Gigabit Ethernet switch comes on 3U cPCI card

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Apr 21, 2006

A rugged 3U cPCI gigabit Ethernet switch enables full management via an onboard processor.

ACT/Technico now offers a rugged, 3U cPCI gigabit Ethernet switch that enables full management via an onboard processor.

The 661x series of switches, which uses the latest gigabit switch technology, is ideal for a wide range of embedded network switching applications including ground mobile, shipboard, airborne and homeland security.

Designed with ultralow power consumption and thermal monitoring, the nonblocking, full wire speed switches offer nine auto-sensing ports including quality of service (QoS) with four traffic classes, IPv4 and IPv6 Layer 2/3 protocols.

The 3U cPCI 661x series also provides seamless network management that can be accessed from a browser, PC, local console or SNMP.

The switches feature port monitoring, multicast, VLAN control and MAC-based authentication as well as management software that provides a range of configuration options such as user controllable built-in-test, transmission speed/mode, VLAN, STP parameters and port mirroring.

The 661x switches are available in three temperature grades, including conduction cooled for harsh environments.

A rear transition module is also available for rear I/O options.

The switches complement ACT/Technico's other 3U cPCI conduction cooled offerings, including Pentium and PowerPC single board computers, a PMC/PrPMC carrier and chassis solutions.

Pricing for the 3U cPCI switches starts at $2700 in low quantities.