Software defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) simplify the way networks are designed, deployed, and managed enabling both provider and customer to monetize on new business models faster, and to lower costs. The increasing adoption of these technologies is redefining enterprise connectivity at the network edge where service providers are virtualizing network elements such as routers, firewalls, application delivery controllers and SD-WAN appliances and reunifying them on open universal customer premise equipment (uCPE) that can be programmed to fulfill new functions on the fly.
To support these platforms, Intel has developed the Intel Select Solutions for uCPE reference design to arrive at a verified and workload-optimized configuration based on the functional requirements of a wide range of uCPE use cases. The FWA-3050 & FWA-5070 have been verified as Intel Select Solutions for uCPE and combine Advantech's whitebox advantage with the performance foundation of the Intel® Xeon® D processor and 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor on a commercial-off-the-shelf server-grade appliance that can host open-source and commercial software solutions with zero touch provisioning.
With white boxes based on Intel architecture and tailored to uCPE use cases
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The FWA-3050 is a versatile white box that can be configured to fit a wide range of uCPE deployments with flexible WAN connectivity and optional Intel® QuickAssist acceleration. Based on the Intel® Xeon® D-2100 Series processor, the FWA-3050 has been optimized to run virtualized enterprise workloads in a compact 1U enclosure that integrates advanced security and management features for better reliability.
The FWA-5070 is an optimized white box that can be configured to fit high-end uCPE deployments with flexible WAN connectivity and optional Intel® QuickAssist acceleration. Based on the Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor, the FWA-5070 has been optimized to run virtualized enterprise workloads in a compact 1U enclosure that integrates advanced security and management features for better reliability.
NMCs are cost-optimized, high density IO modules for use in Advantech’s Network Application Platforms. A wide choice of GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE and 40GbE modules supporting copper and fiber interfaces with or without advanced LAN bypass gives integrators the flexibility to match varying deployment scenarios.
Complementing a full range of network appliances supporting 1 to 8 NMC bays, these IO modules provide the scalability required to meet target price/performance ratios in even the most demanding use cases. At the same time, NMCs reduce the total cost of ownership and service cost via re-usability across the product range and multiple product generations. The option of factory and field installation enables upselling opportunities and "pay as you grow" concepts.
Leveraging best-in-class Intel® Ethernet controller technology, NMCs provide a "plug-and-play" style user experience and offer a maximum of software compatibility with readily available drivers and sofware libraries.
Leveraging server-class Intel Ethernet controllers, Advantech Network Interface Cards give access to 1GbE, 10GbE and 40GbE interfaces with industrial life cycle and life cycle management. In addition, our dual or single Intel® QuickAssist acceleration cards can supplement the CPU throughput for the termination of standard security protocols such as IPsec and SSL.
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Advantech RES offers a remote evaluation framework that brings together members of the Intel® Network Builders community designing next generation networking architectures based on white box servers. It provides an infrastructure where developers can openly collaborate using a range of platforms scaling from several to several hundred cores.
With RES, integrators and service providers can get ahead of the curve and begin to test different NFVI configurations on platforms destined for different deployment options from cloud-based to headquarters.
Customers seeking to rapidly evaluate Intel Select Solutions for uCPE from Advantech can gain fast and easy access with simple and secure connectivity to pre-configured platform builds. By testing Intel Select Solutions using RES, service providers can develop and apply new technology sooner to accelerate their time to rollout.
