ZyXEL Introduces Intelligent Pro Gigabit Switching & Routing Solution

To provide enterprise-class availability, resilient and redundant architecture with OSPF, VRRP, RSTP and port trunking ZyXEL has introduced ZyXEL GS 4024 Layer 3 Switch in the Indian market. ZyXEL GS-4024 is an intelligent Gigabit Ethernet switch and it offers many advanced features to make it the most preferred choice for real-routing network in the enterprise. The new product comes with advanced functionalities like—QoS, rate-limiting, rule-based access control lists, multicasting support, wire-speed, high-performance IP routing and simplified management software (iStacking) highly improve network operation.

Based on non-blocking switching architecture, the product can be deployed as both an intelligent access layer switch for enterprise wiring closets and as a Layer 3 backbone switch for SMB networks. It also delivers wire-speed full-dynamic IP routing, like OSPF and RIP using a hardware-based IP routing engine and sophisticated multilayer operating software. In addition to dynamic IP multicast, the ZyXEL GS-4024 supports Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol (DVMRP) and Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping to perfectly handle a variety of datagrams making it ideal for today's multi-service network environment. The new product works with ZyXEL exclusive iFlow technology, a set of advanced QoS mechanisms, to ensure noteworthy service, and smooth operation via a series of QoS processes to prevent customers' networks being negatively impacted by network congestion. With intelligent multilayer capability, ZyXEL GS-4024 also offers wire-speed flow control which can classify, police, and prioritize the incoming packets according to predefined QoS policies.

"Our GS 4024 works with iSafe intelligent 3-tiers security that offers complete data security in the data and management plane via a wide range of security features to protect users' data and administrative traffic, and secure the network from unauthorized users," commented Mr. Mahendra Lalwani, Managing Director, ZyXEL Technology India Pvt. Ltd.

The product also works with iManage intelligent network management tool kits. Compared with conventional bounded network management, ZyXEL GS-4024 demonstrates its power with advanced management capabilities; such as ZyXEL-exclusive iStacking clustering management technology that can cross different floors and routing domains to locate other iStacking-capable switches in the same management cluster, thus allowing administrators to manage 24 switches with one single IP. This greatly reduces operating costs and offers more flexible maintenance of ZyXEL Switches. IT staff can opt for the Web or command line interface to suit their needs, and even encrypt their instructions with SSHv1/v2 and SSL/TLS. With these sophisticated functionalities, the IT staff is empowered to build a highly secure and efficient corporate network with minimum effort.

Price and availability: ZyXEL GS-4024 is available in India through ZyXEL. All prospective end customers and SIs can get in touch with ZyXEL or its partners for the requirements. Unit MRP of ZyXEL GS-4024 is Rs. 1, 28,700/-.