HP ProCurve has unveiled new converged wired and wireless networking products to enable customers simplify delivery of multiple IP-based services by combining centralised network operations with a discrete in-wall access device.
The HP ProCurve MSM317 access device integrates an 802.11b/g wireless access point and a four-port wired Ethernet switch. It can be installed in a standard wall electrical outlet and is centrally managed by HP ProCurve MultiService Mobility controllers. The MSM317 connects multiple IP-based devices such as VoIP telephones, televisions and other equipment.
HP also unveiled two new ProCurve MultiService Mobility controllers which provide customers with centralized control and management of a network of MSM317 devices or any HP ProCurve wireless access points. The new HP ProCurve MSM765 controller physically integrates into HP ProCurve 5400 and 8200 series switches while the HP ProCurve MSM760 is a stand-alone appliance.
HP ProCurve also introduced an auto-update capability for HP ProCurve Mobility Manager 3.0 to simplify network configuration by automatically detecting and configuring all wireless access points and controllers on the network.
Roger Sands, director of worldwide mobility solutions for HP ProCurve, said: “These converged network offerings extend HP ProCurve’s product portfolio into a new category of innovative network edge products that help customers reduce the complexity of installing and managing their wired and wireless network services.”
All the products are now available. MSM317 access device is priced at $349, MSM760 mobility controller at $7999 and MSM765 mobility controller is priced at $6999.
