Celestix Launches Series of Firewall, VPN, and Caching Security Appliances Based on Scorpio X Platform With Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006.MSA (Metropolitan Service Area) An urban area with at least 50,000 people plus surrounding counties. There are 306 MSAs and 428 RSAs (rural service areas) in the U.S. MSAs and RSAs are used to allocate cellular licenses. Product Line Delivers Unique Combination of Perimeter Security, Branch Office Connectivity and Web Caching in Easy to Use Appliances FREMONT, Calif. -- Celestix Networks Inc., developer of enterprise class security appliances, today announced the launch of seven different models of security appliances based on Microsoft Internet Security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. & Acceleration (ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. ) Server 2006. These purpose-built appliances are designed to meet the rigorous reliability, performance and management standards of businesses of all sizes. The new MSA series will be based on Celestix's fourth generation Scorpio X appliance platform. The Scorpio X has been finely tuned to provide one of the most compelling price/performance ratio In economics and engineering, the price/performance ratio refers to a product's ability to deliver performance, of any sort, for its price. For instance, if you have a whole day to travel 100 km, spending $50 to do the journey in two hours is a better price/performance ratio than of any Microsoft ISA Server See .NET. 2006 hardware platform. It will support such features as dual-core processors, gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. interfaces, dual-channel DDR (Double Data Rate) Refers to an SDRAM memory chip that increases performance by doubling the effective data rate of the frontside bus. For more details, see SDRAM. DDR - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory 2 memory, a 1066 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. system bus, PCI Express x1 I/O ports, and Serial ATA hard drives. New software additions to the MSA series include an advanced update process that allows end customers to apply patches associated with the operating system, ISA Server 2006, or supported third-parties. In addition, the Last Good Version feature allows customers to restore their configurations back to a known working state. These combined features set a new standard for manageability and ease of use with ISA Server-based appliances. "We are thrilled to be able to offer the next generation of Celestix and Microsoft technologies to customers," said Ravi Lingarkar, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Celestix Networks. "Our development and architecture teams have done a tremendous job in listening to customer feedback and innovating on our MSA line. While we expect to see continued traction by selling into small to mid-sized markets, we are pleased to be able to offer ISA Server Enterprise Edition-based appliances to larger customers as well." Each Celestix security appliance is outfitted with a system locked pre-installation, which results in no requirement for an installation CD or licensing key. Initial configuration (setting IP addresses, etc.) is simplified with the use of a jog dial and LCD panel - a requirement in any datacenter. In disaster recovery scenarios, the jog dial can also be used as a one-button rollback mechanism to reset the unit to a factory default state. In addition, MSA appliances are configured with 6 front-facing network ports to enable multi-netting and ease cable connectivity. "Our customers appreciate the wide range of options provided by the integration of Microsoft security solutions with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and appliance partners," said Margaret Arakawa, senior director of Security and Access Product Marketing at Microsoft Corp. "Celestix has been quick to see the broad customer benefits of ISA Server 2006 and has built a compelling appliance solution based on ISA's integrated edge security gateway." MSA appliances are commonly deployed on an enterprise perimeter, and provide optimal protection when securing Microsoft networking environments (such as Exchange Server) via application layer filtering. MSA appliances are often used to deliver URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. and web filtering solutions by leveraging technology partners who integrate with ISA Server 2006. In addition, whether potentially connecting branch offices through VPNs or caching inbound/outbound LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. traffic, MSA devices provide the flexibility required for constantly evolving network requirements. Pricing for the new Celestix MSA security appliances range between US$2,999 to US$13,999 list and will be available through either Celestix's distributors or one of their authorized value added resellers. For more information on Celestix Networks' MSA security appliances, visit www.celestix.com or contact Celestix Networks 510.668.0700. About Celestix Networks Celestix Networks is the premier developer of managed security appliances, offering a broad range, of ready to deploy security tuned appliances and turn-key security solutions. Celestix security appliances are designed to reduce product complexity and provide customers with less expensive, easy to use delivery platforms. Working closely with strategic partners, Celestix insures that its appliances have the breadth and depth of functions, features and performance to provide the best appliances and turnkey solutions to meet today's demanding security needs. Founded in 1999, Celestix boasts a strong international presence, with offices in the US, UK, Singapore and a strong partner presence in Japan. Other product and service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion