Compex Releases New Firmware Support for the SGX3226 SNMP 24+2 Gigabit Switch Making Stacking 16 Switches Possible

Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) May 7, 2003 -- Compex, innovative manufacturer in the networking and connectivity industry, introduces new firmware for the SGX3226 today, enabling stacking up to 16 switches. Compex has equipped the SGX3226, 24 + 2 Gigabit SNMP Switch, with a new and improved firmware to meet our customers flexibility and expandability needs. The SGX3226 is now able to stack up to 16 switches, providing up to 384 Ethernet ports and 32 Gigabit fiber or copper based ports for your network. In addition, 16 switches can be managed using one IP address, making network management simple and easy.

The SGX3226 comes bundled with FreedomViewTM Pro SNMP and RMON management software, which offers an efficient way to allow network administrators to monitor network performance and faults. The RMON function polls the switches in the network to alert the user of any abnormal operations based on Ethernet Statistic, History, Alarm, and Event. The switch management functions can also be accessed via a web based management interface.

For optimal network data connection, the switch comes with Link Aggregation Protocol for Port Trunking, allowing the traffic load to be shared across the trunking ports. The SGX3226 also allows easy configuration of the Tagged and Port-based VLAN via an intuitive graphic user interface. The SGX3226s features further include Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1d), that increases network uptime through faster recovery from failed links and MAC address port security, that adds further protection by granting switch port access only to authorized users. Equipped with IEEE 802.1p prioritization, the SGX3226 allows real-time traffic prioritization and classification capabilities based on a variety of parameters. In addition, the SGX3226 is designed with audible alarms to alert systems administrators in the event of switch fan failure or switch overheat failure.

The Compex SGX3226 also includes two pre-installed 1000Base-T modules supporting Gigabit Ethernet over copper twisted pair cable. In addition, the unique integrated router delivers combined aggregated bandwidth to the Internet and fail-over redundancy by allowing up to four ports to be connected to four external Cable/ADSL modems. The Compex unique aggregating router function actually allows the user to connect up to 4 different WANs without an additional router.

The SGX3226 gives the user true flexibility while migrating to Gigabit from a bandwidth-constrained infrastructure with 2 preinstalled Gigabit transceiver slots that can be hot swapped with 1000 Base-SX, 1000 Base-LX, or 100 Base-FX fiber optics modules.

The latest Compex SGX3226 delivers Layer 2 functions that deliver wire-speed Ethernet packet switching services. The Compex SGX3226 will easily maximize your networks speed by connecting the server to a pre-installed Gigabit port, and connecting all other clients to any of the 24 10/100Mbps ports, for the competitive ESP of $506.99.

COMPEX is a market-driven leader in the networking and wireless connectivity industry. Compex designs, develops, and manufacturers integrative end-user and enterprise level products to fulfill broadband, wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and IRDA solution needs. Compex seeks to address and fulfill market demands with relevant and innovative solutions. Compex products are available through a large network of distributors, resellers, on/off line retailers, and catalogs. Further information on Compex products can be found at www.cpx.com.

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