To provide hardware accelerated data encryption and decryption, the desktop platform is also offered with Intel Streaming SIMD Extension. Four DDR3 1333/1600MHz unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DIMM sockets up to 16GB of memory are supported by the compact platform. Storage interfaces supporting CompactFlash and 2.5 or 3.5″ SATA 3.0 6Gb/s hard drives are provided with the PL-80590. Hardware-level cryptographic acceleration is provided by the Intel QuickAssist technology, enabling the reallocation of CPU computing power for functions such as higher-layer packet processing.
Eight GbE Ethernet ports via PCIe are accessible from the front-panel. Through WDT and GPIO pin definitions, two segments of LAN bypass function are supported by the platform, preventing network problems during unplanned shut downs. Dual USB 2.0 ports and a RJ-45 console port are also provided on the front panel for local system management, maintenance and diagnostics. LED indicators monitor power and storage device activities.