New unmanaged SMC switch urge greener outlook on networks

April 26, 2012 - PRLog -- SMC Networks (www.smc.com), a global provider of LAN hardware and broadband connectivity devices, has announced the launch of the latest members to the EZ Switch™ 10/100 family, the SMCFS501, SMCFS801, and SMCFS2601. With no configuration required, each Fast Ethernet switch is simple to set up--and network migration is seamless as the switches are equipped with 10/100 Mbps auto MDI/MDIX ports.

Relying on SMC’s proprietary Green Saving technology, the switches allow less power consumption during periods of low activity by detecting both link status and cable distance, thus saving on costs as well as reducing carbon emissions.

The switches are able to auto-detect link status and automatically cut off power at a given port during periods when unconnected or a PC is turned off, without any affect on performance or stability. In addition, each switch actively detects the presence of short cables and then determines the appropriate power level based on cable length.

Jo Chang, European Product Manager, states: “SMC’s Green Saving technology offers small and medium-sized businesses practical, real-world methods to reduce costs and cut carbon emissions. For example, by simply asking users to turn off their PCs when not in use and by reducing unnecessary cabling in the office, businesses can significantly lower their IT costs.

This is also a forceful step towards burnishing green credentials in an increasingly environmentally-conscious world.”

The SMCFS501, SMCFS801, and SMCFS2601 join SMC’s existing lines of high performance unmanaged Fast Ethernet and unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switches.

The company is looking to extend the value of these products to the South African and Southern Africa markets through its established reseller network.

Paul Luff, country manager, SMC Networks South Africa, says the local market will benefit significantly from advantages such less power consumption, high performance, innovative engineering to cool down infrastructure and priority queuing.

“This is eco-friendly technology that operates effectively and reliably without impacting on the environment. Features like Auto-MDI/ MDI-X on all ports means easy plug-and-play and there is inclusion of two gigabit uplink ports for connection to a network backbone or network attached storage device,” says Luff.

The products are housed in compact, rack-mountable metal chassis for desktop or rack mounting applications.