Video Stream Debuts 64 Channel IP Streaming Server Aug 21, 2008
Video Stream's proprietary solution is a substantial technological breakthrough and replaces up to 64 cable runs with a single Ethernet connection using the latest H.264 compression technology. For security purposes Video Stream's Server can encrypt and/or mask the video information prior to transmission which may be viewed and stored at a central office or at any facility equipped with adequate bandwidth and storage capacity. (Primezone Releases)
Intel Splits its Atom with New Release Aug 21, 2008
The new motherboard will fit into any mini-ITX case and will include Intel's integrated graphics as well as gigabit Ethernet and pairs of Parallel and Serial ATA connections for storage. There will also be a PCI slot for custom configuration. (CIO Information Network)
Panasas overhauls parallel clustered NAS platform, eyes enterprise Aug 21, 2008
Panasas also adds support for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and NDMP with the ActiveStor 4000 ... On the other end of the performance spectrum, the ActiveStor 200 holds up to 104 TB in a five-shelf configuration with Gigabit Ethernet support, tiered parity and NDMP. ... Panasas also adds support for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and NDMP with the ActiveStor 4000. (Search Storage)
New Digital Connectivity Technology From Silicon Image Recognized as 'Best New Product Idea' at CableLabs(R) Summer Conference 2008 Aug 20, 2008
"While Silicon Image's technology could be used to enable multi-room DVRs, its real benefit could be its ability to help get cable providers' content and applications to multiple consumer devices." Silicon Image is developing its new digital connectivity technology to be compatible with a range of wireless and wired home networking technologies, including Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA), Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HomePNA), Ethernet, WiFi, and HomePlugAV. For more information about... (PR Newswire)
Panasas Gets Funding, New Focus Aug 20, 2008
The 4000 and 6000 come with 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 600 MB/s throughput, while the 200 uses standard GigE. The 6000 also offers greater availability and recovery capabilities. Panasas claims "nearly unlimited scalability" for the three clustered storage offerings. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Review: D-Link 10" Wireless Internet Photo Frame (DSM-210) Aug 20, 2008
There s also an Ethernet port, just in case you want to make the DSM-210 less convenient than other frames by tethering it to your router. You control the frame with the included wireless remote control, selecting options from a simple hierarchical menu system that displays on the panel. (Datamation)
Arasan Chip Systems Reveals Strategic Mobile Initiative Aug 20, 2008
Arasan delivers technology-leading IP solutions like MIPI, SD / SDIO, USB, PCI, Ethernet, MMC, CE-ATA, CF+, NAND and more, to the global electronics market. Arasan's goal is to enable designers to accelerate their development and simplify their production of complex system-on-chip (SoCs). (Primezone Releases)
Epson announces four new inkjet printers for the home office Aug 19, 2008
It features wireless and Ethernet networking capability, individual ink cartridges, and low power consumption. All four printers will be available from 1st September. (Tech Digest)
Review: HP xw4550 Workstation Aug 19, 2008
Around back, the xw4550 delivers an additional six USB ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port, audio jacks and VGA and ports for connecting a monitor. Depending on the graphics card you choose, you may also get twin DVI ports for a multi-monitor setup. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Solving the Storage Error Management Dilemma Aug 19, 2008
It has taken decades for network error management frameworks and error functionality in various stacks (ICMP, IP, TCP, SONET and Ethernet among them) to mature to meet requirements. SNMP 1. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
60GB Xbox 360 in stores today Aug 19, 2008
The unit still comes with all the stuff in the old model - headset, ethernet cable, HD AV cable and, of course, a controller. The pricing of the Arcade and Elite bundles won't change either, remaining at $349 and $649 respectively. (PALGN)
Review: Linksys WRT54G2 Aug 18, 2008
There's no modem inside the WRT54G2 - you'll need to connect one via an Ethernet cable. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Test Center review: BlueArc Titan 3200 is a giant among NAS systems Aug 18, 2008
For example, blade hosts six GbE or two 10G Ethernet ports and controls connectivity to the application server side of the storage network. For storage connectivity, the Titan 3210 mounts a SIM (Storage Interface Module) with eight FC ports. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Netxen Uses Magma's Integrated IC Implementation Flow for the NX3031 Next-Generation Networking Chip Aug 18, 2008
Aug. 18, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magma(r) Design Automation Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ), a provider of chip design software, today announced that Netxen, a leading provider of breakthrough 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) technology and products, has released to production the NX3031, a multimillion-gate, 90-nanometer (nm), enterprise-class network interface controller that was implemented with Magma's software. Leveraging the Magma system's integrated power, signal integrity, timing analysis and physical... (Primezone Releases)
Cheaper Sony PlayStation 3 Arrives in US Next Month Aug 17, 2008
0 x2 Communication Ethernet X1 (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) IEEE 802. 11 b/g Included Bluetooth 2. (Gizmodo)
USB 3.0 – Get Ready for a Faster Reality Aug 16, 2008
"Don't forget, this is faster than Ethernet. So all of a sudden, USB 3 becomes a very viable way to connect external drives that will be as fast if not faster than an internal.". Kleynhans said the speedy USB 3. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Need a lesson in picking the perfect back-to-school PC? Aug 16, 2008
If portability is important, it is just as important to be able to use the computer in the dorm lounge, where there is no Ethernet cable, as it is to use it in the dorm room. Most campuses are completely covered by Wi-Fi. (Globe and Mail)
New PCs Can Wake up When They Get Phone Calls Aug 16, 2008
The four initial Remote Wake motherboards will be for desktop computers and will need an Internet connection via Ethernet cable, as Wi-Fi doesn't work in sleep mode. Van De Water said the computer will know to wake up only for calls from services to which the user has subscribed, so computer-waking prank calls should be impossible. (Newsmax)
ITC^DeltaCom Announces 2008 Second Quarter Results Aug 15, 2008
"We've implemented a number of initiatives to measure and improve our customers' experience," he continued, "and we believe that this focus, along with our growing product set that includes enhanced conference calling services, mobile voice and data services, data backup and storage, and ethernet, will continue to serve us well." Among its operating highlights for the second quarter, ITC^DeltaCom: -- increased total operating revenues by 1. 6% over the second quarter of 2007; -- recorded a net... (PR Newswire)
Looking For A Lightweight Laptop? Aug 15, 2008
WiFi, Ethernet and modem. 3 USB ports, Bluetooth. (Washington Post)
Axacore Launches New Fax Product - FaxBridge Aug 15, 2008
The FaxBridge plugs in between any standard fax machine and your ethernet based local area network. Faxes are securely transmitted to a centralized fax server or fax service provider. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
SanDisk CEO tips rewriteable 3-D memory Aug 15, 2008
(08/14/2008 12:57 PM EDT). -- At the Flash Memory Summit, SanDisk Corp.'s top executive provided more details about its efforts to devise a rewriteable 3-D memory device--a technology that could replace today's flash parts. (EETimes)
Storage pros look to pNFS for VMware performance boost Aug 15, 2008
Gigabit Ethernet bottleneck ... "The hesitancy toward using NFS mainly comes from the fact that Gigabit Ethernet is a bottleneck for most shops." ... Scott Lowe, national technical lead for virtualization for VAR ePlus Technologies, said his clients have run into Gigabit Ethernet bottlenecks when using VMware on NFS because the server virtualization software isn't built to take advantage of multiple Gigabit Ethernet links by default. (Search Storage)
Energy-Efficient PCs On Front Burner Aug 14, 2008
Because electrons are easier to send over short wires, it varies by length the amount of electricity it sends to each attached ethernet cable. Together, these features can cut energy usage by 25% to 80. (Investors Business Daily)
Group crafts spec for 100G networking Aug 14, 2008
(08/13/2008 2:32 PM EDT). A group of as many as 30 vendors have taken the first giant step toward defining a standard for long distance networking at 100 Gbits/second. (EETimes)
IBM set to launch block-level XIV Storage System Aug 14, 2008
5 TB usable storage (up from 120 TB raw storage and 51 TB usable storage), 120 GB cache (up from 32 GB) and up to twenty-four 4 Gbps Fibre Channel and 6 GigE Ethernet ports for iSCSI (from six 2 Gbps Fibre Channel and 6 GigE) ... 5 TB usable storage (up from 120 TB raw storage and 51 TB usable storage), 120 GB cache (up from 32 GB) and up to twenty-four 4 Gbps Fibre Channel and 6 GigE Ethernet ports for iSCSI (from six 2 Gbps Fibre Channel and 6 GigE). (Search Storage)
Laptops for School Aug 14, 2008
Most universities recommend 1-2 GB of RAM, a built in Ethernet adapter, wireless capabilities and certain software programs, like Microsoft Office. Nevertheless, computers aren't one size fits all. (W-USA News, DC)
Lenovo W700: desktop replacement par excellence Aug 13, 2008
Lining the sides of the device are 5 USB ports, VGA, DVI, Display Port, Ethernet, Audio, ExpressCard, and a multi-slot card reader. Users who opt to buy a dock will also get eSata, digital audio, and cabling for external monitors and speakers. (Ars Technica)
Little Red Corvette? Aug 13, 2008
A third USB port, FireWire and Ethernet connectors, microphone and headphone jacks, a six-format memory-card reader slot, and an ExpressCard slot are at the right. Bluetooth is standard, along with 802. (HardwareCentral)
Blog Main Page Aug 13, 2008
We at EE Times should all be grateful to Rick Merritt, who treats Fibre Channel protocols in his blog as seriously as he treats 1/10/100G Ethernet. A bias in favor of IP networking can lead one to fail to realize where the real money lies -- in the same way that some of us obsessed with Unix and workstations forgot how much money there was to be made in those dusty old mainframe systems, by companies like StorageTek and McData. (EETimes)
NetXen takes flexible approach to 10G Ethernet Aug 13, 2008
NetXen Inc. will support multiple physical interfaces in the third-generation 10Gbit Ethernet controller it is rolling out Tuesday (Aug ... The startup's latest chip will support four Gbit Ethernet links as standard, aiming to get design wins on server motherboards ... "NetXen's FlexLOM solution clearly differentiates them from other 10 Gigabit Ethernet vendors and should accelerate the industry transition from Gigabit to 10 Gigabit Ethernet," said Bob Wheeler a senior analyst with market... (EETimes)
Video: Dell eyes solid-state drives for servers Aug 13, 2008
Dell aims to drive more traffic to IP networks as part of its virtualization strategy for servers and storage systems, he said, a move which could help spur the transition to 10 Gbit Ethernet networks. Free Subscription to EE Times. (EETimes)
Fibre Channel over Ethernet timing may cause problems Aug 13, 2008
The Dell'Oro Group's latest storage area network (SAN) forecast report points out roadblocks to early adoption of Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) products including pricing, vendor qualifications and distribution issues ... The Nexus 5000 and Nexus 7000 switches are Cisco's platform for FCoE. They ship with copper Ethernet ports and require FCoE modules and software to support the converged network ... "Will FCoE be sold through Ethernet VARs or traditional storage resellers?" Dell'Oro asked.... (Search Storage)
Paws to reflect on this network tail Aug 12, 2008
"They are actually using point-to-point wireless links at each of their clubs to link a remote steward's office station with a finish-line racing control centre. The distance between them was such that it was not practical for Ethernet cabling so they went for a wireless link.". Many of GRV's wireless access points had a default configuration where they advertised their SSID (service set identifier), which would appear in the wireless client of anyone in range as an 'available' network. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Don't be alarmed Aug 12, 2008
Unfortunately, the Chumby doesn't feature an Ethernet port and it only supports WEP and WPA/WPA2-PSK wireless networks. You're out of luck if your workplace uses WPA/WPA2 Enterprise wireless encryption. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Is the DNS safe from exploits? Aug 12, 2008
0-P2, although it took a pair of attacking PCs connected to the server via a Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) network connection about 10 hours to pull off the attack. "Attack took about half of the day, i.e. a bit less than 10 hours," Polyakov said on his blog. (InfoWorld)
Extreme Networks Announces Tender Offer To Repurchase $100 Million of Stock Aug 11, 2008
Extreme Networks, Inc. Extreme Networks designs, builds, and installs Ethernet infrastructure solutions that help solve the toughest business communications challenges. The company's commitment to open networking sets us apart from the alternatives by delivering meaningful insight and unprecedented control to applications and services. (PR Newswire)
Black Hat press network targeted Aug 9, 2008
The computer networks at Black Hat, and its sister conference Defcon, are considered some of the most hostile networks in the world, but reporters at the show are given access to wired Ethernet connections that are considered to be secure and separate from the fray. Tapping into that trusted network is considered uncool, to say the least. (InfoWorld)
Telstra signs first ADSL2 wholesale deal with People Telecom Aug 9, 2008
Stanton said at the time the recently completed upgrade of the People Telecom core network, including the incorporation of Redback Networks' ethernet -based edge technology, had enabled additional feature sets to be supported and would allow much higher numbers of customers to be accommodated. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to post your comment. (iTWire)
Hands on: HP's Mini-Note netbook Aug 8, 2008
6GHz microprocessor from Via Technologies, had 2GB of DRAM, a 160GB HDD (hard disk drive), could connect to the Internet via an Ethernet port or wirelessly on WiFi 802. 11a/b/g. (InfoWorld)
Emulex posts loss amid revenue slump Aug 8, 2008
The company Cisco Systems on the rollout of products based on 10 Gbit Fibre Channel over Ethernet, a still emerging technology for converged data center networks. The company faces a rising competitive threat from Fibre Channel giant Brocade which entered the market for server cards earlier this year with 8 Gbit/second products and announced a plan to Foundry Networks to offer both Fibre Channel and Ethernet products. (EETimes)
Anadigics delays China fab investment Aug 8, 2008
(08/07/2008 6:51 PM EDT). -- Amid a lower forecast for the quarter, device maker Anadigics Inc. reported that it will delay the previously announced acceleration of the investment in a wafer fab in Kunshan, China. (EETimes)
Networks: The Crux of Tomorrow's Datacenter Aug 8, 2008
He predicted that Ethernet will win out over other networking technologies, and that enterprises will consolidate their networks to meet their evolving datacenter requirements ... This demand for more bandwidth will push enterprises toward replacing their current 1 Gigabit Ethernet networks in the datacenter with 10Gb Ethernet networks, Ramaswami predicted ... The IEEE has already decided that the next speed for Ethernet will be because they address different needs. (CIO Information Network)
Point, shoot and geo-tag Aug 7, 2008
Globetrotters will enjoy the P6000's Global Positioning System sensor for geo-tagging - or adding geographical information to photos - and Luddites will love the camera's built-in Ethernet port. While most camera makers use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for uploading images to Web sites, Nikon has added a full-size Ethernet port that allows you to plug the camera right into the Internet. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
FCC allows Qwest to set broadband fees for rivals Aug 7, 2008
The Denver-based telecom can now use its discretion to set rates on what it will charge other telecoms that need to use Qwest lines to complete Ethernet, video, optical network or similar high-capacity broadband ... TW Telecom doesn t use Qwest s network for such service today, but as dedicated Ethernet services becomes more commonplace for companies to buy, the lack of regulation could mean Qwest will be able create prohibitive prices for competing telecoms, making the services too expensive... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Brightpoint Enters Into Agreement With CradlePoint Aug 7, 2008
From docking cradles for use with handheld terminals to sophisticated mobile enterprise routers, the company leverages telephony, Ethernet, and mobile broadband to make Internet access portable, simple, and robust. CradlePoint's unique WiPipe(tm) technology provides access and traffic management to improve the security and quality of the online mobile experience and to support new revenue streams for network providers. (Primezone Releases)
UWB-based 1394-over-coax to provide home network backbone Aug 7, 2008
Moreover the 1394 protocols don't incur the overhead found in networks such as Ethernet and a high percentage of the maximum bandwidth is generally available for data. A coax backbone should be able to carry more than enough compressed HD streams to satisfy most consumers. (EETimes)
GIGABYTE Introduces GA-EP43-DS3L Motherboard in India Aug 7, 2008
0 interface - Integrated high speed SATA 3 Gbps - High speed Gigabit Ethernet connection - 8 channel High definition audio. GIGABYTE products are distributed in India by Avnet India, Ingram Micro, Redington, Sahara Computers and Electronics and Technology and Gadgets. (IT News Online)
Connect to the Internet, save money with ResCom Aug 6, 2008
"When students stand in line at the beginning of fall semester, it's because they either accidentally registered the wireless address, they didn't do anything before coming to campus or they didn't read the new laptop information saying they need to plug their laptop into the wall power before checking for the wired ethernet connection information," Rodack said. To avoid the long lines at the helpdesks, students should take time to go to the ResCom Web site and set their computer up, Rodack... (Daily Collegian, PA)
EMC Adds Flash to Clariion Line Aug 6, 2008
The addition of UltraFlex lets enterprises connect to future connectivity technologies including 8 gigabit per second (Gb/sec) , 10Gb/sec and Fibre Channel over Ethernet () when needed without having to shut down the system. The addition of solid state disks, or flash drives, promise to improve and increase performance. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Stateless computing to become core to cloud computing? Aug 6, 2008
He added that the advent of 10GB Ethernet will aid the move to cloudless computing, and also stateless computing. As for cost savings via stateless computing, Birnbaum noted that the use of stateless computing will remove a lot of IT redundancies for companies. (CNET News)
Transceiver nudges 10G Ethernet forward Aug 6, 2008
Startup Teranetics Inc. will nudge the emerging market for 10 Gbit Ethernet forward Tuesday (Aug ... The transition to 10 Gbit Ethernet has gone relatively slowly, in part due to the difficulty of delivering cost-effective solutions for standard copper cables ... Unlike previous generations of Ethernet, 10GBase-T requires new versions of copper cables not widely installed in data centers and the transceivers still have relatively high power consumption and cost compared to existing Gbit parts. (EETimes)
Are You Ready for the All Wireless Workplace? Aug 6, 2008
11n offering performance and security on par with cabled Ethernet, why wouldn t you embrace wireless ... Ethernet to the desktop isn t dead yet, especially since there s no reason to tear out wiring already in place ... Ethernet, by contrast, doesn t have these protections at the transport layer. (CIO Information Network)
Biamp Systems of Beaverton has a big hand in Olympic sound systems Aug 5, 2008
The converter digitizes the voice, sending it by Ethernet cable to a Biamp digital-signal processor, the brains of the operation. The processor -- or box, as Biamp workers call it -- uses super-rich software to condition the sound by filtering out background noise and beefing it up. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Wi-Fi radio roundup Aug 5, 2008
11g Wi-Fi or Ethernet port; dual alarm; reliable wireless audio streaming; can stream music from a networked PC; USB port; built-in FM radio; headphone jack and stereo analog output. The bad: Mediocre sound quality; no auxiliary input; no ability to add Internet radio stations. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Micron gets real in solid-state drives Aug 5, 2008
Page 1 of 2 (08/05/2008 12:01 AM EDT). -- Micron Technology Inc. is expanding its efforts in the emerging but competitive solid-state drive (SSD) market, by rolling out a pair of products based on its 50-nm NAND technology. (EETimes)
NASA sticks to budget with do-it-yourself storage Aug 5, 2008
"You can set up the cluster to be like a Ferrari, with 10 Gigabit Ethernet or InfiniBand connections, or you can do what we've done so far and set up something more like a Honda, with Gigabit Ethernet," Hacopians said ... "You can set up the cluster to be like a Ferrari, with 10 Gigabit Ethernet or InfiniBand connections, or you can do what we've done so far and set up something more like a Honda, with Gigabit Ethernet," Hacopians said. (Search Storage)
QLogic and 40 HPC Vendors Collaborate to Validate InfiniBand Interoperability Aug 4, 2008
Through our continued collaboration with the leading hardware and software vendors in the HPC industry, we are closer to achieving the cooperation and interoperability levels of more mature technologies like Fibre Channel and Ethernet,'' said Joe Kimpler, director of business alliances, QLogic Corp. ``Every application in the QLogic HPC Interoperability Guide has been tested with QLogic InfiniBand switches and host channel adapters for interoperability so users can confidently use these... (Primezone Releases)
Double bubble for Sony Blu-ray Aug 3, 2008
The BD-Live and BD-Java will connect the player via an Ethernet cable to the internet to join on-line blogs whilst watching the movie, enter online competitions, draws and online games. It will also allow access to special content not loaded onto the disc, such as exclusive movie trailers and latest artist or producer interviews. (Absolute Gadget)
What will be in Apples next laptops? Aug 3, 2008
After all, even though Centrino 2 is no quantum leap over its predecessor, it does include notable improvements such as a faster frontside bus and memory, low-power Ethernet, improved video performance with customizable color controls, theoretical Wi-Fi speeds of up to 450Mbps, plus optional or soon-to-be-released features such as an improved hybrid solid-state/hard-drive storage system, high-speed WiMAX capabilities, hard-core enterprise-level management capabilities called vPro, and the... (Macworld)
Nortel grows, stock sinks Aug 3, 2008
Revenue at enterprise solutions was up 3 per cent, while sales at global services rose 9 per cent and at metro ethernet networks, 4 per cent.. We are seeing growth in the areas that we said would be the growth platforms for the next few years, Mr. Zafirovski said in an interview. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Verizon Opposes FCC Making Tru2way Standard Aug 2, 2008
Verizon Communications has asked the Federal Communications Commission to encourage the development of interactive video standards based on a low-cost, universally implementable interface such as Ethernet so that a cable-centric approach like tru2way doesn t put other providers at a disadvantage ... Verizon vice president of federal regulatory affairs Dee May wrote that the FCC should encourage all companies in the industry to take steps now such as the inclusion of the low-cost and ubiquitously... (Multichannel News)
Nvidia takes charge for bad chips, but who is to blame? Aug 2, 2008
com - Nvidia takes charge for bad chips, but who is to blame. Nvidia takes charge for bad chips, but who is to blame. (EETimes)
25 Gotta-Have Travel Gadgets Aug 2, 2008
Airport Express - 25 Gotta Have Travel Gadgets - TIME. Traveling Accessories. (Time.com)
TECHNOLOGY: Changing the way we bring movies into our homes Aug 2, 2008
I attached it to the computer with an ethernet cable, again easy ... So we're still connected with the ethernet cable. (Florida Times-Union)
