Axiomtek’s Extremely High Performance Network Appliance Platform Featuring 3rd and 2nd Generation Intel Core Processors with up to 8 Gigabit LANs - NA-560

Additionally, it features two 2.5” SATA HDDs (or one 3.5” SATA HDD) and a CFast™ slot for storing event log. This easy-to-use unit also comes with a PCIe x8 with riser card to enhance its capability to deal with various application needs. The high performance NA-560 is an excellent choice for VPN, UTM, firewall, and network security applications in small to medium business segment.

“Axiomtek’s brand-new NA-560 is built around the Intel® H61/B65/Q67 Express chipset and can support both 3rd Generation and 2nd Generation Intel® Core Processors. It is a perfect and reliable solution for today’s network appliance markets looking for the ultimate smart performance. With a compact form factor design and 1U rackmount chassis, the NA-560 offers eight high-speed Gigabit LANs using Intel® 82574L LAN chip. The platform supports BIOS redirection to improve IT efficiency, and has two-group LAN bypass generation II via software program, BIOS or jumper settings to ensure stable network connection. The NA-560 also supports Smart Fan technology that controls fan rotation speeds depending on the temperature readings,” said Philip Wei, Product Manager of Product & Marketing Division at Axiomtek.

The outstanding SMB level NA-560 allows system integrators to deploy the complete system easily and fast time-to-market. This hardware network platform has rich storage interfaces including two 2.5” SATA HDDs or one 3.5” SATA HDD and the new CFast™ interface. For easy access and maintain, the front panel has two high-speed USB 2.0 ports, a console RJ-45 port, and front-facing LED indicators for power and HDD activities monitoring. It also supports mainstream Linux kernel 2.6 operating system.

This powerful network appliance platform will be available around end of May, 2012.