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Tyco Electronics' RJ45 connector, enhanced by Microsemi's advanced PD69012 device help to reduce the cost, footprint and design-cycle time usually associated with the integration of PoE into ethernet switches.

The RJ45 connector will come in two pin-out configurations that are fully compatible with the PoETec 2.0 industry standard, with built-in high end power management capabilities.

Daniel Feldman, director of marketing for power over ethernet at Microsemi, said: "Tyco Electronics' leadership in the RJ-45 connector market and Microsemi's expertise in PoE technology and IC design enable a level of integration and functionality that is unique in the industry.

"Working together also brings us one step closer to rapid deployment of power over ethernet functionality in next-generation switches."

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The 1491 Wi-Fi Connectivity Test Package provides Go/NoGo testing easy-to-use test package with adequate documentation of the results.

Software provided with the network tool can help users through a connectivity test while technical information such as MAC address and several transmit and receive parameters are also provided.

Matthias Schuster, product manager at Willtek's, said, "The Wi-Fi Connectivity Test Package can be combined with other Willtek products for Wi-Fi-only tests or for tests also including the mobile radio capabilities or Bluetooth.

"We showed different possible solutions to service centre managers, and they all were enthusiastic about it!"

Fluke networks recently released the AirCheck Wi-Fi tester, a solution that provides fast and effective network visibility through an intuitive interface, with five hours battery life.

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The SPC495 Series Network Tool Kits contains 70 professional grade tools from some of the industry's top manufacturers

Suitable for both installation and maintenance of cat5e and cat6 networks, it includes a 66/110 punch down tool, a RJ45 cable crimp tool and connectors, Tone and probe Leatherman FUSE multi-tool, Cushion grip screwdrivers, nut drivers, pliers and ball-end hex tools.

The network tools kits are available in two heavy-duty style cases, one of which is wheeled with a telescopic handle, with the option of an additional butt set or digital multimetre from Fluke Networks.

Specialized, based in Texas, provides a range of network accessories and supplies to IT professionals, and has over 100 customisable industry-specific tool kits, shipping cases and test equipment.

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The Fiber Lab 800HE is perfect for environments where rough handling and harsh conditions can be expected.

Available in custom conditions, the device can be used for a variety of applications, including telecom training purposes.

As with other products in the Fiber Lab series, the new tool can be used remotely. This means that long spools of connector-terminated fibre cables are not necessary to replicate field installations, eliminating the risk of any erratic results.

Kevin Miller, vice president of marketing at M2 Optics, said: "It provides maximum durability to protect the fragile and valuable fibre inside during the roughest handling.

"This makes it a perfect solution for military applications, equipment leasing companies, training facilities, and any application where heavy use and potential fibre damage can be expected."

BT recently announced that it will allow rival networks to lay down fibre cables through its infrastructure in order to speed up the rollout of 'superfast' broadband services.

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The POE21-120H is a 21W data splitter that has outputs of 10W over PoE.

It comes in a non-vented case featuring an LED set to indicate power and connection diagnostics and is complient with SELV, LPS. The unit also has over-voltage, over-current, and short circuit protection.

Keith Hopwood, vice president of marketing for Phihong, said: "So far PoE has been very successful in deploying security equipment to locations without the need for additional power supplies, but hasn’t addressed the question of powering multiple devices in a single location.

"The POE21-120H splitter will now provide 10W to power a PoE Camera as well as a 12W heater from a single ethernet cable."

Last year, Advantech released the EKI-2701PSI, a PoE splitter aimed at the industrial market, providing both data transmission functionality and power.

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The new 4,500 sq ft facility has cost the company £2million and is located in Telford.

It was designed and built by IBM, which used its Data Centre Performance Management solutions to improve its green qualities.

Lynn Blodgett, chief executive of ACS said: "This new data facility's innovative design makes good environmental sense as well as sound commercial sense.

"By making environmentally conscious decisions, we can make informed business decisions to ensure our clients are more competitive."

ACS, a subsidiary of Xerox, supports over 600 clients in the public and private sectors and has additional data centres located in London, Bristol and Altrincham.

In other networking inustry news, the company was recently awarded a contract to process child support payments in Ohio.

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The AirCheck Wi-Fi tester provides fast and effective network visibility through an intuitive interface, allowing users to easily identify coverage and connectivity problems.

It can boot up in less than three seconds and has a battery life of five hours and testing sessions can be downloaded to a PC through a USB cable.

Arif Kareem, president of Fluke Networks, believes many companies rely on Wi-Fi yet do not have the capabilities or network tools to ensure its reliability.

He added: "AirCheck addresses the requirement to arm frontline IT personnel with an affordable, easy-to-use, portable tool that provides comprehensive WLAN visibility across all Wi-Fi standards."

Fluke Networks recently announced that its products would be used by Cisco in order to provide a better customer service.

The company's unified system, Visual Performance Manager 6.1, will allow Cisco clients to deploy, manage, solve and optimise the delivery of enterprise applications within their networks.

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Both Tyco and Brand-Rex have confirmed that the device can be used in the installation of its products, including Cat5e and Cat6 cable solutions.

It has a 10.5cm widescreen display and offers up to 18 hours of field use at 350MHz, 500MHz and 1GHz.

Tyco said that the LanTEK II had exceeded all expectations in tests in terms of accuracy levels of key electric parameters.

Ken Hodge, R&D Manager at Brand-Rex Ltd, commented: "The new LanTEK II cable certifier is a significant advancement in test technology.

"In our tests, the LanTEK II proved reliable and consistent in the measurement of both screened and unscreened cabling systems."

Ideal Industries recently introduced the VDV PRO, a cable tester that, because of a dot-matrix screen, can work effectively in a dark environment.

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The new VDV PRO cable tester has a bright backlit full dot-matrix screen meaning it can work even in the darkest of environments.

With integrated RJ11/12, RJ45 and coax F-Connector interfaces, it is suitable for a variety of needs, including data, and can support up to eight remotes, meaning it can serve larger installations.

It can confirm the quality of installed shielded or unshielded twisted pair of RJ45 cables and can also test for shield continuity and voltage presence.

Dan Payerle, IDEAL's business unit manager, said: "We listened carefully to what users of the first VDV Multimedia told us they needed, including faster testing.

"As those requirements evolved with changing technology, we responded accordingly with the more advanced VDV PRO."

Last year, Megger introduced its SCT device that can monitor signals with a frequency range of one and 1,000MHz.

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The new 'top-of-the-rack' solution for server virtualisation and data centre consolidation, the FCX Series, is available in speeds of ten, 100 and 100 Mbps with ten gigabit ethernet, thereby allowing for improved next-generation performance levels.

Launching the series, the company explained that, by stacking the new Barcode FCX switches across their server racks so as to create a single logical switch, users will be able to cut back on administrative costs, while also benefiting from simplified data centre management processes.

In addition, the new data centre switches also display network traffic information, thereby allowing users to stay on top of security and troubleshooting issues.

Company vice president for product management Doug Ingraham said: "With the addition of the Brocade FCX series, Brocade has taken a leadership role in advancing the data centre top-of-rack server connectivity market with one of the broadest portfolios of GbE and ten GbE-based solutions."

This comes as Reichle & De-Massari has unveiled its new RJ45 connector, with the FM45 credited with offering secure and reliable networking terminations.

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The FM45 is a tool-free eightconductor connector that can connect a variety of types of copper cabling, including eight millimetre, shielded, unshielded, solid wire and stranded cables.

Contacts are guaranteed and the connector is protected against dust, corrosion and vibrations, making it suitable for a variety of networking applications.

The product is compatible with RJ45 and Cat5e cables and, due to a compact shape, can be lined up horizontally or vertically.

Conveniently, the connector can be installed where it is needed, without unnecessary preparation work and, with a click installation, no crimp tool is required.

Harting recently released a RJ45 connector that, thanks to simple design and use of insulation displacement terminal technology, provided easy connecting.

It included a newly-developed 'gland' that guaranteed fixed connections and secure porting.

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The Amphe-EX is explosion proof and can allow signals to pass through even in Zone areas as they are ATEX and IEC certified.

Users of the new connector may come from anyone trying to find networking solutions in oil and gas exploration, petrochemical plants and fuel storage sites.

The series of miniature connectors are aluminium plated, providing durability against corrosion, heat and scratching, while double-thread coupling means that dust and fluids are kept out.

Versatility is also a key attribute of the connectors as they are able to work with copper, coaxial or fibre contacts, and can also be adapted to either RJ45 or USB inserts.

Amphenol's ATEX range is also explosion-proof and a variety of shell sizes are available. Additionally they allow for crimp, solder or pressure contacts for power, signal or mixed applications.

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Visual Performance Manager 6.1 is a unified system that allows users to deploy, manage, solve and optimise the delivery of enterprise applications within their networks.

Lyn Cantor, vice president of Fluke Networks Systems, said that the use of Cisco data would help provide a better customer service.

She added: "Through our expanded relationship with Cisco and the integration of the Cisco WAAS Central Manager API, we are now able to add more robust application and network performance intelligence to integrate with Business Service Management systems."

Based in Washington, USA, Fluke Networks provides a wide range of network tools, including link testers, cable fault locators and visual fault locators to network installers and owners, aimed at optimising performance.

The company recently acquired ClearSight Networks, another network tools manufacturer.

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With just a 7mm line of port spacing, the connector takes up half the space of a normal RJ45 ethernet link. However, the configuration still allows for rapid and easy deployment of product extensions.

Gretchen L Troutman, product manager at Tyco Electronics, believes the connector meets the needs of consumers.

She said: "The RJ point five connector is a direct response to the market's need for a cost-effective solution for higher I/O port density.

"The modular design achieves greater flexibility to accommodate specific application requirements."

Tyco recently released a new range of Cat5e trunk leads that promised better routing and easy handling as a result of a low weight and reduced diameter.

The company, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, produces electronic components for telecommunications as well as other industries such as aerospace and alternative energy.

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The EdgeLine CoEdge is a 25Gbps edgecard-to-edgecard connector that meets the standard industry pitch of 0.8mm. It supports 16 PCB thickness variations and is also dual-sided.

Kevin O'Connor, product development manager at Molex Incorporated, said: "Molex is dedicated to providing its customers with high-speed products that are scalable and flexible so that they meet virtually any need.

"This has propelled us to the leading edge of product development and enabled Molex to consistently meet or exceed our customers' high-speed and high-density requirements."

Molex's data cabling solutions were adopted by InfiniBand last year as the products were ideal for situations where high density and performance was needed.

The company provides a range of interconnect products and, in addition to the networking industry, also supplies other diverse areas such as transportation, lighting and construction.

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Citing the growing demand among business users for high-speed online networking solutions over a single connection, the US technology company has announced the launch of its Dynamic Office SIP package.

The next-generation networking application enables businesses to enjoy the benefits of combined voice and data communications at high speeds for relatively little cost.

Furthermore, the trunking solution has been hailed as being significantly more cost-effective than traditional communications offerings, enabling access to Windstream's private IP network and helping enterprises to boost productivity and mobility levels of their workforces.

The Arkansas-based firm, which was created on the back of a 2006 telecoms industry merger, currently boasts 3.3 million access lines across the United States, which are used to provide both networking solutions as well as home entertainment such as broadband internet and digital television.

The company, which has a workforce of 8,000 people, recently reported annual revenues of around $3.3 billion.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/networking-equipment/windstream-unveils-new-sip-trunking-solution-network-accessories-19558808/ 2010-01-14 17:43:16 connectors have been released by network equipment manufacturer Axiomtek.

The firm's Icon-32900 series can be used to covert standard Ethernet network signals into fibre optic cable transmissions.

According to Axiomtek, the new Icon-32900 offers a cheap and easy-to-use device that can boost networking interoperability.

The firm notes that its unique Link Fault Pass Through feature boosts the connectors' reliability.

Each connector also features redundant power functionality and a relay output alarm.

The devices have a dual speed 10/100Mbps RJ45 port which has both half and full duplex auto sensing.

It has an aluminium housing designed to dissipate heat quickly and efficiently and is also capable of being used in harsh industrial environments, as well as being able to cope with high temperatures.

Para Systems recently unveiled a new power surge protector for use with equipment that sports standard RJ45 connectors.

The company's Minuteman LineGuard is compatible with both analog and digital systems.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/networking-equipment/axiomtek-releases-rugged-media-converters-connectors-19482041/ 2009-11-26 18:00:00 RJ45 network switch system.

The company has revealed that its new Model 9743 High Density system affords 24 channels of Cat 5e RJ45 A/B/C/D switching, despite only measuring 8.75 inches in terms of panel height.

Based on four positions, the technology is compatible with all RJ45 interfaces and is rated at 10/100/1,000 Base-T networks, up to Cat 5e.

ELS claimed in a statement that the model "allows convenient manual control of each channel separately via 24 knobs located on the front panel".

No power is required to operate the system, the company added.

The launch of the new technology has come after international network equipment manufacturer Rockwell Automation announced the launch of new RJ45 patch cords.

Available in both two and four-pair configurations, the new industrial Ethernet range comes in lengths of 100, 300 and 600 metres and includes M12 connectors.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/networking-equipment/esl-unveils-new-switch-system-rj45-adaptors-19473316/ 2009-11-23 13:55:26
The company's 84-circuit iPass+ High Speed Channel and the 38-circuit iPass connector have been adopted as the new CXP 12x QDR and QSFP 4x QDR standard respectively.

According to InfiniBand, the integrated systems are ideally suited to situations where high density and performance are essential – such as in data centres or storage facilities.

Jay Neer, strategic product manager at Molex Incorporated, said: "As InfiniBand competes to be the dominant I/O technology for the world's most powerful supercomputers, Molex developed several high performance interconnect solutions that enable them to achieve higher bandwidth."

The company's CXP 12x connector enables users to connect up to 12 10Gbps devices for a bandwidth potential of 120Gbps.

Recently, Deepak Jagtiani, regional sales director at Molex India, said that firms are future-proofing their data centre facilities with the latest fibre optic and copper cabling due to the huge expansion in data storage demand.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/networking-equipment/high-bandwidth-cabling-from-molex-adopted-by-infiniband-connectors-19466931/ 2009-11-18 18:00:00 Netgear is celebrating the official certification of another networking product in its substantial portfolio.

The firm's CG3000 Wireless-N Voice/Data Cable Gateway received both DOCSIS 3.0 and PacketCable 1.5 certification.

At least four bonded channels must be supported both upstream and downstream for a product to comply with the standards.

Netgear's new device can stream data at rates of 320Mbps and 120Mbps downstream and upstream respectively.

Commenting on the certification, David James, director of product management for Netgear, said: "We’re very pleased to add this CG3000 DOCSIS 3.0 certification to our product portfolio.

"It comes on the heels of a similar achievement for our CG3100 gateway, which achieved certification last month for EuroDOCSIS 3.0 and EuroPacketCable 1.5 specifications."

Meanwhile, earlier this month D-Link received IPv6 Ready Core Logo Phase-2 certification for a number of its server rack mountable products including its xStack DGS-3400, xStack DES-3200, xStack DES-3528/52, DGS-3610 and DES-7200 chassis series switches.]]> http://www.comms-express.com/news/networking-equipment/netgear-cable-gateway-is-officially-certified-cabling-network-kits-19455448/ 2009-11-11 18:00:00