D-Link Launches The New DES-1526 Power Over Ethernet Switch
London,-/July 14, 2005 - Wi-Fi Technology News/- D-Link, the leading provider of networking and communication solutions to the consumer, SMB and enterprise markets, has today announced the launch of a new Power over Ethernet switch, the DES-1526. This switch presents a cost-effective solution for small and medium businesses looking to build a flexible network that combines Power over Ethernet with a powerful and manageable 10/100Mbps switch.
Ideal for installations in offices, factories, hospitals and schools, the DES-1526 can also be used for public Wi-Fi deployment where multiple access points are required, such as in hotels, airports and marinas.
This POE switch is ideal for surveillance and wireless networks where supplying power to cameras and access points can be difficult and expensive. By transmitting remote power through the standard network cabling, the DES-1526 provides a centralised source of power ? eliminating the need for individual power sources.
?Power over Ethernet is fast becoming the ideal power solution for numerous data devices that have historically required their own power sources. Wireless access points and IP Cameras for example can now be installed with more flexibility and no extra cost,? said Balvinder Singh Phull, Marketing Communications Manager D-Link UK and Ireland.
New 24-Port Switch with Smart Functions
The DES-1526 is a new switch with 24 x 10/100Mbps ports, all of which support Power over Ethernet as per the 802.3af standard. Two 1000BASE-T/SFP (Mini-GBIC) combo ports give the option for flexible copper or fibre gigabit links.
The switch also offers functions for Quality of Service (QoS) that are suitable for today?s multimedia applications. The administrator can virtually segregate the network so as to prioritise business-critical information such as voice or video packets or port trunking, in order to create extra powerful links to servers or other switches. The DES-1526 also offers tools for network monitoring such as port mirroring, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), port statistics and remote access to the password-protected configuration interface. The DES-1526 is also equipped with diagnostic LEDs showing link, speed, power and activity, enabling problems in the network to be identified and corrected quickly.
All 24 ports offer up to 15.4 watts output capacity. Any device that is IEEE 802.3af compliant can be connected to the switch without auxiliary power. For devices that do not support 802.3af, D-Link?s DWL-P50 Power over Ethernet adapter can be used to supply the device with power. The DES-1526 also supports active circuit protection which automatically disables a port in the event of a short-circuit, leaving the other ports active.
The automatic functions of the switch make installation hassle-free: simply plug and play. Automatic MDI/MDI-X on all ports eliminates the need for crossover cables to provide a connection to another switch. Auto-negotiation at each port recognises the link speed of a network device (10 or 100Mbps) and makes intelligent adjustments to achieve compatibility and optimise performance. On linking any 802.3af-compliant device the power supply is automatically adjusted to suit the device.
DES-1526 Features:
- 24-port 10/100Mbps smart switch with Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- 2 x 10/100/1000BASE-T/SFP (Mini-GBIC) combo ports
- All ports support PoE to 802.3af standard
- Up to 15.4 watts per PoE port with automatic PoE identification
- Flow control as per 802.3x
- Port mirroring
- Port trunking (link aggregation)
- 802.1Q VLAN
- Traffic prioritisation (802.1p) with port-based QoS
- 19? rackmount
- SNMP support for central administration and monitoring
- Web-based configuration
Price and Availability
The DES-1526 has a recommended retail price of ?466.83 excluding VAT and will be available in July 2005.
About D-Link:
D-Link is a worldwide leader and award-winning designer, developer, and true manufacturer of networking, wireless, broadband, digital electronics and voice and data communications products. These products provide the ideal solution for digital home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO), Small to Medium Business (SMB), and Workgroup to Enterprise environments.
Established in 1986, D-Link is completely committed to technology excellence and quality production. Throughout the years, D-Link has strengthened its position as one of the industry?s leaders in data networking, wireless, broadband and communication solutions. Worldwide revenues reached US$728 million for the year 2003.
D-Link employs over 1,600 people worldwide and has R&D centres in Taiwan, USA, China and India; 1,000,000sq feet of manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, China, and India; 87 worldwide sales offices in 36 countries.
D-Link is built on a fundamental core competency that is well founded in the concept of communications. With a strong foundation and expertise in networking solutions, D-Link is transforming and continually expanding the scope of technology expertise and leadership to develop cutting-edge communications solutions.
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