Celestix Announces Aries One Integrating Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 SmallOffice Next Generation.

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FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2002

Aries One Addresses Internet Security Needs

of the Small Business and Enterprise Remote Office Environment

Celestix Networks, Inc., the premier supplier of Linux based server appliances, today announced the Celestix Aries One, the company's newest "Secured by Check Point" VPN/Security appliance. The Aries One VPN/Security appliance integrates Check Point(TM) Software Technologies (Nasdaq:CHKP) VPN-1(R)/FireWall-1(R) SmallOffice Next Generation(TM) (NG) software aimed at delivering enterprise-class Internet security to small offices, as well as remote and branch offices of distributed enterprises. Managed by a web-based interface, Aries One provides customers with an easy to use, and easy to manage VPN/security solution.

"Small businesses require the same level of Internet security as a large enterprise," said Umar Hameed, vice president of sales and marketing at Celestix Networks. "By integrating Check Point's VPN-1/FireWall-1 SmallOffice Next Generation software, we are now able to offer market-leading security at an extremely attractive price point to this fast-growing market segment."

"We are pleased to see Celestix release the Aries One 'Secured by Check Point' appliance," said Asheem Chandna, vice president of business development and product management for Check Point Software Technologies. "VPN-1/FireWall-1 SmallOffice NG integrated on the Aries One provides small and medium businesses and enterprise remote offices with enterprise-class security that is simple, secure and affordable."

Aries One is tested and certified as "Secured by Check Point," ensuring optimal and secure operation coupled with seamless interoperability. Celestix's intuitive web based user interface allows administrators to easily setup/configure and manage the Aries One. With a large writeable media (5GB HDD), the Aries One operates in standalone or centrally managed mode.

Aries One is designed with power and speed in mind. To provide better performance and flexibility, Aries One is housed with a minimum 300MHz CPU, 128MB RAM, 5 gigabyte hard drive, two standard PCMCIA type II slots for additional modems and NIC interfaces, a serial port, and two USB connections. Aries One is equipped with 1 x 10Base-T Ethernet port and 1 x 100Base-T Ethernet port for WAN and LAN connectivity. The 128- by 64-pixel LCD front panel provides critical information to users, such as security status. Four navigation keys provide accessibility to common administration options, rapid deployment, ease of configuration, and ease of management. The administrator may set/change IP address, check the status and reboot when necessary without requiring the use of another computer.

The Aries One can be self-managed via the new Check Point NG Web-based management GUI or centrally managed via Check Point's enterprise management console and Provider-1/SiteManager-1 architecture.

Availability date: February 2002

List price: $649 with applicable Check Point SmallOffice NG licenses available at additional cost.

For more information, contact Celestix by phone at 510.668.0700 x 256, email at [e-mail] or visit online at www.celestix.com.

About Celestix

Celestix Networks Inc. is the premier developer of network appliances that are complete, ready-to deploy solutions that reduce product complexity and provide customers with less expensive, easy to deploy servers. Celestix focuses on developing specialized appliances that are co-developed with strategic partners to provide the best appliances and turnkey solutions to today's vertical markets. Founded in 1999, the company boasts a strong international presence, with offices in Germany and Singapore, and distribution in Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, China, the UK, Holland, Denmark, Italy, China, Brazil and Mexico.