Interface Masters Technologies Introduces an Improved Quad Segment Gigabit Active External Bypass Switch With Enhanced

SAN JOSE, CA, Jun 30 (MARKET WIRE) --
Interface Masters Technologies, an industry leader in networking
solutions, announced the newest member of its Intelligent Bypass Switch
family. The Niagara 2299 is a Modular Intelligent Network Bypass
possessing TAP functionality for traffic monitoring, active bypass
functionality for seamless failover and extensive management
capabilities. Niagara 2299 supports maximum flexibility and scalability
by offering four independent Gigabit Ethernet interface segments with
various media combinations including copper, single-mode fiber,
multi-mode fiber, multi-mode fiber to single-mode fiber conversion and
copper to fiber conversion options. The Intelligent bypass also enables
plug-and-play connectivity, includes an auto heartbeat and requires no
additional drivers to be installed on connected appliances.

Niagara 2299
Modular Intelligent Network Bypass guarantees uninterrupted network
connectivity on each of its four segments in instances of power failures
or system crashes. IT managers and Service Providers that manage Inline
systems like Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), Intrusion Detection &
Prevention, Unified Threat Management, WAN acceleration, Firewall, Load
balancing, and VPN gateway devices can utilize Niagara 2299 to proactively
disconnect Network Appliances for maintenance or replacement. This ensures
that hardware/firmware can be updated or new upload rules and signatures
can be loaded without network downtime.

The unit is managed by a 64-bit MIPS controller which supports an higher
resolution heartbeat, better response time and a robust software suite for
comprehensive control and management capabilities. The system provides
flexible and intuitive CLI and GUI management features including secure
web UI via an HTTPS connection, secure shell (SSH), SNMP, e-mail
notification for special events, and bypass method configuration. An
authentication client capable of interfacing with authentication servers
like TACACS+ and Radius is also supported. In addition, the bypass system
possesses Syslog support, enabling consolidation of log data from various
systems into a central repository.

"With unwavering commitment to our customers and partners, we are
continuously introducing more sophisticated appliances and leading-edge
solutions to address the network uptime and network robustness required by
IT managers, Telcos and data centers," stated Ben Askarinam, founder and
CEO of Interface Masters Technologies. "The Niagara 2299 offers enhanced
heartbeat functionality, better resolution and accuracy, combined with
robust management features to maximize the visibility and stability of any
mission-critical link."

Niagara 2299 Modular Intelligent Network Bypass
provides features that are essential in today's data centers including:

-- Active switching of traffic in case of system failure
-- Passive Bypass which is essential during power loss
-- Plug and play -- no additional drivers required on inline devices
-- TAP functionality for passive traffic monitoring
-- 10/100/1000 TX (Copper), SX (Multi-mode) & LX (Single-mode) Support
-- Flexible Deployment options including Copper, Multi-Mode Fiber, Single-
Mode Fiber and Copper-to-Fiber Conversion
-- Redundant Power supplies for maximum reliability
-- Extensive CLI and WEB based management
-- SSH and HTTPS for secure Management
-- Email Notification upon System Events
-- TACACS+ authentication
-- Syslog support
-- NTP and Time Zone
-- Full RoHS compliance

Availability

The Niagara 2299 is designed for system integrators
that support the Telecommunications, ISP, IT Network Security, UTM,
Storage Area Networks (SAN), Intrusion Detection & Prevention and WAN
Acceleration markets. The product is available for evaluation and will be
in production in August of 2009.

For pricing information, please contact the Interface Master's sales team
at sales@interfacemasters.com or follow the link:
http://www.interfacemasters.com/products/2299.html

About Interface Masters Technologies

Interface Masters Technologies is a leading vendor in the Bypass and TAP
Networking market, based in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Interface
Master's expertise lies in Gigabit and 10 Gigabit networking solutions
that integrate with monitoring, inline networking, security, central
office and other mission-critical IT appliances. Flagship product lines
include specialized internal server adapter cards, embedded switch cards,
and external intelligent Network Bypass and failover systems that
increase network reliability and inline appliance availability. Offering
over 70 products based on Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and 10 Gigabit
Ethernet, Interface Master's adds value to the critical IT sector
requiring Security, UTM, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Intrusion Detection
& Prevention, QoS, Packet Classification and WAN Acceleration appliances.
Company Headquarters are located in San Jose, California with satellite
offices in Hong Kong, Germany and the UK. For more information, please go
to www.interfacemasters.com.

Contact:
Aaron Nankin
Sales and Marketing Manager
Email Contact
408-441-9341 x122

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