TRENDnet^?, a global leader in reliable SMB and consumer networking solutions, announced the launch of three new Layer 2 managed switch solutions, offering traffic management, troubleshooting, access control, and monitoring features.

TRENDnet introduces two new 48-port Gigabit managed Layer 2 switches, models TL2-G448 and TL2-PG484. TRENDnet?s 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Managed Layer 2 Switch, model TL2-PG484 features 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports, 24 Gigabit ports, and four shared SFP slots, with a 370 Watts PoE power budget. TRENDnet?s 48-Port Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Switch, model TL2-G448, features 48 Gigabit ports and four shared SFP slots.

?Advanced Layer 2 managed switches allow businesses to easily scale their networks to handle the crucial task of meeting the needs of a thriving and growing organization,? said Evan Davis, senior manager of solutions engineering at TRENDnet. ?TRENDnet?s new L2 switch solutions improve network administration efficiencies with several advanced management features designed to customize your network for your optimal performance.?

Layer 2 managed features become increasingly important as a business?s network grows in both size and complexity. With TRENDnet?s L2 managed features, companies can customize their network design and layout. TRENDnet?s L2 switches feature command line interface, VLANs, access controls, QoS, multicast, MLD, and much more.

Later this year, TRENDnet will continue to expand its line of Layer 2 switches with the 28-Port Gigabit PoE+ Managed Layer 2 Switch, model TL2-PG284, featuring four Gigabit PoE+ ports, 20 Gigabit PoE ports, four dedicated SFP slots, and a 185 Watts PoE power budget. Each of TRENDnet?s new Layer 2 switches include fiber support, a console port, and an advanced Layer 2 management feature set.

Additional Product Info:

• TL2-G448 product page: www.trendnet.com/products/TL2-G448
• TL2-PG484 product page: www.trendnet.com/products/TL2-PG484
• TL2-PG284 product page: www.trendnet.com/products/TL2-PG284

Pricing and Availability:

TRENDnet?s new 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Managed Layer 2 Switch, model TL2-PG484, and the new 48-Port Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Switch, model TL2-G448, are now available through authorized TRENDnet distributors and partners. The MSRP for the TL2-PG484 is USD $899.99. The MSRP for the TL2-G448 is USD $629.99.

TRENDnet?s 28-Port Gigabit PoE+ Managed Layer 2 Switch, model TL2-PG284, will be available near September, with an MSRP of USD $569.99.