D-Link Also Showcased Next Generation iSCSI Storage, VoIP Solutions for Small to Medium Business, Enterprise-Level 10-Gigabit and Wireless Switching at Booth #75005, South Hall, at the Chicago McCormick Center, June 7-9, 2005

D-Link, the global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of connectivity and communications technologies, exhibited a range of next-generation customer premise equipment (CPE) to the service provider and telecommunications professionals to deliver a greater service environment their subscriber base of consumers for access, content, and entertainment. D-Link showcased broadband modems, set-top boxes, and managed routing devices at the SuperComm trade show from June 7th to 9th, booth #75005 in the McCormick Convention Center's South Hall. Also on display were the new D-Link xStack Storage product line, robust VoIP convergence solutions for the small to medium business, xStack 10-Gigabit switching and wireless switching with the Trapeze Networks' Mobility System Software (MSS™).

Service providers, IT managers and telecommunication decision makers saw the latest D-Link business and broadband solutions for the small to enterprise-sized business and mass consumer with the following product solutions showcased.

D-Link is reinventing the home and multiple dwelling unit deployment (MDU) and services with the first in an upcoming line of distribution and application solutions targeted specifically at service providers. On display were robust solutions such as IP distribution over COAX control units and IO Device nodes designed for handling bandwidth intensive services such as HDTV and on-demand services. A range of service provider devices such as a Managed Home Router that enables remote installation and troubleshooting directly from the service provider end, an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) set-top box solution for delivering HDTV content, Video on Demand (VoD), voice and videoconferencing services were also on display in the D-Link booth. These next-generation products are all designed to add sales to the monthly income a service provider receives from a subscriber base.

The D-Link xStack Storage product family of iSCSI Storage Area Network (SAN) solutions are designed to address the growing high performance storage requirements brought about by the need for better application and database performance, infrastructure consolidation, and robust backup and disaster recovery solutions. The xStack Storage family of high performance storage products are built on a next generation system-on-a-chip (SoC) architecture which provides 10 Gbps iSCSI, TCP and IP offload, and embedded processors running a fully featured, integrated storage-virtualization firmware stack on a single ASIC. With the tightly integrated network and storage system approach, the xStack Storage architecture is capable of delivering up to an estimated 860 megabytes per second with operational performance of over 65,000 cached I/O operations per second, an impressive and significant improvement.

The xStack Storage platforms will support removable serial ATA (SATA) disk drives arranged in RAID level 0, 1, 5 and 10 configurations and will be initially packaged in either a compact 1.6 terabyte capacity 1U chassis with battery protected cache memory or a 6.4 terabyte capacity 3U chassis with redundant power supplies. Both configurations are equipped with the industry's first 10Gbps Ethernet interface. The xStack Storage iSCSI interface can consist of up to eight-gigabit Ethernet LAN attachments or a single 10-gigabit Ethernet attachment with full support for eight IEEE 802.1Q compliant VLANs, DiffServ and IEEE 802.1P compliant Quality of Service, and IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Groups. The xStack Storage iSCSI devices will also support jumbo frames on the gigabit Ethernet network to provide the highest throughput possible on the IP SAN.

The SIP-based D-Link IP PBX (DVX-1000) features a built-in Call Server, IVR/auto-attendant, voice mail and conference functionalities. It enables VoIP devices such as SIP phones and gateways to make and receive calls. The D-Link IP PBX implements a host of voice call features, manages user accounts, and provisions D-Link endpoints. The unit also features a built-in firewall, which protects the system against unauthorized access and denial of service attacks. It also uses secure communication for remote web configuration. In addition, D-Link IP PBX provides an intuitive and secure web-based management interface that includes context sensitive help. This allows a system administrator to easily configure all subsystems and features, eliminating the dependency on a service provider for administration and maintenance, as experienced in typical PBX systems. The D-Link IP PBX can be used with the D-Link Trunk Gateway (DVG-3004S) for direct PSTN access or may take advantage of PSTN access offered through an Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP).

The D-Link Trunk Gateway (DVG-3004S) is an ideal solution for providing low cost communications between main offices and branch offices, as well as for SOHO and satellite office telephony applications. This SIP-based solution connects users to a VoIP network without involving operators or incurring telephone company toll charges. It delivers voice/fax services over IP networks by supporting up to 4 PSTN connections and Quality of Service (QoS) to maintain a smooth voice communication experience. The unit also features a console interface for easy management and a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet port.

D-Link xStack 3300 Switch Series

With a breakthrough price of under $138 per port, the award-winning D-Link xStack 3300 series of switches offers IT managers the lowest price in the industry for a Managed Layer 3, 10-Gigabit stackable solution. Available in both 24-port and 48-port models, the D-Link xStack 3300 switch series address the market's growing momentum towards Gigabit-to-the-desktop for workgroup switching with aggressive, industry-leading prices. The D-Link xStack 3300 switch series is equipped with impressive uplink capability to connect 10-Gigabit Ethernet core technology, and its Layer 3 hardware make this series of switches the ideal migration path to Gigabit Ethernet. The aggressively priced D-Link xStack 3300 switch series delivers unparalleled value with impressive high-densities of up to 48 Gigabit ports in a single 1U-high stackable unit and remarkable scalability of up to 336 Gigabit ports per stack with up to 176Gbps of switching capacity.

D-Link xStack 3200 Series Switches

The 10 GbE capable D-Link xStack 3200 series switches include the 48-port Layer 2 Stackable Switch (DXS-3250), the 24-port Managed Stackable Switch (DXS-3227) and 24-port Managed Stackable Switch with 802.3af Power over Ethernet (DXS-3227P). The new D-Link xStack 3200 series switches all feature premier signature-based attack detection and are equipped to handle many of today's emerging security vulnerabilities previously delegated to only stand-alone firewalls or intrusion detection devices. The switches incorporate built-in Access Control Lists (ACLs) for searching out and filtering such threats as Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, Trojan Horses, Worms, and more, and come equipped with advanced data and CPU protection. D-Link is also laying the groundwork within the D-Link xStack 3200 series switches for providing integrated single platform enterprise switching by making the D-Link xStack 3200 series 'wireless-ready'.

With a simple optional firmware upgrade available in Q4 2005, the D-Link xStack 3200 series switches transform from a standard managed switch into integrated wired and wireless switching solutions capable of providing powerful wireless security, ease of deployment, the ability to detect rogue access points, and centralized management for all compatible WLAN components. As a wireless switch the D-Link xStack 3200 series switches will provide secure, seamless roaming between access points ensuring clear, uninterrupted data and voice communication throughout your wireless network infrastructure.

The D-Link AirPremier Wireless Switch is an eight-port Layer 2 10/100 switch that executes and maintains the intelligence of Trapeze Networks' Mobility System Software (MSS™), enabling businesses to manage, configure and control all aspects of thin access points (APs), such as the Trapeze 300 series Mobility Point™ (MP™), with minimal support resources. The D-Link AirPremier Wireless Switch with integrated PoE support enables more robust wireless coverage as access points can be strategically placed based on coverage requirements versus availability of power outlets. With support for up to twelve simultaneously active, directly or indirectly connected APs or MPs, any switch port can be used for network connectivity, AP or MP connectivity, or both. The new D-Link AirPremier Wireless Switch with PoE is designed to allow easy installation and operation for small to medium businesses while supporting advanced wireless switch features such as secure mobility, policy enforcement, and Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Services. The D-Link AirPremier Wireless Switch delivers Identity-Based Networking, which provides services such as virtual private group membership, personal firewall filters, time-of-day/day-of-week access, encryption type, authentication, usage tracking, location tracking, and associated network statistics. Multiple D-Link AirPremier Wireless Switches can be installed in any network to increase coverage area and capacity as needed.

The D-Link Network Services Program delivers world-class services, including 24x7 Four-Hour Onsite Support or 9x5 Next Business Day Onsite Support, 9x5 Next Business Day Advanced Hardware Replacement Support, and 24x7x365 Help Desk Support to businesses through a robust program tiered to meet the individual company needs. Available in a variety of service plans, coverage options and pricing plans, the D-Link Network Services Program allows businesses to mix and match options from to fit specific needs.

The D-Link Business Solutions Partner Program offers essential partner benefits and services that include tiered pricing from distributors, additional discounts on D-Link Business Class products, priority field support for D-Link Business Class products, priority 24/7 Technical Support services, 24-hour product replacement service, competitive bid desk services, a free three-month demo trial period on selected business networking products (limited time offer), lifetime warranty services, and special reseller-only promotions. VAR partners interesting in becoming new D-Link Business Solutions Partners can sign up by calling 1-888-DLINKSI (354-6574).