Power distribution unit
Available for single- and three-phase
applications up to 17 kW,
Powerware Enclosure Power Distribution Units
(ePDU) are designed for mixed IT
environments, including blade servers,
network and storage applications. The ePDUs
provide advanced metering, monitoring and
management capabilities and complement
uninterruptible power systems, distributing
power to up to 45 receptacles per ePDU. The
system features user-selectable combinations
of NEMA, IEC or hardwired inputs and NEMA
and IEC output receptacles. The ePDUs offer
flexible mounting options, including 1U,
zero U and wall or floor mounting.—Eaton
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24-port PoE switch
The
xStack DES-3228PA is a managed
24-port 10/100 stackable Layer 2
power-over-Ethernet switch with four gigabit
copper ports, including two combination SFP
slots for connection to fiber-based gigabit
or 100BASE-FX media, along with an optional
redundant power supply. The managed switch
supports PoE and is designed to inject up to
15.4 watts of power per port on all 24 RJ-45
ports, for a total of up to 370 watts of
available power. The DES-3228PA can stack up
to six units, providing up to 156 ports
under single IP management. The switch
features a variety of network-management
options, including console, CLI, telnet, Web
GUI, SNMP, v2/v3 and RMON. The switch also
provides advanced traffic management, QoS
and security options.—D-Link
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Label printer
Offering
PC connectivity, the RHINO 6500 label
printer can create label files on a
computer using the included RHINO CONNECT software
or other Windows-compatible software (e.g., Excel)
and print directly to the RHINO 6500 or download the
fi le for use at the job site. The printer comes
with a library of more than 250 categorized industry
terms and symbols and a built-in memory to store
more than 1,000 custom labels. The RHINO 6500
features hot keys for instant formatting, an
integrated protective bumper, a label cartridge-size
sensor and insertion/ejection system, a large
backlit screen with multiple-label display, a
motorized cutter, a QWERTY keyboard, and a label
width capacity of 1".—DYMO
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Metal floor boxes
For an
aesthetic and functional cabling solution,
SystemOne Modular In-Floor System
metal floor boxes feature a universal cover assembly
and a variety of application sub-plates that install
on both Hubbell flush floor boxes and fire-rated
poke-throughs for power, voice, data and audio/video
cabling requirements. A variety of flush, recessed,
single and multiservice connectivity options are
available.—Hubbell
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Camera enclosure
To extend
surveillance camera life, the watertight
D2-XC camera enclosure
prevents components from freezing in temperatures
down to -40F with a heating system that provides
warm airflow within the enclosure. A built-in
defrosting system removes snow and ice from the
lower dome to ensure an unobstructed view.
Compatible with analog and IP PTZ cameras, the
enclosure also accommodates routers, cell networks,
HDD, UPS, WiMAX and mesh hardware.—Dotworkz
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Loopback test
Designed
for testing electrical signals in high-speed
networks and systems, the High Speed
Serial Data Connection 2 (HSSDC2) loopback
is a small copper-based test fixture, featuring an
HSSDC2 interface, a rugged metal housing and a
quick-release lever. Used in testing, measurement
and diagnostics applications, loopbacks support
multiple protocols with speeds up to 2.5 Gbps.
Specifically designed to support copper
implementation of Fibre Channel, InfiniBand and
other serial data applications requiring highspeed
data transfer rates over long distances, the HSSDC2
loopback sends a signal from the transmit side of a
port to the receiving side, simulating a complete
connection.—Timbercon
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Cable management
Featuring tool-free snap-in mounting,
CableTek Management Systems support
cable bundles and individual cables in 19" data
racks. The management systems maintain the proper
cable bend radius for CAT 5e, 6 and 6A cables, are
available in single-sided or double-sided,
horizontal or vertical, and are EIA compliant. The
systems include covers with positive engagement and
bidirectional hinges, as well as pass-through holes
for wiring flexibility. An arrowhead finger design
facilitates insertion and removal of cables to
simplify moves, adds and changes, while rounded
edges minimize twisting, over-stretching and nicking
of cables. An optional cable tie-down bar delivers
rear-bundle support.—Hoffman
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Cable tie cutter
Made
from heat-treated alloy steel, the ACT
cable tie remover features a cutting
head with smooth, curved tips that slip behind the
cable tie to pull it away from the wire harness and
simultaneously cut it without nicking or damaging
cables. The tool features cushioned double-insulated
grips, return spring, lock and leveraged
scissor-action cutter. The tool can remove plastic,
copper or aluminum cable ties up to 1/2" wide.—ACT
Fastening Solutions
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Multimedia qualification tester
The
SIGNALTEK-FO measures copper and
fiber-optic cabling system performance according to
IEEE 802.3 standards. Along with Gigabit Ethernet
bit error rate testing capability, features include
active LAN diagnostic testing, 32-MB internal memory
for storing up to 20,000 tests and printed pass/fail
qualification reporting. Dual-wavelength capability
enables switching from 850 nm to 1,300 nm, while
multimode and single-mode capabilities permit
qualification of cabling to a distance of 6.2 miles.
Reports can be downloaded to a PC via a USB cable or
transferred onto a USB thumb drive.—IDEAL
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Outdoor UTP cable
LAN-Trak
Category 5e outdoor UTP cable is
suited for runs under concrete slabs, in exterior
applications, moist locations and for aerial
lashing. The cable features a black UV-resistant
polyethylene jacket and employs a craft-friendly
semidry flooding material that cleans from the cable
core. It delivers TIA/EIA 568-B.2 CAT 5e electrical
performance in an outside plant cable, which
protects against electrical performance failure when
wet.—Mohawk
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Server switches
KVM
over CAT 5 Server Console Switches,
available with eight or 16 ports, integrate KVM and
serial devices into a single management console for
all servers, including blades, network devices and
infrastructure products, even in heterogeneous
environments. KVM cascading delivers support for up
to 256 devices, while firmware and hardware provide
support for attaching serial devices and support for
pre-emption when connected to an IP console switch.
Interface adapters allow KVM connections to
individual blade servers, and also provide
keep-alive and naming functionalities.—
Hewlett-Packard
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Wireless outdoor AP/bridge
Compliant
with IEEE 802.11b/g, the Falcon FWO-712
Wireless Outdoor Access Point features
a 54-Mbps data rate and operates in five modes;
access point, point-to-point bridge,
point-to-multipoint bridge, AP client and repeater.
The wireless unit supports radio modules from 2.4
GHz to 2.497 GHz, as well as 64/128/152-bit WEP and
WPA encryption. Packaged in IP68 housing, the
weatherproof device operates from -30 to 70C and can
withstand dust, shock and vibration, and harsh
industrial or outdoor environments.—Ethernet
Direct Corp.
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Outdoor AP/bridge
Enclosed
in a rugged IP67/68-certified weatherproof casing,
the IP68-rated AWK-1200 Access
Point/Bridge operates in temperatures
from -20 to +70C, is compliant with IEEE802.11b/g
and supports the IEEE802.3af PoE protocol. Featuring
WEP, WPA/WPA2 and IEEE802.1X authentication for
wireless security, the device can be used for PTP
and PTMP wireless communication. A detachable
antenna design lets users choose various
special-purpose antennas for optimal coverage. The
AWK-1200 can be used for point-to-point and
point-to-multipoint wireless communication to allow
multiple locations to share a single Internet
connection.—MOXA
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Audio/video/Web conferencing
Microsoft RoundTable
provides a 360-degree view of the conference room,
wideband audio, and video that tracks the flow of
conversation between multiple speakers. RoundTable
provides remote meeting participants with a
panoramic video of everyone sitting around the
conference table, and, through active speaker
detection technology, provides high-resolution video
of the active speaker in a meeting, switching
between meeting participants as they speak. The
videoconferencing device is a plug-and-play USB
device that also functions as a standard PSTN
speakerphone, and is designed to work with Microsoft
Office Communications Server 2007 or Microsoft
Office Live Meeting.—Microsoft
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Communication system
Accommodating
a mix of IP and digital endpoints, the
Strata CIX40 business communication
system supports up to 24 IP telephones, in addition
to 16 digital phones, for a total of 40 users on a
single system. The scalable, upgradeable solution
features eight, 16 or 24 IP channels, eight voice
mail ports, a trunk capacity of 11 and a battery
backup. The CIX40 is a compact, single-cabinet
system designed for wall mounting and comes fully
programmed for plug-and-play operation. The system
is compatible with Toshiba’s IP, digital and soft
phones, as well as most third-party SIP telephones.—Toshiba
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Web services gateway
To
meet corporate governance obligations, protect
sensitive data and provide audit trails, the
OmniAccess 8550 Web Services Gateway
(WSG) allows controlled access to sensitive
information across multiple IT systems by
implementing stateful information access policies
based on user identity. The device acts as a Web
services proxy appliance, providing multiple
security and compliance safeguards, and masks all
internally used URLs. The 2U appliance includes 4 GB
of memory, four GbE ports and a single Ethernet port
for management.—Alcatel-Lucent
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Day/night surveillance camera
With
an IP65 weather rating, the SIR-4150N
high-resolution day/night IR LED bullet camera
is suitable for both indoor and outdoor
installations. An ICR filter provides day/night
switchover. For around-the-clock surveillance, even
in low light and total darkness, the SIR-4150N
features motion detection, four-zone privacy
masking, RS-485 control, sunshield, 12V DC power
supply and 24 super-bright IR LEDs–providing a
100-foot effective IR range. A 3.8mm-9.5mm varifocal
lens adjusts the field of view to suit each scene.—Samsung
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Unified communications software
Providing businesses with end-to-end
communications solutions for the Microsoft platform,
Unified Communications Server 4.2
features drag-and-drop call routing, out-dialing,
SIP trunking, active call queues, teleconferencing
and integrated Windows desktop search–which
automatically searches for all available information
on a caller, including e-mail, voice mail and fax
messages, Word documents, and Excel spreadsheets.
The program includes a live-attendant feature, which
offers a visual, SIP-based collaboration environment
that allows employees to see who is available to
take a call and then route the call accordingly.—Objectworld
Communications Corp.
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NAC appliance
CounterACT
combines network access control and signatureless
intrusion prevention to ensure all connecting
devices are in compliance with network security
policies and are free of malware. To remediate
non-compliant systems, CounterACT includes
dissolvable client options and a scripting engine
for tailored automated remediation. The solution can
bypass remote connection barriers by initiating an
outbound SSL connection. For advanced
device-detection and policy-enforcement
capabilities, the appliance protects against ARP
spoofing, and enables session-specific policy
creation and enforcement, open-port hardening and
network-agnostic blocking.—ForeScout
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Portable storage security
In addition to allowing only
administrator-authorized portable storage devices to
be used on a PC, Secure it Easy 1.2
also traces and records all copied data in order to
prevent threats, such as data theft and accidental
or intentional data leakage. Compatible with Windows
2000, XP and Vista, the solution forms a protective
layer between a secured PC and monitored portable
storage devices to guard against unauthorized use of
iPods, USB sticks or external hard drives.
Unauthorized devices are automatically blocked from
reading or writing data.—CoSoSys
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E-mail archiving
GFI MailArchiver 5
includes an auditing function to ensure archived
e-mails have not been tampered with and a migration
tool that provides access to old PST files on client
machines. The program archives all company e-mail,
allows access to old and deleted e-mails via a Web
browser, and helps meet e-discovery and legal
compliance requirements. Microsoft Exchange 2007 and
64-bit Microsoft are supported.—GFI Software
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Removable disk cartridge
As a backup, data security and expandable storage
solution, the 300 GB RDX removable disk
cartridge features a 2.5" hard disk
drive with a shock-proof design–tested to withstand
up to a one meter drop. The cartridge inserts into a
dock, which can be connected internally through SATA
or externally via USB, and offers transfer rates up
to 45 Mbps. While millisecond file access times
enable instant data retrieval, included software
ensures data protection.—Imation
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Server backup
With the ability to perform scheduled,
up-to-the-minute, incremental backups or continuous
capture of various types of data, Peer
DRS v1.2 enables the centralized
management of Microsoft SQL database and Microsoft
Exchange backups, and replication from a single
location and from a single application. The software
protects against data loss and allows for local
recovery of Exchange information stores, mailboxes
and for disaster recovery of Exchange data to a
standby server.—Peer Software
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NAS RAID solution
Available
in capacities of 1 TB, 1.5 TB and 2 TB, the
Fantom Drives G-Force MegaDisk NAS
includes dual SATA300 disk drives and features an
integrated print server and zero-touch automated
backup. All functions are managed and monitored via
a universal Web interface, and RAID disk
configurations include RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD and
SPAN. The NAS solution comes with NTI Shadow
software, which enables real-time, continuous or
scheduled data backup, along with drag-and-drop file
restoring. The solution supports Windows
98/Me/2000/XP/Vista and Mac OS X10.2 or higher, and
CIFS/SMB, NFS and FTP file protocols.—MicroNet
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Disk array storage
The
entry-level disk array IBM Storage
System DS3300 supports SAS hard disk
drives and expansion for up to 14.4 TB of raw
capacity–up to 48 hard disk drives. Supporting
nearline and secondary storage in a single
enclosure, the 2U rackmount enclosure with 12 drive
bays includes iSCSI interfaces, SAS back-end
technology and management software. Data protection
features include FlashCopy for point-in-time copies
of data, and VolumeCopy for full logical drive
replication.—IBM
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SAS storage array
The
PS3700X serial-attached SCSI storage
array provides an option for IT organizations to
balance capacity and performance requirements for
priority workloads such as Microsoft Exchange
Server, SQL Server, Oracle databases and server
virtualization projects. With 6.4 TB of raw storage,
the PS3700X has a 16-drive chassis with fully
redundant, hot-swappable enterprise hardware modules
and embedded software functionality, such as
automatic load balancing, thin provisioning,
application-aware snapshots, replication for
disaster recovery, self-managing multipath I/O
software and consistency sets.—EqualLogic
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Storage router
The Voltaire SR4G High-Performance
Storage Router improves the
performance of applications accessing Fibre Channel
storage and simplifies the connectivity of
InfiniBand fabrics to existing SANs to eliminate I/O
bottlenecks, reduce data center costs and improve
storage flexibility. Providing seamless connectivity
between 20-Gbps InfiniBand and 4-Gbps Fibre Channel,
the router provides 1,500 Mbps of storage
throughput. Eliminating the need for Fibre Channel
HBAs, the router uses iSER (iSCSI extensions for
RDMA) to connect to storage, and enables IP-based
management for all server I/O needs. Software
centralizes the management of unified fabric
resources and storage connectivity.—Voltaire
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Clustered storage
Leveraging operating system software in
combination with a dozen 1 TB SATA-II disk drives in
each 2U node, the IQ 12000
and the EX 12000 are
scalable to more than 1.6 petabytes in a single file
system and single volume. In addition to balancing
CPU performance and disk-drive capacity, included
software can rebuild a failed 1-TB drive in less
than three hours and provide data protection up to
N+4, meaning the cluster can withstand up to four
simultaneous failures without losing access to data.—Isilon
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NAS solutions
Designed
to scale in storage capacity, file directory size
and performance, the SGI InfiniteStorage
NEXIS NAS series features an appliance
manager GUI, which optimizes storage resources,
manages growth and allows the setup of base NAS
configurations in less than 20 minutes. Models range
from a 3-TB 2U platform to a high-end 500-TB
solution.—SGI
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Encrypted hard drive
Designed for mobile users, the 2.5-inch
Aegis Vault features AES-128 bit
hardware encryption with password protection,
keeping data safe even if the drive is removed from
the enclosure. Encrypted partitions are accessed by
entering an authenticated password and can be
configured to support multiple public partitions for
data sharing. Available in capacities of 80 GB, 120
GB, 160 GB, and 250 GB, the bus-powered drive does
not require software installation on the host
computer to access encrypted partitions. The Vault
also includes a 16-point omni-directional shock
mounting and an integrated USB cable, and is
compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista.—Apricorn
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Virtualized storage
For
storing, managing and protecting data, the
Pantera 5000 Scalable Clustered NAS
supports up to 112 drives per RAID controller and
can scale up to 672 TB across eight nodes. With
global namespace technology, enterprises can expand
the networked storage environment while keeping
storage provisioning and management simple. An open
storage design accommodates heterogeneous storage
and supports more than 40 enterprise storage arrays,
enabling organizations to leverage existing storage
devices. The solution supports Fibre Channel for
tier 1 fast-access storage and SATA for tier 2
nearline applications. In addition, the Pantera 5000
provides up to 2.75 Gbps of sustained performance,
integrated file server virtualization, remote
replication and native file-management protocols.—ONStor
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Disaster-recovery appliance
For deploying, managing and testing
disaster-recovery solutions, PlateSpin
Forge includes prepackaged and
preconfigured hardware, software and virtual
infrastructure to provide complete protection for up
to 25 physical or virtual workloads (2.5 TB of data)
straight out of the box. The system allows the
administrator to recover workloads with a single
mouse click upon receiving a failure alert sent by
e-mail, Blackberry or within the Web-based user
interface. The 2U rack-mountable appliance includes
an intuitive Web-based interface for managing,
monitoring and reporting on all aspects of data
protection and recovery. Workloads can be protected
locally or remotely across a wide area network to
facilitate off-site recovery in the event of a major
disaster.—PlateSpin
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Energy-efficient hard drives
Offered
in capacities of 500 GB, 750 GB and 1 TB,
GreenPower WD RE2-GP Hard Drives use
4-5 watts less than similar-size and format drives
by balancing spin speed, transferring rate and
caching algorithms for power savings and heat
reduction. The drive calculates optimum seek speeds,
monitors workload to automatically invoke idle mode
whenever possible, unloads recording heads while
idle to minimize aerodynamic drag and disables
read/write channel electronics. WD RE2 drives are
reliability-rated at 1.2 million hours MTBF.—Western
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