D-Link switches support IPv6

Network Architecture This newsletter is sponsored by Fluke Networks Network Analyzer FREE Trial Use OptiView Analyzer on your network free for five days. Generate network discovery reports, perform security audits and see protocol distribution. Click here to request a free trial now! Network World's Network Architecture Newsletter, 10/02/07 D-Link switches support IPv6 By Jeff Caruso D-Link recently shipped two stackable Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet switches that support IPv6 routing and 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections. The two switches are the newest members of D-Link's xStack 3600 line. The DGS-3627 has 24 ports of copper-based Gigabit Ethernet and three optional 10 Gigabit ports, while the DGS-3650 has 48 ports of Gigabit Ethernet and two optional 10 Gigabit ports. These and other members of the 3600 line provide the option of stacking up to 12 units with a 40Gbps stacking backplane. D-Link touts the stacking capability as an "affordable alternative" to a chassis-based switch. The stacking architecture provides for some redundancy, so that if one switch fails, the others can provide a backup. Executive Guide: Stay ahead of the data growth curve Get real-world advice on how to best deal with the explosion of data across nearly every enterprise today. This informative executive guide offers IT professionals detailed information on new technologies such as ILM and FANs, specific pitfalls to avoid when deploying ILM, as well as solid case studies. Download This Executive Guide The switches are targeted at small businesses, local governments and educational facilities. D-Link stressed that the IPv6 support would "future-proof" the devices, particularly for any government requirements that future network equipment have IPv6 capabilities. For authentication, the new switches support MAC-based access control and Web-based access control, prompting for a user name and password before granting access to the network. D-Link also has included support for Microsoft's Network Access Protection, or NAP, protocol. That means that the switches can grant network access to only those computers that meet certain policy criteria, such as having up-to-date antivirus software installed. The two new switches were scheduled to ship at the end of September. The DGS-3627 has a suggested retail price of $3,210, while the DGS-3650 has a suggested retail price of $5,890.   What do you think? Post a comment on this newsletter

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