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3Com
Address:
New Delhi - 110 019, Tel.: 011-6236511, Fax:
011-6233193
Switch
SuperStack II (Medium/high-end)
Models:
Technology: Ethernet/Fast
Ethernet/FDDI/ATM
Manufacturer: 3Com
Distributors: BNA, Calisys, CMC, Godrej,
HCL Comnet, Melstar, Modi Olivetti, PCL
Price: Ranges from $1495 to $4195
Features:
4,080 to 12,000 MAC addresses/port
Auto sensing 10/100 ports
Advanced stackability eliminates need to
communicate through network ports
Built-in connector at the rear called Matrix
Port
Interswitch links
Supports Fast Ethernet over fibre, Gigabit
Ethernet, and ATM
Router
NETBuilder II (Medium/high-end)
Models:
Technology: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet,
ATM, Token Ring, FDDI
Manufacturer: 3Com
Distributors: BNA, Calisys, CMC, Godrej,
HCL Comnet, Melstar, Modi Olivetti, PCL
Features:
Scalable chassis choices is 4-slot, 8-slot, and
8-slot extended
Optional dual power supply, optional flash
memory drive, integrated graphical management
WAN extender interfaces
SuperStack II NETBuilder
(Medium/High-end)
Model/series:
Technology: Ethernet, Token Ring, ISDN
Manufacturer: 3Com
Distributors: BNA, Calisys, CMC, Godrej,
HCL Comnet, Melstar, Modi Olivetti, PCL
Features:
Boundary routing hardware and software
SDLC-to-IEEE 802.2 conversion, IBM connectivity
Stackability with 3Com hubs, switches, and
other components
LAN multi-protocol support, WAN services
connectivity
Rack mount kit included, optional transcend
network management software
Supports data compression and dial solutions
Software upgradability
ISDN integration
OfficeConnect NETBuilder
(Medium/high-end)
Model/series:
Technology: Ethernet, ISDN
Manufacturer: 3Com
Distributors: BNA, Calisys, CMC, Godrej,
HCL Comnet, Melstar, Modi Olivetti, PCL
Features:
Boundary routing hardware and software
Bandwidth management
IP firewall
WAN solution included
RMON and SNMP management capabilities
Automatic detection of cable type
Software and memory upgradability
SPX spoofing to minimize ISDN costs
AccessBuilder Remote Office
(Medium/high-end)
Model/series:
Technology: Ethernet, ISDN
Manufacturer: 3Com
Distributors: BNA, Calisys, CMC, Godrej,
HCL Comnet, Melstar, Modi Olivetti, PCL
Price:
Features:
Integrated leased and dial lines
FastConnect protocol to optimize ISDN
transmission
u Novell IPX/SPX spoofing to minimize line
costs
Software upgrades
Central management via SNMP and telnet
Hubs
SuperStack II PS
Manufacturer:
Distributors: BNA, Calisys, CMC, Godrej,
HCL Comnet, Melstar, Modi Olivetti, PCL
Price: Rs 20,000 to Rs 35,000
Features:
Microsegmentation, port switching, mulitchannel
cascade, workgroup switching, Fast Ethernet downlink, automatic
advanced load balancing, VLAN capability, web management,
Transcend Quick configuration manager for workgroups
SNMP management
Advanced RMON management
Cascade cable with hot-swappable unit
Transcend enterprise manager for Windows/UNIX
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Bay Networks
Address:
Commercial Plaza, National Highway 8, New Delhi - 110 037,
Tel.: 011-6135258, Fax: 011-6137402
Routers
Low-end
Model: Access Node,
Access Node Hub, Clam
Technology:
1 Ethernet x 2 synchronous
1 Token Ring x 2 synchronous
1 Ethernet and 1 Token Ring x 2 synchronous
8- or 12-port 10 Base-T Ethernet hub x 2
synchronous
Factory/field upgradable configuration options
4, 8, or 16 MB DRAM memory
2 or 4 MB Flash memory
ISDN BRI connectivity; only one synchronous
port when BRI installed
Two synchronous interface
Manufacturer: Bay Networks
Resellers: HCL Comnet, Datacraft RPG,
Microland, Ramco Systems, Tata Elxsi (India) Ltd
Price: Varies from Rs 50,000 to Rs
150,000
Features:
Cost-effective remote office router platforms
Full function, multi-protocol network support,
including IBM SNA
Cost-effective wide area access and backbone
connectivity
Ease of remote installation and management
Maximum network availability and response time
for mission-critical applications
Provide solutions for connecting remote sites
to backbone Internet infrastructure
Medium-end Model:
Advanced Remote Node Technology
Motorola 68040, 4 to 32 MB
DRAM, 4 or 8 MB PCMCIA flash memory card, optional RMON DCM
Manufacturer: Bay Networks
Resellers: HCL Comnet, Datacraft RPG,
Microland, Ramco Systems, Tata Elxsi (India)
Price: Varies from Rs 100,000 to Rs
300,000
Features:
Maintain core mission-critical, legacy (SNA,
X.25) infrastructure
Ease migration to LAN-based client/server
(IP,IPX) applications
Provide flexible dedicated and dial WAN
connectivity
Extend availability at remote site
Consolidate multiple remote site links over a
single data network
Centralize management and remote monitoring
(RMON)
Integrate communication devices (DSU/CSU, NT-1,
modem)
Future-proofed performance supports
tomorrow’s applications
Modular WAN design provides easy migration path
LAN expansion provides remote LAN security via
LAN partitioning
ARN is the platform for today’s enterprise
remote sites
Complete LAN/WAN protocol and bandwidth
management with BayRS
Industry-leading RMON for remote monitoring and
complete optivity management
Model: Access Stack Node
Technology:
Based on industry-leading backbone node
technology
33 MHz MC68040, code compatible
8, 16 or 32 MB DRAM options field upgradeable
256 KB fast packet cache option
4 MB PCMCIA flash card, rear panel accessible
Flexible, high-performance Net modules
Manufacturer: Bay Networks
Resellers: HCL Comnet, Datacraft RPG,
Microland, Ramco Systems, Tata Elxsi (India)
Price: Varies from Rs 350,000 to Rs
1,500,000
Features:
A new class of routers positioned for
growth-oriented networks, designed for low-cost; satisfies
today’s high-performance network demands
The world’s first stackable router,
leverages industry-leading backbone node technology,
industry-leading price/performance
Protocol independent payload compression for
networks using PPP, X.25, and Frame Relay
Single circuit implemented by two to 16
physical links provides redundancy and increases bandwidth
available to applications
On-line servicing (hot swap) of individual
units within stack, built in firewall option
Distributed SNMP-based node management,
optimized protocol performance, single image to administer saves
time, reduces errors
High-end
Model:
(BLN)
Technology:
Fast routing engine, 68040-based processor
Parallel packet express, redundant processor
interconnect
1 Gigabit capacity, N + 1 redundant power
supplies
Manufacturer: Bay Networks
Resellers: HCL Comnet, Datacraft RPG,
Microland, Ramco Systems, Tata Elxsi (India)
Price: Varies from Rs 1,500,000 to Rs
5,000,000
Features:
Maximum network availability/maintainability
through extensive redundancy, on-line servicing, and advanced
fault management capabilities
Backbone node software and hardware systems
provide a common platform for Wellfleet’s product family
Configure multiple interfaces to same LAN, can
be selectively applied within box
1 million pps throughput
Built-in firewall option
Switches
Low-end
Model: BayStack 304
Technology:
Entry-level BayStack "10+100"
Ethernet switches
Manufacturer: Bay Networks
Resellers: HCL Comnet, Datacraft RPG,
Microland, Ramco Systems, Tata Elxsi (India) Ltd
Price: Varies from Rs 50,000 to Rs
80,000
Features:
Low cost segment switching for increasing
performance of shared media-attached end-stations
Support for 1023 MAC addresses per switch
Significant aggregate throughput (64 bytes
packets), BayStack 304–380,000 pps
12- port 10 BaseT plus 1-port 10/100
auto-sensing plus one slot for 100TX or 100FX MDA
Support for 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol
Broadcast and multicast rate control
Built-in four group RMON per-port
Model: BayStack 303
Technology:
Entry-level BayStack "10+100"
Ethernet switches
Manufacturer: Bay Networks International
Inc.
Resellers: HCL Comnet, Datacraft RPG,
Microland, Ramco Systems, Tata Elxsi (India)
Price: Varies from Rs 80,000 to Rs
120,000
Features:
Low-cost segment switching for increasing
performance of shared media-attached end-stations
Support for 1023 MAC addresses per switch
Significant aggregate throughput (64 bytes
packets), BayStack 303–420,000 pps
24- port 10 BaseT plus 1-port 10/100
auto-sensing plus one slot for 100TX or 100FX MDA
Support for 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol
Built-in four group RMON per-port
Medium-end
Model: BayStack 350T,
350F
Technology:
BayStack Model 350T Switch-16 10/100 Mbps UTP
autosense ports, half- or full-duplex
BayStack Model 350F Switch-12 10/100 Mbps UTP
autosense ports, half- or full-duplex & 2-100 Mbps fibre
ports
Manufacturer: Bay Networks
Resellers: HCL Comnet, Datacraft RPG,
Microland, Ramco Systems, Tata Elxsi (India)
Price: Rs 140,000 and Rs 180,000
Features:
8192 MAC addresses
1.2 Gbps switch architecture
10/100 auto-sense and auto-negotiate on all
RJ45 ports
Per-port, four-group RMON (RFC
1757)–Alarms, Events, Status, and History
Serial port for console or Out-Of-Band (OOB)
management, Telnet, BootP/TFTP, and console interface
Ideal for organizations purchasing 10/100 Mbps
autosense NICs
Only need to "touch" the wiring
closet once
Model: BayStack 350T-HD,
350F-HD
Technology:
BayStack Model 350T-HD Switch-24 10/100 Mbps
UTP autosense ports, half- or full-duplex
BayStack Model 350F-HD Switch-24 10/100 Mbps
UTP autosense ports, half- or full-duplex & 2-100 Mbps fibre
ports
Manufacturer: Bay Networks
Resellers: HCL Comnet, Datacraft RPG,
Microland, Ramco Systems, Tata Elxsi (India)
Price: Varies from Rs 250,000 to Rs
350,000
Features:
8192 MAC addresses
1.2 Gbps switch architecture
10/100 auto-sense and auto-negotiate on all
RJ45 ports
Per-port, four-group RMON (RFC
1757)–Alarms, Events, Status, and History
Serial port for console or OOB management,
Telnet, BootP/TFTP, and console interface
Multi-link trunking allows traffic to be load
balanced over multiple Fast Ethernet links at up to 800 Mbps
full-duplex
High-end (Frame)
Model:
Technology:
Layer 3 Switch, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast
Ethernet, Ethernet ports (OSPF, RIP)
Silicon Switch Fabric, 8-slot chassis
Manufacturer: Bay Networks
Resellers: HCL Comnet, Datacraft RPG,
Microland, Ramco Systems, Tata Elxsi (India)
Price: Varies from Rs 1,200,000 to Rs
4,500,000
Features:
Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet ports
7 million packets/sec (Layer 2 & Layer 3)
forwarding throughput
Low latency (<10 microsec) both at Layer 2
and Layer 3
Increased VLAN flexibility by distributing
policy criteria across multiple switches
Inter-switch trunks utilize standard 802.1Q
tagging
Per-port, four-group RMON (RFC
1757)–Alarms, Events, Status, and History
Accelar 1250
Model:
Technology:
Layer 3 Switch, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast
Ethernet, Ethernet ports (OSPF, RIP)
Silicon Switch Fabric, 4-slot chassis
Manufacturer: Bay Networks
Resellers: HCL Comnet, Datacraft RPG,
Microland, Ramco Systems, Tata Elxsi (India)
Price: Varies from Rs 1,200,000 to Rs
3,000,000
Features:
Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet ports
Five million packets/sec (Layer 2 & Layer
3) forwarding throughput
7.5 Gbps shared memory matrix switch
architecture
Increased VLAN flexibility by distributing
policy criteria across multiple switches
Inter-switch trunks utilize standard 802.1Q
tagging
127-high performance VLANs
Capable of prioritizing RSVP "flows"
at wire-speed
Per-port, 4-group RMON (RFC 1757)–Alarms,
Events, Status, and History
Accelar 1100
Model:
Technology:
Layer 3 Switch, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast
Ethernet, Ethernet ports (OSPF, RIP)
Silicon Switch Fabric, 2-slot chassis plus
16-10/100 BT fixed ports
Manufacturer: Bay Networks
Resellers: HCL Comnet, Datacraft RPG,
Microland, Ramco Systems, Tata Elxsi (India)
Price: Varies from Rs 700,000 to Rs
2,500,000
Features:
Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet ports
6.5 million packets/sec (Layer 2 & Layer 3)
forwarding throughput
9 Gbps shared memory matrix switch architecture
Increased VLAN flexibility by distributing
policy criteria across multiple switches
Capable of prioritizing RSVP "flows"
at wire-speed
Per-port, four-group RMON (RFC
1757)–Alarms, Events, Status, and History
Port densities: 8-100FX ports, 32- 10/100 BT
ports, 4-Gigabit ports
Accelar 1150
Model:
Technology:
Layer 3 Switch, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast
Ethernet, Ethernet ports (OSPF, RIP)
Silicon Switch Fabric, 2-slot chassis plus
4-Gigbit fixed ports
Manufacturer: Bay Networks
Resellers: HCL Comnet, Datacraft RPG,
Microland, Ramco Systems, Tata Elxsi (India)
Price: Varies from Rs 900,000 to Rs
2,500,000
Features:
Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet ports
6.5 million packets/sec (Layer 2 & Layer 3)
forwarding throughput
Increased VLAN flexibility by distributing
policy criteria across multiple switches
Capable of prioritizing RSVP "flows"
at wire-speed
Per-port, four-group RMON (RFC
1757)–Alarms, Events, Status, and History
Port densities: 8-100FX ports, 16- 10/100 BT
ports, 8-Gigabit ports
Hubs
Chassis
Model:
Technology:
14-slot and 8-slot models
Passive backplane
Manufacturer: Bay Networks
Resellers: HCL Comnet, Datacraft RPG,
Microland, Ramco Systems, Tata Elxsi (India)
Price: Varies from Rs 600,000 to Rs
5,000,000
Features:
Support for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Token
Ring, FDDI, ATM technologies
Support for switched Ethernet, Fast Ethernet,
Token Ring, FDDI, ATM technologies
Can scale up to 20 Gbps backplane
Supports WAN technologies with router modules
Separate data and management bus
Stackable: BayStack 150 series
Model:
Technology:
Stackable 10 Base-T hubs
Manufacturer: Bay Networks
Resellers: HCL Comnet, Datacraft RPG,
Microland, Ramco Systems, Tata Elxsi (India)
Price: Varies from Rs 35,000 to Rs
60,000
Features:
Low-cost, stackable 12 or 24 port 10 Base-T
shared media hubs
Combines features of System 28xx and BayStack
100 series
Stackable, cascadable with master/slave
configuration
Master hub has 12/24 ports, NMM
SNMP plus four-groups RMON
Management extension ports cut NMM costs
Stackable: BayStack 200 Series
Models:
Technology:
Stackable 100 Base-TX hubs
Manufacturer: Bay Networks
Resellers: HCL Comnet, Datacraft RPG,
Microland, Ramco Systems, Tata Elxsi (India)
Price: Varies from Rs 60,000 to Rs
100,000
Features:
Low-cost, stackable 12- or 24-port 100 Base-T
shared media hubs
Field removable/replaceable power supply for
maximum uptime
Hub/NMMs offer 12 ports plus built-in network
management
Provides SNMP, RMON (4 groups), HTML, and
Telnet management capability for various operating environments
Masters to BayStack 204 and 205 hubs
Stackable: BayStack 250 Series
Model:
Technology:
Stackable 10/100 Base-TX auto-sense hubs
Manufacturer: Bay Networks
Resellers: HCL Comnet, Datacraft RPG,
Microland, Ramco Systems, Tata Elxsi (India)
Price: Varies from Rs 80,000 to Rs
120,000
Features:
Low-cost, stackable 12- or 24-port 10
Base-T/100 Base-TX autosense shared-media hub
Two segments in stack (10 Mb and 100 Mb)
Master hub has 12 ports w/built-in NMM and
10/100 segment switch
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Cabletron
Address:
New Delhi - 110 049, Tel.: 011-4621586, Fax:
011-4623305
Switches
Workgroup
Model:
Technology: Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
Manufacturer: Cabletron
Distributors: CMC, NCR, Network
Solutions, PCG-DG, Tata Infotech, Zenith, Apcom
Price: $52 per port
Features:
Offers 27 ports total of wire speed switching
power–including two Fast Ethernet uplink ports for easy
migration to 100 Mbps file server connection and departmental
backbones
Designed with ASIC-based switching technology,
the SmartSTACK 10 provides network scalability by supplying
required bandwidth to individual users
Workgroup/Desktop
Model:
Technology: Ethernet/Fast
Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/FDDI
Manufacturer: Cabletron
Distributors: CMC, NCR, Network
Solutions, PCG-DG, Tata Infotech, Zenith, Apcom
Price: $120 per port
Features:
It provides 24, 10 Mbps switch ports, two
optional Fast Ethernet switch interfaces, and an optional High
Speed Interface Module (HSIM) that can be used for backbone
connectivity.
Delivers over 400,000 packets per second of
Ethernet switching performance and wire-speed connectivity.
Provides a complete range of management
services through the use of RMON and the Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP).
SmartSwitch 2100 (Medium-end)
Technology:
Manufacturer: Cabletron
Distributor: CMC, NCR, Network
Solutions, PCG-DG, Tata Infotech, Zenith, Apcom
Price: $55 per port
Features:
Combines Cabletron’s MicroLAN technology
with ASICs to offer customers shared bandwidth desktop
connectivity that is "internally" switched–a
cost-effective solution for standalone workgroups
Provides 48 ports that are divided into four
separately repeated 10 Base-T MicroLAN segments, supporting up to
12 users each
Offers customers integrated high-speed
connectivity options to Fast Ethernet, ATM, FDDI, or WAN
backbones. SmartSwitch 2100 has also RMON support for remote
management capabilities
Model: SmartSwitch 6000
(High-end)
Technology:
Manufacturer: Cabletron
Distributor: CMC, NCR, Network
Solutions, PCG-DG, Tata Infotech, Zenith, Apcom
Price: $275 per port including cost of
chassis, power supply, and Ethernet module
Features:
Combines the enhanced functionality of a
high-end data centre solution with competitive cost-per-port
synonymous with a wiring-closet switch
Its design includes broadcast storm protection,
port mirroring, port trunking, embedded RMON, and Layer 3
switching
Its five slot modular design delivers
system-connectivity capacities that scale to 130 switched
Ethernet ports, 40 switched Fast Ethernet ports, 10 Fast Ethernet
connections over a SONET infrastructure, five FDDI or ATM uplinks
or five WAN connections. SmartSwitch 6000 provides over 400,000
pps of throughput per module
With its distributed switching architecture, it
scales to throughput exceeding 2,000,000 pps with bandwidth
exceeding 3.2 Gbps
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Cisco Systems
Address:
II, New Delhi - 110 048, Tel.: 011-6233201, Fax:
011-6233207
Switch
Medium/High-end
IGX/IPX
Model/series:
Technology: ATM
Manufacturer: Cisco
Distributors: Datacraft RPG, Digital,
HCL Infosystems, Microland, Wipro Infotech
Catalyst
Model/series:
Micro
Technology: Gigabit Ethernet, Fast
Ethernet, Token Ring, ATM Manufacturer: Cisco Distributors:
Datacraft RPG, Digital, HCL Infosystems, Microland, Wipro
Infotech
Features:
Multiprotocol NetFlow switching
Layer 2 and Layer 3 functions delivery
Automatic error packet detection and
elimination
ISDN connectivity between systems
Media-rate performance
Versatile modularity
Easy-to-use management
Optimized for wiring closet deployment
Autosensing switched port connectivity
Easy 10 Mbps-to-100 Mbps migration
Bandwidth optimization
Networked multimedia
Supports embedded RMON, VLANs, IP multicasting
Common switched closed workgroups
CR1
High-end:
Model/series: 7500
Manufacturer: Cisco
CR2
High-end:
Model/series: 7204, 7206
Manufacturer: Cisco
Features:
Serviceability and manageability
Modularity allows users to select the exact
configuration
CR3
High-end:
Model/series: 7000, 7010
Manufacturer: Cisco
Features:
Network interfaces residing on modular
interface processors
Direct connection between Cisco Extended Bus
and the external network.
Distributed processing
CR4
High-end:
Model/series: 12000
Manufacturer: Cisco
Features:
Supports IP backbone links at 622 Mbps
Can handle links at 2.4 Gbps
CH1
Stackable/standalone:
Model/series: 100, 200, 300
Manufacturer: Cisco
Features:
Both stackable and standalone
Can deliver up to ten times the performance of
a 10Base T hub
Can provide performance of 100 Mbps
CN1
Model/series:
Technology: ATM
Manufacturer: Cisco
Features:
Provides high-speed VLAN access
Emulation of ATM server possible
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Accton Technology
Address:
Road, Marol Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 059, Tel.: 022-8204437,
Fax: 022-8204443
Router
SOHO Router 203
Manufacturer:
Features:
SOHO kits
Data compression and filtering
ISDN BRI interface
IP routing and SNMP
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Cnet
Address:
Hsin-Chu City, Taiwan
Tel.: 886-3-578666
Fax: 886-3-5785159
Switch
10/100 Mbps Ethernet Switching
Hub (Low-end)
Models:
2241, 800, and 801
Technology: Ethernet
Manufacturer: CNet
Distributor: Seacom Technology
Features:
SOHO kits
Store and forward technology
Fragment free cut-through technology
Auto-negotiation on ports
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Compex
Address:
714-630-7302, Fax: 714-630-6521
Network Interface Cards
Compex Microhub/8 TP1008C
Technology/Standard:
Manufacturer: Compex
Distributors: Interface Connectronics,
Apcom Computers
Price: Rs 1,700
Features:
Allows connection of up to eight 10 Base-T via
RJ-45 ports
Uplink facility provides easy cascading to
another hub
Jabber auto partitioning function to isolate
network failure and preamble generation to minimize bit loss
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Digital
Address:
Yeshwantpur, Bangalore - 560 022, Tel.: 080-3374785, Fax:
080-3374601
Switch
ATMSwitch 900 (High-end)
Technology:
Manufacturer: Digital
Features:
This 8-port ATM switch is ideal for smaller
LAN/WAN backbones or small ATM workgroups
Ensures multi-vendor interoperability, legacy
LAN integration, and simplified migration to ATM forum standard
compliance
Maximizes network configuration flexibility by
supporting a wide variety of cable media and signalling choices
MultiSwitch (Low/medium-end)
Models:
Technology: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Manufacturer: Digital
Features:
A 12-port Fast Ethernet switch and an ideal
solution for high-density Fast Ethernet department switching with
a low cost path to high performance network
Stands up to the challenge of linking to high
bandwidth servers or integrating with a multi-technology
collapsed backbone
SNMP manageable and support for port-based
virtual LANs
Seamlessly integrates shared and switched
Ethernet and Fast Ethernet technologies to provide the ultimate
in performance, flexibility, and cost effectiveness for
workgroups and departments
More than 200 shared or switched ports can be
assigned through software to seven Ethernet LANs within single
MultiSwitch 600 stack
Each hub and switch supports a full range of
modular media uplinks to servers or backbones, and can be hot
swapped within the stack for maximum network uptime.
The stackable system includes per port
security, built-in RMON support for statistics, history, alarms,
and events, and is SNMP management as a single domain
DEChub MultiSwitch (High-end)
Model:
Technology: Token Ring, Ethernet, Fast
Ethernet, ATM, FDDI
Manufacturer: Digital
Features:
LCD status display
Built-in hub management module
Out-of-band management port
True "smart power" modules
Multi-giga-bit passive matrix backplane
Supports multiple LAN technologies
A software-defined chassis–supporting
multihub VLANs
Network Interface Cards
Ether WORKS PCMCIA
Technology/Standard:
Manufacturer: Digital
Features:
Cost-effective alternative to docking stations
and external adapters
Ethernet adapter card with a PCMCIA forms the
factor for laptop and notebook personal computers
Hot swap capability–once the drivers are
loaded in the system, the adapter can be hot swapped without
reloading the drivers
HUB
DECrepeater 90T.16
Manufacturer:
Features:
Stackable
Ideal choice for workgroup connectivity
Stacks up with managed repeaters for local and
remote SNMP management through low-cost Windows-based management
tool
Scales up to 232 ports in Digital MultiStack
System–all resiliently managed as a single management unit
ROUTER
DECNIS Multiprotocol Backbone
Routers (High-end)
Technology:
Manufacturer: Digital
Features:
Provides routing for TCP/IP hosts, Novell
Netware nodes, DECnet, and DECnet/OSI phase IV and V nodes
Provides highest reliability in both hardware
and software
Offers performance for backbone routing
Provides backward compatibility with all
Digital products
Offers easy management through standards-based
management systems
D-Link
Address:
Santacruz (E), Mumbai - 400 098, Tel.: 022-6172478,
Switch
Ethernet Unmanaged Switch
(Low/Medium-end)
Models:
DES-168T, DES-802, DES-810, DES-815, DES-818, DES-1004, DES-1008
Technology: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Manufacturer: D-Link
Price: Rs 4,200 to Rs 86,000 depending
on the model and configuration
Features:
Built-in MII, AUI for flexible media connection
(DES-815)
Full/half duplex for each port
Wire-speed filtering/forwarding rates
Store-and-forward, cut-through switching
Dynamic buffer allocation for load balance
Auto-learn network configuration
Auto-correct twisted-pair reverse polarity
Cable management bar (DES-810, DES-818)
MDI-II connector for easy expansion
Ethernet Managed Switch
(Medium-end)
Models:
DES-220AT, DES-220TX, DES-220FX, DES-2208X
Technology: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Manufacturer: D-Link
Price: Rs 8,350 to Rs 115,000 Rs 4,200
to Rs 86,000 depending on the model and configuration
Features:
Uplink interface connection
MII interface
Auto polarity correction
Supports SNMP agent
IEEE802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol
Embedded RMON agent
Supports port-configurable VLAN
Hub
Standard Ethernet Hub
Models:
DE-812TP+, DE-816TP, DE-824TP
Technology: Ethernet
Manufacturer: D-Link
Price: Rs 3,230 to Rs 17,500 depending
on the model and configuration
Features:
Unmanaged hubs
Rack-mount, desktop, and pocket-sized models
10 Base-T port densities from 5 to 24
BNC, AUI ports for multiple media support
Uplink function for easy expansion
Plug-and-play connection
Comprehensive diagnostic LEDs
Internal universal power supply or external
power adapter
Ethernet Stackable Hub
Models:
Technology: Ethernet
Manufacturer: D-Link
Price: Rs 18,950 to Rs 48,890
depending on the model and configuration
Features:
Stackable hubs
Configuration flexibility
Advanced management capability
Innovative large diagnostic display
Fast Ethernet Hub
Models:
Technology: Fast Ethernet
Manufacturer: D-Link
Price: Rs 70,000 to Rs 100,000 depending on the
model and configuration
Features:
Stackable hubs
UTP/STP support
Uplink connector
Equipped with RISC CPU
Supports standard TFTP, BOOTP
SNMP
Telnet support
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Intel
Address:
001, Tel.: 080-5550940, Fax: 080-5550943
Switch
Intel Express 510T Switch
(Low-end)
Model:
module, Gigabit Ethernet module
Technology: Fast Ethernet
Manufacturer: Intel
Distributors: Bay Networks, JL Computer
Services, Godrej, Priya, SES Computers
Price: $150 per port approximately
Features:
This switch extends Fast Ethernet performance
throughout the workgroup–to desktops, servers, and network
devices
The 24-port base unit supports Fast Ethernet
and standard Ethernet on each port, so the user can connect his
high-performance workstations and PCs in any combinition and
upgrade with ease
Its adaptive technology helps optimize switch
performance for each port and adapts automatically to future
changes in network traffic
The advanced monitoring of this switch includes
RMON, and on-board temperature sensors
Express 510T has got three-year warranty also
Intel Express 10/100 Fast
Ethernet Switch (Medium-end)
Model:
Technology: Fast Ethernet
Manufacturer: Intel
Distributors: Bay Networks, JL Computer
Services, Godrej, Priya, SES Computers
Features:
This 8-port switch provides dedicated 100 Mbps
bandwidth for high performance networked desktops and includes 10
Mbps support for legacy network segments
Its two expansion slots support as many as four
additional 10/100 Mbps ports, providing affordable scalability to
12 ports.
Ideal for relieving network bottlenecks and
improving response times on a section of the network, such as a
floor of a building, or a bandwidth-intensive department.
Intel Express 100FX Switch
(high-end)
Model:
Technology: Fast Ethernet
Manufacturer: Intel
Distributors: Bay Networks, JL Computer
Services, Godrej, Priya, SES Computers
Features:
Fast Ethernet fibre switch for optimizing the
performance of 100 Mbps network campus-wide
Enables companies to boost network performance
through flexible LAN segmentation
It supports for as many as eight fibre runs,
with connections of up to 2 km each
Intel Express 10 Switch+
(Medium-end)
Model:
Technology: Fast Ethernet
Manufacturer: Intel
Distributors: Bay Networks, JL Computer
Services, Godrej, Priya, SES Computers
Features:
Flexible network segmentation through Layer 3
switching
Dynamic port assigning by adaptive technology
Built-in 100 Base-TX connectivity offering 100
Mbps bandwidth to server
Intel Express 10 Switch
(Low-end)
Model:
Technology: Fast Ethernet
Manufacturer: Intel
Distributors: Bay Networks, JL Computer
Services, Godrej, Priya, SES Computers
Features:
Dynamic port assigning by adaptive technology
Built-in 100 Base-TX connectivity offering 100
Mbps bandwidth to server
Optional media and expansion modules
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Lanbit-Allion
Address:
Talkies Compound, MG Road, Ville Parle (E), Mumbai - 400 057,
Tel.: 022-8208123, Fax: 022-8354280
Switch
Fast Switch
(Low/medium/high-end)
Models:
Technology: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Manufacturer: LanBit-Allion
Distributor: LanBit (I) Pvt Ltd,
Visualan Technologies
Price: 312 (Rs 6,200); 600N (Rs 51,600);
800N (Rs 66,200); 1200i (Rs 146,400)
Features:
12 Ethernet, 3 Fast Ethernet ports
Built-in MII, AUI for flexible medium
connection
Store-and-forward, cut-through switching
Full/half duplex for each port
Hub
Fast Hub
Models:
Technology: Fast Ethernet
Manufacturer: LanBit-Allion
Distributor: LanBit (I) Pvt Ltd,
Visualan Technologies
Price: H8+ (Rs 22,570); H16+ (Rs 42,000)
Features:
Unmanaged/stackable
Complies with IEEE 802.3 10B1, 10B2, and 10B3
standards
Auto partition, auto correction/reverse
polarity for each port
Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs
Meets 19" rack mounted EDA standard
Network Interface Cards
FastETHER Cards
Models:
Technology: Fast Ethernet
Manufacturer: LanBit-Allion
Distributor: LanBit (I) Pvt Ltd,
Visualan Technologies
Price: 16CT (Rs 900); 32CT (Rs 1,000);
PCI (Rs 2,600)
Features:
Unmanaged/stackable
Complies with IEEE 802.3 10B1, 10B2, and 10B3
standards
Auto partition, auto correction/reverse
polarity for each port
Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs
Meets 19" rack mounted EDA standard
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MultiTech Systems
Address:
0124-304778, Fax: 0124-340776
Routers
MultiRouter
Model:
Technology: IP, IPX
Manufacturer: Multitech Systems
Features:
ISDN and PPP support
SNMP
Telnet support
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Newbridge
Address:
New Delhi - 110 001, Tel.: 011-3720344, Fax:
011-3720343
Switch
ATM Workgroup Switch
(Medium/high-end)
Model:
Technology: ATM Cell Switch
Distributor: Wipro, Advantec
Features:
12 OC3c multi-mode fibre interfaces that
operate at 155 Mbps
Single mode fibre and unshielded twisted pair
version
Non-blocking, 1.6 Gbps ATM switch fabric
Support for communications over SVcs or PVcs
SNMP network management
Full standards compliance
3645 MainStreet (High-end)
Model:
Technology: Digital Cross Connect Switch
Distributor: Wipro, Advantec
Features:
Narrowband, T1/E1, T3/E3 voice and data
networking with ability to add Frame Relay and X.25 switching for
public networks or very large offices
512 Mbps non-blocking switching matrix
Multiple synchronization options
Leased line back up over ISDN
36170 MainStreet (High-end)
Model:
Technology: ATMnet backbone
Distributor: Wipro, Advantec
Features:
High capacity ATM switching for multiple
services in public or private networks
12.8 Gbps, scalable, and non-blocking switching
fabric with optional redundancy
Scalable from 11 to 96 ports
PVC and SVC support
Tata IBM
Address:
Tel.: 080-5262355, Fax: 080-5268553
2210 Multiprotocol Router
(Medium-end)
Model:
Technology: Multi-LAN-technologies
Price: $1,150 onwards
Features:
Advanced peer-to-peer networking, logical link
control conversion, data link switching and synchronous data link
control
Data conpression, inverse multiplexing, SNMP,
and packet filtering
US Robotics
Address:
Nagar I Stage, Bangalore - 560 038, Tel.: 080-5281347,
Fax: 080-5280359
Routers
LANLinker (Low/medium-end)
Model:
Manufacturer: US Robotics
Distributor: Micro Village, 3Com
resellers
Price: $795 onwards
Features:
Compressed throughput of up to 612 kbps
Packet filtering and SNMP
The Resellers
Advantec Network Systems
Address:
Mumbai - 400 036, Tel.: 022-3674625/3643374, Fax: 022-3643375
Apcom
Address:
044-4323557/4323558/4329384, Fax: 044-4347051
BNA
Address:
Bangalore, Tel.: 080-3345451/3341902, Fax:
080-3314313
CMC
Address:
110 014, Tel.: 011-6830084, Fax: 011-6844652
Datacraft RPG
Address:
Mumbai - 400 038, Tel.:
022-2673034/2673035/2616378/2619080, Fax:
022-2673036/2614916
Deidot Systems
Address:
Bangalore - 560 011, Tel.: 080-641437/642854, Fax:
080-6634976
Digital
Address:
Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore - 560 022, Tel.: 080-3374785, Fax:
080-3374601
Exelan Networking Technologies
Address: