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TN Product Spotlight

Extended Temperature SFP Transceivers

Transition Networks Inc., the switching and conversion technology expert, announced the introduction of a new family of Small Form Factor Pluggables (SFP) equipped with an industrial operating temperature range. The new offering of SFP transceivers is designed for Bi-directional data communication with transmission speeds up to 1.25Gbps which is compliant with the IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet Standard. This addition helps round out Transition’s popular portfolio of industrial networking products.

The new SFP transceivers offer an extended operating temperature range from -40 to 85ºC, making them ideal for field deployment at factory floor, outdoor and any non-climate controlled environment. These new SFP pluggable transceivers can be used in any MSA compatible networking equipment used in industrial-rated environments and can also be used in any Cisco switches that support Cisco original SFPs.

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Transition Networks Expands Carrier Ethernet Portfolio With The Announcement Of Latest Gigabit Fiber Access Switch

Transition Networks Inc., the fiber networking experts, announced the introduction of a new 24-port Gigabit fiber access switch. This product is the newest member of Transition Networks’ portfolio of carrier-class products intended to help service providers deliver and manage critical service offerings. The new fiber switch has been designed with OAM (operations, administration and maintenance) capabilities to ease the management of delivering Carrier Ethernet and/or triple play services.

The SM24-1000SFP-AH is a 1.5U form factor consisting of (24) 1000Base-X SFP ports, (2) 10G XFP uplink ports and (2) expansion slots for (2) additional XFP modules. The SFP and XFP ports accept industry standard optical transceivers. The SM24-1000SFP-AH has a standard operating temperature of -20ºC to 65ºC and has hot-swappable redundant AC or DC power supplies.

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Transition Networks Expands Network Interface Device (NID) Product Line with New Remotely Managed, Status Reporting NID

On June 10, 2009 - Transition Networks announced the introduction of it's new, remotely managed 10/100 bridging Network Interface Device. This NID is designed for both Enterprise and Service Provider applications where users require a basic level of management information on both the local and remote devices.

To take advantage of the remote management capabilities, the SRFB devices should be used in pairs, installed on either end of a fiber link. Both the local and remote unit can be managed when the local unit is installed in a managed Point System Chassis and can be accessed through Transition Networks' own network management application, Focal Point, as well as any other web browser.

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Transition Networks Continues to Expand Their Industrial Portfolio with New Managed Gigabit Switch

As Transition prepares for the official release of their new industrial-rated gigabit switch, we thought that it would be a great time to offer a sneak peak at this dynamic new offering. The SISGM1040-162D-LR is suited for industrial settings and is designed to supply gigabit links between devices or work groups in harsh environments. Whether being used in an Intelligent Transportation System, a mining/foundry application, or to link manufacturing facilities to their main office - this switch is a great fit for any environment. The SISGM1040-162D-LR provides (6) 10/100/1000Base-T ports and (2) 10/100/100Base-T combo ports or (2) 100/1000Base-X SFP ports along with full management capabilities. Click on the link below for a video product overview from TN Product Manager, Art Felgate

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Transition Networks Extends Industrial Portfolio with New Managed Power-over-Ethernet Switch

On January 19th, 2009 Transition Networks announced the introduction of a new hardened, industrial-rated PoE switch. The SISPM1040-182D-LR(T) is a managed 8-port PoE switch that is designed to provide high availability fiber connectivity with the additional capability of powering wireless access points, VoIP phones, and IP cameras within harsh networking environments.

Whether you are looking to manage data and deliver power within an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), factory floor environment, or underground mine - the SISPM1040-182D-LR(T), backed by the only lifetime warranty of it's kind, is the right choice for your network.

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Transition Networks Expands PoE Offering With a Gigabit Ethernet Power-over-Ethernet Media Converter

Transition Networks started off Q4 with the release of the highly anticipated Gigabit PoE Media Converter line. These new converters are capable of handling speeds up to Gigabit Ethernet and can be located more than 100 meters from the main PoE Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) without the expensive replication of the PSE. The new devices are fully compliant IEEE 802.3af media converters providing 10/100/1000Base-T to 100/1000Base-X conversion and can be powered by an AC outlet anywhere in the world.

These new gigabit Ethernet PoE media converters expand Transition’s already extensive portfolio of PoE products. Transition also offers external AC powered 10/100-Base models as well as 10-Base and 100-Base PoE media converters with internal power supplies in either AC powered or DC powered configurations. In addition Poe injectors and PoE splitters are available under Transition’s MILAN brand offering.

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Transition Networks Launches Carrier Grade Fiber Access Switch

The new 24-port switch from Transition Networks delivers secure services, while maintaining and managing network traffic with IEEE 802.3ah (OAM). The SM24-100SFP-AH features a 1U form factor consisting of (24) 100Base-X SFP ports, (2) 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports and (2) Gigabit combo ports. The 24 SFP ports accept industry standard 100BASE-X optical transceivers. The switch also includes Carrier Ethernet specific software, QoS and Management features which enable service providers to deliver secure services while checking end to end connectivity for customers.

The SM24-100SFP-AH switch is a next generation switch designed to fulfill the needs of service providers.

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8-Port Gigabit PoE Switch

Transition Networks recently announced the introduction of a new 8-Port Gigabit Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch. The MIL-SM8TAF1GPA is a web-managed Gigabit PoE switch that has 7 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports with 1 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 / Gigabit SFP combo port. All of the RJ-45 ports support the IEEE 802.3af standard for Power over Ethernet.

This new product expands Transition Networks’ MILAN switch portfolio and enables customers to easily supply power to powered devices, such as wireless access points and voice over IP phones, which are capable of handling speeds up to Gigabit Ethernet. In addition, this switch also includes a fan-less design that makes it a perfect fit for all environments from the board room to the server room. Click on the links below to learn more.

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Conversion for Optical Networks: CWDM

Coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) is a technology which multiplexes multiple optical carrier signals onto a single optical fiber by using different wavelengths (colors) of light to carry each individual signal. Transition Networks' new CWDM products help you to alleviate fiber exhaustion and increase bandwidth on your existing fiber infrastructure. Coupled with Transition's industry leading media conversion products, CWDM can be utilized to transmit multiple protocols over an existing fiber link.

Transition's CWDM devices are available in two main configurations: Optical Add/Drop Multiplexer (OADM) modules and Multiplexer/Demultiplexer (Mux/Demux) modules. The optical add/drop multiplexer modules provide the ability to add or drop a single wavelength or multi-wavelengths from a fully multiplexed optical signal. This allows intermediate locations between remote sites to access the common, point to point segment that is linking them (see fig.1).

Fig. 1

The mux/demux modules passively multiplex the optical signal outputs from 4 or more electronic devices, send them over a single fiber and then de-multiplex the signals into seperate, distinct signals for input into electronic devices on at the other end of the fiber optic link (see fig. 2). The mux/demux devices are available in 4, 5, 8, and 9 channel configurations with the capability of expanding up to 16 channels. Each module is a pluggable device that slides into a single rack unit chassis and is covered by Transition Networks' lifetime warranty.

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Mini 10/100 Bridging Media Converter

The Mini media converter provides a cost effective method for integrating fiber optic cabling into a 10/100 UTP environment. With its miniature size, the Mini offers a space saving alternative while it converts copper to fiber with the smallest footprint available in the industry.

Depending upon the unit, this plug-and-play media converter offers three methods for powering the unit. All Mini media converters can be powered with the included power adaptor, while other options include powering through a USB port or through an 802.3af Power over Ethernet enabled RJ-45 port. Two power options can be used simultaneously, providing the security of redundant power supplies. It should be noted that the Mini is a Powered Device (PD) and draws its power from Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) that is also compliant with the IEEE 802.3af standard. The Mini is available with either ST or SC fiber interfaces, for either multimode or single-mode fiber, and also has single strand fiber capabilities.

Features

• Unit and Port LEDs allow for quick status information
• Auto-Negotiation
• Fixed Full-Duplex on fiber
• AutoCross
• Fixed Link Pass Through on POE and USB powered units
• Automatic Link Restoration
• Will pass Jumbo Frames
• Far End Farult on all three versions
• Powering Options: Standard power adapter, PoE enabled RJ-45, or USB port
• Optional WMBM mounting bracket available

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24-Port 10/100/1000 Lite Managed Switch

Introducing the MIL-SEM24T4GPA, it is a high performance gigabit switch without a high price!

The MIL-SEM24T4GPA has 20 10/100/1000BASE-TX ports + 4 10/100/1000 RJ-45/SFP combo ports. This SNMP Lite Managed Switch is a multi-port switch that can be used to build high-performance switched workgroup networks. The MIL-SEM24T4GPA features a store-and-forward switching architecture and it can auto-learn and store source address on an 8K-entry MAC address table. It provides wire-speed switching that allows high-performance at a low-cost.

8-port Gigabit Layer 2 Remote IP-Managed Switch

The MIL-SM4004TG layer 2 managed switch provides high performance non-blocking switching with 4 auto-sensing 10/100/1000BASE-TX RJ-45 ports and 4 Gigabit SFP ports.

Management features include port based, dynamic and static VLANs, GVRP, VLAN tagging, IGMP snooping or querying, port mirroring, port security. Additional security includes static addressing, filtering and blocking of packets to identified MAC addresses while four priority queues insure minimum delay for voice over IP or multimedia network data. The non-blocking 16Gbps architecture assures rapid packet delivery while the 8,000 MAC address table provides swift lookup and packet forwarding

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Plug & Play Universal Systems Gigabit Ethernet Media Conversion Module

Transition Networks and Corning Cabling Systems have joined their industry leading media conversion and cabling products to form the answer to rising data center cooling costs and copper cable congestion. The new Plug & Play™ Universal Systems Gigabit Ethernet media conversion modules offer the highest density copper-to-fiber media converter solution on the market today. Whether you are deploying a new network or extending the reach of an existing copper network, the Plug & Play™ Universal Systems Media Converter Module Solution allows you to gain all of the benefits of a fiber optic infrastructure and the advantages of a preterminated, modular solution, all while using the low-cost legacy gigabit copper electronics that are available today.

The modules compatibility with the Plug & Play™ Universal System, part of Corning's LANscape® Pretium™ Solution, offer virtually seamless integration into embedded fiber infrastructure.

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If you have a customer that may be interested in finding out more about this solution, contact your local Corning or Transition Networks sales representative today.

8-Port 10/100 Remotely Managed PoE Switch
Are you looking for an option to provide power and data to remote devices on your network that are connected by fiber?

The MIL-SM8TXAF2GPA switch delivers a full 15.4 watts of DC power on each of it's eight PoE switch ports. PoE ports not only provide a data connection, but also the power source for such PoE PD devices as wireless access points, network cameras, and VoIP phones.

The MIL-SM8TXAF2GPA is a layer 2 remotely managed switch that comes with it's own built in AC power supply as well as two dual speed 100/1000 SFP ports. The SFP ports allow you to employ fiber to maximize the distance your equipment is from the network's core, while the PoE ports provide power to this remote equipment.

Cisco Compatible SFPs
Are you tired of having IT customers end your sales pitch early by saying, “Sorry, we’re a Cisco House. We only buy Cisco Products.”? If so, Transition has a new product set to help get your foot in the door.

Transition Networks’ TN-GLC series of small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver modules are designed to install in any SFP port allowing for gigabit interfaces to the network through the SFP Connector. These SFP’s comply with the Multi-Sourcing Agreement (MSA) and are also compatible with all Cisco SFP-based routers and switches.

What does all of this mean to you? By offering your customer the Transition SFP alternative, you are saving your customer money on each gigabit port that they are adding to their network - while sacrificing nothing in terms of quality or reliability. Quite a value statement, don’t you think?

Download a copy of our datasheet and take your first step towards avoiding the “Cisco House” brush off!

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