Dax Networks launches DX-526 Series

- Industrial Grade Ethernet Switches with Rapid Network Recovery -

Chennai, September 1, 2009 – Dax Networks, one of the top three Networking companies in India, today announced the launch of the DX-526 Series, a series of Industrial-grade Ethernet Switches which enable rapid network recovery. Priced up to Rs 81000/-, the DX-526 Series is targeted at Automation, Transportation, Semi-conductor and Heavy Industrial factories.

These switches feature in Dax’s new range of Networking Access and Connectivity products, introduced to enhance the company’s Networking Infrastructure (NI) Solutions portfolio. The DX-526 Series is designed to meet critical network environment standards with IP 30 enclosure and has been tested under extensive Industrial EMI and Safety standards.

The DX-526 Series supports X-Ring and a fast network recovery with a reaction time of under 10 milli seconds over 250 switches. Network recovery protection between X-Ring groups is ensured by Dual and Couple Ring technology. Dual homing is present as a back-up to the X-Ring groups when connecting to upper layer or core switches. The DX-526 Series’ relay-contact-to-Alarm system will immediately notify users of Power and/or Port failures by instantly sending an email to pre-defined addresses.

The DX-526 Series is a 6-Port 10/100TX + 2-Port 100FX, Multimode / Singlemode Fiber Industrial Switch series with advanced SNMP functionality. These features include MSTP, QinQ, QoS for 4 queues, 801.q VLAN, IGMP snooping and query mode. The switches also have SNTP and SMTP functionality.

The DX-526 Series comes with a 3-year carry-in warranty and online support for customers. Dax plans to market these products through its network of Authorized Dax Solution Providers (ADSPs) and system integrators.

About Dax Networks

Part of Apcom Group, Dax Networks is one of the top three Networking companies in India. Dax currently offers end-to-end Networking solutions to the Government, Telecom, ISP, Financial Services, Education, Defence, and Corporate segments, among others.

Today, Dax has the widest array of Networking products available in India, meeting the “edge to core” needs of all given vertical segments.