GEC NEWS WIREA10 Networks’ Thunder SPE appliance family is a new line of high-speed, high-capacity application networking appliances.
They deliver up to a 40 percent processing performance boost relative to current systems, creating a very powerful and secure application networking solution for large service provider and enterprise customers.
The appliances are particularly powerful in preventing the rising occurrence of DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks. A10’s Thunder SPE takes security and policy enforcement performance to a new level combining the award winning, unparalleled performance of ACOS (Advanced Core Operating System) with a purpose built hardware processing engine. Moreover, A10’s continued focus on high performance (155Gps) small form factor (1 Rack Unit) appliances ensures companies maintain low OPEX relative to existing solutions.
Price and Availability
Thunder SPE appliances start at $164,000.
Thunder CGN SPE is available now.
Thunder ADC SPE will be available in August.
Thunder TPS SPE is currently shipping.
Key Features:
Deliver ultra high-speed Security and Policy Enforcement and high-performance up to 155 Gbps for the most demanding application networking and security requirements
Leverage A10’s innovative Security and Policy Engine (SPE) to implement security and policy enforcement functions at higher speed, harnessing the power of advanced Flexible Traffic Acceleration (FTA) technology and high speed lookup capabilities
Future-proof design capable of enabling an expanded set of security and policy enforcements.
Dual power supply-capable, feature solid-state drives (SSDs) and utilize no inaccessible moving parts for high availability
Offer the best performance per rack unit coupled with high density interface 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps and 40 Gbps port options and the highest level “80 PLUS™ Platinum” certification for power supplies to ensure a green solution and reduce power consumption costs
