Nortel has expanded its Ethernet series of data solution by launching a new Ethernet Routing Switch 5600 family. It helps in achieving reliable, cost-effective and flexible use of hi-fi networks with greater capacity.
The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 5600 can be utilized in data centers as well as in the edge, distribution and core layers of the network. They come integrated with 10 Gigabit uplink capacity. The models in this series provide 96 Gigabit power over Ethernet ports. This leads to cost-effective, high-density UC deployments.
“Enterprises recognize the power of unified communications – the challenge is how to get there from here,” said Joel Hackney , president, Enterprise Solutions, Nortel. “Step one is deploying a powerful, high-performance data network, because without it, the infrastructure won’t support video and real-time apps critical to unified communications. The new family of Nortel Ethernet switches we are introducing today are designed to not only deliver that performance needed to today, but to accommodate the evolving needs and capacity unified communications will require in the future. This confirms Nortel’s commitment to the needs of the enterprise market as we continue to develop and deliver solutions designed to increase competitiveness and decrease operating costs.”
These Nortel switches are claimed to provide 20 folds greater performance and seven times resiliency as compared to the standard data solutions at 50 percent less cost of ownership.
The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 5600 product family is now available with a limited period offer. However, the pricing details are yet to be announced.
