Mainstream Network Appliance with 7 Ethernet Ports and Lanner 8800 Module Slot

Jan. 27, 2010 - PRLog -- (Taipei, Taiwan January 28, 2010) Lanner Electronics Inc., a leader in OEM and ODM network appliances, today announced the release of the FW-8755, a 1U rack mount, Intel CPU based appliance equipped with 7 Ethernet ports and a Lanner Ethernet Module slot.  This 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 offers high-end customization with the addition of a Lanner 8800 series Ethernet Module.  Usually reserved for only the enterprise series of appliances, these 10 different Lanner modules offer 2 to 8 LAN ports with copper, fiber and bypass options.  In combination to the 7 onboard Ethernet ports, the FW-8755 can have a maximum of 15 LAN ports.  

Onboard there are 6 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 1 FE port, controlled by the Intel 822574L and the Intel 82562 chipsets.  Each pair of the 6 GbE 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.

For the CPU, the FW-8755 has a LGA775 socket which is compatible to the Intel Core 2 Quad, 2 Duo, Pentium DC, Celeron DC, and the Celeron Processor 440.  Two DIMM sockets support up to 8GB DDR2 memory, and there is space for 2 x 2.5” hard drives or a single 3.5” hard drive.  There is also a CompactFlash socket for flash storage.  Additionally, the FW-8755 features a front LCM panel, dual USB and a RJ45 Console port.

For ordering information please visit our website at: http://www.lannerinc.com/module/fw-8755

Or contact our sales department at sales@lannerinc.com

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About Lanner
Founded in 1986 and publicly listed (TAIEX 6245) since 2003, Lanner Electronics, Inc. is an ISO 9001 certified designer and manufacturer of network application platforms, network video platforms and applied computing hardware for first-tier companies. Lanner's expertise also extends to include driver and firmware support, enabling customers to optimize hardware and software communication to achieve faster time to market. With headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan and branches in the U.S. and China, Lanner is uniquely positioned to deliver custom technical solutions with localized, value-added service. Lanner is an Associate Member of the Intel® Embedded and Communications Alliance, a group of companies committed to developing modular, standards-based solutions based on technologies, processors, products, and services from Intel®.