Environmentally friendly switches from D-Link

Energy saving and cost savings were the main considerations when creating the new network devices.

D-Link’s new switches in the Green Ethernet family detect when connected computers are turned off and put that port into standby mode, reducing power consumption by up to 44%. In addition, the length of the cable used further reduces power consumption: while the switches used today consistently operate at the power required for a maximum cable length of 100 meters, D-Link research has shown that the average home user uses up to 5-10 meters of network cables. With this in mind, D-Link Green Ethernet switches measure the length of the cable and adjust the power output accordingly.

“D-Link Green Ethernet solutions are significant improvements for both our environment and our customers. D-Link has recognized the market demand for energy-efficient networking products and was the first to realize the theoretical potential of Green Ethernet technology. Of course, large companies also need to consider their environmental responsibilities. Adopting D-Link Green Ethernet technology can reduce their emissions. ” Said Osbert Ong, D-Link's European Product Manager.

The first members of the D-Link Green Ethernet product family are the DGS-1005D / 1008D and the DGS-1016D, DGS-1024D products. The first products will arrive on the European market, including the Hungarian market, in October 2007. In 2008, D-Link will extend Green Ethernet technology to its manageable switsche, including the xStack product line.

You can read more about D-Link Green Ethernet technology in Hungarian at www.dlink.hu/greenethernet address.