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| Aspen Announces the Aspen 365 Multi-Link Application WAN Switch Aspen Networks has announced the availability of the Aspen 365 Application WAN Switch, bringing high Internet availability and peak application performance to small-to-medium businesses. The Aspen 365 is based on an IP multi-link controller and application level switching software for bi-directional traffic flows including VoIP, web services and site-to-site VPN's. The Aspen 365 supports the deployment of multiple WAN ISP connections at each location, eliminating a single link as a point of failure and ensuring continuous service. In addition, Aspen's traffic management software automatically distributes network flows based on pre-set requirements and/or dynamic variables (such as real-time conditions on the net). The result is more efficient use of bandwidth and improved performance for VoIP and other applications. Aspen's 365 Application WAN Switch is available in three configurations: - The Aspen 365-VOIP is a suitable solution for managed VoIP providers, enabling them to deliver more reliable, secure and cost-effective services. Aspen supports VoIP services on any mix of 2-4 active links (T1, DSL, cable, WISP) and can be deployed on existing ISP links or those provisioned by the managed VoIP provider. Aspen's advanced switching software provides fault detection, auto-failover, load sharing and VoIP prioritization to ensure maximum uptime and QoS. Other features include definable fail-over/fail-back behavior, VoIP network access control, "backdoor" attack/theft protection and enhanced serviceability through IP phone troubleshooting, SIP protocol tracing and session monitoring. - The Aspen 365-BRANCH is a versatile multi-WAN switch that extends high Internet availability and peak application performance to branch offices and SMB's. The 365-BRANCH supports 2 to 4 active ISP links (T1, DSL, cable, WISP) to/from each location with auto-failover for VoIP, inbound SMTP mail, inbound remote access (IPSec, SSL and PPTP) and other mission-critical applications. The 365-BRANCH is an intelligent traffic manager, distributing network flows across multiple WAN links for improved performance and bandwidth efficiency. The Aspen switch offers a powerful and flexible set of user-defined parameters to optimize Internet performance according to specific application demands and business needs. - The Aspen 365-HQ is an enterprise-class application WAN switch for HQ locations and data centers. The multi-link switch supports 2-8 active ISP links (any mix of T1, DSL, cable, WISP) for maximum resiliency, load-sharing, bandwidth optimization, application prioritization and cost savings. In addition to outbound traffic management, the Aspen 365-HQ also offers exceptional inbound traffic protection. Aspen's smart DNS transparent caching technology provides auto-failover of inbound flows to various types of servers - SSL, Web, FTP, Citrix, VPN, etc. For site-to-site IPSEC VPN's, Aspen provides sub-second fail over and voice-data traffic optimization based on packet loss, latency and jitter. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Networking News :: home page |