(Taipei, Taiwan – February 11th, 2010 4:01p.m.) Lanner Electronics, Inc., a leading designer and ODM manufacturer of intelligent platforms for network communications, today announced the FW-8910, a new 2U rackmount dual CPU appliance built around two Intel® Xeon® C5500 processors and supporting up to 40GbE ports.
The Lanner FW-8910 targets the performance segment of the network security, NAC, WAN Acceleration and ADC markets, and offers the latest cutting edge features of Intel’s most advanced processor, such as integrated memory controller, integrated PCI-Express Gen2 controller and Intel® Quick Path Interconnect technology.
“As a member of the Intel® Embedded Alliance, Lanner strives to lead the industry in developing the most advanced hardware platforms on the latest Intel technologies such as the Intel Xeon processor C5500 series and Intel 3420 chipset,” said Jesse Chiang, Product Planner, Lanner Network Communications. “Network security and acceleration solutions demand the highest levels of performance for enterprise-class networks, and performance is what the Lanner FW-8910 delivers.”
“The new Intel® Xeon® Processor C5500 Series feature multi-core and multi-threaded processing, allowing for vast improvements in network packet processing efficiency,” said Frank Schapfel, director of marketing, Intel Performance Products Division. “Directly connecting GbE and 10GbE MACs to the integrated PCI-Express controller allows Network appliance manufacturers such as Lanner, to easily add sophisticated network connectivity.”
A 2U rack mount platform, the FW-8910 includes up to five customized Ethernet modules for a combination of up to 40 LAN ports combining GbE copper, fiber and bypass port options. Furthermore, The FW-8910 supports multiple 10Gbps cards, either fiber or 10G Base-T copper. Twelve DIMM sockets support up to 96GB DDR3 memory, and four 2.5” hard drives allows for RAID based data protection. High availability features include optional RAID, swappable system fans and redundant 500W power supplies. An optional onboard Cavium Nitrox CN1620 security processor offloads high-level security commands to dramatically increase total system throughput.
Lanner’s unique modular design allows for easy replacement of front-facing network port modules, hot-swappable hard drives, rear-accessible fan assemblies and power supply units. Lanner also provides complete customization and chassis design services to enhance the customer’s brand image.
Additionally, the FW-8910 features a front LCM panel, 1GbE management port, dual USB, console port and IPMI 2.0 port for lights out management (LOM). First introduced in 2008, the LOM interface has quickly become a standard feature of our enterprise appliances, enhancing the platform’s usability in field applications.
Lanner will be displaying the FW-8910 at the RSA conference, taking place from March 1 – 4, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, booth #857.
The FW-8910 is available this quarter for sample orders. For more information or to request a sample, contact a Lanner representative at [email protected].
Visit us on the web at: www.lannerinc.com/5500/FW-8910
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About Lanner
Founded in 1986 and publicly listed (TAIEX 6245) since 2003, Lanner Electronics, Inc. is an ISO 9001 certified designer and manufacturer of network application platforms, network video platforms and applied computing hardware for first-tier companies. Lanner’s expertise also extends to include driver and firmware support, enabling customers to optimize hardware and software communication to achieve faster time to market. With headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan and branches in the U.S. and China, Lanner is uniquely positioned to deliver custom technical solutions with localized, value-added service. Lanner is an Associate Member of the Intel® Embedded Alliance, a group of companies committed to developing modular, standards-based solutions based on technologies, processors, products, and services from Intel®.
