The Adtran NetVanta 1535P, a finalist for Hummingbird Network's Product of the Year award, is quickly becoming a "must have" component for any network which incorporates VOIP and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Adtran has designed an instant classic, delivering a feature-rich, reliable piece of networking equipment. The reasons for building your network around the NetVanta 1535P are many, but there are four areas in particular where the 1535P truly shines.
Benefits of the Adtran Netvanta 1535P1) ActivReach Technology - ActivReach, the groundbreaking technology incorporated in the NetVanta 1535P, completely changes the game in ethernet-based network planning and implementation. ActivReach accomplishes this impressive feat in two major ways. First, by delivering consistent and substantial wattage throughout the network, the most demanding PoE devices are no problem for a network based around the Adtran NetVanta 1535P.
Second, the additional power of ActivReach actually expands the maximum length of standard ethernet segment over three fold - going from 100 to over 365 meters - all without the need for ethernet extensions. Needless to say, this opens the door to all manner of innovative network design and implementation, and effectively shrinks the size of large-area facilities. This fundamental advancement in network technology offers benefits along every step of the network life cycle, in areas ranging from cost to performance.
2) Intuitive and Powerful Configuration and Management Options - From the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) capability to the network monitoring system based on a combination of DHCP and Microsoft Network Access Protocol, the NetVanta 1535P is designed to integrate with an existing network seamlessly, and provide administrators with robust capacity for maintaining network health.
Configuration is achieved using either the intuitive web interface, or the familiar and powerful command line interface (CLI). The 1535P also sports advanced QoS with 802.1p support to ensure optimal flow of data at all times.
3) Designed with VOIP in mind - Compatible with several different PoE variations - including 802.3af, Legacy PoE, and of course ActivReach PoE - the Adtran NetVanta 1535P is capable of delivering the needed power to a huge swath of VOIP devices. And with the enhanced networking performance of the NetVanta 1535P, the network that underlies your VOIP solution will run better than ever.
The LLDP/LLDP-MED feature, as well as support for voice VLANS ma
ke the NetVanta 1535P the obvious choice for any new or existing VOIP solution. 4) Secure as Fort Knox - A full suite of security tools is deployed in the NetVanta 1535P. Access control is provided with full RADIUS, TACAS+, 802.1x and full port security. And the desktop security audit feature allows administrators to ensure that all network clients are in compliance with security protocols.
The security features of the Adtran NetVanta 1535P allow network administrators to take a hands on approach, while remaining secure in the knowledge that the automated protocols will have their back against the vast universe of cyber threats out there.
The Adtran 1535P 28-port multi-layer Gigabit ethernet switch is the kind of switch that can either be deployed in an existing network solution to improve performance, capability, and reliability, or be used as the basis for an entirely new implementation, taking advantage of the NetVanta 1535P's advanced features.
The ActivReach technology that powers this switch alone is enough to make it stand head and shoulders above the competition. Once you also consider the long list of advanced capabilities included in the switch, the choice becomes quite clear.