Based on the Industry Leading RuggedSwitch™ RSG2100, RSG2200, RS969 RuggedCom Inc., Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, October 25, 2006 – RuggedCom announced the release of a new family of RuggedSwitch Ethernet switches that have Military Standard (MIL-STD) certifications. This new family of products includes:
The RuggedSwitch M2100 - MIL-STD 19-Port Modular Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Uplink Ports
The RuggedSwitch M2200 – MIL-STD 9-Port managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
The RuggedSwitch M969 – MIL-STD and Waterproof 10-Port Managed Ethernet Switch with Fiber Uplink Ports These products have various MIL-STD certifications including MIL-STD 901D (Shock), MIL-STD 167-1 (Vibration), MIL-STD 461E (EMI), and MIL-STD 810 (Temperature and Humidity). Ideally suited for a number of military applications including navy, army, and air force, as well as other “extreme” and demanding operating environments, these products have already seen acceptance in various US Navy applications. “The availability of MIL-STD certified products is a natural extension for RuggedCom,” explains Pino Porciello, Director of Marketing for RuggedCom. “RuggedCom is committed to providing the most rugged and reliable Ethernet networking technology for use in harsh and extreme operating environments. In doing so, we enable our customers to use advanced automation and control systems with commercial-off-the-shelf networking technologies in applications not previously possible.” In addition to the MIL-STD ratings, each product features the industry leading embedded Rugged Operating System (ROS) which provides advanced layer 2 and layer 3 networking functions, advanced cyber security features, and a full array of intelligent functionality for high network availability and manageability, including the enhanced RSTP (eRSTP) for fast network fault recovery. Coupled with the ruggedized hardware design, this new family of Ethernet switches is ideal for creating mission-critical, real-time, control applications in harsh and extreme operating environments. About RuggedCom Inc.:RuggedCom designs and manufactures “ruggedized” communications networking equipment for harsh environments. Based in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, with offices and regional representation worldwide, RuggedCom has established itself as a global leader in the area of industrial Ethernet and communications technologies. Our industry leading products can be found in mission critical networks where high reliability and maximum uptime are of paramount importance, including: the “Smart Grid” for electric utilities, intelligent transportation, process control and manufacturing automation. RuggedCom developed the world’s first Ethernet switch designed specifically for electric utilities, the world’s first error free communications device under severe EMI conditions, has the industry’s fastest network fault recovery, and introduced the world’s first fully managed waterproof Ethernet switch. RuggedCom products are at their best when the environment around them is at its worst.
