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U4EA Technologies (www.u4eatech. com) has extended its product line to the small-business arena with the U4EA Fusion 200 and Fusion 400 Series. The new devices are all-in-one integrated IP-communications devices combining the functions of router, firewall, NAT, Ethernet switch, SIP session controller, and security products. The Fusion 200 series consists of small form-factor devices for managed service delivery to small office users, while the 400 series is made up of enterprise-grade, rackmountable devices suitable for small-tomedium enterprises (SMEs). Options include Ethernet, DSL, and T1/E1, as well as the use of external cable modems. The Fusion 210 and 410 provide a fully integrated ADSL WAN interface that lets small-office and SME users take advantage of the high speed and low cost of ADSL compared to access methods such as T1 or leased lines. The Fusion 420 provides a fully integrated T1/E1 WAN. The 400 series MSBGs also provide an optional redundant power supply for enterprise-grade reliability in protecting the mission-critical communications needs of businesses.
 

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