The new technology is expected to create the most compelling event for network application platform upgrades. It delivers more performance at lower cost with power saving technology. It uses the new Intel SOC, which combines memory and I/O controller hub functionality with a CPU core based on Intel Pentium M architecture, and Intel QuickAssist Technology.
The use of a single integrated device reduces design complexity and time to market, making the FWA-3240 an ideal entry level platform to enable innovative and cost effective solutions.
The FWA-3240 offers a 45 per cent decrease in size compared to a traditional 4-chip Intel Pentium M architecture-based platform and employs smart fan control to monitor cooling and reduce fan noise. Power consumption is only 11 ~ 21 watts, a reduction of up to 20 per cent, while throughput is increased up to eight times.
A PCI Express (PCIe) interface allows the FWA-3240 to extend GbE connectivity from four ports to eight ports, providing increased flexibility. The ability to use the PCIe interface for customised NIC modules, a USB 2.0 port, console port, and CompactFlash slot give the FWA-3240 versatility, allowing it to meet the different requirements of system integrators, ISPs and network security providers.
Its integrated SOC architecture uses advanced fast path acceleration with Intel QuickAssist Technology, giving it excellent security performance including up to 1.6 Gbps for IPSec. The BIOS can be customised based on need, and support for Linux drivers increases stability and functionality.
It supports 600/1066/1200 MHz processor speeds, offers expandable PCIe interfaces in a small form factor, and the single chip appliance provides significant performance for complex security solutions such as Unified Threat Management (UTM), IDS/IPS, anti-virus, and VPN/Firewall applications.