Lanner today announced the release of the FW-8755, a 1U rack mount, Intel CPU based appliance equipped with seven Ethernet ports and a Lanner Ethernet Module slot. The platform targets the mainstream inline network security segment, focusing on applications such as UTM and Firewall.
While classified as a mainstream network appliance, the FW-8755 ought to offer high-end customization with the addition of a Lanner 8800 series Ethernet Module, usually reserved for the enterprise series of appliances. These 10 different Lanner modules offer two to eight LAN ports with copper, fiber and bypass options. In combination to the seven onboard Ethernet ports, the FW-8755 can have a maximum of 15 LAN ports.
The seven Ethernet ports consist of six Gigabit Ethernet ports and one FE port, controlled by the Intel 822574L and the Intel 82562 chipsets. Each pair of the six Gigabit Ethernet ports support bypass. The additional RJ45 port can be used as an FE or as an IPMI/IPKVM port for in-band management, allowing system administrators to monitor and manage the platform through an internet connection.
The Lanner FW-8755 has a LGA775 socket which is compatible to the Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron Dual Core, and the Celeron Processor 440. Two DIMM sockets support up to eight gigabyte DDR2 memory, and there is space for two 2.5 inch hard drives or a single 3.5 inch hard drive. There is also a Compact Flash socket for flash storage. Additionally, the FW-8755 features a front LCM panel, dual USB and a RJ45 Console port. (Source: Lanner Electronics Inc./GST)