-- A new C20N wireless controller network expansion module (NEM)
integrates wireless switching into the Enterasys Matrix® N-Series LAN
switches without occupying any additional slots in the chassis, while
leveraging the high-availability features of the flagship N-Series. The
C20N expands the current C20, C2400C and C2400E controllers for office,
campus and enterprise deployments to deliver unified and/or overlay WiFi
connectivity.
-- A wide range of indoor and outdoor intelligent, enterprise-class
access points (APs) provide reliable coverage while optimizing traffic flow
for each application with specific capabilities for healthcare and
manufacturing industries. DFS2 support enables complete use of channels
available in the 5GHz spectrum.
-- Unique plug and play AP configuration and highly efficient power over
Ethernet (PoE) technologies dramatically simplify network deployment and
avoid infrastructure upgrade costs by enabling a dual-band 3x3 MIMO 802.11n
access point to be powered by a standard IEEE 802.3af PoE port found on
many deployed LAN switches.
Integrated Management
New management software integration announced today between Enterasys
NetSight® and the Siemens HiPath Wireless portfolio provides end-to-end
visibility of HiPath Wireless access points, controllers and wireless
clients from NetSight Console. The new integration delivers improved
network management efficiency and wired/wireless infrastructure topology
mapping and visibility for network administrators.
Advanced Security
Enterasys now provides a full suite of integrated wired and wireless
security features including HiPath Wireless Manager HiGuard which enhances
security with embedded wireless intrusion prevention and location-based
services. When deployed in conjunction with the Enterasys Dragon®
intrusion prevention system, full packet inspection, adaptive signature
pattern matching, protocol analysis and behavioral anomaly detection is
delivered for both wired and wireless users.
Further, Enterasys NAC identity-based policy privileges are unified across
the wired and wireless infrastructure to deliver role-based access control
-- regardless of connectivity method. The NAC policies ensure only the
right users have access to the right information, from the right place, at
the right time.
Pricing and Availability
-- The new C20N wireless controller for the Enterasys Matrix N-Series
switches is $10,995 US list price supporting up to 64 APs per blade (7,000+
users per chassis) in a high-availability deployment or 32 APs per blade
(3,500+ users per chassis) in a standard configuration.
-- A dual-band 3x3 MIMO 802.11n access point (AP) offers promotional
pricing for a limited time at $839 US list price.
-- HiPath Wireless Manager licensing starts at $1,500 US List price with
the integration component for Enterasys NetSight included as part of the
annual maintenance agreement.
-- All of the HiPath Wireless products are available immediately from
authorized Enterasys distributors and value-added resellers worldwide in
addition to current Siemens Enterprise Communications channels.
Enterasys products are backed by the industry-leading Enterasys Global
Technical Assistance Center (GTAC). Enterasys does not outsource or
off-shore support. The skilled technicians that staff the Enterasys GTAC
have an average tenure of 10+ years and a cultural commitment to help
quickly solve a problem, regardless of the vendor involved, without
pointing fingers.
About Enterasys Networks
Enterasys is part of a joint venture with Siemens Enterprise Communications
led by The Gores Group, LLC. Enterasys delivers Secure Networks™ that
ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT services and
the business users that rely on them -- without sacrificing performance.
Thousands of enterprises, government agencies and educational institutions
in more than 70 countries worldwide rely on our convergence, compliance and
connectivity solutions to deliver business-oriented, identity-based
visibility and control of individual user and application priority and
security. The company's culture is centered on the principle, "There is
nothing more important than our customers." Enterasys' standards-based,
open-architecture approach to network security offers a long technology
lifecycle and significant operational and business benefits, while reducing
total cost of ownership. Information about Enterasys' award winning,
policy-enabled switches, routers, wireless products, security software and
services is available at www.enterasys.com.
About Siemens Enterprise Communications
Siemens Enterprise Communications is a joint venture between the private
equity firm The Gores Group, a leading private equity firm, and Siemens AG.
The joint venture incorporates Siemens Enterprise Communications GmbH & Co.
KG, its worldwide affiliates and the businesses of Enterasys Networks and
SER Solutions, creating a new leader in enterprise communications -- strong
in unified communications, contact centers and secure networks. More than
14,000 employees worldwide follow an Open Communications approach,
providing enterprise communications and data networking solutions for
enterprises of all sizes. This enables business processes to be more
productive, faster and more secure within any network or information
technology infrastructure. In fiscal 2007 Siemens Enterprise Communications
generated revenues of approximately 3.2 billion Euros. For more information
about Siemens Enterprise Communications, please visit www.siemens.com/open.
About The Gores Group
The Gores Group, LLC, founded in 1987, is a private equity firm focused on
acquiring controlling interests in mature and growing businesses which can
benefit from the firm's operating experience and flexible capital base. The
firm combines the operational expertise and detailed due diligence
capabilities of a strategic buyer with the seasoned M&A team of a
traditional financial buyer. The Gores Group maintains offices in Los
Angeles, Boulder and London. For more information, please visit
www.gores.com.
Contact Information: Contact: Trent Waterhouse Enterasys Networks +1 978 684 1506 trent@enterasys.com Michelle Barry BridgeView Marketing +1 603 809 2748 michelle@bridgeviewmarketing.com