New Products

Cyclades Introduces Single-port Advanced Console Server

Cyclades recently announced the AlterPath Advanced Console Server (ACS1), a new single-port console server that provides remote branch offices and facilities with a way to remotely access, monitor, and manage network infrastructure. According to the company, the AlterPath ACS1 creates an alternative or "out-of-band" management path to remotely access and control servers, network equipment, or automation devices at off-site locations via serial console ports, even when the network is down.

The AlterPath ACS1 also makes possible automatic detection of events and supports scripting of corrective action. For more information, visit: http://www.cyclades.com.

Promicro Announces ProServer 2264

Promicro recently announced availability of the ProServer 2264. According to the company, the ProServer 2264 is based on the Intel Server Platform SR870BH2 and new Intel Itanium 2 processors. The ProServer 2264 offers enterprise-level reliability and flexibility and can reduce operating costs by consolidating data resources into a more manageable IT environment. For more information, visit: http://www.promicro.com.

Rackspace and Red Hat Partner to Deliver Hosted Enterprise Linux Solution

Rackspace Managed Hosting and Red Hat, Inc. announced that they have partnered to provide a fail-safe environment for enterprises to run complex operations on the Linux platform.

According to the companies, by joining forces, Red Hat and Rackspace will simplify the adoption of Red Hat Enterprise Linux for customers seeking a hosted environment. Red Hat Enterprise Linux now provides upgrades on a 12-18 month release schedule and offers comprehensive application and hardware support for ISVs such as BEA, BMC, IBM, Oracle, and Veritas. Rackspace takes advantage of Red Hat Enterprise Network to offer managed services designed to scale enterprise platforms and keep systems current, enabling a more secure network and faster deployment of new servers. For more information, visit http://www.rackspace.com.

AC&NC Releases JetStor III SATA RAID Array

Advanced Computer & Network Corporation (AC&NC) recently announced its JetStor III SATA RAID array. According to the company, the JetStor III SATA RAID array features a brand-new 64-bit RISC processor, a cable-less backplane-based design, and storage capacities exceeding 4TB in a small 3U-high enclosure. For more information, visit: http://www.acnc.com/sata.html.

SAINT Corporation Unveils Version 5.0

SAINT Corporation recently announced the release of SAINT 5.0. According to the company, the SAINT vulnerability assessment tool is used by network administrators and IT security personnel to find and fix security weaknesses in their networks before the weaknesses can be exploited by intruders.

SAINT 5.0 features a redesigned GUI, a new scanning pause/stop/start feature, the option to review results while a scan is in progress, and reorganized documentation, which includes new indexing and search features. This new release will also allow users to run SAINT on Mac OS X, in addition to HP/UX, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, Solaris, and Linux systems. For more information, visit: http://www.saintcorporation.com.

RSA Security Introduces RSA ClearTrust

RSA Security Inc. announced the availability of RSA ClearTrust Web access management software with Red Hat Linux, Red Hat Advanced Server, and the SuSE Enterprise Server platforms. According to the company, with extended platform and server support, customers can deploy RSA ClearTrust Web access management across their enterprise with minimal impact to their existing IT infrastructure.

RSA ClearTrust software is also available on Microsoft Windows, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, and IBM AIX platforms. For more information, visit: http://www.rsasecurity.com.

Procom Releases Taurus

Procom Technology, Inc. recently introduced Taurus, a networking appliance that can deploy complete wireless hot spots. According to the company, Taurus provides shared high-speed Internet access, data storage, a built-in security firewall, file and printer sharing, Web site hosting, an email server, scheduled backup, VPN support, network routing, and other features.

With base models retailing for under $1,700, Taurus works with Windows, Macintosh, Unix, and Linux-based clients and supports hundreds of users, with no per-user software licenses or hidden costs. For more information, visit: http://www.procom.com.

Avail Upgrades Integrity Backup and Recovery

Avail Solutions has released Integrity 1.4.5, the latest version of its backup and recovery solution that provides seamless management of disk and/or tape backup methodologies in a single storage environment. According to the company, Integrity can choose from a wide variety of storage devices, based on the specific performance and longevity needs of the data being backed up. Integrity 1.4.5 offers new features including adaptive file transmission technology, automatic file grooming, and FreeBSD server support. For more information, visit: http://www.availsolutions.com.