SMC Makes a Good Thing Even Better with Enhanced L2 24-Port TigerSwitch

New improved SMC6724L2 standalone managed switch now has more advanced features and a lower price

IRVINE, CA (PRWEB) July 19, 2003 -- SMC Networks (www.smc.com), leading provider of networking solutions for the Enterprise, the SMB and all the way home, today announced that it has added new security and management features to its popular TigerSwitch 10/100 24-Port Standalone Managed Layer 2 Switch, (SMC6724L2), with a new price.

The newly-enhanced SMC6724L2 switch is available immediately at an MSRP of $399.99. Ideal for growing and evolving networks, the feature-rich standalone SMC6724L2 is now better than ever.

Its 24 auto-MDIX 10/100 ports and two slots for optional Gigabit or 100Mbps fiber expansion make the SMC6724L2 one of the most flexible choices for strengthening backbone connectivity. Enhanced security features, including RADIUS and 802.1x client logon authentication, have been added to address todays concerns regarding security and to protect newly implemented wireless networks.

Comprehensive QoS features support diverse multimedia applications, such as IGMP Snooping, priority queuing, VLAN GVRP, port isolation, and more. Management tools are improved as well: a new Command Line Interface helps administrators to configure and manage the switch intuitively. Rate limiting and link aggregation functionalities also allow network administrators to control bandwidth utilization. The TigerSwitch 10/100 24-port Standalone Managed Switch is available today, with an advanced feature set and competitive price that make it the best value on the market.

Thanks to its wire-speed performance and high port density, the SMC6724L2 is perfect for medium to large networks with optional 100BASE-FX or gigabit uplinks to distant backbone or server farms. Each unit carries an aggregated bandwidth of up to 8.8Gbps for a true non-blocking wire-speed networking experience.

The TigerSwitch 10/100 24-port Standalone Managed L2 Switch and its modules and accessories are available now, at the prices shown in the table, following. Like all SMC products, this newest member of the TigerStack switch family and its related modules are covered by SMCs Lifetime Limited Warranty and 24/7 Technical Support.

SMC TigerSwitch 10/100 24-port L2 Managed Switch
Product   SMC Part No.   Description   MSRP
TigerSwitch 10/100    SMC6724L2   24-port auto-MDIX 10/100 Standalone Managed Switch   $399.99
1000BASE-SX SC Gigabit Module   SMC6724L2GSSC   1-port 1000BASE-SX SC Expansion Module   $215.99
1000BASE-LX SC Gigabit Module   SMC6724L2GLSC   1-port 1000BASE-LX SC Expansion Module   $599.99
1000BASE-T Gigabit Module   SMC6725L2GT   1-port 1000BASE-T Expansion Module   $189.99
100BASE-FX MMF SC Module   SMC6724L2FMSC   1-port 100BASE-FX MMF SC Expansion Module   $159.99
100BASE-FX SMF SC Module   SMC6724L2FSSC   1-port 100BASE-FX SMF SC Expansion Module   $399.99
100BASE-FX MMF ST Module   SMC6724L2FMST   1-port 100BASE-FX MMF SC Expansion Module with SC to ST converters   $199.99

About SMC Networks
A leading provider of networking solutions for the Enterprise, the SMB and all the way home, SMC puts its more than 30 years experience to work for every product and solution the company produces. Leveraging strong industry relationships in combination with experienced and talented in-house design and engineering, SMC continues to bring to market a host of affordable, high-performance products.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, U.S.A, SMC Networks supports its worldwide market through regional offices located throughout the United States and 20 other countries.

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