Token Ring Switching Product Selection Guide

Madge Token Ring Switching products comprise a range of scalable and affordable workgroup and backbone solutions that will ensure faster response times from your network will enable implementation of bandwidth intensive applications across your network. To read more about the benefits of Switching Technology, download our Guide to Desktop Switching

To read about the our Switching product range, download the Product Familty Guide

Smart DeskStream workgroup switch
Smart Ringswitch Express Select workgroup/backbone switch
Smart Ringswitch Plus backbone switch
TrueView/32 Enterprise network management software

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Smart DeskStream workgroup switch

The Smart DeskStream Token Ring Switch has been designed to provide the benefits of performance, manageability and security for direct PC connections, at a price that makes desktop switching the easy, affordable and low risk replacement for shared hubs and MAUs.

Key Features	24 auto speed sensing ports Stackable 8 units high, providing support for over 200 user ports Integration with Ethernet via optional interface modules Support for source route and transparent network traffic Up to 2 x 100Mbps Token Ring ports Internal RMON probe and port mirroring Easy-to-use management and traffic profiling
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Smart Ringswitch Express Select

The Smart Ringswitch Express consists of a high-performance, fully-featured, fully configurable Token Ring based switch, ideal for small backbone, workgroup concentration, micro-segmentation or branch office use. Customers can choose their own configuration of ports for the 3 option slots. Options include an 10/100 Etherent integration module, Gigabit Ethernet Uplink module, OC-3 uplink for ATM backbones, Layer 3 IP Services and advanced protocol filtering and broadcast control capabilities to ensure maximum data efficiency and throughput for all demanding network environments

Key Features	Support for up to 24 Token Ring switch ports Gigabit and 10/100 Ethernet Integration Token Ring modules in Copper and Fiber variants Active Broadcast Control and full RMON management Advanced Protocol Filtering and Layer 3 IP Services options Supports Madge Trueview/32 management Integrates with Ethernet, ATM and Gigabit IP backbones
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Smart Ringswitch Plus

Smart Ringswitch Plus is a 6-slot modular chassis supporting up to 36 UTP/STP or fiber Token Ring switch ports nd speeds of 16/4 or 100Mbps and allows integration with Ethernet, ATM and Gigabit IP backbones. Enhanced traffic control functions, including layer 3 IP routing services, automatic broadcast control and advanced protocol filtering options ensure maximum data efficiency and throughput for all demanding network environments.

Key Features	Non-blocking cut-through switching for up to 36 x 16/4 ports True 100Mbps Token Ring switching for up to 30 x 100Mbps Active Broadcast Control and full RMON management Supports Madge Trueview/32 management Integrates with Ethernet, ATM and Gigabit IP super-backbones Dual Power Supplies for Resilient Operation
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TrueView/32 Enterprise

.TrueView/32 Enterprise combines powerful RMON capabilities with comprehensive graphical device management, enabling network administrators to configure, monitor, and optimize their Token Ring and ATM networks with ease.

Key Features	Intuitive graphical device management Powerful network monitoring using RMON Network-wide ATM LANE configuration Can be integrated with HP OpenView NNM for Windows NT HP-UX, Solaris, AIX and Windows platforms
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