Intel Unveils Four New Gigabit Network Switch Products for E-Business Applications

Intel Corporation has expanded its product lineup with the announcement of four new Gigabit network switch products, designed to support the latest e-Business applications and services for Internet and corporate network users. The new switches aim to provide high-performance networking capabilities over standard copper wiring, making them a cost-effective solution for organizations looking to upgrade their network infrastructure. These products are part of Intel's NetStructure family of communications products, which was announced in February, and are targeted at value-added infrastructure appliances and networking communications equipment for building or improving e-Businesses.

Key Takeaways:

• Intel has introduced four new Gigabit network switch products, including three that can transfer one billion bits of information per second over standard copper wiring.
• The new switches take advantage of widely-deployed category 5 copper wiring to boost network performance in an easier, more cost-effective manner.
• Intel's Gigabit over Copper technology provides the performance of Gigabit products based on fiber optic networks while allowing organizations to use their existing Category 5 copper-based infrastructure.
• The products are designed to be easily deployed and to complement companies' existing network and server environment.
• Patrick Li, communications regional marketing manager, Intel Asia Pacific, stated, "With the rapid growth in network traffic and the acceleration of e-Business operations, companies need higher bandwidth networks to stay competitive."
• All Intel networking and communications products are available worldwide through a network of distributors and value-added resellers.
• Intel is a global chip maker and manufacturer of computer, networking, and communications products.

Statistics:

• One billion bits (one Gigabit) of information per second can be transferred over standard copper wiring.
• Category 5 copper wiring is widely deployed and used by organizations to boost network performance.
• Gigabit over Copper technology provides similar performance to fiber optic networks.
• 100% of Intel networking and communications products are available worldwide through a network of distributors and value-added resellers (as stated in the article).
• Intel has a significant presence in the computer, networking, and communications product markets.

Sources:

• "Intel Corporation has announced four new Gigabit network switch products", Asia Pulse, May 9
• "[T]hree new Intel(r) NetStructure(tm) switches, as well as a new switch uplink module, take advantage of widely-deployed category 5 copper wiring to boost network performance in an easier, more cost-effective manner", Intel Corporation statement, May 9
• "With the rapid growth in network traffic and the acceleration of e-Business operations, companies need higher bandwidth networks to stay competitive", Patrick Li, communications regional marketing manager, Intel Asia Pacific
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