Latest LAN news.
Force10 switch targets data center, 03/28/05
Force10 Networks this week will release its first fixed-configuration switch aimed at data center customers looking for a high-capacity box for linking a server rack to a 10G backbone.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/032805-force10.html?nl
Going fault-tolerant for less, 03/28/05
For some IT managers, it might come as a surprise that Intel-based, fault-tolerant systems running Windows or Linux provide the same – or better – performance than bigger, more costly boxes.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/032805ecintelft.html?nl
HP preps blades for SMBs, 03/28/05
Blades for Business is aimed at helping SMBs understand how the compact systems can fit into their IT strategy. The program is launching May 2 and will include information and resources on the HP Small Business Web site, consulting and integration …
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/2005/032805hpblades.html?nl
Tech Update: 802.11i secures wireless LANs, 03/28/05
802.11i improves on WEP by using completely new encryption algorithms and key-derivation techniques. This wireless security standard, finalized in 2004, makes it possible to safeguard over-the-air communications at Layer 2.
https://www.nwfusion.com/news/tech/2005/032805techupdate.html?nl
Newsletter: Copper 10 Gig transceiver unveiled, 03/24/05
Fabless semiconductor company Vativ Technologies this week introduced a 10 Gigabit Ethernet transceiver for unshielded twisted pair wiring.
https://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/lans/2005/0321lan2.html?nl
Newsletter: IEEE task force settles on expanded Ethernet frame size, 03/22/05
The IEEE task force weighing whether and how to expand the size of Ethernet frames met again last week and made a couple of key decisions.
https://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/lans/2005/0321lan1.html?nl
