Network Management Unit (nMU)

Hardware-Integrated, Intelligent Management

The WideBand Network Management Unit (nMU), pronounced “net MU”, is the hardware device that creates Intelligent, Secure, and High Availability WideBand 1.7 Networks. The nMU works in conjunction with WideBand Professional switches to provide critical network features including comprehensive cable and physical layer testing of every segment, network performance monitoring, automatic firmware updates, service and failure alerts, and routing interfaces. The built-in advanced firewall, also allows it to act as a gateway to WAN and Internet connections.

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Use the nMU with WideBand Professional Switches to:

Create a redundant, high-availability WideBand 1.7 Network
Configure WideBand Switches into a Virtual Chassis
Set up automated “watchmen” to email you when network problems or events occur
Protect your network with the nMU’s advanced firewall and IP masquerading
Test cabling links throughout your network
Implement a network that updates switch firmware automatically
Program management settings and set rules for departments
Create separate user permissions for managing different departments on the network
Separate network traffic into segments
Take advantage of port stats in pinpointing network issues

Intelligent
The “brain” of a WideBand Network is the nMU. It is like having an engineering team in a box. Just a 1% error rate on a network segment reduces usable bandwidth by 80%. The nMU constantly monitors the network to identify and eliminate trouble spots and to keep data flowing.

High Availability
Using all gigabit-copper switches with the Professional Media Converters helps avoid the extra cost of unneeded fiber ports. The Media Converters can be shared throughout the rack so that fiber can be deployed wherever it is needed by simply patching over to it.

Designed and Manufactured in the USA
WideBand Professional Series switches are designed and manufactured in the United States by WideBand Corporation. This allows a uniquely high level of quality control that shows in the dependability of the products.

Standards Compliance
IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1d, IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ad

Ports
1 – LAN 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Port
1 – WAN 10/100 Ethernet Port

Maintenance Console Ports: USB, VGA, Keyboard, Mouse, Serial

Supported Cables
10 Mbps: Category 3 or Greater, 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps: Category 5 or Greater

Management
Browser-based User Interface

Dimensions/Weight
19.0 x 7.3 x 4.3 inch (2U, fits 19” rack) approx. 8.6 lbs

Warranty
1-year; 3-year Support Package available

Notice: Specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.

Literature and Additional Resources:

Product Data Sheet (PDF – 162 KB)

User Manual (PDF – 3.6 MB)

Brochure (PDF – 377 KB)

Professional Series Network Management Units:

WideBand Network Management Unit (nMU) – Manages up to 128 switches
Part # WBNMUPRO

WideBand Slave Network Management Unit (nMU-S) – Manages up to 64 switches
Part # WBNMUPRO-S

Support Packages
WBNMUPRO-S3 / 3-year Support Package for WBNMUPRO
WBNMUPRO-S-S3 / 3-year Support Package for WBNMUPRO-S