Smart Ringswitch Express Select
The Smart Ringswitch Express switch can provide up
to 24 ports switching capacity with bandwidth to 200Mbps on full duplex
Token Ring (Copper or Fiber) connections. Options include an 10/100
Etherent integration module, Gigabit Ethernet Uplink module, OC-3 uplink
for ATM backbones, Layer 3 IP Services and advanced protocol filtering
and broadcast control capabilities to ensure maximum data efficiency
and throughput for all demanding network environments.
Key Benefits
Simplicity Smart Ringswitch Express can easily integrate into existing
network environments. The simple, default configuration allows
plug and play-type installation of the Ringswitch Express,
whilst in addition it offers a wide range of options, and the
ability to configure advanced filtering and network management
options. Flexibility Although a smaller size, Smart Ringswitch Express use the
same system software and switch fabric as its 'big brother'
the Smart Ringswitch Plus. This ensures that they have the
capacity and performance required for the majority of workgroup
and small backbone applications. Easy Integration Smart Ringswitch Express can support Token Ring both 16/4
and 100Mbps, fiber and copper (UTP/STP) interfaces, Ethernet
connectivity and Gigabit IP uplink capability as well as multimode
fiber interfaces on the ATM module. This makes Ringswitch Express
easy to integrate into existing networks. Complete Switching Solution Practical Token Ring networking issues go far beyond physical
topology to include cabling media, frame forwarding techniques,
uptime requirements and management. The Smart Ringswitch Express
can be chosen with confidence because it has outstanding management
functionality and the capability to fit into any Token Ring
environment. Smart Ringswitch Express is part of a product
line that allows budget-friendly Token Ring solutions to be
built from desktop to backbone with industry-leading adapters,
and the best switches in the industry. Investment Protection Smart Ringswitch Express is designed to integrate the 16/4Mbps
Token Ring networks of today with the 100Mbps Token Ring and
Gigabit-based backbones. Further to this, they are architected
to accommodate future network trends, through software and
hardware to third layer switching and quality of service features
and support of Gigabit IP uplink technology.
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Key Features
Compact and powerful product family
The Smart Ringswitch Express Select has all three slots available
for customer selections of modules. The switch supports the
full range of Smart Ringswitch option modules for enhanced
network
control, workgroup and backbone connectivity.
Gigabit-ready
As part of its Gigabit IP switching strategy, Madge produces a
standards-based Gigabit uplink module to enable the integration
of traditional switched 100/16/4 Token Ring networks with the Gigabit-class
IP-oriented backbones. Supporting the efficient large frame sizes
associated with Token Ring, Madge gigabit technology provides seamless
scaling of Token Ring networks to Gigabit speeds, and permit the
integration of Ethernet and Token Ring workgroups across a common
layer 3 IP backbone.
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IP Switching Guide
Scalable solution for Token Ring networks
With its range of high density 8-port Ringswitch modules, Madge
increased the 100Mbps Token Ring capacity of Ringswitch Express
to 24 ports. Support for higher port counts can be easily accomodated
though the use of multiple switches in a 'meshed' configuration,
taking full advantage of the load balancing and automatic rerouting
capabilities of source routed Token Ring networks.
Non-Stop ATM Backbone Connectivity
Smart Ringswitch Express enables customers to fully deploy advanced
LAN Emulation technology to provide seamless and ultra-reliable
network designs.
Supporting Mixed Token Ring and Ethernet Desktops
The use of high efficiency translational switching, enables the
integration of Ethernet devices and workgroups across a common
backbone. Support is provided using the translational capabilities
of the Ringswitch 10/100 Ethernet module, Gigabit uplink module
or the Ringswitch ATM module, which enable Token Ring and Ethernet
resources to the same virtual or emulated LAN.
Non-Blocking Switching Architecture
The Smart Ringswitch Express switch uses a 1.5Gbps switching
backplane. This provides more than enough power to switch between
up to
24 dedicated network connections via 16/4 Token Ring, 100Mbps
Token Ring, Ethernet or 155Mbps ATM.
Source Route and Transparent Operation
Smart Ringswitch Express support all frame forwarding techniques
including Source Route, Transparent, Source Route Transparent
(SRT) and a unique mode: SRT plus. SRT plus combines Source
Route and Transparent bridging to allow the same ring number
to be
used on multiple ports, making it easy to segment rings without
needing to change desktop ring numbering schemes throughout
the network.
Active Broadcast Control
A high level of broadcast traffic absorbs processing power in
every network end-station, affects data throughput and in some
instances
can lead to costly network downtime. The Smart Ringswitch Express
incorporates Active Broadcast Control (ABC) technology, which
automatically eliminates unnecessary broadcast traffic from
the network.
ABC uses intelligent techniques, and is extremely easy to use.
The software runs a process to learn the whereabouts of resources
on the network. IP, IPX, NETBIOS and Source Route broadcasts
are checked and forwarded only to the ports that need to see
such broadcasts.
The software can track or relearn the whereabouts of resources
that move, so no configuration is necessary to keep ABC operating
effectively.
Advanced Protocol Filtering
The ability to set user-defined filters for particular broadcast
frame types allows network managers to introduce greater controls
on the flow of network traffic. It is ideal for implementing
simple access control to network resources. Traditionally,
routers would have performed this filtering function, however,
with flatter
switched networks, Smart Ringswitch software allows the filtering
ability of a router to be handled within the switch, allowing
the costly router to be utilised on other applications.
Third Layer IP Services
The use of an optional IP Services module (TLS) provides a cost-effective
solution for managing traffic flows between IP subnets. TLS
complements the Layer 2 IP switching capability of Smart Ringswitch
Express
switches, by providing in-built and easily configured routing
services within the same device.
Comprehensive VLAN Support
Smart Ringswitch Express provides for VLANs within Source Route
and Transparent environments. Further, VLANS can be mapped
between switches using either ring numbering for Token Ring
connected
switches or VLAN/ELAN mapping for ATM inter-switch backbones.
Resilient ATM Connectivity
An optional dual-link 155Mbps ATM module allows the Smart Ringswitch
Plus to be connected to an ATM backbone network. One of the
links is a standby in case of failure on the primary, allowing
the
network to automatically recover from faults. Full support
of the ATM Forum LAN Emulation standard, allows Token Ring
users
access to resources on an ATM network without having to change
any of the applications or drivers in their workstations and
servers. Network Management
Smart Ringswitch Express is provided with the Madge TrueView
network management software, which provides an advanced,
yet easy-to-use
Windows-based graphical interface to the Madge products and
traffic on the network. The Smart Ringswitch family is
the only Token
Ring switching solution to support all 10 Remote MONitoring
(RMON) groups. This provides full visibility of the traffic
being switches
- essential for troubleshooting problems with mission-critical
resources connected directly to the Token Ring switch. 100Mbps Token Ring Port Modules (Copper)
Eight 100Mbps
full duplex Token Ring Ports
UTP shielded
RJ-45, Compatible with IEEE 802.5t
Hub or direct station attachment
100Mbps Token Ring Port Modules (Fiber)
Eight 100Mbps full duplex Token Ring Ports
SC connectors for 62.5/125 multimode
fiber optic cable, Compatible with IEEE 802.5t
Hub or direct station attachment
16/4 Token Ring Port Modules (Copper)
Eight 16/4 Mbps full duplex Token Ring Ports
STP DB9 (4-port module), shielded
RJ-45 (8-port module)
Hub or direct station attachment
16/4 Token Ring Port Modules (Fiber)
Four or Eight 16/4Mbps full duplex Token Ring
Ports
SC connectors for 62.5/125 multimode fiber optic cable, Compatible with IEEE
802.5J or Fiber Trunk Link
Hub or direct station attachment
Third Layer IP Services Module Up
to 16 internal routing ports
Routing Protocols:
RIP v1/v2; OSPF, VRRP
155Mbps ATM Module
Two 155 Mbps ATM (OC-3) Ports (1 active,
1 standby)
SC connectors for multimode fiber optic
cable
ATM Forum UNI 3.0/3.1
ATM Forum LANE 1.0
Gigabit Uplink Module
One Full Duplex 1000BASE-SX Port
SC connector (MMF)
IPv4, ARP,RARP, DHCP, BOOTP, IPX, NLSP, NetBIOS, AppleTalk, AARP & SNA
SNAP, Ethernet-II, 802.2, 802.1H tunnel, standard 1.5k and extended 4.5k and
9Kb frame size supported; User-selectable 802.3x flow control
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10/100 Ethernet Module
Two IEEE 802.3 Full Duplex Ethernet Ports
UTP/S-UTP RJ45 (MDI)
IPv4, ARP,RARP, DHCP, BOOTP, IPX, NetBIOS, AppleTalk, AARP & SNA
SNAP, Ethernet-II, 802.2, 802.1H tunnel
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Specifications
Product Specifications
- Network Type: IEEE 802.5 Token Ring 4, 16 or 100Mbps,
Dedicated Token Ring
- Function: High performance backbone switch
- Switching: Full packet cut-through Frame
- Forwarding: Source Route and Transparent bridging; SRT;
SRT+
- Token Ring 100Mbps Ports: 24 maximum
- Token Ring 16/4 Ports: 24 maximum
- Gigabit (1000BASE-SX) Uplinks: 1 maximum
- Ethernet 10/100 Ports: 2 maximum
- ATM 155Mbps Uplinks: 1 maximum
- Switch Fabric and Backplane Capacity: 1.5Gbps
- Management protocols: SNMP over IP and IPX Management
- Device management: Madge TrueView, HP/OpenView and IBM
NetView compatible
- Broadcast Control: Yes - Source Route, NetBIOS, IPX,
IP RMON
- RMON Support: 10 groups (as per IETF RFC1213 & RFC1513)
- Mounting: 19" rack, occupies 3U
- Dimensions: 483x134x365mm (19.0x5.3x14.4")
- Weight: 8 Kg (18lb) (no option module)
Environmental
- Supply: 90-130 and 180-250V ac
- Power: 47-63Hz, auto ranging, 250W max
- Temperature Range: 10-40 Celsius
- Humidity Range: 10-90% RH non-condensing
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Ordering Information Smart Ringswitch Express Select
- Part No. 58-50
Smart Ringswitch RMON License - Part No. 84-27
2-Port 100 Mbps Token Ring Module (Fiber)
- Part No. 58-33
8-Port 100 Mbps Token Ring Module (Fiber)
- Part No. 58-43
8-Port 100 Mbps Token Ring Module (Copper)
- Part No. 58-42
4-Port 16/4 Mbps Token Ring Module (Fiber)
- Part No.57-92
8-Port 16/4 Mbps Token Ring Module (Fiber)
- Part No. 58-45
8-Port 16/4 Mbps Token Ring Module (Copper)
- Part No. 58-24
Dual-redundant 155 Mbps ATM Module (MMF)
- Part No. 57-94
2-Port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Module (UTP)
- Part No. 58-44
Third Layer Service Module
- Part No. 58-41
Smart Ringswitch Gigabit Uplink Module
- Part No. 58-49
Smart Ringswitch Software 4.4
- Part No. 87-11
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