Foundry Networks Introduces PoE Switch

Foundry Networks Inc. yesterday released the FastIron Edge X-Series 424-Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch (FES X424-PoE), which combines 24 ports of 10/100/1000mbps with IEEE 802.3af PoE, redundant modular power supplies and 10 gigabit Ethernet.

The new switch model delivers PoE over 10/100/1000mbps copper connections to devices such as VoIP handsets, video-over-IP cameras and wireless access points, according to Foundry Networks.

Customers initially can deploy the switch X424-PoE using trunked gigabit Ethernet fiber uplinks for connecting to the network backbone, and then upgrade later with one or two ports of 10 gigabit Ethernet.

“[B]andwidth growth in many environments is driving the need for 10 gigabit Ethernet,” said Bob Schiff, vice president and general manager

of Foundry's enterprise business unit. “The FES X424-PoE switch is a powerful solution providing the expandability and the reliability our customers are asking for in a cost-effective and compact design."

Foundry Networks said the FastIron Edge X424-PoE offers advanced QoS features and delivers low latency and jitter to ensure optimal VoIP performance. Pricing ranges from $6,995 to $13,485.

Foundry Networks Inc. www.foundrynetworks.com

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