Unveils Industry’s First Green Ethernet Technology for Network Connectivity
D-Link, one of the leading providers of networking and communication solutions, has launched Green Ethernet technology and its new environmental-friendly series of SOHO Gigabit switches, capable of decreasing energy costs through the reduction of power consumption without sacrificing any operational performance or functionality, while benefiting both the ecosystem and Home/SOHO users.
Gary Yang, head of operations, D-Link Middle East, said, “D-Link’s Green Ethernet technology conserves energy by recognizing when a port is active or inactive to adjust its power accordingly, thus offering benefits to Home and SOHO users who may not need perpetual use of their computers or all the ports on their switches. It is also capable of altering the power usage relative to the length of its cable, and conserving the use of energy for both the user and the environment without suffering any loss of performance.”
“As the leading networking vendor we take the topic around “Green IT” and our ecological responsibility very seriously. Through Green Ethernet, the implementation of energy-saving features in our switches, we allow our customers to implement energy-efficient IT infrastructures. The launch of the Gigabit Desktop Switch series is the first step towards this goal, and we will continuously proceed on this path.”
The incorporation of the Green Ethernet technology into these switches re-emphasises D-Link’s strong commitment to protecting the environment, leading the development of eco-friendly products that comply with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directives. RoHS directives restrict the use of specific hazardous materials during the manufacture of electrical and electronic goods, while WEEE applies standards for proper disposal and recycling of products.
D-Link’s Green Ethernet Technology
D-link’s Green Ethernet technology can detect a link’s status and cable length, and adjust power usage accordingly. By reducing power consumption, less heat is produced, resulting in extended product life and lower operating costs.
Power conservation when links are idle
Even when a computer is shut down, switches often remain on and continue to consume considerable amount of power. Using D-link’s Green Ethernet technology, the new switches can detect when a computer is turned off, and then respond accordingly by changing into power standby mode, thus reducing power usage for that port.
Optimized power usage on dynamic detection of cable length
Switches normally send full power to cables regardless of the actual length. Using D-link’s Green Ethernet technology, the switches can analyse the cable’s length and adjust the power accordingly. Since the cable length used by Home/SOHO users is mostly less than 20m, power consumption can be significantly reduced.
