Edgecore Networks Introduces New Switches with Cutting-Edge Connectivity for Powering Smart Buildings and IoT-enabled Venues

HSINCHU, Taiwan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Edgecore Networks, a leading provider of traditional and open network solutions for enterprises, data centers, and telecommunication service providers, is pleased to present the latest additions to its ECS4150 enterprise switch lineup, the ECS4150-54T and ECS4150-54P, along with the innovative ECS1100 series of PoE smart switches. These new offerings are poised to elevate performance and scalability across diverse sectors, from small and medium-sized businesses to large-scale network providers.

The ECS1100 series, including ECS1100-5P and ECS1100-10HP, represents a cutting-edge product line of Lite-L2 managed switches, boasting an unparalleled PoE budget and robust surge protection, making it perfect for high-power devices and CCTV deployment. Small but complete in every detail, the ECS1100 series offers comprehensive solutions with 5 to 10 ports and PoE capabilities ranging from 120W to 250W, making it the most cost-effective prime choice in managed PoE switches for small offices, coffee shops, campuses, and more.

For those seeking high-speed connectivity, the ECS4150 series is your go-to choice. The ECS4150-54T and ECS4150-54P are Gigabit Ethernet access switches equipped with six 25G SFP28 uplinks, ideal as high-performance Gigabit access switches with 1 Gigabit downlinks that offer enhanced performance and capabilities for a better user experience. Tailored for ISPs, MSOs, and cloud edge access, they are also perfect for SMBs, enterprises, and campus networks.

Feature Highlights:

• 802.3bt High Power PoE
  
  ECS1100-10HP and ECS4150-54P support 802.3bt PoE, enabling power to be supplied to multiple high-power devices such as access points, VoIP phones, surveillance cameras, IoT devices, and more.

• Effortless PoE Scheduler
  
  The PoE Scheduler allows you to specify the amount of time that power is delivered to a PoE port, reducing power consumption, saving energy, and making it easy to reboot PoE devices periodically.

• Intelligent PD Alive Checking
  
  The PD-Alive checking is ideal for IP surveillance networks, it can automatically check the connection status of real-time PDs (powered devices) and re-start the PDs when the system detects network connectivity problems, ensuring hassle-free power consumption monitoring, and enhancing network reliability.

• PoE Extend Mode
  
  The PoE Extend Mode provides an extended power and data delivery distance of up to 250m for PoE devices such as CCTV and IoT devices in large areas while maintaining a stable 10Mbps speed.

• Robust Surge Protection
  
  Built with 6KV Ethernet port surge protection and 4KV DC input surge protection to avoid damage to the switch and connected devices, such as outdoor IP cameras, access points, and other PoE PDs connected to the network.

• Multiple Management Options
  
  Support for multiple management options – CLI, web GUI, SNMP, and Edgecore ecCLOUD. With Edgecore ecCLOUD, the IT administrator can centrally manage all Edgecore switches by bulk configuration of automatic VLAN configuration and synchronization, port security, and power management, reducing deployment time and ensuring network reliability.

“Drawing on extensive expertise in switch product design and manufacturing, Edgecore covers a diverse array of switch offerings, spanning data centers, telecom, and enterprise applications. This enables us to deliver top-notch networking solutions of the highest quality, catering to the distinctive needs of various customer profiles,” said TT Hsu, Vice President of Edgecore Networks. “The ECS1100 series and ECS4150 series specifically address the high-speed network transmission demands encountered by enterprise users during application environment upgrades. These upgrades encompass Gigabit network transmission speeds, robust PoE power budgets, and more. Our primary objective is to furnish highly cost-effective Gigabit Ethernet access solutions catering to the needs of SMBs, enterprises, and campus networks.”

Availability: The Edgecore ECS1100 series is now available. The ECS4150-54T/54P will be available for order in September 2023. Please stay tuned with us for the latest updates. For more product information, please contact ecwifi_info@edge-core.com.

About Edgecore Networks

Edgecore Networks Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Accton Technology Corporation, the leading network ODM. Edgecore Networks delivers wired and wireless networking products and solutions through channel partners and system integrators worldwide for data center, service provider, enterprise, and SMB customers. Edgecore Networks is the leader in open networking, providing a full line of open 1G-400G Ethernet OCP Accepted™ switches, core routers, cell site gateways, virtual PON OLTs, packet transponders, and Wi-Fi access points that offer choice of commercial and open source NOS and SDN software. For more information, visit wifi.edge-core.com

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Contacts

Tony Stramandinoli, Vice President, Edgecore Networks

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Lucille Lu, Head of marketing, Edgecore Networks

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