New 6U VPX Ethernet Switch from Elma Offers Full-wire Speed Switching Capacity of 125 Mpps over Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet for IP Routing

    FREMONT, CA, October 25, 2009 MaiMai News -- Elma Electronic Inc.'s Systems division now offers a highly innovative 6U VPX 28 port Ethernet switch that provides full-wire speed switching of up to 125 Mpps, with 24 Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) ports and up to four 10 GigE ports.

The new fully-managed ComEth 4340a switch, available from Elma in North America, supports Layer 2 bridging and Layer 3 IPv4/v6 Unicast and Multicast routing with Layer 2 through Layer 4 advanced traffic classification, filtering and prioritization. It is ideal for applications requiring strict data prioritization and filtering, and advanced traffic classification and traffic monitoring required by demanding network applications, as well as delay-sensitive and critical environments.

The ComEth 4340a offers flexible port options. Four of the 24 GigE ports and two of the 10 GigE ports come out the front of the switch. 16 ports are accessible via the rear of the switch and are configurable in groups of four as 1000BT or 1000Kx ports.

Accessible via a browser, CLI or SNMP, the new ComEth 4340a is easily managed, and a comprehensive built-in test suite provides simple maintenance and added security. Software updates can be performed remotely by the administrator.

Additional functions on the fully-managed version include monitoring of all statistical counters and an extensive list of remote monitoring counters. Configuration of the physical layer and switch parameters, including ports monitoring, static MAC address, QoS policy, Multicast and VLAN control as well as STP/RSTP protocols and MAC security are also part of the fully-managed switch.

The switch's L2 capabilities include a forwarding database handling 16,000 entries, an automatic or controlled learning and aging routing table as well as port, MAC and flow control and backpressure.

Pricing for a ComEth 4340a Ethernet Switch starts at $8,500 in single quantities. Delivery is Q4 2009.

For more information, please visit http://www.acttechnico.com or contact Valerie Andrew at valeriea@acttechnico.com, call (800) 445-6194, (215) 956-1200 or e-mail sales@elma.com.
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About Elma Electronic
The Systems division of Elma Electronic Inc. supplies the widest range of commercial, COTS and rugged electronics packaging as well as a full complement of embedded computing products and services for an extensive variety of applications.

Elma's focus is to leverage proven technology based on VITA and PICMG standard architectures (i.e. VME, VPX, CPCI, ATCA and microTCA). With the acquisition of ACT/Technico in January 2009, Elma became a leading supplier of open-standards embedded boards and integrated sub-systems. Elma's Embedded Computing Products and Services, including single board computers, mass storage, RAID, I/O and networking solutions, RTOS, Linux/Windows and device drivers will continue to be offered under the brand name of ACT/Technico.

Founded in 1960, the Elma Group manages entire projects from initial system architecture to specification, design, manufacturing and test through its worldwide production facilities and sales offices. The company serves the mil/aero, industrial, research, telecom, medical and commercial markets and is certified to ISO 9001.