D-Link takes Green Technology to five categories

Being a pioneer in introducing "green" networking solutions, D-Link now offers a complete line of "green" technology solutions, including switches, Wi-Fi routers, network attached storage (NAS), Internet-enabled digital photo frames and, soon to-be-released, the new D-Link Green™ PowerLine network adapters.

To ensure a consistency with regards to D-Link's green standard, all D-Link products must comply with and adhere to certain "green" requirements before being able carry the "D-Link Green" label. D-Link has therefore instituted a program through which all D-Link Green Solutions must qualify first before being labeled "D-Link Green". This program enlists the following "D-Link Green" prerequisites:

- Incorporation of D-Link's energy-saving technologies

- Compliance with green initiatives (such as WEEE, RoHS, and ENERGY STAR)

- Usage of D-Link's eco-friendly sustainable packaging (such as sleeveless design and soy ink)

"Identifying products as "D-Link Green" is not arbitrary but is instead a process in which products must comply with the program's specific product requirements and initiatives before qualifying, We will continue to build innovative green technology into these and other product lines as part of our commitment to becoming more energy-efficient without sacrificing performance,"

said Tony Tsao, President and CEO of D-Link Corporation.

"The safety and integrity of our "green" products are of great concern to us and important to our relationship with customers," said Harrison Albert, Regional Sales Director at D-Link Middle East. We will continue to seek new avenues that protect the environment and help consumers save money", Harrison adds.

Current D-Link Green Solutions Include:

- D-Link Network Switches (DGS-1005D, DGS-1008D, DGS-1016D, DGS-1024D, DGS-1216T,
DGS-1224T, DGS-1248T) - D-Link introduced the first "green" network switches on the market, featuring power-saving link-down mode that shuts down ports not in use. D-Link unmanaged "green" switches also automatically adjust power usage based on the actual cable length.

- D-Link 802.11n Wi-Fi Routers (DIR-655, DIR-825, DIR-855 and DGL-4500) - These D-Link routers include a power-saving link-down mode and automatic power adjustment based on the cable length. The wireless local area network (WLAN) can be automatically turned off using the Wi-Fi scheduler to save power and enhance security. The routers' SharePort™ technology saves power when used as a print server because they allow PCs to be off while sharing printers and storage.

- D-Link Network Storage Enclosures (DNS-343, DNS-323, DNS-321) - D-Link's 2 and 4-Bay storage enclosures are designed to power down the 3.5-inch SATA drives to save energy if not accessed within a timeout period. Also, D-Link storage enclosures are equipped with Smart Fan which could detect the device temperature to auto adjust the fan speed to achieve power saving.

- D-Link Digital Photo Frame (DSM-210) - D-Link's Internet-accessible digital photo frame will automatically disable the screen/backlight feature when no motion is detected.

- D-Link PowerLine Adapters (DHP-303: coming soon) - The D-Link PowerLine HD Ethernet Adapter and PowerLine HD Ethernet Starter Kit save energy by powering down when no Ethernet activity is detected.