Network Appliance Platform
Overview
The Edgecore Network Appliance Platform utilizes standard Intel ® x86 architecture that provides openness and flexibility to fulfill various use cases in different vertical markets. With the advent of SDN and NFV, the platform supports open-source-based software or 3rd party VNFs that enable Service Providers to deliver and deploy innovative services and applications with agility and scalability.
In the emerging 5G networks and edge computing, the platform is an excellent choice for Service Providers to deliver Residential and Enterprise vCPE/uCPE solutions from the cloud or edge cloud. The platform supports a range of fixed Gigabit Ethernet ports for connectivity along with internal M.2 SSD and HDD storage options, which are all contained within a compact form-factor.
Features
CPU
Intel ® Atom™ C3000 Series
Memory
2x DDR4 SODIMM slots (max 32GB). Default 4GB
Ethernet Interfaces
1 x RJ-45 and 1 x SFP GbE ports for WAN, through 2 x Intel I210 controllers
1 x RJ-45 GbE port , through CPU built-in controller
8 x RJ-45 GbE port for LAN, through Marvell 98DX3236, Ethernet Switch Hub
Local Storage: eMMC, M.2 SSD and 2.5" Disk
1 eMMC chip, default 16 GB
1 M.2 SATA III SSD, default 128 GB
Advanced Technology
Intel QuickAssist Technology
Virtualization - VT-d, VT-x, SR-IOV
Security – H/W TPM 1.2, AES-NI
DPDK
FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliant (Hardware level)
Two miniPCIe expansion slots
Desktop Form Factor