D-Link to lower the power consumption of their low-power xStack switch line even further
TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 10, 2008 – D-Link, a leading provider of networking and communication solutions, is poised to lead the networking industry in providing customers with low-power switching solutions by incorporating their Green Ethernet™ technology into all of their switches by the end of 2008.
“According to a February 2008 InStat report, 1 out of every 5 network ports sold in 2007 was from D-Link, for a total of over 87 million switch ports. Although the energy efficient Ethernet standard is still in its early stages, D-Link has actively started its green initiative to realize designs which can save energy. With Green Ethernet™ technology being built into every D-Link switch, over 20% of global network customers will be able to save more energy. This way, we hope to reduce energy use around the world through our actions,” said A. J. Wang, Chief Technology Officer of D-Link.
D-Link introduced the world’s first green networking technology, Green Ethernet™, in September 2007 as part of D-Link's green initiative. Switches using Green Ethernet™ technology can detect when a computer is turned off and will respond accordingly by having the port enter standby mode, reducing the amount of power used for the port and providing up to 80% power savings. This technology allows users to save energy through two different methods. The first method allows ports to enter a standby mode when they are unused, such as when the attached computer is shut down, greatly reducing power consumption. Also, by detecting cable length, Green Ethernet™ technology can adjust the amount of power used without affecting performance. Both of these methods work automatically without requiring user intervention, allowing users to experience the benefits of Green Ethernet™ technology immediately.
Green Ethernet™ technology has already been incorporated into many of D-Link’s products that are currently in the market, such as in some of their Gigabit unmanaged switches and smart switches. D-Link also produces low-power, full-featured managed switches; based on xStack switch testing done by D-Link, the DGS-3627G 24-port Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Switch, the DGS-3426 24-port Managed Layer 2+ Gigabit Switch, and the DES-3828 24-port Managed Layer 3 Fast Ethernet Switch were reported to have power consumption levels of 74W, 70.8W, and 24W respectively, showing them to offer low power consumption levels when compared to other switches within their markets. “We were able to attain low power consumption with our xStack switches through years of hard work developing new technology, chipsets, and software,” said A. J. Wang. “Now, we aim to further improve these switches by using Green Ethernet™ technology to enable them to save even more power.”
About xStack Switches
D-Link’s xStack family of switches deliver a compelling mix of performance, flexible expansion, robust security features, multi-layer Quality of Service (QoS), Power over Ethernet (PoE) and a redundant power option. Designed for the workgroup access layer and supporting D-Link's Single IP Management (SIM), the xStack switches can be included in a virtual stack for seamless integration with Layer3 core Gigabit switches, thereby forming part of a multi-level network structure with high-speed backbone and centralized servers.
D-Link's Commitment to the World Environment
- D-Link is actively involved in programs such as RoHS, WEEE, Energy Star and TÜV–STAR*.
- D-Link Corporation is the first company in the networking industry to earn a full 5-star TÜV Rheinland STAR* certification.
- D-Link builds consumer and business products designed to shut down or reduce power consumption when not in use.
D-Link's manufacturing responsibility includes factory compliance with ISO 14001, an internationally accepted specification for an environmental management system (EMS). It specifies requirements for establishment of an environmental policy, determining environmental aspects and impacts of products/activities/services, plans for environmental objectives and measurable targets, implementation and operation of programs to meet
1 TÜV Rheinland STAR* is an evaluation and rating program by the TÜV Rheinland Group, which is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. It evaluates an organization’s performance based on nine criteria, namely corporate management, social responsibility, OHAS, quality, environment, information security, financial disclosure, brand/innovation, and fair trade/competition. The results are summarized in the form of a five-star rating system.
- objectives and targets, checking and corrective action, and management review.
- As part of its ISO 14001 compliance, D-Link pledges to conform to all legal and other requirements related to the protection of the environment, minimize adverse impacts to the environment, promote 'Green' products, save energy and scarce resources, take preventive actions to protect the environment and maintain a safety-first and health-first policy for employees.
- D-Link has also earned ISO 9001 certification, which designates that the company has defined processes for establishing and maintaining an effective, quality system for manufacturing. This certification outlines a guide for quality products and has become an international reference for quality requirements in business-to-business dealings.
About D-Link
D-Link is a global leader in connectivity for small, medium, and large enterprise business networking. The company is an award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics, voice and data communications solutions for the digital home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO), Small to Medium Business (SMB), and workgroup to enterprise environments. With millions of networking and connectivity products manufactured and shipped, D-Link is a dominant market participant and price/performance leader in the networking and communications market.
D-Link, Green Ethernet, the Green Ethernet logo, xStack, and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. All other third party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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