Belden 7.0 software platform added to Hirschmann product series

Belden has added the 7.0 software platform to its Hirschmann product series, used in the MACH 100, 1000 and 4000, MICE, RS, RSR and Octopus families of managed switches.

The software platform offers a range of functions including comprehensive management, diagnosis and filter functions plus various redundancy methods, security mechanisms and real-time applications. In addition to DVMRP and PIM-DM, the PIM-SM multicast protocol is provided for Layer 3, enabling optimum utilisation of bandwidth. With the latest software it is possible to create configurations offline, without any active connection to the switches. These can be stored locally and copied to the devices later on.

Using IEEE802.1x multiclient authentication, several users can be authenticated on the same switch port. Blocked users can be automatically added to a ‘guest VLAN’ that only has restricted usage rights. In addition, ports which have faulty electrical or optical connections can be automatically deactivated in order to ensure the stability of the network. The software also provides additional service functions for IP telephony. LLDP for media endpoint device discovery (LLDP-MED) permits automatic assignment of network rules.