A Networking Primer: Whats a MAC Address? Oct 1, 2009
Select System Preferences from the dock, then select Network, and depending on whether you re using a wired or wireless connection, click on either Ethernet or AirPort. Finally look for either the Ethernet ID or AirPort ID (you may need to click an Advanced button to find them). (SmallBusinessComputing)
ADI to upstage Silicon Image with new HDMI 1.4 IC Sep 30, 2009
4 -- a digital interface promising new options including support for 3D processing, audio return channel and Ethernet channel ... 4 transceiver chip, ADV7623, supports both audio return channel and 3D display, but not Ethernet over HDMI. In contrast, Silicon Image plans to support all three in its upcoming HDMI 1. (EETimes)
FCoE Is Ready, Is It Time to Care? Sep 30, 2009
Fibre Channel over Ethernet () has been a much-hyped technology, but adoption rates haven't yet lived up to the propaganda ... That includes converged network adapters () at the host, FCoE-enabled 10Gb Ethernet switches and FCoE-enabled storage at the target ... "Lossless 10 Gigabit Ethernet is a new protocol which is based on the IEEE 802.1 DCB standard," said Kash Shaikh, product management manager for Data Center Solutions at Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO). (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Intel vows to make TV personal, social, optical Sep 26, 2009
Toward that end, at IDF Rattner demonstrated the Light Peak optical interconnection technology a thin, flexible optical cable to replace the fat, stiff Ethernet cable used today. "We are also going to need very high-speed input/output technology, with tens if not hundreds of gigabits-per-second bandwidth," said Rattner. (EETimes)
Time Warner Cable Powers Up Wideband In Big Apple Sep 25, 2009
0 cable modem with four Ethernet ports and built-in 802. 11n wireless networking, and also will provide Wi-Fi USB adapters. (Multichannel News)
TelcoTV Asia 09 - IneoQuest & Mariner Partners Confirmed as Gold Sponsors, Joining Other Leading Telco Vendors at the Show Sep 24, 2009
Light Reading produces almost 20 targeted communications events including TelcoTV, Ethernet Expo New York and Ethernet Expo London, The Tower Summit @ CTIA, and Optical Expo, as well as focused one-day events tailored for cable, mobile, and wireline executives. Light Reading was acquired by United Business Media in August 2005, and operates as a unit of TechWeb. (PR Newswire)
Network Intrusion Detection & Preve... Sep 24, 2009
IP or Ethernet, Layer 2 or Layer 3 Network Intrusion Protection ... Layer 2 (Ethernet) NIDS such as Arpwatch, are available but are beyond the scope of this article ... A layer 3 NIDS can detect the usage of unauthorized local IP addresses, but not unauthorized Ethernet card MAC addresses (this requires layer 2 monitoring). (Suite101.com)
EMC Gives Data Domain New Replication Features Sep 24, 2009
Data Domain appliances support and fileserver over Ethernet, virtual tape library () over , and the OpenStorage interface from rival backup provider Symantec's (NASDAQ: SYMC) Veritas NetBackup. Follow Enterprise Storage Forum on. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
A Gadget-Loving Business Traveler Gripes Sep 23, 2009
We now connect our laptops wirelessly via Wi-Fi or, in some cases, by plugging into an Ethernet jack. But, ironically, the other reason it's no longer a problem is because most hotels now do have modem jacks which arrived just in time to be no longer necessary. (CBS News)
Brocade Connects Data Centers, Adds FCoE Blade Sep 23, 2009
The Brocade FX8-24 Extension Blade connects two or more data centers to improve business continuity and disaster recovery, while the Brocade FCoE 10-24 Blade offers Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) capabilities for server consolidation in the data center. The data storage and Ethernet switch vendor is also offering the new 7800 Extension Switch for small data centers and remote offices, while the Brocade 8000 FCoE/ switch gets 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) connectivity ... The top-of-rack 8000... (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Enablence Technologies Inc. Announces Results for FY 2010 First Quarter Ending July 31, 2009: Cost Reductions Drive Lower Net Loss Despite Revenue Decline Sep 23, 2009
It enables service providers to evolve their access networks from traditional copper-based networks to advanced optical communications access networks that are based on state-of-the-art IP and Ethernet standards, for triple-play voice, video and data services including HDTV, IP Telephony and ultrafast internet access. The Division's network equipment has been deployed with 420 service providers worldwide that serve over 4 million subscribers. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
SANYO Unveils World's First Lineup of Full HD / Full Frame Rate CCTV Cameras Sep 22, 2009
High resolution 4MP images, Full HD video * Capable of using H.264/MJPEG dual codecs simultaneous output, a max of 30fps * Focus Assist Drive for easy focus adjustment * Cropping & Digital PTZ * Video analytics * SD card slot and USB support * Full duplex audio, with an Interactive Voice Function * PoE (Power over Ethernet) * Auto IP setup utility for easy IP address management * 3D-DNR function reduces noise level * Flexible system configuration * Alarm i/o ports * Privacy masking * Intelligent... (Multichannel News)
New Solar Home is More Boston than Jetsons Sep 22, 2009
It's wired with Ethernet and will have a simple energy-monitoring display for the residents using technology developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, according to students. The competition starts on October 9 in Washington, D.C., when students will start assembling their buildings to prepare for the judges, the media, and public viewings. (CBS News)
Monster Continues to Lead the Way in Cables For HDMI, Offering New Connectivity Solutions for Every Need and Budget, All Engineered to Support New HDMI 1.4 Specifications Sep 22, 2009
Most importantly, Monsters industry-leading cable upgrade program ensures the Ethernet and digital audio return functionality of the HDMI 1 ... 4 functionality of digital audio return and Ethernet connectivity of all its cables that are rated High Speed at 10 ... 4 specification supports the capabilities of exciting new advancements in home entertainment, including higher pixel density, Ethernet functionality, 3D capability and more. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Critical Infrastructure Determines Long-Term Strategy, Part II Sep 21, 2009
For example, office computers may connect to the enterprise network either via WiFi or wired Ethernet. In the same way an enterprise can choose computers that connect using a variety of transports, it should be possible for a utility to choose the physical transport that best achieves the business case for any particular part of its service territory (for example, wireless for urban or suburban, powerline for rural). (Energy Pulse, CO)
BTW, the only way to secure yourself from annoying calls and spy devices is to... Sep 20, 2009
I was calling CS every month and was told the rebate should show up " August 10, 2008 In response to: Yelling at my phone Rick in TX (part 1) commented: I signed up for dish in late June 2007 based on a $200 rebate promotion ($10 for HD and $10 for America's top package - each month for 10 months). I had to dig around on their website for the rebate form and had to call about getting a billing statement to send in with the form (they put me on paperless statements and auto billing even though I... (Multichannel News)
Price is the main difference among popular options for Internet radios Sep 20, 2009
The quickest and easiest way to get going with any of these radios is to plug them into your network with an ethernet cable. All four products will sync with your network and get you going automatically. (Boston Globe)
Bypass Microsoft's Xbox 360 Silly Peripheral Prices Sep 19, 2009
Use a wireless Ethernet bridge. What's the difference between a wireless USB adapter and a wireless Ethernet bridge ... The trouble with wireless Ethernet bridges is they still cost nearly as much as the Xbox 360 wireless adapter itself. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Malaysia's Leading WiMAX Operator Deploys Fujitsu's High-Speed Optical Wavelength Division Multiplexer Sep 18, 2009
The FLASHWAVE 7500 platform supports a wide range of interfaces, including SONET/SDH(3), Ethernet, and other data interfaces. (1)Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer (ROADM): A technology that permits optical signals to be processed as is, as opposed to being converted into electrical signals for signal branching, enabling faster optical transmissions. (JCN Network, Japan)
Next steps for Ethernet. Join the conversation Sep 18, 2009
com - Next steps for Ethernet ... Next steps for Ethernet ... In multiple industry meetings this year including one in Silicon Valley earlier this week engineers debated the next big step for Ethernet. (EETimes)
ASUS Launches Lynnfield Platform Rackmount Servers with New Intel Xeon 3400 Processors Sep 18, 2009
By connecting on a BIOS-level, the kit enables another computer to control the server's keyboard and mouse, and view its onscreen display from a remote location via an Ethernet link. Easy Configuration with Packaged Installation CD. (JCN Network, Japan)
Seagate backup drive gives remote access Sep 17, 2009
When these are connected via Ethernet cable to a home network router, users can then access that backup drive from any network in the home. While on the road, users can access their data via the Web with a username and password, even by using one of 's iPhones. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
BELL DATA Selects Exar to Power BridgeSTOR Storage Appliance Sep 17, 2009
The Express DS 4100 offers dual Gigabit Ethernet connections that automatically provide CPU offload for data compression and security. The innovative design uses the company's patent-pending FlowThrough(TM) processor architecture to deliver hardware accelerated security and compression transparently, while drawing less than 10 watts of power. (PR Newswire)
This HP printer doesn't need a PC to print stuff from the Web Sep 17, 2009
The machine also has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, or you can connect through an ethernet cable. The print quality on photos and prints was good but not exceptional. (USA Today -- Tech)
Ethernet caught in demand/cost squeeze Sep 17, 2009
The new dynamic is forcing network engineers to consider starting work on a terabit Ethernet standard before they have finished the 100 Gbit spec ... The pressure has become so intense a network engineer for the popular Facebook Web site said his company has considered building its own network equipment while it waits for vendors to deliver boxes that go beyond today's 10G Ethernet speeds ... He called for a terabit Ethernet effort to start soon, and said he is also managing initiatives to drive... (EETimes)
Optical Ethernet eyes low power, higher speeds Sep 17, 2009
Engineers are exploring ways to make optical Ethernet networks run at lower power, higher speeds and even over backplanes, according to presentations at a meeting of the here. The group is developing energy-efficient Ethernet based on a low power idle approach, but so far the work has been focused only on copper media ... "If we could drive an optical energy-efficient Ethernet, that would be fantastic," said Brad Booth, chairman of the Ethernet Alliance. (EETimes)
Video: Google net architect on data centers Sep 17, 2009
"We all need fatter pipes, but there are other ways of moving forward if the speeds come at the cost of too much power consumption, physical complexity and cost of ownership," said Bikash Koley of Google in a talk to a group of more than 100 developers hosted by the Ethernet Alliance ... The Google talk stood in contrast to from a Facebook network engineer who called for starting a terabit Ethernet standards effort as soon as possible ... 3ba standard for 40/100G Ethernet. (EETimes)
Arasan Chip Systems Adds IEEE 1588 PTP Support to Ethernet IP Cores Sep 16, 2009
Arasan's Ethernet IP Enables Mission Critical Control Applications Using IEEE 1588 PTP ... Sept. 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arasan Chip Systems, Inc. ("Arasan"), a leading provider of Intellectual Property (IP) Cores, announced that it has expanded its Ethernet Portfolio by integrating hardware support for IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) ... Arasan's Ethernet IP with IEEE 1588 enables these distributed systems to select a master clock amongst alternatives and compensate for network... (Primezone Releases)
Video: Terabit ASICs need 25G links Sep 16, 2009
Engineers called for 25Gbit/second channels to serve the future chips and systems now in design for tomorrow's 40 and 100 Gbit/s Ethernet networks. At a gathering organized by the Ethernet Alliance here, representatives from a broad range of companies including Brocade, Broadcom and Cisco Systems said they feel the need for serial standards beyond today's 10G links ... However, the 25G interfaces will be crucial to enable faster systems plugs that will be needed for 40 and 100G Ethernet much... (EETimes)
The Top Nettop? Sep 16, 2009
Four more USB ports, an Ethernet port, and a lone PS/2 connector for the keyboard (the supplied mouse is a USB model) are at the rear, as are microphone and headphone jacks and a FireWire port. There's also a user-accessible panel covering the C300's single DDR2 memory module, offering the RAM upgrade possibility that's missing from the sealed-envelope eMachines. (HardwareCentral)
Telstra's day of reckoning in NBN legislation Sep 15, 2009
He has been told the NBN company should be wholesale only, and that it should run ethernet networking - the technology that supports most local area networks. Fast ethernet technology would be the digital version of Telstra's raw copper, providing a bare pathway for its users. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Patton G.SHDSL CPE Modem Delivers First-Mile Ethernet Services at up to 22.8 Mbps Sep 15, 2009
Patton G.SHDSL CPE Modem Delivers First-Mile Ethernet Services at up to 22 ... Patton G.SHDSL CPE Modem Delivers First-Mile Ethernet Services at up to 22 ... Extending Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) services up to 2. (PR Newswire)
802.11n Ratified Sep 15, 2009
"We do sit on the n committee and there is work under way on the next higher speed version of 11n. As we look forward into the coming years, we'll see enhancements to enable it to go faster on the technical side. The target is comparable to gigabit Ethernet, ultimately," says Tennefoss. "On the other side, on the product design side, I think ratification is basically going to lead to more stratification of the market, where there are lower-priced all the way up to high-performance solutions. The... (HardwareCentral)
Broadcom files infringement suit against Emulex Sep 15, 2009
The patents involved cover a broad range of high-speed data and storage networking technologies, including IC design, serdes, TCP offload engine , remote direct memory access, fibre channel, and fibre channel over Ethernet technologies, Broadcom said. In a statement, David Rosmann, Broadcom's vice president for intellectual property litigation, said the company alleges that Emulex is infringing Broadcom patents in competing with Broadcom's existing and future products. (EETimes)
Internet HDTV is growing fast Sep 15, 2009
Samsung's TVs connect to the Internet over a wired Ethernet connection, or via a Wi-Fi USB device available separately for $35 ... LGs LH50 LCD HDTVs and PS80 plasma models (from $1,700) have wired Ethernet and also feature Yahoo ... Only the TC-P54Z1, 54-inch model ($5,500) includes wireless Internet connectivity, with the other models using wired Ethernet. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Wi-Fi Printer Review: Epson Stylus NX515 Sep 15, 2009
It features built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet, a 2. 5-inch tilt LCD screen, image enhancement tools, and uses the same standard ink for both documents and photos. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Nevion Announces State-of-the-Art Video Transport Over IP at IBC Sep 15, 2009
The VS908s aggregates eight ASI (EN50083-9) video streams onto a single Gigabit Ethernet link. Compliant with SMPTE-2022 specifications for IP encapsulation and FEC, the VS908 also protects against network congestion and ensures packet transmission. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Vista Broadband & CMC Provide Live Web-Cast of 2009 Hand-Car Regatta Sep 13, 2009
Offering Ethernet over fiber-optics, microwave wireless, and copper T1 solutions, Vista delivers a comprehensive array of communication products and services designed exclusively for businesses. Vista also offers complete email and web hosting solutions tailored to customers' needs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Updated: Virgin Media Enlists Cisco For IP Video Project Sep 12, 2009
Specific Cisco products that will be part of the deployment include its 7609 routers, Catalyst 4948 10-Gigabit Ethernet switches, the Cisco Digital Content Manager, and RFGW 1 RF gateways. Virgin Media also is deploying Cisco DOCSIS 3. (Multichannel News)
Foreign ministry job for 3Com Sep 12, 2009
PUTRAJAYA: 3Com Corp has won a tender to upgrade the foreign ministry s backbone network from asynchronous transfer mode to gigabit ethernet technology. The ministry has decided that 3Com s H3C enterprise core and edge network infrastructure solutions were proven, secure and offered the best value performance. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Finisar posts sharply higher fiscal 1Q profit Sep 11, 2009
PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express Fiber Optic Gig and Fast Ethernet Cards. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Review: Toshiba Mini NB205-N210 Sep 11, 2009
9-pound Toshiba's basic specs follow the near-identical formula of all netbook builders: An Intel Atom CPU and GMA 950 integrated-graphics chipset, 1GB of memory, a 160GB hard drive, VGA and Ethernet ports, three USB 2. 0 ports, a Webcam, a Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard flash-card slot, 802. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Home Network Technology & Connectivity Use: Ethernet, 802.11, Coax, and Powerline Sep 11, 2009
Home Network Technology ctivity Use: Ethernet, 802 ... Home Network Technology ctivity Use: Ethernet, 802 ... Global and regional forecasts are provided for home networks, with North America, Europe, and Asia/Pacific broken down by use of Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 802. (Multichannel News)
SonicWALL Helps Hollywood Promoter Launch Campaigns Sep 11, 2009
The NSA 3500's next-generation Unified Threat Management firewall, utilizing a breakthrough multi-core hardware design with 4 cores and 6 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, provides the Cimarron Group with real-time internal and external network protection without compromising its network performance. Prior to selecting the SonicWALL solution, Miranda also evaluated competitive solutions. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
World of Warcraft's strong bonds Sep 10, 2009
But it's also a way for members of a vibrant if little known subculture to see one another in the flesh and reinforce connections formed via an ethernet cable. Twenty-five of the 40 active members of Dread Pirates managed to land tickets. (FOX59, IN)
LeasePlan Selects Verizon Business to Provide all of the Company's Global Communications Services Sep 10, 2009
LeasePlan currently is a Verizon Business' Managed Private IP service customer, and will use Verizon Ethernet Private Line services to exchange data across key locations, as well as Verizon Internet Dedicated services for high-bandwidth dedicated connections to Verizon's global IP network. LeasePlan has also co-located some of its core servers in multiple Verizon Business data centers around the globe. (PR Newswire)
New Sony AV Receivers Drive Multi-Room High-Definition Throughout the Home Sep 10, 2009
The network capabilities of the STR-DA5500ES model also allow users to easily view photos and access digital music and videos from a Digital Life Network Alliance(TM) (DLNA) compliant source within a home broadband network when connected via an Ethernet cable. Additionally, the connection provides access to both Shoutcast Internet Radio and Rhapsody Music Service and functions as the source for easy firmware upgrades. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cisco Lands Big Datacenter Contract Sep 10, 2009
The system connects to 83 terabytes of data in an Ethernet environment. The company makes heavy use of thin clients and virtualization with VMware (NYSE: VMW) to support the clients. (Datamation)
Netgear Goes Over-The-Top With Internet TV Box Sep 9, 2009
The box includes an Ethernet port; Negear is selling a wireless USB adapter separately for $39. 99. (Multichannel News)
tw telecom to Present at Investor Conference Sep 9, 2009
provides managed network services, specializing in Ethernet and transport data networking, Internet access, local and long distance voice, VPN, VoIP and security, to enterprise organizations and communications services companies throughout the U.S. As a leading provider of integrated and converged network solutions, tw telecom delivers customers overall economic value, quality service, and improved business productivity. Please visit www. (PR Newswire)
Atheros buys Intellon for $244 million Sep 9, 2009
By combining Atheros' wireless LAN and Ethernet products with Intellon's products, Atheros will further drive the adoption of the digital home ... The acquisition is a good fit as 1) it enables Atheros' entry into the broadband over power line space, which is synergistic to the WLAN segment in the home networking market; additionally, Intellon has a strong potential in the Smartgrid market; 2) the powerline market is expected to grow at a (greater) 30 percent CAGR in the next few years, faster... (EETimes)
Broadcom Becomes World's First to Introduce Single Chip IAD with Integrated ADSL2+, 802.11n and DECT, Enabling Voice, Video, Data, and Wireless Bundled Services Sep 8, 2009
11n wireless LAN (WLAN), along with Gigabit Ethernet switching, Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT), and voice over IP (VoIP) for IADs and high-end residential gateways ... Also featured is a six port Ethernet switch with four 10/100 Fast Ethernet and two gigabit ports that can be used as a high performance routed local area network (LAN) and to connect set-top boxes, printers, storage drives and other products to the network, so they can access and share content with all... (PR Newswire)
Turning smart phones into remotes Sep 8, 2009
But as more and more electronic devices get Internet access and wireless connectivity through Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, it opens the door for communication with the growing number of handsets. Only a few buttons. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
NEC Launches Sale of MPLS-TP Next Generation Packet Transport Device Sep 4, 2009
Tokyo, Sept 4, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation announced today the launch of sales for the MN5000 Series, a next generation packet transport device that uses MPLS-TP(1) transmission to enable carrier networks to migrate to packet based networks, such as IP and Ethernet, with existing ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) and TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) transmission technologies, and bolsters NEC's portfolio of packet transport products ... Moreover, ATM and TDM transmission technologies... (JCN Network, Japan)
Red Hat Rolls Out Enterprise Linux 5.4 at Summit Sep 4, 2009
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) performance enhancements and hardware support are also included in the latest release, along with device-driver enhancements ranging from disk, network and graphics to OFED InfiniBand drivers. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Panasonic Welcomes New VIERA CAST Partners Sep 4, 2009
Users can simply plug the Ethernet cable into the back of their device in order to get instant access to online content without additional subscriptions or registrations. Switching from a normal TV programme to VIERA CAST is done by pressing the VIERA CAST button on the VIERA TV remote control. (JCN Network, Japan)
Tribes aim to enter telecom biz Sep 4, 2009
The Rural Broadband project envisions deploying fiber-optic lines to community anchor points such as libraries, school and chambers of commerce, providing an ethernet cable connection of 1 gigabit per second and wireless internet of up to 54 megabits per second, Ronen said. A second phase envisions extending fiber to people s homes and businesses with speeds of 1 gigabit per second. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Time Warner Cable's CEO Glenn Britt to Participate in Bank of America-Merrill Lynch's Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference Sep 3, 2009
Time Warner Cable Business Class offers a suite of phone, Internet, Ethernet and cable television services to businesses of all sizes. Time Warner Cable Media Sales, the advertising arm of Time Warner Cable, offers national, regional and local companies innovative advertising solutions that are targeted and affordable. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Humax Selects Broadcom's DTV and Panel Processor Technology for DVB Televisions Sep 3, 2009
The Broadcom BCM3556 DTV SoC solution includes an advanced feature set that supports multi-format picture decoding for high definition AVC, H.264, VC-1, AVS and MPEG-2 streams, a high performance CPU and networking support with an integrated Ethernet media access controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) device ... The BCM3556 is Broadcom's next generation DTV SoC solution that features an advanced video decoder, 3D graphics core, Ethernet MAC and PHY with support up to 1080p HD resolutions. (PR Newswire)
UK Ministry of Defense Chooses RADWIN's Wireless Broadband Systems for Connecting Bases in Afghanistan Sep 3, 2009
Geoff Smith, Managing Director, Horsebridge, stated: "The MoD had a vital need for an efficient, robust solution with the ability to deliver TDM and Ethernet in challenging topographies and no direct line-of-sight situations, and we knew that RADWIN's links were ideal for this project. Extremely fast, compact, robust and simple to deploy, the RADWIN 2000 systems are up and running in less than an hour. The entire RADWIN 2000 solution had to be subjected to full 'Proof of Concept' testing prior... (PR Newswire)
Qwest to upgrade business Internet network Sep 3, 2009
The Denver-based telecom plans to be able to offer 100 gigabits-per-second broadband speeds to businesses and governments using Ethernet services. The upgrades will benefit the overall Qwest network by reducing the pressure on it created by steadily increasing bandwidth consumption of businesses and individual customers. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
HP Ups Its Focus on Desktop Virtualization Sep 3, 2009
The two companies are leveraging open industry standards such as Virtual Ethernet Port Aggregator (VEPA), which converges virtual switches, network interface cards (NICs), and access points to be managed universally to increase visibility, improve traffic control. The two are also integrating VMware vCenter with HP Insight Control to give a complete picture of a PC. vCenter monitors the virtual machines but not the physical hardware under it. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Broadcom Announces GPON Product Family to Complement Its Broadband Carrier Access Portfolio Sep 2, 2009
"Our presence and commitment to the carrier market are well established with leadership in DSL, Ethernet and WLAN products. The global GPON standard provides next generation FTTH and FTTN opportunities and we look forward to extending our leading access technologies and investments in this area.". Availability and Pricing. (PR Newswire)
EeeBox Home Theater PC Sep 2, 2009
The EeeBox PC EB1012 is the latest from ASUS that doesn't just look compact and pretty, but also features a long list of high-end features including a dual-core Atom N330, NVIDIA MCP7A ION graphics, 250GB hard disk, 2GB of DDR2-800 memory, HDMI out, gigabit Ethernet and four USB ports. No official pricing or release date has been announced, so for now just salivate over the possibilities while we wait for more details. (IGN Gear)
Dell Turns to Brocade for Fibre Channel over Ethernet Sep 2, 2009
Dell will resell Brocade's Fibre Channel over Ethernet () and 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch offerings in addition to the Brocade switches the company has been offering for a decade ... Larry Hart, Dell's worldwide senior manager for storage and networking, said FCoE isn't quite ready for wide-scale deployment yet, but he added, "Dell is a proponent of FCoE. We believe that Ethernet is going to become the data center fabric of the future.". (EnterpriseStorageForum)