Intel NSW1U Product Brief - Page 1

Product Brief Intel® IP Network Server NSW1U Telecom and Compute Products Intel® IP Network Server NSW1U Now supporting the Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 5400 Series The Intel® IP Network Server NSW1U provides an unmatched combination of network port density and CPU performance in a compact package that is ideal for Services over IP (SoIP). The NSW1U uses Intel's most advanced 64-bit quad-core processor, offering high performance coupled with power efficiency, to provide improved performance per watt over previous-generation rack-mount servers. As an alternative to custom chassis for network security applications, the NSW1U is uniquely suited for network data applications with high I/O requirements. With a longer life than enterprise servers and with many of the features found on carrier-grade servers, the NSW1U raises the performance bar for IP network security products by supporting Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology1 (Intel® I/OAT), Intel® 64 architecture2 and Fully Buffered DIMM technology at 533 MHz and 667 MHz. Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5400 Series Intel's newest and most advanced 64-bit quad-core processors - the Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 5400 series on 45nm tech­ nology - enable higher levels of performance, power efficiency, and reliability. These processors incorporate Intel® Core™ microarchitecture for energy-efficient performance and improved server density, enabling the NSW1U to optimally balance processing capabilities within power and space constraints, and provide operational cost savings. The larger 12 MB L2 cache, shared by all cores, provides dynamic allocation between the cores based on application load. This significantly reduces actual latency when accessing the most commonly used data. Intel® Virtualization Technology3 (Intel® VT) allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions and facilitates remotely upgradeable applications and operating systems, reducing total cost of ownership. Intel I/OAT moves data more efficiently through Intel Xeon processor-based servers for fast, scalable, and reliable network performance. It significantly reduces CPU overhead to free resources for more critical tasks, and provides network acceleration that scales seamlessly across multiple Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports, providing a safe and flexible choice that is tightly integrated into popular operating systems. Applications The NSW1U is suited for a variety of network security applications such as intrusion detection/intrusion prevention, firewall, and virus protection. Up to eight Ethernet ports provide high throughput for applications such as video processing and IPTV. In addition, data center applications such as VoD, online gaming, SoIP, and billing may be supported. The NSW1U also supports manufacturing, industrial, utility, and even military applications where a rugged, highly reliable server is required.