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Rule-based LX
Console Server software features enable quick problem detection and recovery
in Server Networks
CHATSWORTH, CA – November 15, 2005 –
MRV COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (Nasdaq: MRVC), a
leader in Out-of-Band Management, WDM and Optical Transport, Metro Ethernet,
Optical Components, 10GE, and Service Aware Solutions announced that
MRV has added a set of rich features that add a level of Service Awareness
to its LX Console Servers. The features are enabled through a rule-based
function, which gives the network administrator the tools to specify
corrective or notification actions when a network event (i.e. Trigger)
occurs. For example, a rule can be written to associate an event such as
the room temperature going past 70 degrees with an action that causes the
MRV LX to power on the air-conditioning through its attached securely managed
power unit. Another example would cause an alarm to be generated on an
unauthorized entry into the server room. The rules and their status can be
specified and viewed in the LX’s easy-to-use GUI.
“With the ability to provide this level of fault detection, notification
and recovery, a network administrator gains important cost and time saving
tools for managing the critical resources in his network. These service
aware features ensure the ability to provide reliable network service to
the network users” said Mary Jane Gruninger, general manager of the
MRV
Out-of-Band management division. “The addition of these features to our
product line shows MRV’s commitment to maintaining the LX Series’
reputation as one of the most flexible, feature-rich and secure console
servers on the market.”
About the
MRV LX Series Family of Console Servers
The LX Series includes the
MRV LX1000S with 1 to 4 port options, the
rack-mountable
MRV LX 4000S starting at 8 ports with models up to 48 ports and
the NEBS-compliant
MRV LX 8000S with up to 40 ports. The LX Series of console
servers are all powered by a 32-bit RISC processor and can scale to
hundreds of ports with the functionality and redundancy required to support
large, distributed enterprise and telco networks.
The devices feature complete console management capabilities allowing IT
staff to remotely manage and configure network devices and servers as well
as perform software upgrades. These capabilities are augmented by the
ability to monitor contact alarms and to remotely control power for back up
servers or other equipment. Advanced security features include per port
password protection, RADIUS, Secure Shell v2.0, SecurID, TACACS+, PPP
PAP/CHAP, PPP dial-back, on-board database and others.
Availability
The Service Aware features are available now in the LX Software (v. 3.6.1).
The same software version runs on the LX1000, the LX4000 and the LX8000
Series.
About MRV Communications, Inc.
MRV provides optical Ethernet access equipment and services, and optical
components. MRV designs, manufactures, sells, distributes, integrates and
supports communication equipment and services, and optical components. MRV
conducts its business along three principal segments: the networking group,
the optical components group and development stage enterprise group. MRV’s
networking group provides equipment used by commercial customers,
governments and telecommunications service providers, and include switches,
routers, physical layer products and console management products as well as
specialized networking products for aerospace, defense and other
applications including voice and cellular communication. MRV’s optical
components group designs, manufactures and sells optical communications
components, primarily through its wholly owned subsidiary LuminentOIC, Inc.
These components include fiber optic transceivers for metropolitan, access
and Fiber-to-the-Premises, or FTTP, applications. MRV markets and sells its
products worldwide, through a variety of channels, which include a
dedicated direct sales force, manufacturers' representatives,
value-added-resellers, distributors and systems integrators. MRV has
operations in Europe that provide network system design, integration and
distribution services that include products manufactured by third-party
vendors, as well as MRV products. Such specialization enhances access to
customers and allows MRV to penetrate targeted vertical and regional
markets. For more information, please visit our websites at
http://www.mrv.com and
http://www.luminentoic.com.
Media Relations Contact
David Rodewald
805/494-9508
pr@mrv.com
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