09 June 2009
GE Security Adds a Range of Industrially Hardened IP Switches to its Portfolio
MultiLink Switches allow better bandwidth allocation and
offer “plug & play” set up for customers
Brussels – June 09, 2009 – GE Security, Inc., a business of GE Enterprise Solutions (NYSE: GE), today announced the addition of MultiLink IP Switches to its product portfolio providing customers with better bandwidth allocation and “plug & play” set up. The MultiLink family’s increased port density and additional network management capabilities allow the switches to be used in larger security networks, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and the control industry.
“MultiLink IP Switches can be easily integrated into new or existing installations thanks to its modular construction and capabilities for high port density,” stated Francesco Della Mora, EMEA Sales Leader, GE Fiber Channel. “The simple, but powerful, user-friendly Web Management interface is fully supported and viewable for all configuration and monitoring functions. In addition, the straightforward installation and setup offer the customer 'plug & play' capabilities,” he said.
The MultiLink ML2400 is an essential piece of equipment that provides bandwidth up to 1 GB per second allowing these switches to be easily integrated into larger networks. Additionally, it supports up to 32 10/100 Mbps copper, 16 10/100Mbps or eight 1Gbps fiber optic Ethernet ports, allowing more devices to be connected to a single switch, reducing overall networking costs.
Using the latest technologies such as VLAN, IGMP, QoS/CoS and SNMP protocols, these devices work in complex video multicast scenario applications, making them ideal for implementation into multi-service LANs to serve multiple layers of security applications.
“These switches provide a reliable network with fast reconfiguration times to recover from faults occurring in the system,” added Della Mora. “They are sturdily built - designed from the ground up for use in harsh environments such as demanding outdoor installations, factory installations and electrical substation environments.”
The MultiLink family is UL listed, CE approved and IEC 61850 and IEE 1613 approved for operation in electric substation environments. It has an operating temperature range between -40°C to +85°C.
About GE’s Security Business
GE Security, Inc., a business of GE Enterprise Solutions (NYSE: GE), is a leading supplier of security and life safety technologies, with operations in 26 countries. GE Security offers one of the industry's broadest product portfolios, including access control, explosives and narcotics detection, fire detection, intrusion, key management and video surveillance. GE Security's products are used to protect people and property across a wide range of industries, including aviation, banking and finance, education, government and military, healthcare, law enforcement, residential, retail, stadiums and event venues, and transportation.
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