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WTI Raises the Bar with New Entry Level NPS Series PDU

Irvine, Ca, May 8, 2012 – WTI, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of Console Servers, IP Enabled Smart PDUs and Out-of-Band Management solutions, has announced the launch of a new line of entry level switched PDU products, that provide advanced features, capabilities and enterprise quality that in the past have only been available on high end power reboot switches.

“Even in lean economic times, network administrators still need an effective means to control power reboot and switching at remote network facilities” said Joseph Brodski, WTI Sales Manager. “WTI’s new NPS Series Basic Power Reboot Switches provide IT professionals with an affordable tool for out-of-band reboot and power control at distant equipment cabinets and offsite data centers, without sacrificing convenient features such as alarm notification capabilities, remote authentication and automatic reboot functions.”

NPS Series Basic Power Reboot Switches simplify the process of rebooting remote network elements and controlling power switching functions at distant equipment racks. Even when normal network communication is not an option, tech support personnel can still access the NPS unit via HTTPS, SNMP, external PSTN, Satellite or 3G modem and employ a web based control interface or user-friendly command set to switch power at select outlets On or Off or initiate reboot cycles in order to restore network communication. Surprisingly, in spite of its affordable price the NPS also includes a powerful assortment of alarm functions that can monitor rack temperatures, ping response and other factors to help provide a clearer picture of conditions and events at the remote site.

In order to provide seamless compatibility with power switching software originally written for our IPS Series Power Control products, the NPS features a convenient IPS mode, which essentially mimics the operating characteristics of the IPS. When the IPS mode is enabled, all NPS commands, prompts and logon procedures will function exactly as those found on the IPS.

WTI is a leading designer and manufacturer of remote power control and console management solutions for remote data centers, off-site network equipment installations and other out-of-band management applications. WTI has been manufacturing products in Irvine CA for over 45 years, and has partner locations in over 20 countries globally.

WTI Implements IPv6 Compatibility for All WTI Products

Irvine, April 17, 2012 - WTI, a respected leader in the field of out of band management, console server and remote power management solutions, has announced that all IP enabled WTI products now provide dual support for both IPv4 and IPv6 (the planned successor to IPv4.)

“Although full, world-wide implementation of IPv6 is still a ways off, we’re already seeing applications that have started to use the new, expanded addressing protocol” said WTI Sales Manager, Joseph Brodski. “Ever since the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, the first widespread debut of IPv6, we’re seeing more and more situations where IPv6 has become mandatory; both the nation of China and the US Federal Government are already recommending IPv6 compatibility for all new equipment purchases, and the cellular industry and many other large corporate network based industries are also specifying IPv6 as the new standard.”

The reason for the shift to IPv6 is simple; given the rapid growth of the internet, available IPv4 format addresses are quickly being depleted, and the expanded address format allowed by IPv6 is needed to provide billions upon billions of additional addresses in order to allow the internet to continue to grow. Whereas the existing IPv4 format uses 32 bit long addresses and allows about 4.3 billion possible IP addresses, the new IPv6 format uses 128 bit long addresses, allowing about 3.4×10³⁸ possible IP addresses; a figure that the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) describes as being sufficient to cover the multitude of new devices and websites that will be added to the internet in the foreseeable future.

WTI Expands Global Footprint with Japan PSE Approval for PDU Line

Irvine, March 28, 2012 - WTI, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of Console Servers, IP Enabled Smart PDUs and Out-of Band Management solutions, announced the launch of its new VMR Series Smart PDU with PSE approval for Japan.

“WTI VMR Smart PDU Series continues to lead the industry with innovative features and highest security standards available for Remote Power Management and Control over IP” said Joseph Brodski, WTI Sales Manager. “WTI is excited to have the VMR Series PDU available for network engineers and lab managers in Japan who require the ability to remotely control outlet-level power to critical network elements, and to measure and graph power consumption in their efforts to reduce costs and further green initiatives.”

Many networks consist of hundreds if not thousands of network elements in geographically diverse locations or lights-out facilities. Real time remote power monitoring and management are critical for 100% uptime. Fulfilling the need for centralized management, monitoring and alarm functions over SNMP and SSH, the VMR Series Smart PDU can provide Network Managers with visibility and control of remote network devices at branch locations from a single access point.

WTI is a leading designer and manufacturer of remote switched power and console solutions for computer data centers, remote network equipment sites and other out-of-band management applications. WTI has been manufacturing products in Irvine CA for over 45 years, and has partner locations in over 20 countries globally.

For More Information:
Visit http://www.wti.com/c-69-pse-approved-power-reboot-switches.aspx to purchase online or call (949) 421-4199 for technical questions.

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For More Information:
Visit http://www.wti.com/c-69-pse-approved-power-reboot-switches.aspx to purchase online or call (949) 421-4199 for technical questions.

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For More Information:
Visit http://www.wti.com/c-69-pse-approved-power-reboot-switches.aspx to purchase online or call (949) 421-4199 for technical questions.

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For More Information:
Visit http://www.wti.com/c-69-pse-approved-power-reboot-switches.aspx to purchase online or call (949) 421-4199 for technical questions.

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For More Information:
Visit http://www.wti.com/c-69-pse-approved-power-reboot-switches.aspx to purchase online or call (949) 421-4199 for technical questions.

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WTI Provides Out-of-Band Management Solution Keeping Retailers Connected During the Holiday Shopping Season

Irvine,CA, 12/21/11 – WTI (www.wti.com),a leading designer and manufacturer of secure console server and powermanagement solutions, is pleased to announce the release and installation oftheir new RSM-8R8 Console/Reboot/ATS Hybrid device to select worldwideretailers for in-band/out-of-band branch office network management during thebusy holiday shopping season.

http://www.wti.com/p-170-rsm-8r8-1-console-power-hybrid-ethernet-modem.aspx

Network problems during the holidays are more than justa minor inconvenience; they’re a matter of lost revenue and lower profits. If network problems prevent credit cardreaders from processing transactions or sales personnel can’t resolve customeraccount issues due to crashed servers or routers, many shoppers simply head tothe store down the street to do their holiday shopping.

Although this has long been a potential pit-fall forretailers, it’s now a pitfall that can be easily avoided … providing that theretailer has remote, out of band access to console ports and power outlets atpoint of sale and branch office locations.

WTIResponds to Customer Needs

Large retail organizations are faced with thedifficult task of managing countless routers, switches and other devicesscattered across worldwide networks of stores and data centers. In order to meet the needs of their immensecustomer base, ensure constant access to order processing capabilities andreduce operating costs, retailers require 100% network uptime, remote networkmanagement and reduced reliance on service calls and truck rolls when dealingwith problems at remote network equipment sites. Specifically, retailers look for a solutionthat can supply the following to their branch office equipment:

Secure In-Band/Out-of-Band Console Port Access
Secure In-Band/Out-of-Band Power Reboot Capabilities
Built-In Redundant ATS Power Fallback Switching
Centralized Management of all WTI Devices
A Single Compact 1U Design

WTI has developed the RSM-8R8 series as a solution tomeet these and other needs and allow users to reap the following benefits:

Remote Management, Monitoring, and Reboot Control of a Global Network of Switches, Routers and Firewalls … Even When the Network is Down
Reduced or Eliminated Loss of Revenue due to Network Downtime, After-Hours IT Service Calls and Truck-roll Dispatch
Lower Overall Operating Costs and Increased ROI
Three Convenient Tools in a Compact 1U Package

WTI’s RSM-8R8 Power + Console + ATS Hybrids combinethree essential tools for remote network management: remote reboot and power switching,remote access to console port command functions, plus automatic powerfallback. These three capabilities arecombined in a single 1U device to provide retailers with an instant solutionwhen network issues disable cash registers, credit card scanners, informationkiosks and other point of sale services.Rather than waiting for the IT staff (providing they’re not already onChristmas vacation) to head off on a road trip to a distant networkequipment cabinet, network problems can be dealt with immediately, using a WTI RSM-8R8Power/Console/ATS Hybrid.

About WTI

WTI is a leading designer and manufacturer of remoteconsole server and switched power solutions for computer data centers, remotenetwork equipment sites and other out-of-band management applications. WTI has been manufacturing products in IrvineCA for over 45 years, providing network administrators with secure, reliabletools that help to keep critical networks throughout the world up and running24/7/365.

For More Information:

Visit http://www.wti.com/p-170-rsm-8r8-1-console-power-hybrid-ethernet-modem.aspxto purchase online or call (949) 421-4199 for technical questions.

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Irvine,CA, 12/21/11 – WTI (www.wti.com),a leading designer and manufacturer of secure console server and power management solutions, is pleased to announce the release and installation oftheir new RSM-8R8 Console/Reboot/ATS Hybrid device to select worldwide retailers for in-band/out-of-band branch office network management during the busy holiday shopping season.

http://www.wti.com/p-170-rsm-8r8-1-console-power-hybrid-ethernet-modem.aspx

Network problems during the holidays are more than just a minor inconvenience; they’re a matter of lost revenue and lower profits. If network problems prevent credit cardreaders from processing transactions or sales personnel can’t resolve customer account issues due to crashed servers or routers, many shoppers simply head to the store down the street to do their holiday shopping.

Although this has long been a potential pit-fall forretailers, it’s now a pitfall that can be easily avoided … providing that the retailer has remote, out of band access to console ports and power outlets at point of sale and branch office locations.

WTIResponds to Customer Needs

Large retail organizations are faced with the difficult task of managing countless routers, switches and other devices scattered across worldwide networks of stores and data centers. In order to meet the needs of their immense customer base, ensure constant access to order processing capabilities and reduce operating costs, retailers require 100% network uptime, remote network management and reduced reliance on service calls and truck rolls when dealing with problems at remote network equipment sites. Specifically, retailers look for a solution that can supply the following to their branch office equipment:

Secure In-Band/Out-of-Band Console Port Access
Secure In-Band/Out-of-Band Power Reboot Capabilities
Built-In Redundant ATS Power Fallback Switching
Centralized Management of all WTI Devices
A Single Compact 1U Design

WTI has developed the RSM-8R8 series as a solution to meet these and other needs and allow users to reap the following benefits:

Remote Management, Monitoring, and Reboot Control of a Global Network of Switches, Routers and Firewalls … Even When the Network is Down
Reduced or Eliminated Loss of Revenue due to Network Downtime, After-Hours IT Service Calls and Truck-roll Dispatch
Lower Overall Operating Costs and Increased ROI
Three Convenient Tools in a Compact 1U Package

WTI’s RSM-8R8 Power + Console + ATS Hybrids combine three essential tools for remote network management: remote reboot and power switching, remote access to console port command functions, plus automatic power fallback. These three capabilities are combined in a single 1U device to provide retailers with an instant solution when network issues disable cash registers, credit card scanners, information kiosks and other point of sale services. Rather than waiting for the IT staff (providing they’re not already on Christmas vacation) to head off on a road trip to a distant network equipment cabinet, network problems can be dealt with immediately, using a WTI RSM-8R8Power/Console/ATS Hybrid.

About WTI

WTI is a leading designer and manufacturer of remote console server and switched power solutions for computer data centers, remote network equipment sites and other out-of-band management applications. WTI has been manufacturing products in Irvine CA for over 45 years, providing network administrators with secure, reliable tools that help to keep critical networks throughout the world up and running 24/7/365.

For More Information:

Visit http://www.wti.com/p-170-rsm-8r8-1-console-power-hybrid-ethernet-modem.aspxto purchase online or call (949) 421-4199 for technical questions.

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http://www.wti.com/p-170-rsm-8r8-1-console-power-hybrid-ethernet-modem.aspx

WTIResponds to Customer Needs

Secure In-Band/Out-of-Band Console Port Access
Secure In-Band/Out-of-Band Power Reboot Capabilities
Built-In Redundant ATS Power Fallback Switching
Centralized Management of all WTI Devices
A Single Compact 1U Design

WTI has developed the RSM-8R8 series as a solution tomeet these and other needs and allow users to reap the following benefits:

Remote Management, Monitoring, and Reboot Control of a Global Network of Switches, Routers and Firewalls … Even When the Network is Down
Reduced or Eliminated Loss of Revenue due to Network Downtime, After-Hours IT Service Calls and Truck-roll Dispatch
Lower Overall Operating Costs and Increased ROI
Three Convenient Tools in a Compact 1U Package

About WTI

For More Information:

Visit http://www.wti.com/p-170-rsm-8r8-1-console-power-hybrid-ethernet-modem.aspxto purchase online or call (949) 421-4199 for technical questions.

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http://www.wti.com/p-170-rsm-8r8-1-console-power-hybrid-ethernet-modem.aspx

WTIResponds to Customer Needs

Secure In-Band/Out-of-Band Console Port Access
Secure In-Band/Out-of-Band Power Reboot Capabilities
Built-In Redundant ATS Power Fallback Switching
Centralized Management of all WTI Devices
A Single Compact 1U Design

WTI has developed the RSM-8R8 series as a solution tomeet these and other needs and allow users to reap the following benefits:

Remote Management, Monitoring, and Reboot Control of a Global Network of Switches, Routers and Firewalls … Even When the Network is Down
Reduced or Eliminated Loss of Revenue due to Network Downtime, After-Hours IT Service Calls and Truck-roll Dispatch
Lower Overall Operating Costs and Increased ROI
Three Convenient Tools in a Compact 1U Package

About WTI

For More Information:

Visit http://www.wti.com/p-170-rsm-8r8-1-console-power-hybrid-ethernet-modem.aspxto purchase online or call (949) 421-4199 for technical questions.

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http://www.wti.com/p-170-rsm-8r8-1-console-power-hybrid-ethernet-modem.aspx

WTIResponds to Customer Needs

Secure In-Band/Out-of-Band Console Port Access
Secure In-Band/Out-of-Band Power Reboot Capabilities
Built-In Redundant ATS Power Fallback Switching
Centralized Management of all WTI Devices
A Single Compact 1U Design

WTI has developed the RSM-8R8 series as a solution tomeet these and other needs and allow users to reap the following benefits:

Remote Management, Monitoring, and Reboot Control of a Global Network of Switches, Routers and Firewalls … Even When the Network is Down
Reduced or Eliminated Loss of Revenue due to Network Downtime, After-Hours IT Service Calls and Truck-roll Dispatch
Lower Overall Operating Costs and Increased ROI
Three Convenient Tools in a Compact 1U Package

About WTI

For More Information:

Visit http://www.wti.com/p-170-rsm-8r8-1-console-power-hybrid-ethernet-modem.aspxto purchase online or call (949) 421-4199 for technical questions.

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Out of Band Management Goes 3D?

Do your eyes deceive you? Could it be that WTI’s new RSM-8R8 out-of-band hybrid, switch/router/firewall management products have actually gone 3D? Well, yes they have, but you don’t need a pair of special eyeglasses to appreciate this kind of 3D, and the new RSM-8R8 won’t give you a headache after you stare at it for a couple of hours either. In this case, “3D” refers to three vital out of band management tools, never before combined in a single console/power switch:

Device Console Access
Device Reboot
Dual Power Redundancy

For the first time, these three convenient functions have been incorporated in a compact, one rack-unit out-of-band hybrid. The new RSM-8R8 provides network administrators with console port access and power reboot capabilities that one expects from an out-of-band hybrid, while also adding a unique dual power inlet configuration that allows the RSM-8R8 to provide power fallback/redundancy for connected single inlet AC Power devices. The RSM-8R8 is the first out-of-band hybrid unit that also includes the ability to automatically switch your mission critical network elements to a secondary power source in the event that the main power source fails.

Joseph Brodski, WTI Sales Manager, describes the RSM-8R8 as an ideal new solution for applications that require remote power control, console port access and power fallback capabilities yet lack sufficient rack space for all three devices. The RSM-8R8 effectively fits a console switch, a remote reboot switch and an automatic transfer switch into one convenient, 1U package that can be easily incorporated in small, remote network installations and branch offices.

Device Console Access - Console Switch Capabilities for Out of Band Management

Eight RS232 RJ45 serial Ports
Secure Out of Band Communication

The RSM-8R8’s console switch capabilities allow network administrators to establish in-band or out-of-band connections with console ports on servers, routers, firewalls and other devices, providing quick, secure access to console port command functions. IT engineers can connect to console ports on remote devices and invoke diagnostic or troubleshooting commands, even when normal in-band communication is not feasible.

Device Reboot – Cisco Energywise Compatible Remote Power Reboot Switch

Eight Switched Outlets
Power Network Devices Off/On or Initiate a Reboot Cycle at a Remote Site

The RSM-8R8’s remote reboot capabilities allow system administrators to control power switching and reboot functions at remote network equipment racks without even leaving their desk. The RSM-8R8 is included in the Cisco Borderless Networks Portfolio with Cisco EnergyWise compatibility, and includes an impressive array of alarm features which can automatically switch outlets Off, On or reboot when rack temperature rises, when devices fail to respond to ping commands or when other critical conditions are detected.

Dual Power Inlets - Automatic Power Supply Fallback / Redundancy

8 Milliseconds Power Switch Time (<1 Cycle)
Continuous Source Monitoring

The RSM-8R8 goes a step further than other out-of-band hybrid units by including two independent power inlets and sensing circuitry that continually monitors the power source. When power to the primary power input is lost or interrupted, the RSM-8R8 immediately begins drawing power from the secondary input, in less than one cycle or an average of 8 milliseconds. This allows the RSM-8R8 to provide power supply fallback/redundancy capabilities for up to eight connected single inlet devices.

Out of Band Management Goes 3D?

Device Console Access
Device Reboot
Dual Power Redundancy

Device Console Access - Console Switch Capabilities for Out of Band Management

Eight RS232 RJ45 serial Ports
Secure Out of Band Communication

Device Reboot – Cisco Energywise Compatible Remote Power Reboot Switch

Eight Switched Outlets
Power Network Devices Off/On or Initiate a Reboot Cycle at a Remote Site

Dual Power Inlets - Automatic Power Supply Fallback / Redundancy

8 Milliseconds Power Switch Time (<1 Cycle)
Continuous Source Monitoring

Out of Band Management Goes 3D?

Device Console Access
Device Reboot
Dual Power Redundancy

Device Console Access - Console Switch Capabilities for Out of Band Management

Eight RS232 RJ45 serial Ports
Secure Out of Band Communication

Device Reboot – Cisco Energywise Compatible Remote Power Reboot Switch

Eight Switched Outlets
Power Network Devices Off/On or Initiate a Reboot Cycle at a Remote Site

Dual Power Inlets - Automatic Power Supply Fallback / Redundancy

8 Milliseconds Power Switch Time (<1 Cycle)
Continuous Source Monitoring

Out of Band Management Goes 3D?

Device Console Access
Device Reboot
Dual Power Redundancy

Device Console Access - Console Switch Capabilities for Out of Band Management

Eight RS232 RJ45 serial Ports
Secure Out of Band Communication

Device Reboot – Cisco Energywise Compatible Remote Power Reboot Switch

Eight Switched Outlets
Power Network Devices Off/On or Initiate a Reboot Cycle at a Remote Site

Dual Power Inlets - Automatic Power Supply Fallback / Redundancy

8 Milliseconds Power Switch Time (<1 Cycle)
Continuous Source Monitoring

Out of Band Management Goes 3D?

Device Console Access
Device Reboot
Dual Power Redundancy

Device Console Access - Console Switch Capabilities for Out of Band Management

Eight RS232 RJ45 serial Ports
Secure Out of Band Communication

Device Reboot – Cisco Energywise Compatible Remote Power Reboot Switch

Eight Switched Outlets
Power Network Devices Off/On or Initiate a Reboot Cycle at a Remote Site

Dual Power Inlets - Automatic Power Supply Fallback / Redundancy

8 Milliseconds Power Switch Time (<1 Cycle)
Continuous Source Monitoring