Latest LAN news.
Not using all of that GigE pipe? Save some energy, 02/02/07
The IEEE wants to make idle or underutilized Ethernet connections more energy efficient, which could mean huge electrical cost savings for large enterprises. The trick: finding a way to seamlessly throttle between 10Mbps and 10Gbps.
Cisco stackable switches add up to savings at Duke University, 01/31/07
When some network architects deploy thousands of LAN ports for users, they use chassis switches at the LAN edge for easier management and failover. Duke University, however, finds better network management and cost savings through stacking switches.
Cisco bolsters Catalyst switches with PoE, 10 Gigabit, 01/31/07
Cisco this week juiced up its Catalyst switch line with gear that boosts Power-over-Ethernet support, backup power and failover, and 10G Ethernet connectivity at the LAN edge.
Extreme switch upgrade foils NAC-workaround exploit, company says, 01/29/07
Extreme Networks says it has switch software that stops a simple, yet dangerous hack used to surmount many common network access technologies used on LANs.
LANs & Routers Newsletter: Solarflare goes for low power in 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller, 01/30/07
Chip maker Solarflare Communications this week introduced what it calls the industry’s lowest-power 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller.
