Allied Telesis (News - Alert), a global provider of secure Ethernet/IP access solutions for IP triple play networks, has unveiled the AT-FS750/48, its new Fast Ethernet WebSmart switch.  The AT-FS750/48 features 48 10/100TX, 2 SFP and 2 10/100/1000T ports — its high port density makes it suitable for use in computer rooms where space is limited.

 

he new AT-FS750/48 integrates the simplicity of unmanaged switches with easy-to-use, Web-based management functionality to offer a powerful, yet cost-effective, networking solution. The plug-and-play device incorporates Web-based management and security functionality, while coming in at a reasonable price point. 

 

With its support for the IGMP protocol, the AT-FS750/48 helps companies to more efficiently manage resources for high-bandwidth video applications and manage membership of IP multicast groups.  Other standards supported by the new switch include STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) and RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol), which provide redundant links to protect the network from link failures.

 

The AT-FS750/48 provides excellent security with its support for IEEE 802.1x user authentication in conjunction with a RADIUS server, making sure that only authorized users are permitted to access the network.  For additional performance, the AT-FS750/48 supports port trunking, enabling multiple ports to operate together to offer higher bandwidth between the switch and another networking device.  This feature is particularly useful for reducing the over-subscription ratio on the Gigabit uplink.

 

In addition to its port trunking capability, the AT-FS750/48 also provides port mirroring, facilitating network problems awareness.  With its support for port-based and tagged (IEEE (News - Alert) 802.1Q) VLANs, the switch can segment the network into workgroups to deliver better performance as well as additional security. The new switch also offers excellent QoS with four priority queues, ideal for deployment in converged networks.