Gigabit ethernet switches

GE Fanuc has announced the 6U CompactPCI NETernity CP982RC and CP980RC 24-port Layer 2 gigabit ethernet switches. Both switches feature Layer 2 switching at wire speed.

The CP980RC is designed to fulfil the requirements of users looking for high performance at low cost. The CP982RC is targeted at high performance, high reliability that features some degree of management without the high cost of full management.

Availability of OpenWare Lite on the CP982RC provides users with the level of switch management they require but at a cost commensurate with a reduced level of functionality.

The 982RC, which has an onboard management processor, is characterised by its support of the company’s intelligent platforms’ OpenWare Lite switch management environment. Configuration and monitoring functions are accessible from a serial console or via a network.

Supports access methods include Telnet, SSH and SNMP. OpenWare Lite is easy to deploy; features Linux-based software and easy updates to firmware, using a familiar Linux command line interface; and remote Telnet user interface support, allowing users to select how they interact with the switch.

Front ports on the 982RC can be 10/100/1000Base-T, 1000BaseLX or 1000BaseSX, while rear I/O ports are 10/100/1000Base-T. The 980RC provides 10/100/100Base-T support for both front and rear (copper) ports. On both the 982RC and 980RC, 24 (copper) ports are routed to the rear or, alternatively 22 ports can be routed to the rear and two ports to the front.