Raritanannounces that its Dominion® KX II KVM over IP switches are the first to support multiple video interface standards simultaneously, allowing IT administrators to access and control an even wider range of servers, PCs, workstations, video cards, and other devices in data centers, labs, and offices.

ATEN International announces its new two-module retractable KVM over IP switches with LCD screens. The KL1508Ai and KL1516Ai solutions are control units that allow secure access to up to 8 or 16 computers, respectively, from a single KVM console (keyboard, video, and mouse). The units consist of a 17" or 19" LCD monitor, a keyboard, and a touchpad integrated into a retractable unit that can be installed in a 1U rack slot.

Ikusi has just launched its new range of Stand Alone and Cascade multiswitches. In both cases, the modules are active, guaranteeing the same signal level at the module's input as at the output to users on any level of the building. This reduces the number of part numbers and, therefore, customers' stock requirements, while greatly simplifying the design of complex installations.

Brocade's new ICX 6430 and 6450 switches incorporate full stacking capabilities, a suite of Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, and the ability to support advanced features such as Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and MACsec encryption for link-layer data protection.

Phoenix Contact 's Factory Line of Lean managed industrial switches has been completed with numerous pre-configured models for Ethernet/IP.

QNV presents the new Korenix JetNet-6059G managed switch, now configurable with Modbus TCP/IP protocol, enabling easy network connectivity and low maintenance in the field of industrial automation.

International machine manufacturers are switching to Ethernet as an integrated and consistent communication platform for their plant and machine control solutions.

Belden adds three new unmanaged switches to the Spider series of its Hirchmann™ product range.

Allied Telesis introduces the x610 family of Layer 3+ switches, offering 100% backward compatibility with the x600 family, as well as a number of additional features to improve adaptability and scalability.

The Serial RapidIO Gen2 specification contains significant improvements to the physical, logical, and transaction layers. The physical layer specification has doubled the throughput to 6.25 Gbaud; doubled the target transmission distance to 100 cm for FR4 and two connectors; and simultaneously reduced the bit error rate (BER) by three orders of magnitude (to 10⁻¹⁵).

D-Link has launched its new DGS-6600 chassis-based switch, which will complement the xStack advanced enterprise switching solution. This new addition to the xStack family is positioned as the ideal choice as a Gigabit/10Gbps port concentrator or for creating a robust and reliable network core, accessible to both large and medium-sized businesses.

The Equitel N950 industrial and managed switch has 7 10/100 electrical ports and 2 ports that can be configured as 100Base-FX optical ports using SFP modules.

Comtrol Corporation introduces the RocketLinx™ ES7506 PoE Plus managed industrial switch. This new addition to the RocketLinx switch family is designed for applications such as IP surveillance, security, and transportation, where power sources are not conveniently located.

ZyXEL Communications Co. introduces two new VDSL2 solutions based on Discrete Multi-Tone (DMT). These are the VES-1616F and VES-1624F switches, which, together with the P-872H/P and P-870MH switches based on the same technology, combine several features to optimize broadband performance and quality of service.

The FastIron Super X/SX Family of devices are modular, chassis-based switches that enable the construction of a secure, fault-tolerant, scalable, low-latency infrastructure for the competitively priced deployment of high-capacity wireless data and Voice over IP (VoIP) services.

The Brocade FastIron Workgroup Switch (FWS) is a Layer 2 switch designed to extend network access to the core, but without compromising network reliability or performance.

Wago 's ECO switches are ideal for applications where cost-effectiveness is paramount, without compromising on industrial-grade performance. They offer a simple and upgradeable solution for today's industrial networking demands, providing an attractive cost-performance ratio.

The new HP ProCurve 1810G Switch series, recently launched by Hewlett-Packard, enables small and medium-sized businesses to improve productivity with cost-effective gigabit connectivity.
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