Remotely managed MILAN by Transition switch has nine 10/100/1000 copper interfaces and 2 Gigabit SFP fiber interfaces, latter of which can connect multiple switches over fiber optic links and offer redundant super ring capability. Offered with various management and security features, low-port switching solution supports IEEE802.3ad with LACP function and has 4 priority queues per port. It suits indoor and outdoor applications with temperatures from 0 to +60[degrees]C.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 2 / / -- The conversion technology and switching expert, Transition Networks Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Communications Systems Inc., today announced the introduction of a new remotely managed MILAN by Transition switch with nine 10/100/1000 copper and two Gigabit SFP fiber interfaces. The new switch offers a cost efficient, low-port switching solution for indoor and outdoor applications where temperature resistance and minimal size are a must. The switch also provides SNMP V1/2/3 management for secure configuration and monitoring of the entire segment connectivity. In addition, two SFP Gigabit uplink ports can now connect multiple switches over fiber optic links and offer a redundant super ring capability.

The MILAN by Transition switch series delivers superior management features that include port based, dynamic and static VLANs, 802.1Q VLAN tagging, GVRP with MVR, IGMP, port mirroring, port security and super ring. Security includes static addressing, filtering and blocking of packets to identified MAC addresses. Four priority queues per port insure minimum delay for voice over IP or multimedia network data. Console port provides local management while Telnet SNMP and Web-based management are provided via any network device.

"Today, IP-based technologies are starting to dominate outdoor applications that have historically been reserved for serial connectivity. Gigabit switches gradually leave traditional LANs and become a backbone for infrastructure connectivity and management," said Bill Schultz, vice president of marketing at Transition Networks. "The MILAN by Transition switches help companied achieve greater network connectivity."

The managed switch is remotely upgradeable via TFTP or console firmware upgrade. Established configuration can be saved and also applied to other switches. The switch supports IEEE802.3ad with LACP function. Rapid Spanning Tree featured on the switch allows for participation in redundant segments while super ring makes it ideal for resilient ring applications.

Product Configuration

Transition's 10/100/1000 and SFP switch is available in 0-60C temperature version for indoor or outdoor applications.

Product Availability

The switch is available for shipment. Please contact Transition Networks at (800)526-9267 or http://www.transition.com/ for the latest information.

About Transition Networks Products

Transition Networks' conversion products are known for their ruggedness and reliability. They have a 99.4 percent customer acceptance rating, meaning that approximately one in 1,000 experience failure in the field. MILAN by Transition Networks offers a five-year warranty on wired products and a three-year warranty on wireless products.

About Transition Networks Inc.

Transition Networks Inc. offers networking connectivity solutions that make networks perform better, faster and more reliably while helping companies leverage their existing networking infrastructure. The company's Transition Networks brand of media converters make conversion between disparate media types possible, providing conversion technology solutions that offer the necessary adaptations without affecting the performance, nature or appearance of the network. Its complete MILAN by Transition Networks portfolio of multilayer switching and wireless products are designed to facilitate low-cost network evolution with unique solutions, easing the stress on networks caused by high-bandwidth applications. Based in Minneapolis, Transition Networks distributes hardware-based connectivity solutions exclusively through a network of resellers in 50 countries including Ingram Micro and Tech Data. Transition Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Communications Systems, Inc., a publicly traded company