SAN JOSE, Calif., March 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bell Microproducts Inc. (Pink Sheets:BELM), one of the world's largest value-added distributors of storage and computing technology, is highlighting 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) with a comprehensive linecard, having identified the fastest growth segment within networking as a critical offering for their resellers.
For over 20 years, Ethernet has been known as a reliable, scalable, high performance network connection. New product introductions and applications such as video streaming and multimedia content, data mining and cluster computing and Cloud/Web 2.0 are demanding an even higher performance solution due to higher levels of information being sent over the networked storage and virtualized server environments. 10GbE is quickly becoming the networking technology of choice for these high demand applications.
Simple to deploy for port-to-port connectivity and networking, 10GbE also lowers total cost of ownership as it reduces cabling and increases bandwidth per port. 10GbE provides the added benefit of providing energy efficiency in a cost effective manner, helping to keep power budgets in line while still offering high performance capabilities.
"The increased adoption rate of 10GbE has resulted in a larger selection of solutions at a lower price," noted Gary Gammon, senior vice president of enterprise marketing for Bell Micro. "Bell Micro offers one of the industry's most comprehensive line cards for 10GbE technologies, as we have known for some time that this is a growing segment and we are committed to offering industry-leading solutions to our customers. We are bringing complete, solid price performance solutions to the table."
Leading the charge in this rapidly growing segment are innovators such as BLADE Network Technologies, Chelsio Communications, Fujitsu, NetXen, and SMC Networks.
BLADE Network Technologies is the leading supplier of Gigabit and 10G Ethernet network infrastructure solutions that reside in blade servers and "scale-out" server and storage racks. BLADE's top-of-rack RackSwitch(tm) Ethernet networking family, with SmartConnect(tm) and VMready(tm) management and virtualization software, offers a line-rate, low-latency, low power, and cost-effective solution for the most demanding data center needs, from HPC to cloud computing and video on demand. The industry's first green networking product, RackSwitch, uses less power than two light bulbs and is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the dynamic datacenter, affordably and efficiently - allowing for virtual, cooler, easier data center networking.
Chelsio Communications leads the convergence of networking, storage and clustering interconnects with its robust, high-performance and proven 'Unified Wire' technology. Featuring a highly scalable and programmable architecture, Chelsio offers 10GbE and multi-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter cards, delivering the low latency and superior throughput required for high-performance computing applications.
Fujitsu offers a family of industry leading, wire-speed, low and predictable latency 10GbE Switches that are ideal for high performance systems and applications. Powered by Fujitsu integrated ASIC technology, the Fujitsu 10GbE Switches deliver non-blocking performance and an industry leading memory buffer which minimizes the chances of dropping frames.
An established market leader and trusted provider to the world's leading server OEMs, NetXen now offers its third generation of 10GbE connectivity solutions for volume 1U/2U servers and blade server platforms. NetXen's 10GbE adapters were designed specifically to meet next-generation datacenter requirements. Key product innovations include support for the PCI Express 2.0 at 5GT/s enabling full use of both ports, upgradeable SFP+ connectivity including support for direct-attach copper cables, Dynamic Thermal Management that keeps traffic flowing even if server cooling temporarily fails, advanced stateless TCP/IP offloads for lower CPU utilization for virtualized servers, and inbox driver support for VMware ESX.
SMC Networks, Inc., a leading provider of networking solutions designed for a variety of infrastructure environments, has put more than 33 years of experience behind its Ethernet (Gigabit and 10G) solutions. Leveraging SMC's worldwide manufacturing and engineering capabilities, SMC has delivered one of the only full 10G infrastructure portfolios (server NIC, switch, and software) that provide compatible, quality, and value added solutions. SMC solutions offer advanced feature support for all major operating systems and virtualization environments. Designed to be low power, SMC was ranked by Instat as having the most 'green' switches in the business.
To find out more about purchasing 10GbE solutions through Bell Microproducts, visit http://www.bellmicro.com/10gbe/ or call 1-800-800-1513.
About Bell Microproducts Inc.
Bell Microproducts (Pink Sheets:BELM) is an international, value-added distributor of a wide range of high-tech products, solutions and services, including storage systems, servers, software, computer components, and peripherals, as well as maintenance and professional services. An industry-recognized specialist in storage products, the company is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors.
Bell Microproducts is uniquely qualified with deep technical and application expertise to service a broad range of information technology needs. From design to deployment, its products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. More information can be found in the company's SEC filings, or by visiting the Bell Microproducts Web site at www.bellmicro.com.
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