Intel Express Hubs offer a flexible transition to Fast
Ethernet performance for any size network.
Overview
Intel Express Hubs are a family of Ethernet and
Fast Ethernet products designed to increase your
network response time. They help you move toward Fast Ethernet
performance in a gradual, cost-effective transition, realizing performance
gains in key network segments as you go.
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100Mbps Performance -- reduces network bottlenecks
and increases response times tenfold over traditional 10Mbs Ethernet networks
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Stackable -- flexible, upgradable design allows
stacking of up to eight hubs.
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Affordable Fast Ethernet -- when combined with
Intel EtherExpress™ PRO/100 Adapters, Intel Express Stackable Hubs provide
100Mbps performance at 10Mbps prices.
A Flexible Transition for Large Networks
The Intel Express 10/100 Stackable Hub supports
IEEE standards-based 100BASE-TX topologies and delivers 10/100Mbps capability
in a single, managed stack.
For larger companies and networks, Express 10/100
Stackable Hubs give you the built-in flexibility of 10 or 100Mbps operation
in a shared hub. You define the terms of your transition to Fast Ethernet
by configuring the hub to operate at either 10Mbps or 100Mbps. This
flexibility allows you to deploy 100Mbps when and where it is needed, while
still running 10Mbps to some desktops.
With an entry price of under HK$700
per port, Express 10/100 Stackable Hubs are not only affordable,
they allow you to protect your product investment by extending the hubs'
lifespan through the transition from 10Mbps to 100Mbps. There's
no need to buy a 10Mbps hub now and a 100Mbps hub later. And
you save more than just hardware costs, since you won't have to worry about
reinstallation or network redesign.
An Economical Solution for Small Companies and
Workgroups
For small companies and workgroups that have historically
used shared or switched 10Mbps solutions, the Express Standalone Hub is
an economical Fast Ethernet solution that provides a tenfold increase in
network performance over standard Ethernet solutions. With this simple-
to-install, high-performance, 12-port hub, you can quickly deploy Fast
Ethernet connections where the extra bandwidth is most needed.
Choose from 12- or 24-port versions
Express 10/100 Stackable Hubs come in 12- and 24-port
versions that stack up to eight units high.
With a maximum of 180 managed ports or 192 unmanaged ports, Express 10/100
Stackable Hubs satisfy the needs of everything from small LANs to large,
feature-rich managed networks.
Three Expansion Modules
The 12-port version features a pair of expansion
slots, and a choice of modules are available to fit them:
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An SNMP Management Module for managing and configuring
each hub in a stack
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A 100BASE-FX Fiber Module for connecting over extended
distances, up to 2 kilometers
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An Ethernet Module for connecting 100Mbps segments to
10Mbps segments, and for extending collision domains
Management LCD
An easy-to-read LCD panel on the Management Module
simplifies the set up and management of a hub, or stack of hubs. Configuration
management may be accomplished through the LCD display on the module or
through any SNMP management software. The LCD panel permits the viewing
of collision and utilization percentages, as well as set-up configurations.
The Management Module enables the administration of both 10 and 100Mbps
segments, and allows the hubs to be changed to either speed.
Stacking Multiple Hubs
By utilizing the Intel Cascade Cable to connect
the stacked units, you can manage both 10Mbps and 100Mbps network segments
with a single Management Module. Cascading stacked hubs with the Cascade
Cable allows easy growth of networks because new hubs may be added at 10
or 100Mbps to meet your needs.
Network Management
Intel LANDesk® Network Manager is the best way
to configure and manage Intel Express hubs and switches. It allows Windows*-based
management of Express 10/100 Stackable Hubs and Switches, including viewing,
configuring, managing and monitoring within a workgroup environment. It
supports Windows* 3.1, Windows 95 or Windows NT* workstation, and is compliant
with the Microsoft 32-bit TCP/IP stacks, NetManage Chameleon* and Distinct*
TCP/IP.
Intel Device View for Web is an easy-to-use, Web-based
SNMP device configuration tool for use with Express 10/100 Stackable Hubs
and Express Switches. Device View for Web supports Microsoft Internet Explorer*
and Netscape Navigator.*
Key Features
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A cost-effective, 10/100Mbps stackable hub for under
HK$700 per port
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Easier than deploying a 10Mbps hub today and a 100Mbps
hub tomorrow
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Allows 10Mbps and 100Mbps operation in a single, managed
stack
Intel Fast Ethernet Solutions
Intel's 10/100 Fast Ethernet products fit seamlessly
into your existing Ethernet network allowing you to migrate gradually to
100Mbps as your needs evolve. You can future-proof your high-performance
Pentium® and Pentium Pro processor-based PCs with EtherExpress™ PRO/100
Adapters, then go to 100Mbps "as needed" using Express Hubs and other Intel
products.
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