KBC Networks unveiled its latest Ethernet switch to EMEA partners and end users at its recent technology day. The team also gave demonstrations of KBC’s latest wireless range and ThruLink, which included streaming secure, live video from as far afield as Melbourne in Australia, and as near as 500m away from a quadcopter flying over its offices in Kent.
KBC’s new 24 + 4 port switch is a managed, Gigabit Ethernet switch with 24 PoE+ ports and four SFP ports. Available as a 1U rack unit, the switch is said by the makers to be suitable for large-scale IP networks besides sites requiring Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) such as IP switches, routers and hubs, CCTV DVR, home networking and industrial Ethernet. Each of the PoE ports is 802.3at PoE compliant (up to 30W) satisfying the power consumption requirement of a PoE IP camera.
For KBC’s New Director of Engineering, Clinton Bessesen, two days into his new role, the open day served as an introduction to customers and end users. “Today was invaluable for me. By sharing information and hearing what transmission issues our customers face, we can make sure we are addressing them correctly and developing the right products to solve those issues. Today, I’ve heard about everything from major government projects to mobile site surveillance, and have found some really exciting new applications for ThruLink.”
KBC’s technology day came ahead of its announcements about ThruLink which is undergoing development. Those attending saw a preview of work on the secure, hardware VPN later this year which includes the launch of ThruLink products, plus embedded 3/4G.
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