TigerSwitch 24-Port 10G Managed Switch and Tiger Card 10G PCIe Server Adapter Enable SMBs and Enterprises to Enjoy the Performance Benefits of 10 Gbps Connectivity Over Affordable Cat-6a Copper Cables
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- SMC Networks(R), a leading provider of advanced, high performance networking solutions for the SMB and enterprise markets, today announced at the SC Conference (booth 1741) the availability of the industry's first complete 10G Ethernet solution with the release of the TigerSwitch(TM) 24-Port 10G Managed Switch with 20 10GBASE-T and 4 XFP Ports (SMC8724-10BT), and Tiger Card(TM) 10G PCIe 10GbE 10GBASE-T Server Adapter (SMC10GPCIe-10BT).
Designed to deliver high availability performance, a robust feature set and industry-leading value to enterprise and SMB network infrastructures, the IEEE802.3an-compliant SMC8724-10BT and SMC10GPCIe-10BT support highly complex, high bandwidth applications such as high-performance computing, virtualization, database clusters, and video on demand. Utilizing the innovative OpenOnload technology by Solarflare Communications, SMC's 10G solution reduces network latency for applications including high performance computing, finance and imaging, by minimizing networking overhead to deliver vast improvements in network performance.
The TigerSwitch 24-Port 10G Managed Switch is a next-generation networking solution that delivers 10 Gbps network connectivity via 20 10GBASE-T ports over standard Cat-6a cables which lowers the overall cost of ownership by eliminating the need for specialized training of IT staff and enabling seamless integration into the existing LAN infrastructure to deliver clear cost improvements over time. Equipped with four XFP transceiver slots that support SR, LR and ER for long distance connectivity, the SMC 10G solution is the only system that can transmit data over distance to meet the full IEEE specification of 100 meters. The new switch enables high-speed Ethernet deployment across various LAN applications including high-performance networking and storage, aggregation points, and campus environments. The Tiger Card 10G Server Adapter provides 10 Gbps connectivity and extremely low latency between the server and the TigerSwitch 10G switch to enable the transfer of huge files to support demanding bandwidth intensive network applications.
"The release of our new 10G-over-Ethernet solution is of particular excitement to us and our customers as it is the industry's first 10GBASE-T solution to ship to the market," explained Iain Kenney, director of product marketing for SMC Networks. "As a growing number of companies realize the need for higher data throughput speeds to support applications such as virtualization, multimedia content streaming and transferring of large data files, Gigabit Ethernet solutions are becoming inadequate and the ability to transfer data at 10Gbps speeds over the existing Ethernet infrastructure is a very attractive solution that delivers both performance and cost-savings."
About the SMC TigerSwitch 10G (SMC8724-10BT) and Tiger Card 10G (SMC10GPCIe-10BT)
The SMC TigerSwitch 10G (SMC8724-10BT) is an IEEE802.3an compliant switch that delivers full 100 meter reach over Cat-6a cable on each of its 20 10GBASE-T ports, enabling the next generation datacenter to enjoy high-performance 10 Gbps bandwidth in a copper-based solution that provides a low Total Cost of Ownership. Four XFP transceiver ports support SR, LR and ER fiber connections for extended range connectivity.
The SMC Tiger Card 10G (SMC10GPCIe-10BT), a 10 Gbps Ethernet server adapter that runs on a high speed PCI Express 1.1 x8 host bus interface, is a half-height card that offers flexible server installation with brackets for half- or full-height.
The SMC10GPCIe-10BT delivers compelling performance and provides an extensive set of features including: virtual NIC support, IP/UDP/TCP checksum offload, stateless offloads, plug-and-play support, Jumbo Frame support, MSI, remote boot, IP flow filtering, and transmit rate pacing (per queue), as well as support for Accelerating Virtual environments and OpenOnload.
The SMC TigerSwitch 10G (SMC8724-10BT) and Tiger Card 10G (SMC10GPCIe-10BT) are backed by a limited lifetime warranty and 24/7 technical support, and are available worldwide via leading e-commerce sites and value-added resellers at prices in the U.S. starting at $29,999.99 and $1,399.99 MSRP, respectively.
About SMC Networks
SMC Networks is a leading provider of affordable, easy-to-use, high-performance networking solutions for the consumer, small- and medium-sized businesses, and enterprise markets. With a global presence that supports customers throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, SMC leverages its heritage of over 35 years to deliver to market a level of quality, reliability and technological advancement that has established it as one of the premier network companies in the industry.
Since 2003, SMC has maintained a Green portfolio of networking products demonstrating its commitment to the environment at a very early stage. In 2008, Instat confirmed SMC's commitment to go beyond cursory attempts at power management when it stated that SMC was one of the top five most energy efficient in the 24/48 port managed switch category. SMC's Green Policy is a key component of the company's core strength that can be leveraged by its install base.
SMC Networks is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.smc.com or call (800) SMC-4YOU.
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