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Tasman Networks Unveils First
Multi-Scalable T1 Router
Tasman Networks, a leading provider of advanced WAN routers and
connectivity
solutions for bandwidth-intensive applications, today unveiled the Tasman 1004
router, the industry's first T1 or E1 WAN connectivity solution that offers
built-in scalability in multiple dimensions -- bandwidth, functionality, and
performance -- to address the growing market demand for cost-effective,
branch/remote office connectivity bandwidth from one to four T1 or E1s.
"The Tasman 1004 addresses the large but neglected market for connectivity
in
the multi-megabit bandwidth range," said Michael Kennedy, co-founder of
Network Strategy Partners. "Up until now customers have been forced to choose
between low-priced low function connectivity products or very expensive
switch/routers with advanced L2/L3 functionality. The Tasman 1004 delivers the
ideal combination of price/performance and scalability to meet evolving
customer networking needs over time."
The Tasman 1004 features scalable software functionality, four built-in T1
or
E1 ports that can be activated as needed and more than enough processing power
and memory in the base system to handle a fully loaded configuration. It is
the first solution that not only cost-effectively serves single T1
applications, but also permits customers to scale up -- number of interfaces,
protocols and applications, and raw processing power -- as their business
needs grow without requiring expensive hardware upgrades.
The Tasman 1004 multi-scalable capabilities include:
- Bandwidth Scalability -- Includes four T1 links, each with integrated
CSU/DSUs, for built-in scalability from fractional T1 or E1 to four T1s or
E1s; enables bonding of multiple T1s or E1s or virtual circuits (software
license key needed to enable more than 1 T1 port)
- Functional Scalability -- Offers a comprehensive suite of advanced
services that can be activated when needed: a full Layer 2 software set,
including PPP/MLPPP, FR/MFR and HDLC, advanced routing protocols, including
OSPF, RIP, RIPv2, and BGP4, and high-value applications, including QoS, VLAN
tagging/forwarding, NAT, packet filter, and extensive monitoring/diagnostics
capabilities
- Performance Scalability -- 300 MHz of processing power delivers
sustained, bi-directional wire-speed performance at 64 byte size packets
independent of the increase in bandwidth and functionality -- including
running BGP4 across four T1 connections without performance degradation or
additional memory requirements
Overall, the Tasman 1004 router offers 300 percent better performance than
equally priced competitive solutions, and is priced 61 percent lower than
competitive solutions offering comparable performance and functionality.
"The Tasman 1004 consistently delivered the equivalent of full T1 bandwidth
in
all test scenarios while the performance of the Cisco devices fluctuated,"
said Kevin Tolly, president/CEO of The Tolly Group, commenting on the head-to-
head performance comparison of bi-directional throughput of dual- and quad-T1
systems.
The growing bandwidth needs for customers using T1 connections due to
bandwidth-hungry applications, the cost-consciousness of today's buyers, and
the existing outdated, expensive, and inflexible connectivity products in the
one to four T1 space, have created the need for a new breed of remote office
connectivity and access solutions. As a result of the limitations of previous-
generation competitive products, today enterprises often have only two choices
-- settle for lower-performance T1 solutions or purchase very expensive T3
connectivity solutions, which often provide more bandwidth than is required
but at a much higher cost.
"We have developed a solution that is very competitive for single T1
applications, but also includes a robust hardware configuration, including a
massive amount of memory and computing power, that is 'ready to go' when the
user needs to add more bandwidth or services," said Paul Smith, president and
CEO of Tasman Networks. "The Tasman 1004 represents the intersection of the
flexibility needs of T1 users, the latest high-integration silicon, and the
proven power of the Tasman hardware and software architecture."
Availability
The Tasman 1004 is available immediately from Tasman Networks and through
its
global network of reseller and distributor partners. The list price of the
Tasman 1004 is $1,995, which includes: four built-in T1 ports (one activated);
256 MB SDRAM; 32 MB flash; two 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports; OSPF, RIP and RIPv2
routing protocols; a complete Layer 2 software suite (PPP/MLPPP, FR/MFR,
HDLC); and key applications (QoS, VLAN tagging/forwarding, NAT, packet
filter). The additional three T1 or E1 ports can be activated via a software
key for $1,095 per port, and BGP4 routing capabilities can be added via a
software key for $1,050. The Tasman 1004 can be operated in either Layer 2 or
Layer 3 mode, or with both modes enabled simultaneously.
About Tasman Networks
Tasman Networks delivers scalable access and aggregation routers and WAN
switches with unrivaled price/performance for customers with large,
geographically dispersed operations. Offering bandwidth ranging from
fractional T1 to multiple DS-3s, Tasman Networks' solutions reduce the cost of
network ownership and improve organizational productivity by providing
unsurpassed functionality, flexibility, scalability and ease of use.
Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., the company was founded in 1997 and is
privately held.
Web site: www.tasmannetworks.com
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