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SMC Networks High-Performance Switches to be Integrated Into San Diego Supercomputer Center's Triton Resource

Posted on: Tuesday, 23 June 2009, 07:05 CDT

SMC's TigerStack II 10/100/1000 Stackable Managed Switches Will Be Used in the Management / Installation Network of the Data-Intensive Computing System that will Support UC San Diego and UC Researchers

IRVINE, Calif., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- SMC Networks(R), a leading provider of advanced, high-performance networking solutions for the SMB and enterprise markets, today announced that it has been selected as a vendor for the Triton Resource, an integrated, data-intensive computing system being developed to support University of California San Diego and University of California researchers at the San Diego Supercomputer Center at UC San Diego.

Designed collaboratively with University researchers and computing specialists at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, Triton will incorporate SMC's TigerStack(TM) II 10/100/1000 Stackable Managed Switches with four Gigabit combo ports and two 10G uplinks (SMC8848M) into the installation and management network.

"We are very excited to be selected as a key vendor for this high-performance computing environment as it speaks to the key benefits of performance, reliability, functionality, and value that have come to define our high-end enterprise-class switches in the government, education and business sectors," explained Keith Alexis, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for SMC Networks. "The SMC8848M incorporates a host of advanced switching features and supports stacking to provide the performance and scalability that will enable Triton Resource to support demanding high-bandwidth applications today and well into the future."

About the TigerStack II 10/100/1000 Managed Switches (SMC8824M / SMC8848M)

The TigerStack II 10/100/1000 Managed Switches (SMC8824M and SMC8848M) are high-performance stackable switches that deliver scalability, wire-speed Gigabit performance, high-availability, 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, and redundant power options for small- and medium-sized businesses. The performance stacking enlists technology that pushes switch to switch communication up to 24GB thereby ensuring efficient delivery of data in the most stressed environments.

The SMC8824M and SMC8848M are equipped with 24 or 48 copper Gigabit ports (respectively) and four combo SFP ports which support either copper links or SFP adapters for connection to fiber-based Gigabit media and deliver a switching capacity of up to 176 Gbps. In addition to two high-performance stacking connectors, two 10G modules slots on the rear of the switch support a variety of connector technologies including XFP 10G connections to provide high-bandwidth connectivity to the core of a network.

The SMC8824M and SMC8848M, which incorporate a comprehensive set of features including layer 3 routing support, redundant power option to protect against primary power failure, Quality of Service, and security features including 802.1x, RADIUS and ACLs, are backed by a 3-year warranty and 24/7 technical support, and are available worldwide via authorized SMC distributors and value-added resellers.

About SMC Networks

SMC Networks is a leading provider of affordable, easy-to-use, high-performance networking solutions for the consumer, small- and medium-sized businesses, and enterprise markets. With a global presence that supports customers throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, SMC leverages its heritage of over 35 years to deliver to market a level of quality, reliability and technological advancement that has established it as one of the premier network companies in the industry.

Since 2003, SMC has maintained a Green portfolio of networking products demonstrating its commitment to the environment at a very early stage. In 2008, Instat confirmed SMC's commitment to go beyond cursory attempts at power management when it stated that SMC was one of the top five most energy efficient in the 24/48 port managed switch category. SMC's Green Policy is a key component of the company's core strength that can be leveraged by its install base.

SMC Networks is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.smc.com or call (800) SMC-4YOU.

(C) 2009 SMC Networks. SMC Networks, and the SMC Networks logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of SMC Networks in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

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