Latest Networking, LAN entries at Datamation Product Watch http://products.datamation.com: IT Computer Hardware and Software Products Briefings and Specifications en-us http://products.datamation.com Copyright 2008, Jupitermedia Corp. Cisco Application Control Engine (ACE) - Switches Accelerate App Performance via Load Balancing, Content Switching http://products.datamation.com/networking/lan/1214328022.html Application switches--available in module and stand alone flavors--enhance application performance through load balancing, content-based switching, and more. Upgrade to provide increased throughput and SIP/RTSP support. [Jun. 24, 2008] Remote Print Manager (RPM) - Print Server for Host to Windows Printing http://products.datamation.com/networking/lan/965934514.html TCP/IP LPD (Line Printer Daemon) Print Server for Windows platforms. [Jun. 12, 2008] Chelsio NICs - 10Gb PCI-X and PCI Express Ethernet NICs http://products.datamation.com/networking/lan/1091726122.html 10Gb PCI-X and PCI Express Ethernet NICs with built-in TCP/IP Offload, RDMA, and iSCSI capabilities. Now supports Scali MPI Connect. [Jun. 5, 2008] Net Optics Taps - Family of Taps and Switches Facilitate Network Monitoring Gear http://products.datamation.com/networking/lan/1177970450.html A family of Taps, switches, and tools that facilitate the deployment and usage of monitoring gear on the network. 10 Gig iTaps to debut in mid-June. [Jun. 4, 2008] Acceleration Zone Switches / NIC - Layer 2 Access Gear With Acceleration Technologies http://products.datamation.com/networking/lan/1211482438.html Layer 2 communications gear (NICs and switches) with acceleration technology that enables them to reduce packet loss and improve overall per-port performance. Now in a stand alone switch format. [May 23, 2008] CopperLink - Extend LAN Reach Up To 8 km http://products.datamation.com/networking/lan/1166549523.html Enables the extension of the LAN to distances of up to 8 km (twisted pair copper). New "ruggedized" model is targeted to shop floor deployments. [May 16, 2008] OmniSwitch 6800 / 6850 Series - 24 Or 48 Port Stackable Switches With Gig Connectivity http://products.datamation.com/networking/lan/1112979575.html Line of stackable switches in 24 or 48 port flavors offers Gigabit connectivity. New ruggedized model targeted to industrial use. [May 2, 2008] ProSafe Smart Switch / Advanced Smart Switch - Switches With Web-Based Management For SMBs http://products.datamation.com/networking/lan/1095954503.html 1U switch units provide up to 48 ports (plus up to 4 SFPs) with Web-based management tool for SMBs. New models feature support for static routing. [May 1, 2008] Blade Server Switch Modules - Switches Provide Communications Between Blade Servers and the Network http://products.datamation.com/networking/lan/1150218985.html Line of switches provides network connectivity between blade servers and the rest of the network. New software enables the management of "stacked" switches across racks and blade server systems. [Mar. 17, 2008] Xframe / X3100 - 10 Gig NICs Especially For VM http://products.datamation.com/networking/lan/1203963022.html 10 Gig NICs are targeted especially for use with virtual machines. New X3100 series features 17 independent hardware-based I/O paths. [Feb. 25, 2008] MILAN Switches - Managed and Unmanaged Offerings in Multiple Configurations http://products.datamation.com/networking/lan/1110474332.html Line of switches primarily for smaller deployments (SMB, branches) include 10/100 and gigabit ethernet (copper and fiber) options. New models include a 48 port 10/100 offering. [Feb. 19, 2008] Cisco Nexus 7000 Series - Data Center Switch w/Up to 256 10 Gig Ports http://products.datamation.com/networking/lan/1201545402.html Modular switch boasts up to 256 10 Gig Ethernet ports and 8 Tb/sec of overall system bandwidth. Features support for Virtual Device Contexts, stateful process restarts, more. [Jan. 28, 2008] Magnum Factory Floor Networking Gear - Ethernet Switches, Hubs, Converters for Industrial Deployments http://products.datamation.com/networking/lan/1115055040.html Line of hardened Ethernet connectivity components, including switches, hubs, and converters, targeted to industrial (factory floor) deployments. New converter boasts Gig connectivity (copper to fiber). [Nov. 27, 2007] BroadSwitch - SMB Targeted Switches in Fast, GbE, and VDSL http://products.datamation.com/networking/lan/1195659121.html Switch products are targeted to SMB deployments and now include Fast Ethernet, Gig Ethernet, PoE, and VDSL flavors. [Nov. 26, 2007] Laserwire - Fiber Optic Cabling for 10Gb Ethernet Connections http://products.datamation.com/networking/lan/1195228289.html Optical cables that can be used for server-to-server 10Gb/sec Ethernet connections. [Nov. 16, 2007]