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Intel Unveils Four New Gigabit Network Switch Products

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Intel Corporation has announced four new Gigabit network switch products, including three that can transfer one billion bits (one Gigabit) of information per second over standard copper wiring. These new products are designed to support the latest e-Business applications and services for Internet and corporate network users. The switches utilize Intel's communications technology expertise to provide high-performance network solutions for organizations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Intel has released four new Gigabit network switch products, including three that can transfer one billion bits per second over copper wiring.
  • Two of the new switches, the Intel(R) NetStructure(TM) 470T Switch and Intel(R) NetStructure(TM) 470F Switch, are cost-effective Layer 2 solutions for aggregating workgroup switches and e-Business servers.
  • The Intel(R) NetStructure(TM) 480T Routing Switch is an intelligent data center Gigabit switch that provides controlled bandwidth for demanding e-Business applications.
  • The Intel Express 460T Standalone Switch uplink module enables Gigabit over copper technology and auto-sensing support for 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T networks.
  • The new products target a new category of value-added infrastructure appliances and networking communications equipment for building or improving e-Businesses.
  • The products are designed to be easily deployed and to complement companies' existing network and server environment.
  • Brett Helm, general manager of Intel's Network Equipment Division, stated, "With the rapid growth in network traffic and the acceleration of e-Business operations, companies need higher bandwidth networks in order to stay competitive."
  • Intel's objective is to deliver the technology required to help companies expand their e-Business operations.

Statistics:

  • 1 billion bits per second transfer rate for three of the new Gigabit network switch products
  • 6 100/1000BASE-T Copper ports on the Intel(R) NetStructure(TM) 470T Switch
  • 8 1000BASE-SX ports on the Intel(R) NetStructure(TM) 470F Switch
  • 12 100/1000BASE-T Copper ports on the Intel(R) NetStructure(TM) 480T Routing Switch
  • 4 GBIC ports on the Intel(R) NetStructure(TM) 480T Routing Switch
  • U.S. and Canadian customers can contact Intel at (800) 538-3373 for additional product information

Sources:

  • Intel Corporation [Business Wire, April 17, 2000]
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards for Gigabit Ethernet
  • Intel, the world's largest chip maker

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