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Furman Power Management Solution for EMEA Market:

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:00:00 +0000

CN-3600 SE SmartSequencer

We are now shipping the CN-3600 SE (220V-240V, 16A capacity) SmartSequencer™, the first power management solution for the EMEA market for Furman’s Contractor Series. Designed for commercial A/V installers, the unit combines optional BlueBOLT functionality with AC power distribution, protection, filtration, and sequential system power on/off.

The CN-3600 SE features Furman’s SmartSequencing™ technology, which allows large and complex A/V systems to be powered on and off safely with the simple press of a button or turn of a key, even by nontechnical personnel. The SmartSequencer’s bidirectional communications between installed units enables a primary unit to control and sequence multiple secondary units, ensuring multizone electronic systems are powered on and off safely and dependably from a single control point across an entire installation. Multiple units can be connected via current loop at runs of more than 1,000 feet, with backwards compatibility with Furman’s legacy sequencers and/or third-party products.

Providing robust control options, the CN-3600 SE is equipped with an RS-232 port and command set for integration with control systems. An optional RS-232-to-Ethernet adaptor — the BB-RS232, sold separately and available in 2013 — allows the unit to be controlled, programmed, and monitored from a smartphone, tablet, PC, or any Web-enabled device via Telnet, direct HTTP connection, or the BlueBOLT platform.

Connecting the CN-3600 SE to BlueBOLT enables integrators to reboot problem components remotely to address a myriad of common system issues immediately, ranging from locked up components to bad communications handshakes. Powerful features for installers include email alerts when power anomalies occur; scheduled commands for power-up, power-down, or power-cycling of outlets; monitoring of incoming voltage in near-real time or over history; and auto-reboot functionality to resolve networking equipment lock-ups automatically. In addition, BlueBOLT offers a variety of features designed to monitor energy use closely, eliminate standby power, and enable automated load-shedding.

The 1RU rack-mount unit features eight rear-panel IEC C-13 outlets — in addition to one front-panel convenience outlet — in four adjustable delay-sequence banks. All outlets provide clean, safe power with Furman’s SMP, EVS, and LiFT protection and filtration technologies.

“The CN-3600 SE is packed with advanced features including our SmartSequencing platform and our proven protection and filtration technologies. Connecting it to BlueBOLT will take its capabilities to an entirely new level,” said John Benz, director of power and accessories, Core Brands.

Check out the Furman CN-3600 SE Product Introduction Video:

http://youtu.be/kQrlOCyRPbE

For more information, please visit www.furmancontractor.com/cn-3600se

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:44:00 +0000

IP Camera and Media Converter Participate in Rescue of Miners in Chile

The rescue of the trapped Chilean miners has been achieved finally. Amid the most important moment in the history of rescue, while many countries made all their efforts to provide the state-of-the-art devices to deliver rescue, the PLANET Technology is no exception in the very first beginning.

When these Chilean miners had been trapped for over two weeks since 5 August, and the rescue team found there is a slim chance of survival underground on 22 August, the communication between the rescue team and the trapped miners became the priority. Transworld S.A, partner of the PLANET Technology in Chile, offered the PLANET IP camera (ICA-H312) and media converter (FT-802S15) to help set up video conferences among the rescue team, the family members and the trapped miners to watch their life and health condition.

This moment moved the whole world when the initial images were conveyed by the PLANET products. In the dark and humid shaft, the camera has to provide clear images in the darkness (IR LED). Besides, in order to ensure the long-distance and high-quality video conference, a media converter co-worked with the camera to deliver stable and high-resolution networking. By transmitting immediate interactive video and audio through two-way audio system, all the people concerned are encouraged, full of ecstasy and tear. The hope, which is vital for the trapped miners to survive, was also injected into them, and to the world.

In this important rescue history, the PLANET technology participated in this tough task in the initial stage by providing the most advanced products to offer rescue, and convey hope of the whole world.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:10:00 +0000

Break 100-meter Ethernet limit for IP Surveillance Deployment

Ethernet Distance extension via Coaxial

PLANET VC-202A is the high-performance Ethernet-over-Coaxial extender that converts between twisted pair (UTP) and coaxial cable for every kind of IP Ethernet application. It offers the absolutely fastest data transmission speed over existing coaxial cable without the need of rewiring. On the UTP side, the VC-202A uses a modular EIA / TIA 568 RJ-45 connector that supports CAT-5/5e or above wiring with the distance up to 100 meters (328 feet). On the coaxial cable side, the VC-202A utilizes a BNC connector that supports 50ohm or 75ohm coaxial cable with the distance up to 3km. It is ideal for extending the distance and signal conversion by transmitting the Ethernet data from the coaxial cable for any type of IP network device such as IP camera, wireless access point, NVR and digital signage.

Cost-effective / Quick Upgrade Legacy Devices to All-IP network

PLANET VC-202A Ethernet extender provides a quick replacement and smooth migration solution from existing analog system to full digital system. For example:
- Upgrade analog camera to digital IP Camera
- IP Digital Signage deployment
- Cable TV to IPTV

The VC-202A equips one RJ-45 and one BNC Port to transmit the Ethernet data over the most widespread coaxial cable. Therefore, it is very suitable and costless for upgrading legacy devices to new digital devices of IP-based network because almost every house or block on the street could use the existing coaxial cable to transmit data to the Internet and the whole building could share the Internet line in the wide network area with minimum cost. Reuse the existing cable instead of new wire can save extra wiring cost as the coaxial cable and Ethernet line are already available.

- Cost-effective and effortless Ethernet extend solution

- Ethernet over legacy coaxial cable

- Long transmission distance up to 3km

- High data rate, suited to H.264/Mega-Pixel IP camera applications

- One box design, CO / CPE selectable via DIP Switch

- Compact size, wall-mountable or DIN-Rail installation (optional)

- Rack-Mount installation with PLANET MC family Media Chassis

Community / Campus Surveillance and Security over IP

To take advantage of digital surveillance system and keep the benefits of coaxial cable, the VC-202A helps the community, campus and enterprises to upgrade analog camera system to IP camera surveillance without using additional new wires. The Converter is a switching architecture with one RJ-45 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet port and one BNC Ethernet over Coaxial port. Just plug-in the UTP cable of IP camera to Ethernet port and the existing coaxial cable to the BNC connector. It is easy to deploy and extend the distance with signal conversion by transmitting the Ethernet data

from the standard coaxial cable. Furthermore, with high transmit data rate, the VC-202A solution supports multiple IP cameras input for sharing in one coaxial cable to reduce the cost of cabling.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Mon, 31 May 2010 23:57:00 +0000

Experience Amazing FTTH Applications via Fiber Connection

The Planet Internet Fiber Router, FRT-40x series, provides office and residential users the ideal solution for sharing a high-speed fiber Internet connection and four 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet backbone. The FRT-40x series is a perfect FTTH Digital Home Router which can provide very high performance access to Internet, both downstream and upstream up to 100Mbps through the fiber interface. For WAN connection, the FRT-40x series supports several common optical connectors including 100Base-BX, 100Base-LX, 100Base-FX and Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP). The Fiber Router can be implemented easily for optical fiber deployment.

The FRT-40x series provides QoS functions to enable smooth network services. Traffic priority can be assigned by the router to guarantee some important and specific transmissions, especially for real-time streaming multimedia applications such as the on-line gaming, VoIP, and IPTV to keep the bandwidth usage smoothly. Furthermore, the Fiber Router FRT-40x series not only provides basic router functions like DHCP server, Virtual Server, DMZ, and UPnP, but also features full firewall functions including Network Address Translation (NAT), IP / Port / MAC Filtering and Content Filtering. It serves as an Internet firewall to protect your network from being accessed by unauthorized users.

Features:

- Complies with 100Base-FX

- Supports TS-1000 and 802.3ah OAM

- SPI Firewall for Anti-DoS Prevention

- Quality of Service Control for FTTH Applications

- Various choices of fiber-connector from SC, WDM and SFP, multi-mode / single-mode fiber / 100Base SFP

Application:

Internet Connection with Fiber Optic

The FRT-40x series is the perfect solution to connect a small group of PCs to a high-speed Internet connection allowing multiple users to access the Internet simultaneously. With built-in 100Base-FX fiber interface, the FRT-40x series supports WAN distance up to 15~60 Km by working with different types of optic fiber connectors. The FRT-40x is the ideal solution for FTTH (Fiber-to-the-home) applications. It can handle multiple high-throughput services such as IPTV, on-line gaming, VoIP, Internet access and keep the bandwidth usage smoothly. The FRT-40x series also incorporates a 4-Port 10/100Base-TX switching hub, which makes it easily create or extend your LAN and prevents the attacks from Internet.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:30:00 +0000

Telecom-Level, Non-Stop 100/100Mbps VDSL2 CO Solution

High Performance VDSL2 Data Rate over Existing Phone LinesFor Ultra-High VDSL2 performance and cost effective solution, PLANET releases new Managed VDSL2 CO (Central Office) Switch series - VC-2400MR / VC-2400MR48 which provide 24-Port VDSL2, 2-Port Gigabit TP / SFP combo interfaces and Hot-Swappable AC/DC Redundant Power System. The VC-2400MR series is perfectly designed for FTTx last mile applications by ISPs, Telecoms, campuses and hotel. PLANET provide a VDSL2 total solution by co-working with PLANET developed VDSL2 CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) - the VC-23x series CPE, up to 100/100Mbps bandwidth and multiple selective profiles provides ultra-high performance to the pervasive telephone line network, and has the advantage of minimum installation time and minimum expense by allowing voice and data to share the same telephone pair without interference. Moreover, the maximum 1.4km distance provides wide coverage for service providers. The two Gigabit TP / SFP combo interfaces can be either 1000Base-T for 10/100/1000Mbps or 1000Base-SX/LX through SFP, which provides flexible media and distance selection and fat pipes for connecting to the backbone or connecting to servers.

Extremely Reliable Design to Ensure Continuous Operation

The VC-2400MR Series supports the optional hot-swappable Redundant Power System (RPS) to ensure continuous operation. To enhance the reliability, both the VC-2400MR and VC-2400MR48 provide one spare power supply unit slot for optional 100~240V AC or DC -48V redundant power supply installation. The continuous power systems are specifically designed to handle high tech facilities requiring the highest power integrity available. Also, the -48V DC power supply implemented makes the VC-2400MR Series VDSL2 Switch as a telecom level device that can be located at the electronic room.

Features:

- 24-Port VDSL2 subscriber interface
- Built-in POTS Splitter
- 2-Port Gigabit TP / SFP combo interface
- ITU-T G.993.2, 8a / 8b / 12a / 12b / 17a / 30a Profiles
- AC / DC Power slots for Redundant Power support
- 802.1Q / Q-in-Q / GVRP VLAN
- IP DSCP QoS and Bandwidth Control
- IGMP Snooping v1 / v2 and Query mode
- Layer 3 / 4 ACL, SSL and Port Security
- SNMP v1 / v2c / v3 and 4 RMON Groups

Application: Last Mile of FTTx Deployment

The VC-2400MR Series provides up to 100/100Mbps symmetric data rate within 300m and in long range connections; it provides ultra-high performance to the pervasive telephone line network. With the two built-in mini-GBIC 1000Base-SX/LX SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) interfaces, the VC-2400MR Series can be deployed from within 550 meters (Multi-mode fiber) up to above 10/50/70/120 kilometers (Single-mode fiber). The various distances of SFP (small-form factor) and Bidi (WDM) transceivers are optional for customers. The long distance support feature makes the VC-2400MR Series a great and ideal solution for FTTx (Fiber to the Building, Fiber to the Campus or Fiber to the Home) applications. It supports high bandwidth VDSL2 over existing telephone wires in the "last mile" from the ISP / Telecom / Service provider's fiber node to the buildings and customers' home.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Mon, 10 May 2010 03:06:00 +0000

Looking to push more IT functions into the cloud?

TS-859U-RP Business Series Turbo NAS server enclosure, the most affordable 2U rack-mounted unit with 8 hot-swappable 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hard disk drives and a redundant power-supply for maximum up-time in corporate and entry-level enterprise datacenters where high performance, high data-availability, and maximum reliability are paramount. QNAP is the only network appliance company to currently offer 8-drive NAS enclosures, and does so in desktop and rack-mounted configurations.

The TS-859U-RP features a dual-core Intel Atom D510 1.66GHz CPU and 1GB DDRII RAM, delivering exceptionally fast performance coupled with ultra-low power consumption that translates into lower total cost of ownership without sacrificing performance.

The TS-859U-RP contains two power units. Should one power supply fail, the other will continue to supply the power for the entire system and alert the administrator via email or SMS to the failure. The TS-859U-RP is chock full of advanced networking features including dual Gigabit LAN ports with 7 bonding modes, including failover (if one network port fails, the other LAN port is still active), load-balancing (aggregates the network load to boost transfer speed), multiple-IP settings. The fail-safe dual OS DOM architecture for positive system boot ups, and single, JBOD, RAID 0/1/5/6/5+ hot spare/6+ hot spare with online RAID capacity expansion and online RAID level migration, and RAID recovery. The TS-859U-RP also features iSCSI for business, which allows easy network storage capacity expansion by simply attaching other QNAP Turbo NAS units to the network and establishing virtual volumes, a feature not offered by other competitors currently in this product segment.

Looking to push more IT functions into the cloud? The TS-859U-RP has been certified as fully compatible with VMware's vSphere4 (ESX 4.0) virtualization platform, ideal for workgroup or company-wide file sharing, storage, and advanced server applications. VMware's vSphere is the industry's premier cloud operating system that offers a way to reduce IT costs and increase network responsiveness through the use of virtual machines. Networked storage is an essential component of an effective cloud computing infrastructure. Businesses of all sizes are able to enjoy the interoperability between VMware virtual machines and QNAP high performance networked storage to take full advantage of VMware cloud computing environments. SPC-3 Persistent Reservation for clustering in VMware and also Hyper-V clusters in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 are supported, as is thin-provisioning, MPIO, and MC/S.

Corporate & Enterprise IT managers depend on high performance, highly reliable networked storage to meet the insatiable storage needs of today's companies" said Laurent Cheng, Product Manager of QNAP Systems, Inc. "The TS-859U-RP is an ideal choice for these environments as it offers up to 16TB of online, networked storage with levels of performance and reliability demanded by network users with business-ready features that administrators can use to deploy network-wide backups, enable file sharing inside & outside the company, share printers, host websites, and much more.

Savvy IT administrators will smile at the broad range of business features included in the TS-859U-RP, including file sharing in mixed Windows/Mac/Linux/UNIX networks, advanced power management with scheduled power on/off & wake on LAN access, support for Microsoft Active Directory (AD), secure AES 256-bit volume-based encryption, HDD S.M.A.R.T., which notifies the administrator via email or SMS when a drive is failing or has failed, and the most comprehensive log system of any NAS currently on the market. The TS-859U-RP's functionality can be extended with QPKG software plug-ins, with 15 currently available for telephony, Java, Joomla!, Wordpress, and other applications.

The TS-859U-RP ships with QNAP's Version 3.2 of its renowned NAS management software, which adds new DFS support (Shared Folder Aggregation), import of user-list, next-generation Internet Protocol IPv6 and IPv4 dual stack. QNAP's Web File Manager 2 features an entirely redesigned user interface and functionality for improved file sharing and management. WebDAV is also available for users to collaboratively share, access, and edit files over HTTP and HTTPS.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:36:00 +0000

10G Performance Boosts Network Traffic Speed

The PLANET ENW-9801 Single-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet server adapter is an optimal solution for Ethernet applications by providing strict low-power budgets and small form factor. It offers simple integration into any PCI Express x8 server slot via one SFP+ slot. The onboard controller featured on the ENW-9801 integrates embedded technology and a 10GbE MAC into a single chip that offers up to 10Gbps of network throughput. PLANET Network solution greatly reduces the TCP/IP packet processing tasks of the server's CPU by performing enhanced data-handling algorithms, thereby providing nearly 10Gb line speed performance with the simplicity of a conventional Network Interface Card (NIC).

Next Generation Server Adapter for growth and expansion of networking environments

The ENW-9801 is a PCI Express 10G Ethernet adapter designed to address high-performance system application requirements. With the innovative PCI Express Bus Architecture, the ENW-9801 provides better performance than the network cards based on 32/64bit PCI architecture. It provides the best solution for one of the major issues of Server Farm Networks - communication speed. Ten times faster than existing 1000Base-SX/LX solutions, using the PLANET ENW-9801 to connect your servers and workstations guarantees extremely high throughput and excellent signal quality.

Feature:

- One SFP+ slot
- PCI Express x8 Host Bus interface
- 16K Jumbo Frame
- IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN
- IEEE 802.1p CoS traffic priority
- SNMP RMON Statistics
- Low Power Consumption
- Complies to Microsoft, Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris OS
- Virtual NIC support
- Lower CPU utilizationGreduce CPU utilization and improve throughput

Application:

Server NICs

With ten times performance of existing Gigabit transmission, the ENW-9801 can easily act as a server NICs of your networks by wiring to the backbone Switches. With one PCI Express interface design, the ENW-9801 is right for the main board with PCI Express now and future.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 02:03:00 +0000

Share Mobile Wireless Network Anytime and Anywhere

PLANET 3G Broadband Router, the WNRT-626G, provides Internet access via mobile network by CDMA2000 / UMTS / HSDPA protocol and 3G Internet USB card. The WNRT-626G not only provides 3G USB interface for Internet roaming but also supports one WAN port for wired cable or DSL service connection. The WNRT-626G provides NAT function to allow multiple users to access Internet via a single legal IP. In the aspect of firewall, the WNRT-626G supplies MAC access control, URL block, and prevents possible hackers attack.

Features:

Dual WAN Interfaces: WAN port for cable or wired DSL service with 3G mobile connection
IEEE 802.11n wireless technology compliant with 802.11b/g standard
Advanced security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA VTKIP(PSK), WPA2-AES(PSK), 802.1x
Web-based GUI for and Wizard setup for easily configuration
Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a remote site
MAC / IP filter access control, URL blocking ; SPI firewall + DoS prevention protection

Application:

Roaming 3G mobile wireless network
Faster speed in WiFi, sharing Internet everywhere

Via connecting 3G Internet USB Adapter to the WNRT-626G, you can enjoy surfing internet instantly. The built-in one WAN port for wired cable or DSL service can also be used as alternative to share network with neighbors. The WNRT-626G applied with 802.11n technology provides a better wireless signal, higher data rate and performance than 802.11g. Furthermore, featuring the latest security and firewall functions, the WNRT-626G helps to prevent unauthorized access or invasion. Just click the Wizard and set up step by step, you can relax to get in the wireless network and enjoy high speed Internet transmission anywhere: at your home, office, public place, or even on transportation.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:29:00 +0000

Gigabit and Wide Temperature Industrial Switch

Enhanced Reliability for Industrial NetworksThe PLANET ISW-1033MT Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch is equipped with multiple redundant ring technology and provides 7 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet, 3 Gigabit TP/SFP combo interfaces and 2 DI/DO delivered in a rugged strong case. It is an industrially (substation) hardened and fully managed with Ethernet Switch specifically designed to operate reliably in electrically harsh, climatically demanding, wide temperature range(-40 degree to 75 degree) and centralized power management environments.

Two Digital Input / Digital Output Groups for Event and Alarm
The digital inputs and digital output could be used to sense the state of ISW-1033MT power fail or port fail. Therefore the switch can be configured to send the system log or trigger the remote equipment to act for something.

Key Features
- 3 Gigabit / Fiber uplink capability
- 2 DI/DO for event and alarm
- Redundant Ethernet Network
- Industrial Protect 30 Metal Case
- Manageable
- Power Redundant
- Wide Temperature Support

Application
Transportation Networking and Public Wireless Service

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:39:00 +0000

Cost-effective 100/100Mbps VDSL2 CO Solution
High Performance VDSL2 Data Rate over Existing Phone LinesPLANET VC-820M is a Managed Ethernet over VDSL2 CO (Central Office) switch with 8-Port VDSL2 and 2-Port Gigabit TP / SFP combo interfaces. The VC-820M is perfectly for the networking applications of Telecom, ISP, SI, IP Surveillance provider, hotel and etc. It applies with Ethernet and VDSL2 technologies to extend Ethernet over single-pair phone line using a VDSL2 signal. By co-working with PLANET developed VDSL2 CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) - the VC-23x series CPE, up to 100/100Mbps bandwidth and multiple selective profiles provides ultra-high performance to the pervasive telephone line network, and has the advantage of minimum installation time and minimum expense by allowing voice and data to share the same telephone pair without interference. Moreover, the maximum 1.4km distance provides wide coverage for service providers. The two Gigabit TP / SFP combo interfaces can be either 1000Base-T for 10/100/1000Mbps or 1000Base-SX/LX through SFP, which provides flexible media and distance selection and fat pipes for connecting to the backbone or connecting to servers.

Efficient Management and Robust Layer 2 Features
The VC-820M contains an advanced management capability that can be remotely accessed by Telnet, Web Browser, SNMPv3 and SSL secure protocol. It can be programmed for basic switch management functions such as IEEE 802.1Q VLAN and Q-in-Q VLAN, Port Mirroring, Multiple Spanning Tree and ACL security. Additionally, the system includes advanced features such as IGMP snooping, QoS (Quality of Service), broadcast storm and bandwidth control to enhance bandwidth utilization.

Key Features:

8-Port VDSL2 subscriber interface, up to 100/100Mbps data rate
Built-in POTS Splitter
2-Port Gigabit TP / SFP combo interface
ITU-T G.993.2, 8a / 8b / 12a / 12b / 17a / 30a Profiles
802.1Q / Q-in-Q / GVRP VLAN
IP DSCP QoS and Bandwidth Control
IGMP Snooping v1 / v2 and Query mode
Layer 3 / 4 ACL, SSL and Port Security
SNMP v1 / v2c / v3 and 4 RMON Groups

Applications:

IPTV, VOD and digital message broadcasting services are the worldwide hot trends, and more and more service providers have gradually upgraded the client devices from analog system to digital system. The PLANET VC-820M VDSL2 CO Switch and VC-23x VDSL2 CPEs are the best solution to quickly provide cost-effective and high speed network services by utilizing the existing telephone wire infrastructure. IP network installation is straightforward and requires no new wiring. With enough bandwidth, the 100/55 Mbps symmetric capability of VC-820M enables many Multi-Media services on local Internet to come true, such as VOD (Video on Demand), Voice over IP, Video phone, IPTV, distance education, and so on. The VC-820M provides excellent bandwidth to satisfy the triple play devices for entertainment and communication. Meanwhile, this kind of infrastructure will minimize the burden on the Internet.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:51:00 +0000

Growing Video over Fiber Converter Family, Various Fiber Cable Options

In the analog video over optic fiber transmission applications, the demand of different optical fiber options rises all over the world. To satisfy the demand, PLANET releases new VF-10x-KIT Video over Fiber converter models for system integrator and security service provider to choose either Multi-Mode or Single-mode fiber patch cord according to their system requirements. The VF-10x series includes different types of fiber connector such as ST, SC, FC and WDM SC which enable CCTV applications to replace the traditional coaxial cable with stable fiber cable

performing more efficiently. Just choose the most suitable Video over Fiber converter kit to build the CCTV network or extend the analog surveillance system.

Long Distances Analog Surveillance Transmission SolutionTo help the analog camera deployment in long distances to provide high video transmission quality and reliable signal, the VF-10x series successfully integrates the video signal and fiber optic transmission in a compact size mini box. The Video over Fiber media converter enables the videos to be delivered in high quality from 2km to 20km long distance by the intelligent coding/encoding technology. It is ideal for extending the distance and signal conversion by transmitting the Video and data over the fiber-optic cable.

Key Fetures:

Video and Data over fiber transmission
8 bit Video Signal digital sampling
PAL, NTSC, SECAM compatible
2km to 20km optional transmission distance
Data Type: RS-485
Standalone or work with PLANET MC-700/1500/1500R media converter chassis
Compact size, wall-mount design, Plug and Play installation

Application:

The VF-10x-KIT consists of 1 channel video over fiber optical transceiver and receiver to transmit video and RS-485 signal through a reliable single mode / single fiber link. It is an ideal cost-effective solution for surveillance system that requires high display quality and high performance signal transmission over long distances. The VF-10x-KIT can be installed easily by just plug and play. The transmitter and receiver can work stand-alone or slotted into a rack-mountable media converter chassis. The flexible and maintenance-free design fits with different installation environments. Up to 20km distance of video camera deployment with one VF-10x-KIT ideally suites the following applications: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Traffic Surveillance, security monitoring, automation control, intelligent residential districts and so on.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:06:00 +0000

Very High-Speed Data Transmission with Wired / Wireless

The PLANET 802.11n Wireless VDSL2 Router, VC-230N, applies 2T2R MIMO antenna technology and provides office and residential users the ideal solution for sharing a high-speed VDSL2 broadband connection and four-10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet backbone. The VC-230N is developed with three core networking technologies: IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Ethernet and VDSL2 (Very High Speed Digital Subscriber Line 2). Via VDSL 2 technology, the VC-230N offers very high performance access to Internet, up to 100Mbps for both downstream and upstream data transmission. VDSL2 offers the absolute fastest data transmission speed over existing copper telephone lines without the need for rewiring.

The VC-230N complies with ITU-T G993.2 standard and provides two modes for network applications - Bridge and Router. With built-in IEEE 802.11b/g and 802.11n wireless network capability, the VC-230N allows any computer and wireless-enabled network device connect to it without additional cabling. 802.11n Draft 2.0 wireless capability brings users the highest speed of wireless experience ever; the data transmission rate can be as high as 300Mbps. The radio coverage is also doubled to offer high speed wireless connection even in wide space at your office or house.

Key Features

- ITU-T G.993.2 VDSL2 Support, up to 100/100 Mbps Up/Downstream

- Supports 802.11n 2T2R Wireless Technology

- Built-in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch

- Two RJ-11 connectors, built-in splitter for POTS connection

- Supports NAT, NAPT, DHCP server, DNS Proxy, DMZ, and Virtual Server

- CO and CPE mode Support

- Supports Content Filtering, SPI Firewall and QoS

Application:

Peer-to-Peer Network Connection
A pair of two VC-230N (or VC-230) can act as a standalone pair for Ethernet distance extension over existing telephone wires. With just one pair of AWG-24 copper wire, you can easily connect two Ethernet networks together with the data rate of maximum 100/100Mbps. Meanwhile, telephone service can still be used while the modems are in operation.

Very High-Speed Internet Connection with Wired / Wireless
The VC-230N is the perfect solution for a small group of PCs accessing very high-speed broadband Internet connection simultaneously. With VDSL 2 standard network deployment, it supports downstream and upstream rates both up to 100 Mbps.
Compliant with IEEE 802.11n technology, the VC-230N provides better wireless signal, higher data rate and performance than 802.11g compliant routers. Furthermore, the VC-230N features the latest security and firewall functions to prevent unauthorized access or invasion. By just clicking the Wizard and setup step by step, then you can easily get in the wireless network and enjoy high speed Internet transmission in your home or office. The VC-230N also incorporates a 4-Port 10/100Base-TX switching hub made to easily create or extend your LAN and prevent the attacks from the internet.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:06:00 +0000

Cost-effective Managed Switch Solution for SMB Network Deployment

Enhanced Management Features!As an entry-level managed Ethernet switch, PLANET FGSW-2620VM has excellent reputation from SMB and enterprise market and been identified as a high C/P (cost / performance) product. Now, to bring users more featured yet managed Ethernet networking, PLANET introduces the FGSW-2620VM update version that with greatly promoted management functions in itself. The FGSW-2620VM features highly secure SSL function, Telnet command line management mode, and SNMP 4 RMON Groups (Statistics, History, Alarm and Event) besides the existing user-friendly WEB management interface.

For L2 / L4 switching and security management, Q-in-Q (Double Tag) VLAN is included to fit the increasing demand in network edge access application; IP DSCP QoS priority is also featured to enhance the VoIP streaming in the voice communication network. The FGSW-2620VM offers comprehensive Access Control List (ACL) for enforcing security to the edge. Its protection mechanisms comprises of IEEE 802.1X user and device authentication. Moreover, the Switch provides port IP binding, MAC filter, Static MAC and Port Security as well. The administrators can now construct highly secured corporate networks with considerably less time and effort than before.

Key Features

- WEB / SSL / Telnet / SNMP Management
-IEEE 802.1Q / Q-in-Q VLAN
-IEEE 802.1w RSTP protocol / IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation
-IGMP Snooping v1, v2 and Query mode
-IP DSCP QoS and Bandwidth Control
-Layer 2 / 3 / 4 ACL and Port Security
-SNMP v1 / v2c and 4 RMON Groups

Application

Department Switch

With its 8.8 Gigabits per second, non-blocking switch fabric, the FGSW-2620VM can easily provide a local, high bandwidth Fast Ethernet network for your departmental backbone. With the two Gigabit TP/SFP combo ports, the FGSW-2620VM provides the uplink to the backbone network through either Fast Ethernet fiber-optic or Gigabit Ethernet SX/LX modules.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:03:00 +0000

QNAP to Exhibit at CES 2010, Las Vegas, USASouth Hall 4, Booth 36827, January 7-10 2010

QNAP Systems, is pleased to announce we are exhibiting at the CES 2010, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, in Las Vegas, USA. QNAP is going to showcase the future Intel® Atom™ Processor-based TS-259 Pro, TS-459 Pro, TS-659 Pro and TS-859 Pro Turbo NAS series with the latest management software V3.2, the high definition (HD) NMP-1000 network multimedia player, and the award-winning, high performance 40-channel VS-8040, VS-8040U-RP, 20-channel VS-5020 and 12-channel VS-5012 network surveillance series.
We sincerely invite you to visit us at CES 2010, South Hall 4, Booth No. 36827, January 7-10 2010.

NMP-1000 Network Multimedia Player The NMP-1000 network multimedia player is the home networked appliance for playing the videos, photos, and music on the internal hard drive or external storage devices, or network playback of the digital contents from the PCs or NAS on your home network. The player can be seamlessly integrated with TV and stereo system for playing your digital collections in the living room or anywhere at home.

The NMP-1000 supports high-definition (1920 x 1280, 1080p) contents and almost all popular formats of media files such as MKV(H.264), M2TS & BDMV (Blu-ray), ISO and most popular codecs. For audiophiles, it also supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio passthrough with rich and lossless surround sound effects through your Hi-Fi systems. Moreover, you can access Flickr photos and SHOUTcast Internet radios and play them on your HDTV/ stereo system. The NMP-1000 can be connected to the wireless network with USB wireless adaptor (802.11b/g/n). It also offers NAS features, e.g. file server, FTP server, and PC-less BT/ FTP/ HTTP download.

In the upcoming firmware release, the NMP-1000 will support Picasa™ Web Albums to enable the users to explore and view the cloud-stored pictures on the TV. The usability will also be highly enhanced by the new features, such as "Multiple Resume", "Photo Slideshow with Background Music", "Quick Seek", "On-screen Adjustment of Subtitle and Display Attribute", and "Online Firmware Upgrade".

Digital Home Kit SolutionQNAP's digital home kit consists of a TS-110, TS-210 or TS-410 Turbo NAS (Network Attached Storage) and an NMP-1000 network multimedia player. It is a complete solution to maximize the benefits of your home theater facilities and bring a higher level of enjoyment. You can also store, share, and manage the digital contents in a better way! Both of the QNAP NAS and the NMP-1000 feature low power consumption and extremely silent operation in the home environment.

QNAP Turbo NAS Series
The powerful management software V3.2 The latest Turbo NAS firmware version 3.2 adds enhanced iSCSI services for the most affordable, competitive, and secure deployment of QNAP Turbo NAS servers in the virtualized and clustered IT infrastructure. Other remarkable features include the new backup options for disaster recovery such as Apple © Time Machine support and (Amazon S3 cloud-based storage backup, DFS (Shared Folder Aggregation), import of user list, and customizable Daylight Saving Time. The IPv6 Internet Protocol has also been incorporated for future networking evolution. Moreover, the Web File Manager 2 features an entirely redesigned user interface and functionality for improved file sharing and management. WebDAV is also available for the users to collaboratively share, access, and edit files over HTTP and HTTPs.

Future Intel® Atom™ Processor-based Turbo NAS QNAP is going to unveil the future Intel® Atom™ Processor-based Turbo NAS: TS-259 Pro, TS-459 Pro, TS-659 Pro and TS-859 Pro. These models are featured with 1GB DDRII memory and stylish industrial design to deliver exceptional performance and low power consumption. The Turbo NAS comes along with the powerful software V3.2 which supports advanced iSCSI services, storage deployment in the virtualized and clustered environments, Apple © Time Machine backup, DST support, new Web File Manger 2. Other powerful features include dual Giga LAN, RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 6/ 5 + hot spare/ 6 + hot spare configurations, Online RAID Capacity Expansion and Online RAID Level Migration, iSCSI target service with Thin Provisioning, Virtual Disk Drive support, AES 256-bit volume-based encryption, etc. This series adopts vertical hard drive mounting which allows vertical air convection for excellent heat dissipation. The NAS supports both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard drives.

8-bay, 16TB TS-809 Pro and TS-809U-RP Turbo NAS The TS-809 Pro and TS-809U-RP are powered by Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz CPU and 2GB DDRII memory. They offer RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 6/ 5 + hot spare, Online RAID Capacity Expansion, Online RAID Level Migration, iSCSI with Thin Provisioning, Virtual Disk Drive support, AES 256-bit volume-based encryption, exclusive QNAP RAID recovery, automatic policy-based IP blocking, instant SMS and email alert, etc. The TS-809U-RP is the 2U chassis NAS with two power supply units, each of which is capable of supplying the power for the NAS independently to allow highly stable system operation 24x7. The TS-809 Pro and TS-809U-RP have passed VMware Ready certifications that guarantee its compatibility for VMware solution.

SS-439 Pro and SS-839 Pro Turbo NAS (2.5-inch SATA HDD supported)The 4-bay SS-439 Pro and 8-bay SS-839 Pro are the Turbo NAS models which support 2.5-inch SATA hard drives. They are the energy-saving and quiet storage solutions designed to operate 24x7 at home or in the office environment. The NAS is compatible with Linux, UNIX, Mac, and Windows OS and offers numerous applications, e.g. file server, FTP server, printer server, web server (with phpMyAdmin, MySQL, SQLite, Joomla!).

TS-219P / TS-419P The TS-219P and TS-419P Turbo NAS are designed for the small business and home users who are eager for an extremely large storage centre to store, back up, and share thousands of multimedia files or expand the capacity of their current storage device. The TS-219P and TS-419P are compatible with both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard drives. Other advanced features include automatic policy-based IP blocking, schedule power on/ off, 2 IP cameras for network surveillance, UPnP/DLNA media server, and high speed BT/FTP/HTTP download, etc.

Network Video Surveillance System (NVR) Series QNAP's VioStor NVR is the high performance, Linux-embedded, standalone network surveillance solutions for reliable IP-based real-time monitoring and video recording. The VioStor NVR supports high quality H.264, MxPEG, MPEG4, and M-JPEG recording from over 300 camera models of 25 popular network camera brands. The VioStor NVR offers powerful surveillance features including up to 120-channel monitoring from multiple QNAP NVR servers, Intelligent Video Analytics, generic IP camera integration by CGI command, digital watermarking, SMS alert, etc. The monitoring can be performed anywhere with Internet access and even on Windows PDA phones by QNAP’s mobile surveillance application VSMobile. The Linux-embedded NVR delivers high reliability and high performance, yet features environment friendliness and affordable price.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:34:00 +0000

Ideal Smart Fast Ethernet Converter Solution for FTTX

To provide an easy use yet powerful solution for FTTX applications, PLANET releases a new 10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Smart Media Converter, FST-81x series, featuring plug & play and smart media conversion functions.

Distance Extension with High Performance and Steady Network Communication

The PLANET Smart Fast Media Converter- FST-81x series extends communication distance with highly stable performance via fiber optical cable. The FST-81x series provides media conversion between 10/100Base-TX and 100Base-FX interfaces such as multi-mode ST/SC connectors (2km), single-mode SC connector (15/35/50km), single-mode LC connectors (2/20/40/60km) and single fiber connector (WDM,20km) fiber connection options for various application. The FST-81x series allows two easy types of connection. These Smart Media Converters can be used as a standalone unit when powered by its DC adapter or used as a slide-in module to the PLANET 19-inch Web Smart / Managed 16-Slots Media Converter Chassis (MC-1600MR/MC-1600MR48 & MC-1610MR / MC-1610MR48). When working with the Web Smart / Managed Media Converter Chassis, the FST-81x is able to be centrally managed and its status be monitored through the local RS-232 console and remote web interface.

Key Features:

- Complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX Ethernet Standard
- Auto-Negotiation and Auto-MDI / MDI-X for 10/100Base-TX port
One 100Base-FX port with LC/SC/WDM connector supporting multi-mode or single-mode fiber optic cable
- Link Loss Carry Forward (LLCF) work with LLR in diagnosing network connections
Manageable through Web Smart / Managed Media Converter Chassis System (MC-1600MR/MC-1610MR series)
- Bandwidth control / TS-1000 OAM / IEEE 802.3ah OAM / Loop Back Test function provided with MC-1610MR / MC-1610MR48 Managed Media Converter Chassis System
- Dying Gasp feature support (FT-90x series Web Smart Fast Ethernet Converter can receive Dying Gasp message sent out by FST-81x)

Application:

Fiber-Optic Networking for ISP, Enterprise, and Home

The PLANET FST-81x provides advanced Media conversion technology- 10/100Base-TX and 100Base-FX interfaces to fulfill different kinds of demand followed with the growth and expanding of the current network. The FST-81x provides diverse fiber connector types for different network applications. It is very flexible for the FST-81x working as a standalone device or being installed in the central Web Smart / Management Media Converter Chassis for centralized management. When working with the Web Smart / Management Media Converter Chassis, the FST-81x is hot swappable to avoid network downtime. The FST-81x is the ideal solution to build a network solution of FTTH (Fiber to the Home) or FTTC (Fiber to the Curb), and FTTB (Fiber to the Building) for ISPs, campuses and enterprises.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:59:00 +0000

Experience Super-Speed Internet Services through 100/100Mbps VDSL 2 Converter

High Performance Ethernet over VDSL Solution
The PLANET VC-231 is a new generation Ethernet-over-VDSL2 Converter with highest performance. VC-231 is a VDSL single port CO and CPE converter which equipped with one Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector) and one VDSL port (on 1 RJ-11 connector). The selectable CO/CPE mode via a DIP switch design makes VC-231 more easily and flexibly installed for different applications. The VDSL2 technology offers absolutely fastest data transmission speed over existing copper telephone lines without the need of rewiring. The VC-231 supports ultra-high performance to the pervasive telephone line network with up to 100/100Mbps symmetric data rate within 300m and 50/2Mbps for 1.4km long range connections.

Delivers High-Demand Services Connectivity for ISP / Triple Play Devices
The VC-231 provides excellent bandwidth to satisfy the triple play devices for home entertainment and communication. With the capability of up to 100/100Mbps symmetric data transmission, the VC-231 enables long distance IP Surveillance deployment and many Multi-Media services to work on local Internet, such as:

- IPTV
- VOD (Video on Demand)
- Voice over IP
- Video Conference
- On-Line Game
- Internet Radio / On-Line Music
- Long distance education

Key Features:

- Cost-Effective VDSL2 Profile 17a/30a CO / CPE bridge solution
- One box design, CO / CPE selectable via DIP Switch
- One RJ-11 connector for VDSL port with VDSL connection, additional Splitter for POST connection
- One 10/100Mbps RJ-45 port, Auto-Negotiation and Auto-MDI/MDI-X
- Supports up to 1536 bytes packet size, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tag transparent
- Selectable target profile and target SNR margin
- Co-work with PLANET MC family Media Chassis (MC-700 / MC-1500/ MC-1500R)

Application:

Last Mile of FTTx Deployment
The VC-231 is an ideal solution for FTTx (Fiber to the Building, Fiber to the Campus or Fiber to the Node) applications. It supports high bandwidth VDSL2 over existing telephone wires in the "last mile" from the ISP / Telecom / Service provider's fiber node to the buildings and customers' houses. The 10/100Mbps port of VC-231 can be directly connected to a PC or to Ethernet devices such as Ethernet Switches or Broadband Routers. It is excellent for phone line network built under Internet because every room or house could use the existing phone line to transmit data through the Internet and the whole building could share the Internet to the wider area network with minimum cost.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:01:00 +0000

Something You Probably Didn’t Know About VDSL

What is VDSL?

Very high bit-rate DSL (VDSL) is seen by many as the next step in providing a complete home-communications/entertainment package. VDSL provides an incredible amount of bandwidth, with speeds up to about 52 megabits per second (Mbps). VDSL can only operate over copper line for a short distance, about 1.2 Km radius.

Why VDSL splitter?

Only one VDSL splitter per junction box is required in order for all the user’s phone lines to be covered.

By placing a VDSL modem in your residence or business place, and adding a VDSL splitter in the junction box, the distance limitation is neatly overcome. With the addition of a splitter users will enjoy the Analog-Digital-Analog conversion allowing faster internet speeds without voice quality interference from the phone lines.

Where the VDSL service is available?

On the 22nd September 2009 Telecom Wholesale announced “From 1st October, 2009, ISPs serving Christchurch, Fendalton, Ricccarton, Nelson, Wellington Central, Courtenay Place, Palmerston North, Devonport, Ellerslie and Howick will be able to offer this super–fast broadband service.”

VDSL splitter availability?

Infortek 3Max-VSP-090 VDSL splitters are now available. Infortek 3Max-VSP-090 VDSL splitters are Telepermitted and approved by Chorus.

For more info about Infortek 3Max-VSP-090 splitters, please visit http://www.3max.co.nz/

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:40:00 +0000

QNAP NMP-1000 Brings Networked Video, Audio, Digital Pictures And Other Digital Content Into The Living Room

New Home Network Appliance Unique Blending of Set-top Box Player and Networked Storage Capable of Delivering Cinema Quality Video and Audio to the Home Theater

The new NMP-1000 incorporates an internal hard disk drive that easily catalogs digital pictures, videos, music, and other content from computers on the home network and can effortlessly play them back in the home theater with the included remote control.

The new NMP-1000 connects to the home network via wired Ethernet (wireless adapter ready) and to an HDTV via HDMI or Component interfaces, or Composite & S-Video interfaces for standard-def TVs. The NMP-1000 is capable of playing back smooth Full HD 1080p video and crystal clear audio; turning digital picture slide shows, home videos, purchased content, and even shared iTunes® libraries into a viewing/listening experience worthy of the living room. Because the NMP-1000 is Internet connected via the home network, you can even browse digital pictures & albums from Flickr™ or videos from YouTube™. The "10-foot" user interface makes it a snap to select content for viewing with the included remote control, and the NMP-1000 supports a very wide range of formats for playing back digital pictures, videos, movies, and music. Because the NMP-1000 incorporates technologies found in its popular Turbo NAS servers, it can also be used to automatically backup computers on the network and also for easy file storage and sharing. The NMP-1000 is equally at home on Windows®, Macintosh®, Linux, and even UNIX-based home networks.

The NMP-1000 is fully DLNA™ compliant and features advanced technology including HDMI 1.3 support, powerful Sigma Designs® video/audio hardware decoders, and a host of advanced networking support hidden under the hood. Set-up and the overall user experience of the NMP-1000 are exceptionally easy and enjoyable.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:17:00 +0000

Extend Outdoor / Indoor Wireless Coverage

The PLANET ANT-FP9 is the 2.4GHz 9dBi flat panel directional Antenna equipped with an N-Type Female connector. The antenna increases wireless signal coverage and improves signal strength and quality for current wireless environment. With mini-sized outlook and effectively enhancing the performance and coverage range of 802.11b/g equipments, the ANT-FP9 is quite suitable for outdoor WLAN application and indoor long distance wireless application such as point to point connection in the warehouse.

Features

For 802.11b/g device at Frequency: 2400~2500 MHz
Mini Size 9dBi antenna for outdoor / indoor wireless application
Intergrated N-Type female connector
Extended point to point wireless coverage

Application

Featuring mini-sized outlook, extending wireless signal coverage and improving signal strength and quality for existing wireless environment, the PLANET ANT-FP9 2.4GHz 9dBi flat panel directional Antenna is quite suitable for outdoor WLAN application and indoor long distance wireless application.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:13:00 +0000

QNAP Enhances TS-809 Pro Turbo NAS Server Performance With Migration to Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz CPU

QNAP announced a hardware specification change to the popular 8-bay TS-809 Pro Turbo NAS server. QNAP has adopted the Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz CPU which will significantly improve the performance of the TS-809 Pro for data intensive corporate and entry-level enterprise and data center customers.
AvailabilityEffective immediately, all TS-809 Pro shipments will include the new Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz CPU.

About TS-809 Pro Turbo NASQNAP TS-809 Pro Turbo NAS is the world's first 8-bay network attached storage server which incorporates vertically mounted hot-swappable SATA hard drives, with up to 16TB storage capacity, RAID 0/1/5/6/5+spare, Online RAID Capacity Expansion, Online RAID Level Migration, and other advanced features such as built-in iSCSI target with Thin Provisioning, AES 256-bit volume-based encryption, automatic policy-based IP blocking, volume status report, syslog server, schedule on and off, Wake on LAN, instant SMS alert, and 4 IP cameras for network surveillance etc.
For more information about the TS-809 Pro Turbo NAS, please visit http://www.qnap.com/pro_detail_feature.asp?p_id=109

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:49:00 +0000

Total Security Protection for SMB Network Deployment

The innovation of the Internet has created a tremendous worldwide opportunities for e-business and information sharing, however, it also brings network security problems. The request of security becomes the primary concern for the enterprises. To fulfill the demand, PLANET introduces the UTM Content Security Gateway CS-2000, a special designed security gateway to support the enterprises build up the network security protection. The CS-2000 adopts Heuristics Analysis to filter spam and virus mails, and its auto-training system can increase the identify rate of spam. The built-in 80GB Hard Disk can store the spam mail in quarantine. The Anti-virus application has dual virus scan engines - Clam and Sophos to detect viruses, worms and other threats from E-mails and Internet.

Besides filtering spam and virus mail, the CS-2000 features the IDP and firewall functions to defense hackers and blaster attacks from Internet or Intranet. The complete functions in one device provide enterprises security solutions and the secure environment better than ever. In addition, it provides higher performance with all Gigabit Ethernet interfaces offering faster speeds for your network applications.

Key Features

All Gigabit Interface
Provides Anti-Virus and Anti-Spam for Email filtering
Built-in double Virus scan engines
SSL VPN, IPSec VPN, and PPTP Server / Client support
Provides WAN port load balance and fail-over features
Content Filtering: URL, Scripts, IM, P2P, and Download / Upload Blocking
IDP: Intrusion Detection and Prevention

Applications

UTM Content Security Gateway

PLANET UTM Content Security Gateway, CS-2000, is a specially designed security gateway with virus and spam filtering features. As the gatekeeper of corporate security network, CS-2000 prevents corporate intranet from being infected by virus and its network resource occupied by useless spam mails. Furthermore, IDP, User Authentication and Content Filter features of the security gateway offer the corporate intranet highly secure protection. The CS-2000 also provides the IPSec, SSL VPN, and PPTP VPN solutions for data to be securely delivered via VPN tunnel.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:12:00 +0000

2.5-inch SATA, 8-bay, Intel Atom-based, QNAP SS-839 Pro Turbo NAS

QNAP Systems, Inc. introduces the SS-839 Pro Turbo NAS, the world's smallest 8-bay, Intel Atom network attached storage solution supporting eight 2.5-inch hard drives or solid state disks (SSD). Targeted at business users who require a storage solution of high performance, stability, scalability, low noise and low power consumption, the SS-839 Pro adopts low power Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz CPU, disk on module (DOM) architecture, and 2GB DDRII memory. The total storage capacity of the NAS is up to 4TB. It also features 2 eSATA and 5 USB ports for storage expansion and external storage backup. With ultra silent and excellent energy-saving design, the power consumption of the NAS with 8 hard drives installed is about 34W, which is almost 60% less than general 8-bay, 3.5-inch NAS. Moreover, the SS-839 Pro is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and UNIX operating systems. It offers abundant software features such as built-in iSCSI application (up to 8 iSCSI targets) with Thin Provisioning, Online RAID Capacity Expansion, Online RAID Level Migration, AES 256-bit volume-based encryption, Wake on LAN, automatic policy-based IP blocking, network share status report, instant SMS and email alert, BT download, Touch-N-Go RAID configuration by the LCD panel, scheduled power on and power off (max 15 schedules), 2 Giga LAN ports, 4 IP cameras for network surveillance, etc.

"The SS-839 Pro is the 8-bay variation of QNAP's previously announced SS-439 Pro Turbo NAS. It is also the smallest 8-bay NAS in the current market with up to 4TB storage capacity. The NAS features low operation noise and low power consumption. When running 8 hard drives, the SS-839 Pro consumes almost 60% less electricity than a general 8-bay, 3.5-inch SATA NAS. It is definitely an ideal storage solution that largely reduces the electricity expenses of the business users", says Celia Lee, Product Manager from QNAP.

The SS-839 Pro is a powerful server of diversified features, e.g. network server, FTP server, web server with built-in phpMyAdmin, Joomla, MySQL/ SQLite, editable php.ini, printer server (up to 3 printers), etc. The exclusive QPKG software expansion feature enables the users to add more software applications to the NAS server such as setting up their own mail server by XDove or web page or online communication system with the customers by WordPress. Moreover, the users can make use of the Surveillance Station (network surveillance) with maximum four IP-based cameras for office security monitoring.

For further information about the SS-839 Pro Turbo NAS, please visit
http://www.qnap.com/pro_detail_feature.asp?p_id=124

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:04:00 +0000

Boosts Network Traffic Speed

Dual 10Gbps SFP+PCI Express Server Adapter

10 Gigabit Performance Boosts Network Traffic
The PLANET ENW-9800 dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet server adapter is an optimal solution for Ethernet applications by providing strict low-power budgets and small form factor. It offers simple integration into any PCI Express x8 server slot via two SFP+ connectors. The onboard controller featured on the ENW-9800 integrates embedded technology and a 10GbE MAC into a single chip that offers up to 10Gbps of network throughput. PLANET Network solution greatly reduces the TCP/IP packet processing tasks of the servers CPU by performing enhanced data-handling algorithms, thereby providing nearly 10Gb line speed performance with the simplicity of a conventional Network Interface Card (NIC).

Next Generation Server Adapter for growth and expansion of networking environments
The ENW-9800 is a PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet adapter designed to address high-performance system application requirements. With the innovative PCI Express Bus Architecture, the ENW-9800 provides better performance than the network cards based on 32/64bit PCI architecture. It provides the best solution for one of the major issues of Server Farm Networks - communication speed. Ten times faster than existing 1000Base-SX/LX solutions, using the PLANET ENW-9800 to connect your servers and workstations guarantees extremely high throughput and excellent signal quality.

Key Features
* Two SFP+ connectors
* PCI Express x8 Host Bus interface
* 16K Jumbo Frame
* IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN
* IEEE 802.1p CoS traffic priority
* SNMP RMON Statistics
* Low Power Consumption
* Microsoft, Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris OS
* Virtual NIC support
* Lower CPU utilization - reduce CPU usage and enhance throughput

Application
Server NICs

With ten times performance of existing Gigabit transmission, the ENW-9800 can easily act as a server NICs of your networks by wiring to the backbone Switches. With one PCI Express interface design, the ENW-9800 is right for the main board with PCI Express now and future.

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:53:00 +0000

Network Surveillance System: QNAP VioStor-8040U-RP NVR and VioStor-8040 NVR

QNAP Security unveils the high performance 8-bay chassis VioStor-8040U-RP NVR and 8-bay tower VioStor-8040 NVR network surveillance systems featuring Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz CPU, 2 GB DDRII memory, 8 hot-swappable hard drive bays for up to 16TB storage capacity, 40-channel recording from IP cameras, megapixel recording (up to 8 megapixels) and other advanced features such as RAID 0/1/5/6/5+spare/6+spare, Online RAID Capacity Expansion, and Online RAID Level Migration. The VioStor-8040U-RP NVR and VioStor-8040 NVR support M-JPEG, MPEG-4, and H.264 video compression and are compatible with the IP-based cameras and network video servers from AXIS, ACTi, Arecont, Canon, Cisco, D-Link, EDIMAX, ELMO, EtroVision, GANZ, iPUX, IQeye, LevelOne, Linksys, MOBOTIX, Panasonic BB/ BL/ i-Pro, SANYO, SONY, TOA, TOSHIBA, TRENDnet, VIVOTEK, and Y-CAM, etc.

The VioStor-8040U-RP NVR and VioStor-8040 NVR adopt Intel Core 2 Duo high performance CPU and are able to achieve up to 300Mbps throughput, which is on top of other embedded NVR brands in the current market. Both NVR supports H.264 video compression which delivers small-sized and high quality recording. Also, over 24 IP camera brands and 300 IP camera models are supported. The users can freely select their camera combination for simultaneous monitoring on one NVR. The NVR is an excellent option for central monitoring and recording of numerous network cameras in a large-scale surveillance system."

The QNAP VioStor-8040U-RP NVR and VioStor-8040 NVR are standalone systems that can be set up in 6 steps without any software required on the PC. The NVR users can use the unique multi-server monitoring feature to monitor up to 120 IP camera channels from multiple QNAP NVR servers. Also, the NVR supports dual screen display and diversified display modes, allowing simultaneous monitoring from up to 42 channels. Complete recording features are provided, e.g. schedule recording, alarm recording, alarm recording schedule, motion-detection recording, pre-alarm, and post-alarm recordings. Other features including intelligent data search by timeline and event type, DDNS, dual Giga LAN for network failover, load balancing, and multi-IP settings. Moreover, the VioStor-8040U-RP NVR is featured with two power supply units and hot-swappable redundant power design. A failed unit can be replaced without shutting down the system, which guarantees high system stability and continuous system operation.

For more information about the VioStor-8040U-RP NVR and VioStor-8040 NVR, please visit QNAP website.

VioStor-8040U-RP NVR:
http://www.qnapsecurity.com/pro_detail_feature.asp?p_id=126
VioStor-8040 NVR:
http://www.qnapsecurity.com/pro_detail_feature.asp?p_id=125

noreply@blogger.com (Infortek UPDATES') — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:38:00 +0000

Planet PL-501, 200M Powerline Eternet Bridge - Two PL-501 Devices Included

With PLANET powerline communication products, the power outlets are no longer to be viewed as power receptacles only but can also be the network connection point. The PLANET PL-501 is a Powerline to Ethernet Bridge with a RJ-45 Ethernet interface which directly connects to your computers network card. To share the network connection in the house or office, you will not need to spend time and money to install Ethernet cabling but simply plug the PL-501 into the power outlets anywhere in the house or office. Through the multiple outlets in every room, PL-501 allows you to use the existing electrical wiring to build the network connection in the entire house or office without the clutter of messy wiring around the house or office.

This PLANET PL-501 is cost-effective, easy to install, and no need of additional wire. It offers the speed up to 200 Mbps data rate which provides customers the highest speed in powerline data transmission. Moreover, the PL-501 features 128-Bit AES data encryption that improves the security and reliability also protects the data leaked by anyone else.

Key features:

HomePlug AV compliant
Direct attached to power outlets
Connect 10/100 Ethernet network to Powerline network
Up to 200Mbps data rate on the powerline
Up to 200 meters between powerline nodes
128-Bit AES link Encryption for security and reliability
Co-existence with HomePlug 1.0 and HomePlug 1.0 Turbo
Built-in QoS
Up to 64 bridged devices per station
IGMP snooping for multicast to multiple uni-cast mapping

Application:

High-Speed Ethernet Connection via Home's Power Supply

PLANET provides several types of powerline products to meet various demands. As illustrated, users may connect an IP STB to PL-501, or connect a PC to PL-420 or PL-201 in the house freely. Users can enjoy IPTV or VOD service and share Internet information. With the PLANET powerline products, no messy network cables and additional switches are required at home and users can entirely enjoy home network from now on.