Advantech and AMD Redefine Network Security Performance with Next-Gen Appliances!

Advantech Unveils AMD-Powered Network Appliances: FWA-6183, FWA-5082, and FWA-1081, Featuring AMD EPYC™ 9004, 8004, and Ryzen™ V3000 Processors

[Taipei, Taiwan, Nov. 20th, 2024] To address the growing demands for agile embedded networking, intelligent edge, and secure communication, Advantech, a leading provider of network security solutions, has launched a new series of x86 network appliances: FWA-6183, FWA-5082, and FWA-1081. Powered by AMD EPYC™ 9004 and 8004, and AMD Ryzen™ V3000 series processors, this series delivers advanced computing performance, high bandwidth, and lower TDP. These appliances are optimized for a wide range of workloads, from SMEs to larger-scale enterprise of network security applications, including edge computing, WAN optimization, DPI/IPS/IDS, SD-WAN/SASE, and NGFW/UTM.

Key AMD Embedded Network Advantages

AMD EPYC™ & Ryzen™ Series Processors:

• Breakthrough Performance
  Up to 96 cores/192 threads*, ensuring scalable processing power.
  
• Expansive I/O Options
  PCIe® Gen5 with up to 128 lanes* for high bandwidth and maximum I/O flexibility
  
• Optimized Power Efficiency
  TDP profiles as low as 15W** for energy-conscious designs
  
• Speedy Data Transmission
  DDR5 memory support for ultra-low latency and faster processing.
  
• DRAM Flush to NVMe***
  Preserve critical data by transferring it from DRAM to nonvolatile memory during power loss.
  

1, AMD EPYC™ 9004 Series   2. AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V-series  3. AMD EPYC™ 8004 Series

FWA-6183: Outstanding Network Appliance for Heavy Workloads

The FWA-6183 is a powerful 2U rackmount network appliance built for demanding workloads in edge, cloud, AI, and data centers. Powered by dual AMD EPYC™ 9004 series processors with up to 192 cores, it ensures exceptional computing efficiency and minimized TCO. With 12 DDR5 DIMM slots for up to 1TB of memory, the appliance delivers 1.5x the speed of DDR4.

Designed for scalability, the FWA-6183 supports 8 NMC expansion slots with PCIe Gen5, each supporting up to 200Gbps allowing for expanded networkings, wireless connectivity, PoE, and storage options. It ensures continuous service with 4 hot-swappable fans and a 1200W redundant CRPS, while IPMI 2.0 and Redfish (1.14.1) support enable secure remote management.

FWA-5082: Advanced SD-WAN and NFV Gateway

The 1U FWA-5082 network appliance, powered by AMD EPYC™ 8004 series processor with up to 64 cores and a low 200W TDP, delivers peak performance with energy efficiency. With 12 DDR5 RDIMMs providing high speed ,and 4 NMC expansion slots with PCIe Gen5 for supporting optional Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE, PoE and multi-speed network controllers, it offers excellent integration, scalability, and connectivity in the 1U form factor.

Built for reliability, the FWA-5082 features 5 hot-swappable fans and a redundant CRPS for fail-safe operations, and redundant BIOS/BMC for quick recovery. With IPMI support and Redfish (1.14.1) compliance, it ensures secure, remote management for simplified monitoring and control in gateway applications.

FWA-1081: Cost-Effective Firewall & UTM Solutions in SMBs

The FWA-1081 desktop network appliance is powered by the AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V3000 series processors, offering up to 3.5GHz base frequency and support for up to 8 cores/16 threads, making it ideal for intensive single-thread tasks. Despite its powerful performance, it consumes only 45W, ensuring energy efficiency.

With support for DDR5 memory and up to 18 network connection ports, the FWA-1081 provides flexible connectivity options, including 1, 2.5, and 10GbE interfaces, supporting both copper and fiber connections. It also supports PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) for easy integration of devices like IP cameras or Wi-Fi APs. Optional LTE/5G and Wi-Fi modules further enhance its flexibility for both wired and wireless networks, making it highly cost-effective by reducing the need for additional network equipment and is the perfect choice for SMBs

Why Advantech

Advantech, leveraging the AMD EPYC™ and Ryzen™ platforms, delivers exceptional computing power, energy efficiency, and compatibility. Combining Advantech’s expertise in system design, a robust supply chain, and comprehensive global services, this series offers an outstanding cost-performance (C/P) ratio, making it ideal for a wide array of network applications, including AI, cybersecurity, edge cloud, WAN optimization, UTM/NGFW, SD-WAN & SASE, and DPI/IPS/IDS. Working with top-tier ISV partners worldwide, Advantech ensures seamless, future-ready deployments for robust network security.

Product Brief

FWA-6183 

• 2U rackmount network appliance
• Dual AMD EPYC™ 9004 series processors, up to 192 cores
• 16 x DDR5 4800MHz ECC RDIMM up to 1TB
• 8 x NMC (network module card) expansion slots with PCIe Gen5
  
• Supports 1 x FH 10.5” PCIe 5.0 x16 or 2 x FH/HL PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
  
• High reliability with 2 x hot-swappable 2.5" disk bays, 4 x hot-swappable system fans, and 1 x 1200W redundant CRPS
  

FWA-5082

• 1U rackmount network appliance
• Single AMD EPYC™ Embedded 8004 series processor, up to 64 cores
• 12 x DDR5 4800MHz ECC RDIMM up to 768GB
• 4 x NMC (network module card) expansion slots with PCIe Gen5
  
• Support 1 x PCIe Gen4 x16
  
• High reliability with 5 x hot-swappable system fans, and 1 x 550W redundant CRPS
  

FWA-1081

• Desktop Network Appliance
• Single AMD Ryzen™ V3000 processors, up to 8 cores
• 4 x 10GbE SFP+ , 2 x 2.5GbE, and 12 x 1GbE RJ-45
• Support Wi-Fi, LTE/5G (optional)
  
• Redundant power adaptors
  

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About Advantech Advantech has the corporate vision to "Enable an Intelligent Planet". The company is a global leader in the fields of IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms. To embrace the trends of AIoT and artificial intelligence, Advantech has fully deployed its sector-driven strategy, focusing particularly on seven major sectors. This deployment aims to nurture market sectors and enhance core competitiveness. In the meantime, Advantech integrates its existing product group - the AIoT + Edge computing hardware platform - with the mature WISE-IoT software platform. Together with our industrial AI solutions and business expertise, this integration will form an "orchestrator" model for seamless industrial chain connections, benefiting both our partners and clients. Advantech is also working with business partners to co-create business ecosystems that accelerate the goal of industrial intelligence. (www.advantech.com)

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