLANET is dedicated to provide the high-quality and cost-effective networking applications to satisfy the growing demands of entities from businesses, education, finance, healthcare and government.
     With a strong mission to be a Pioneer of IP Innovation in the global market, PLANET designs and manufactures networking products and solutions to achieve the goal of continual innovations.

Black Box introduces ServReach IP-enabled KVM switches

     Black Box Corporation has released of a new line of KVM switches that work over IP networks.
     ServReach KVMoIP switches give IT professionals the tools to easily and securely reach, access, and manage virtually every server at any location.
     The ServReach family—part of the ServSwitch line—includes the KVMCube, KVMGate, KVMultiport, and KVManager, and is the next generation in KVM switching technology.
     The ServReach KVMCube is compact, cost-effective, and scalable. It includes a power supply and a USB cable; it is also compatible with PoE networks as well as PS/2 applications.
     The ServReach KVMGate works to provide IP functionality to non-IP KVM switches.
     The ServReach KVMCube unit also works as a standalone KVM switch. It is an excellent choice for hybrid networks that may have PS/2, USB, and Sun components.
     For expanding networks, each ServReach KVMultiport extends the KVMoIP access to up to 16 target servers.
     These switches provide security with 128-bit SSL encryption and BIOS-level control over IP.
     Using the Internet, a LAN or a local KVM station, the units enable users to troubleshoot, manage, configure, and reboot remote servers.
     Used as standalone devices or as part of a ServReach system, these products increase productivity, decrease costs, and save time by eliminating the need for new equipment and service calls to the site.
     No system modification or special software is needed to operate these KVM switches, just a browser running Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0, and Windows 98 or higher.
     Finally, the ServReach KVManager, as its name implies, manages the entire ServReach system and other embedded KVM switches over IP.
     This LDAP-compatible appliance secures and coordinates access to multiple target servers. The model is available in three sizes to control 32, 64, 512, or more KVM devices.
     According to Franco Tavella, product manager for Black Box, “The ServReach KVM system represents the defining completion of the evolutionary path from circuit-based KVM switching to IP-based KVM packet switching. This is very similar to the successful IP evolution of voice and data that has made IP networks so widespread and successful.”
     For more information and to see a brief informative video visit http://www.blackbox.com/go/servreach.
     Black Box is dedicated to designing, building and maintaining today’s complicated data and voice infrastructure systems. Black Box services 175,000 clients in 141 countries with 187 offices throughout the world.