Hirschmann Version 7.0 switch software

Version 7.0 of the software platform from the Hirschmann product series, used in the MACH 100, 1000 and 4000, MICE, RS, RSR and OCTOPUS families of managed switches, has been released.

It offers a range of functions normally only found in backbone systems for the office area. These include management, diagnosis and filter functions plus various redundancy methods, security mechanisms and real time applications.

In addition to DVMRP and PIM-DM, the PIM-SM multicast protocol is provided for Layer 3, enabling optimum use of bandwidth. The configuration, security and service functions have also been further enhanced.

It is now possible to create configurations offline, without any active connection to the switches. These can be stored locally and copied to the devices later. The ARC protocol makes it possible to configure an MRP ring automatically, enhancing the speed and reliability of this process.

Only one switch must be modified to configure all others in the ring. All settings are then automatically stored on every switch.

The software also provides additional service functions for IP telephony.