Network Security Appliance utilizes Intel® EP80579 processor.
August 7, 2008 -
Consuming 11-21 W, FWA-3240 1U Network Appliance features Intel® EP80579 integrated processor SoC, which combines memory and I/O controller hub functionality with CPU core based on Intel® Pentium® M architecture and Intel® QuickAssist Technology. Smart fan control monitors cooling and minimizes fan noise, while PCI Express interface allows unit to extend GbE connectivity to 8 ports. Appliance is suited for Unified Threat Management, IDS/IPS, anti-virus, and VPN/Firewall applications.
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Original Press release
Advantech Co.Ltd.
F/4,No108-3,Ming Chuan Rd
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Taiwan
Advantech Drives Down Network Application Platform Costs and Breaks Performance Barriers
Taipei, Taiwan, 24th July 2008, Advantech, the global leading ePlatform service and Network & Communications Solution provider is pleased to introduce the FWA-3240 1U Network Appliance, the first featuring the new Intel® EP80579 Integrated Processor System-on-a-Chip (SOC) product line. The new technology is set to create the most compelling event for network application platform upgrades.
The FWA-3240 delivers more performance at lower cost with power saving technology. It uses the new Intel SOC, which combines memory and I/O controller hub functionality with a CPU core based on Intel® Pentium® M architecture, and Intel® QuickAssist Technology. The use of a single integrated device reduces design complexity and time to market, making the FWA-3240 an ideal entry level platform to enable innovative and cost effective solutions.
"We think this new breed of platform will rouse major excitement in the Network Security industry", said Jeff Chen, CTO at Advantech. "We estimate that OEMs who require IPSec encryption, acceleration and compression of content will see an 8x improvement in throughput and a 10x improvement in processor headroom at half the price of current generation Advantech platforms. That probably creates the most compelling platform renewal event ever to have happened in this industry."
Cost Effectiveness and High Performance in a Small Package
The FWA-3240 offers a 45% decrease in size compared to a traditional 4-chip Intel Pentium M architecture-based platform, thanks to the integrated single-chip design. It employs smart fan control to monitor cooling and reduce fan noise. In addition, power consumption is only 11 ~ 21 watts, a reduction of up to 20%, while throughput is increased up to eight times. FWA-3240's 1U design offers performance, price and packaging advantages.
Customization and Expandable Connectivity Options
A PCI Express (PCIe) interface allows the FWA-3240 to extend GbE connectivity from four ports to eight ports, providing increased flexibility. The ability to use the PCIe interface for customized NIC modules, a USB 2.0 port, console port, and CompactFlash slot give the FWA-3240 versatility, allowing it to meet the different requirements of system integrators, ISPs and network security providers.
Advanced Software Support, Increased Throughput, and Backward Compatibility
The FWA-3240's integrated SOC architecture uses advanced fast path acceleration with Intel® QuickAssist Technology, giving it excellent security performance including up to 1.6 Gbps for IPSec. The BIOS can be customized based on need, and support for Linux drivers increases stability and functionality.
"IT security OEMs can easily migrate existing 32-bit applications to the new Intel® EP80579 product line because of its x86 code base compatibility," said Rose Schooler general manager, Embedded Performance Products Division, Intel.. "And with on-chip accelerator offload enabled by Intel QuickAssist Technology, the excess processing power can be redirected to services that open up new value-add applications and increased revenue streams."
Low-cost Network Application Platform Upgrades
The FWA-3240 supports 600/1066/1200 MHz processor speeds, offers expandable PCIe interfaces in a small form factor, and the single chip appliance provides significant performance for complex security solutions such as Unified Threat Management (UTM), IDS/IPS, anti-virus, and VPN/Firewall applications. It is a cost-effective entry level network security appliance, in a small form factor, capable of delivering high throughput and advanced power savings with a low total cost of ownership. It is suitable for a wide range of security applications in a network security infrastructure. The FWA-3240 is available now from Advantech.
About Advantech - Founded in 1983, Advantech delivers visionary and trustworthy industrial computing solutions that empower businesses. We cooperate closely with solution partners to provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications in diverse industries, offering products and solutions in three business categories: Embedded ePlatform, eServices & Applied Computing, and Industrial Automation groups. With more than 3,400 dedicated employees, Advantech operates an extensive support, sales and marketing network in 18 countries and 39 major cities to deliver fast time-to-market services to our worldwide customers. Advantech is a Premier Member of the Intel® Embedded and Communications Alliance, a community of embedded and communications developers and solution providers. (Corporate Website: www.advantech.com).
Useful Links
1 Advantech Achieves Intel® Embedded and Communications Alliance Premier Member Status
http://www.advantech.com.tw/pressroom...
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