SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - June 30, 2009) - Interface Masters Technologies, an industry
leader in networking solutions, announced the newest member of its
Intelligent Bypass Switch family. The
Niagara 2299
is a Modular Intelligent Network Bypass possessing TAP functionality for
traffic monitoring, active bypass functionality for seamless failover and
extensive management capabilities. Niagara 2299 supports maximum
flexibility and scalability by offering four independent Gigabit Ethernet
interface segments with various media combinations including copper,
single-mode fiber, multi-mode fiber, multi-mode fiber to single-mode fiber
conversion and copper to fiber conversion options. The Intelligent bypass
also enables plug-and-play connectivity, includes an auto heartbeat and
requires no additional drivers to be installed on connected appliances.
Niagara
2299 Modular Intelligent Network Bypass guarantees uninterrupted
network connectivity on each of its four segments in instances of power
failures or system crashes. IT managers and Service Providers that manage
Inline systems like Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), Intrusion Detection &
Prevention, Unified Threat Management, WAN acceleration, Firewall, Load
balancing, and VPN gateway devices can utilize Niagara 2299 to proactively
disconnect Network Appliances for maintenance or replacement. This ensures
that hardware/firmware can be updated or new upload rules and signatures
can be loaded without network downtime.
The unit is managed by a 64-bit MIPS controller which supports an higher
resolution heartbeat, better response time and a robust software suite for
comprehensive control and management capabilities. The system provides
flexible and intuitive CLI and GUI management features including secure web
UI via an HTTPS connection, secure shell (SSH), SNMP, e-mail notification
for special events, and bypass method configuration. An authentication
client capable of interfacing with authentication servers like TACACS+ and
Radius is also supported. In addition, the bypass system possesses Syslog
support, enabling consolidation of log data from various systems into a
central repository.
"With unwavering commitment to our customers and partners, we are
continuously introducing more sophisticated appliances and leading-edge
solutions to address the network uptime and network robustness required by
IT managers, Telcos and data centers," stated Ben Askarinam, founder and
CEO of Interface Masters Technologies. "The Niagara 2299 offers enhanced
heartbeat functionality, better resolution and accuracy, combined with
robust management features to maximize the visibility and stability of any
mission-critical link."
Niagara
2299 Modular Intelligent Network Bypass provides features that are
essential in today's data centers including:
-- Active switching of traffic in case of system failure
-- Passive Bypass which is essential during power loss
-- Plug and play -- no additional drivers required on inline devices
-- TAP functionality for passive traffic monitoring
-- 10/100/1000 TX (Copper), SX (Multi-mode) & LX (Single-mode) Support
-- Flexible Deployment options including Copper, Multi-Mode Fiber, Single-
Mode Fiber and Copper-to-Fiber Conversion
-- Redundant Power supplies for maximum reliability
-- Extensive CLI and WEB based management
-- SSH and HTTPS for secure Management
-- Email Notification upon System Events
-- TACACS+ authentication
-- Syslog support
-- NTP and Time Zone
-- Full RoHS compliance
Availability
The
Niagara
2299 is designed for system integrators that support the
Telecommunications, ISP, IT Network Security, UTM, Storage Area Networks
(SAN), Intrusion Detection & Prevention and WAN Acceleration markets. The
product is available for evaluation and will be in production in August of
2009.
For pricing information, please contact the Interface Master's sales team
at
sales@interfacemasters.com or follow the link:
http://www.interfacemasters.com/products/2299.html
About Interface Masters Technologies
Interface Masters
Technologies is a leading vendor in the Bypass and
TAP
Networking market, based in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Interface
Master's expertise lies in Gigabit and
10 Gigabit
networking solutions that integrate with monitoring, inline networking,
security, central office and other mission-critical IT appliances. Flagship
product lines include specialized internal server adapter cards, embedded
switch cards, and external intelligent Network Bypass and failover systems
that increase network reliability and inline appliance availability.
Offering over 70 products based on Fast Ethernet,
Gigabit
Ethernet, and
10 Gigabit
Ethernet, Interface Master's adds value to the critical IT sector
requiring Security, UTM, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Intrusion Detection &
Prevention, QoS, Packet Classification and WAN Acceleration appliances.
Company Headquarters are located in San Jose, California with satellite
offices in Hong Kong, Germany and the UK. For more information, please go
to
www.interfacemasters.com.
Contact Information: Contact:
Aaron Nankin
Sales and Marketing Manager
408-441-9341 x122