Universal Edge Platforms for the Cloud Native Enterprise

Advantech Edge Appliances for SD-WAN, SD-Branch and SASE provide a solid and open foundation for service providers and enterprises to deploy agile and secure network solutions that break away from monolithic architectures. These scalable white boxes integrate latest computing and networking technologies into optimized edge platforms that are widely deployed running popular managed SD-WAN, security and uCPE software from industry leading ecosystem partners. This flexible approach to allows for disaggregated strategies that minimize supply chain risks and protect network investment building an open and virtual infrastructure ready to enable managed service providers (MSPs) to stand out in a crowded marketplace and adopt next generation converged and cloud-native models.

  • CPU & Acceleration
  • Connectivity & Expansion
  • Reliability & Certification
  • Small Office, Outlet

    Less than Gbps

    • 2-16 core Intel Atom® Processor with QAT and SR-IOV
    • RJ45, SFP, 10G SPF+, 4G/LTE, 5G, WiFi-5, WiFi-6, PoE
    • Fan-less, extended operating temperature and enhanced surge protection models
    • Verizon OD, RoHS, REACH, FCC, CE RED, UL, CB, CE, VCCI, BSMI, KCC, RCM
  • Medium, Enterprise Branch

    Less than 20Gbps

    • 4-16 core Intel® Xeon D Processor with QAT and SR-IOV
    • RJ45, SFP, 10G SPF+, 25G SFP28, 40G QSFP+
    • NMC / PCIe slots
    • Secured out-of-band management
    • Redundant AC/DC power supply
    • Hot-swappable redundant system fan
  • HQ, Data Center

    Above 20Gbps

    • 8-28 core Intel® Xeon Scalable Processor with QAT and SR-IOV by Intel PCH
    • RJ45, SFP, 10G SPF+, 25G SFP28, 40G QSFP+, 100G QSFP28
    • Up to 4x NMC slots
    • PCIe x4/x8/x16 slots
    • Secured out-of-band management
    • Storage with RAID protection
    • Redundant AC/DC power supply
    • Easy-maintenance system fan
  • Scalable White Box Portfolio for All Size Enterprises

    Advantech edge platforms streamline enterprise network transformation with commercial-off-the-shelf white box appliances that can scale enterprise secure connectivity services from small and medium branches to large campuses and headquarters.

    • Networking : 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE to 100GbE options
    • Networking Interface : RJ45/SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP+/QSFP28
    • I/O : PoE, storage options
    • Wireless : 4G LTE, 5G, WiFi5(IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac), WiFi6(IEEE 802.11ax)
    • Feature : Hot Protection, Advanced LAN bypass function, Subsystem ID and Customized FRU

Value Added Features for World Wide Deployment

Advantech optimized edge platforms integrate innovative features and are supported by a global service network for a competitive edge.

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  • Scalability
    • Scalable x86 white boxes from Intel Atom® to Intel® Xeon scalable processor
    • Support for DPDK, SR-IOV and Intel® QAT, wired and wireless connectivity
    • Tabletop with optional rack / wall-mount kit, 1U or 2U rackmount system
    • Built-in platform management utilities
  • Customization Capabilities
    • Pre-installation and integration in factory for ZTP
    • Ability to custom firmware, UUID and system integration utilities
    • Re-branding options for differentiation
  • Global Services
    • Global footprint
      - 4 logistics hubs
      - 14 service centers
      - branch offices in 28 countries
    • Extended warranty
    • Advanced replacement
    • Health checkup
  • High Reliability
    • Product life cycle management from design, mass production to end-of-life
    • Strong homologation and certification knowledge from loT to network edge deployment
    • Strict criteria from product design to validation
  • Use Cases
    • DPDK L2 / L3 forwarding
    • OPENSSL with Intel® QAT
    • IPSec gateway
    • LTE / 5G as WWAN
    • WLAN as Client / AP

Enhanced Lights-out Management

  • Zero-risk & fail-safe firmware upgrades to minimize system down time
  • Directory-based credentials (LDAP) for smooth enterprise integration
  • Low-latency notification to upstream devices
  • Diagnostics framework for identifying hardware problems quickly
  • Redfish, SNMP IPMI, VPN/HTTPS

Advantech’s networking platforms have been specifically designed to run high-availability telecommunication services and minimize costly downtime. Advantech’s Advanced Platform Management provides all required IPMI v2.0 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) functionality and also additional features that allow local and remote users to early detect system degradation, avoid system interruption and shorten mean time to repair.

  • Remote Monitoring & Control

  • Fail-safe Recovery

  • Redundant Firmware

  • Failsafe Update

  • Chassis Intrusion Detection

  • Advanced Inventory

  • Easy maintainance

A Quick Start with Advantech Platforms on Our Remote Evaluation Lab

Advantech's Remote Evaluation Service (RES) is designed to help you evaluate performance of the latest silicon from leading manufacturers on networking platforms at Advantech labs. You can load your software onto Advantech Carrier-grade and Edge Servers, Network Appliances and Universal CPEs for:

  • 1. Next-gen technology early evaluation and benchmarking
  • 2. Performing functional testing and platform certification
  • 3. To get an early start on development while you wait for your first systems to be delivered
  • Save Delivery Cost
  • No Test Rigs Need
  • Save Time

Advantech uCPE and SD-WAN White-box Ecosystem

Advantech works closely with leading SD-WAN, security, automation, uCPE and virtualization partners to foster technology teamwork, interoperability testing and solution development. Proven product interoperability means customers can rapidly deploy tested combinations of hardware and software components with total confidence.

Resources

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    Intel® Select Solutions for uCPE with Advantech Network Appliances

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    Quickly Test Drive SD-WAN and uCPE Solutions from Advantech and Partners

  • Mini Site

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  • Brochure

    SD-WAN Transformation at the Enterprise Edge

  • Solution Brief

    Advantech Verified Intel® Select Solutions for uCPE

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