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FriendlyNET Gigabit Ethernet Switches New! The FriendlyNET GX5 family includes the smart GX5-2400W (top) and GX5-424W (bottom) “Most of the news in LAN product introductions these days is coming from smaller companies, rather than the big names. Whatever the case, it seems like there have been more new products from network up-and- comers like…Asante Technologies than from others.
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GX5-208 Rack or Desktop “This switch [FriendlyNET GX5-1300] is clearly designed to be a ‘drop in and forget it’ solution for infrastructures that do not require flow or access control. There is nothing to configure once you rackmount the unit.”...
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To add Gigabit Ethernet over fiber, look for switches that include GBIC ports, like the GX5-2400 and GX5-424W. Plug in an Asanté or industry-standard module for 1000BaseSX or 1000BaseLX for longer distance connections with maximum reliability.
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The Right Gigabit Switch for Your Network Two of our most popular switches include the FriendlyNET GX5-800P (top) and GX5-800 (bottom). Both feature compact metal cases and no fan—for quiet operation. Choosing the right Gigabit Ethernet switch is easy. Asanté has a complete family of switches in the widest range of configurations.
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Gigabit Ethernet. Highlights: • Industrial-grade design with compact metal chassis • Choice of internal auto-ranging power supply (GX5-800) or external switching power supply (GX5-800P) • Desktop or rackmountable with included kit (GX5-800 only) •...
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Dual Gigabit is an economical solution for expanding a single 1000BaseT network drop in an office—without pulling more wires • Includes rackmount kit • Industrial-grade design with compact metal chassis and internal auto-ranging power supply FriendlyNET GX5 Gigabit Ethernet Switches...
Virtual LAN (VLAN) support, and Quality of Service (QoS) to help prioritize and manage network traffic flow. Some of these features are found in higher-end units, but are included in the GX5- 424W. FriendlyNET GX5 Gigabit Ethernet Switches...
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50/60 Hz * For international part numbers, please refer to the Asanté price list. “The Asanté FriendlyNET GX5-208 Gigabit Switch offers a low price-per-port, high-performance switch that finds a happy place for the networking staff, the accounting staff, and the end-users to meet.”...
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