[June 20, 2005] ZyXEL Communications Spotlights New Managed Ethernet Switch at HITEC 2005; ZyXEL Dimension ES-3124PWR Features Power over Ethernet Designed to Deploy Powered Networking Devices at Remote Locations Tweet LOS ANGELES --(Business Wire)-- June 20, 2005 -- Hotel executives attending this week's Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) will have an opportunity to see the latest addition to ZyXEL Communications' comprehensive family of Ethernet switches and its new backup power system for managed switches. As a leading provider of secure broadband networking and Internet connectivity and routing products, ZyXEL will showcase its Dimension ES series flagship product, the Dimension ES-3124PWR, a managed layer 2+ fast Ethernet switch with Power over Ethernet (PoE) which includes intelligent management features, redundant power support, powerful security and high performance quality of service (QoS). ZyXEL will also introduce its new backup power system for managed switches, the BPS-120, which incorporates power redundancy to ZyXEL Dimension Switches helping to decrease network downtime due to power supply failure. "ZyXEL has developed innovative products for the hospitality industry since 1989," said Munira Brooks, ZyXEL's vice president of sales, marketing and business development. "This industry is concerned first and foremost with offering a safe, reliable and secure environment for its customers. Our comprehensive line of Dimension Ethernet switches and high-speed access solutions provides enterprise-level secure networking equipment at a manageable cost point. Our goal is to arm hospitality professionals with secure networking solutions that allow them to focus on the needs of their customers and not on the needs of their network." The ZyXEL Dimension ES-3124PWR, provides an intelligent three-layer (L2/L3/L4) security architecture for added protection in both corporate and hospitality markets. The architecture consists of network security policies, advanced MAC management, 802.1X user authentication and Access Control List (ACL) that empower administrators to deal with illegal access instantly, bringing strict security control to every port. These enterprise-class capabilities are offered in the Dimension ES-3124PWR at a price point geared to the SMB market. The Dimension ES-3124PWR features 802.3af Standard Compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities designed for easily deploying PoE networking devices such as VoIP phones, wireless access points and IP cameras at remote locations. Another major advantage to the Dimension ES-3124PWR is the 100 percent uplink throughput with 4G uplink architecture. This technology allows all devices connected to the Ethernet switch to perform at their maximum speed. ZyXEL will also introduce the BPS-120 backup power system for managed switches at HITEC. The BPS-120 is a stand-alone, rack mountable backup power unit designed to connect and provide power redundancy for up to six ZyXEL Dimension 3000 and 4000 series Ethernet Switches. When combined with an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), the BPS-120 establishes a Centralized Power Provisioning System to ensure zero down time if the power supply to any one of the switches fails. The BPS-120 also has temperature, power and fan speed monitoring with an alarm led indicator for early warning of hardware troubles. At HITEC, ZyXEL will display their complete line of Ethernet switches that offer a range of managed layer 2 and layer 3 Fast Ethernet switches. ZyXEL also has a full range of managed Gigabit Ethernet switches with varying port densities. Notable among them are the Dimension GS 3012F, a Layer 2+ Gigabit Fiber Ethernet switch for high-speed Gigabit backbone applications and the Dimension GS-4024, a Layer 3+ Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 24 ports. Pricing and Availability List price for the ZyXEL Dimension ES-3124PWR is $1695 and the ZyXEL BPS-120 is $599. All products are available through ZyXEL's national network of authorized resellers or direct to consumers from ZyXEL. More information about the ZyXEL Dimension ES-3124PWR, the ZyXEL BPS-120 can be found at http://www.us.zyxel.com. About ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL Communications, Inc., with U.S. headquarters in Anaheim, California, is one of the world's foremost suppliers of broadband networking and Internet connectivity / routing products. ZyXEL is focused on developing xDSL, cable access, broadband-sharing, wireless networks, firewall and network security solutions for a large target audience including telcos, cable operators, ISPs, small-to-medium sized businesses, SOHO and institutional MxU (multi-tenant unit/multi-dwelling unit) markets. Some of ZyXEL's largest customers include: Sprint, Time Warner, Charter, Earthlink, Chunghwa Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom, Telefonica Brazil, Telia, Verizon, and many others. For more information on ZyXEL Communications and its broadband solutions, visit the company's website at http://www.us.zyxel.com. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]