Network Critical Launches New Smart Network Access System
Thursday 17 April 2008
Network Critical, the creator of the world leading carrier-grade Access Technology Solutions, announced today that it is launching a new line of products, the Smart Network Access System. This innovative new product line provides a complete solution for any network’s accessing needs. Its unique, flexible and modular design makes this the only access solution necessary for any size network infrastructure. The Smart Network Access System consists of a choice of chassis options along with a complete set of interchangeable modules that can be arranged in endless configurations to fulfill any organization’s requirements.
Three different chassis options were designed for the Smart Network Access System. The Smart Network Access Portable Chassis holds one module and has a dual power supply. This unit can be standalone or can be mounted into any rack system. The Smart Network Access 1U Modular Chassis can hold up to 4 modules and 1 expansion module. This unit also has a 10 Gigabit aggregating and routing backplane and can be managed remotely. The Smart Network Access 2U Modular Chassis can hold up to 12 modules and 3 expansion modules. This carrier grade unit has reduced power consumption and is completely rack-mountable with the capability for either AC or DC power supplies.
The other component of the Smart Network Access System is the modules. There are over 45 different types of modules available for use with any of the Smart Network Access Chassis. Modules can be purchased with Copper, Single Mode Fiber, Multi-Mode Fiber, 10/100/1000, Gigabit or 10 Gigabit capabilities. Each of these modules can be interchanged with any chassis to provide a completely customized access solution for any network requirement.
“We are extremely proud of this new product line,” said Alastair Hartrup, president and CEO of Network Critical. “Our engineers were able to take an excellent technology and expand upon it to create an access solution that is unlike anything else available today. This innovative new system provides an easy, reliable and flexible way for today’s network administrators to gain access to their data. With today’s compliance requirements, a system like this is essential.”
“The Smart Network Access System provides a revolutionary solution for accessing a network’s data traffic,” said Chris Bihary, Managing Director of the Americas for Network Critical. “With this completely interchangeable system, we are able to offer completely custom solutions to every one of our customers that meets all of their needs.”
The Smart Network Access System’s completely out-of-band, carrier grade design makes it the ideal solution for today’s networks that must follow strict compliance requirements. Access technology can no longer be an afterthought and must be incorporated in the network infrastructure. With the dawn of the compliance era, it is imperative that Access Technology is integrated into all phases of network design. The Smart Network Access System makes integration easy with its modern design and green engineering. The system utilizes up to 40% less material content than previous designs and power consumption has been reduced by 20%. Because of their compact design, each chassis is able to hold more modules thus reducing the amount of rack space used as well as lowering the power consumption. As the size of data centers continue to grow, this new solution offers an environmentally and economically friendly choice for accessing your network while consolidating size, adding security and maximizing efficiency.
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About Network Critical
Network Critical, the leader in Access Technology Solutions, provides lab-certified, innovative, carrier grade technology which allows complete access to networks for analysis, monitoring, security and auditing purposes. Our products provide flexibility with one-of-a-kind modular designs that offer passive traffic access without the concern of failure or downtime. Network Critical’s portable and infrastructure solutions provide proven 100% network visibility with zero packet loss 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
CriticalTAP solutions have been tested, certified and utilized in Fortune 500 banking and insurance companies, global telecom providers (ISP’s), commercial businesses and government agencies. Network Critical is a world-wide Access Technology Solutions provider with operations based in Buffalo, NY, USA; Reading, Berkshire, UK; and Amsterdam, The Netherlands. For more information, visit www.NetworkCritical.com.
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