As enterprises accelerate digital transformation and expand distributed networks, traditional networking hardware often struggles to deliver the security, performance, and flexibility required for multi-cloud, AIoT, and 5G environments. Portwell’s new ANS-12000 Series is engineered to meet these challenges—combining Intel Atom® x7000RE/x7000C processors with AI acceleration, robust connectivity options, and industrial-grade reliability to support secure and scalable edge networking deployments.
AI-Accelerated Networking at the Edge
The ANS-12000 Series leverages Intel Atom® x7000RE/x7000C processors (including x7433RE, x7835RE, x7405C, and x7809C), featuring multi-core architecture and integrated Intel® AVX2 and Intel® DL Boost technologies. These enhancements enable AI inference and vector processing on a compact, power-efficient platform—supporting real-time AI-driven networking tasks such as traffic optimization and enhanced threat detection at the edge.
Key Highlights:
● Industrial-Grade Design: Fanless architecture with wide-temperature tolerance for reliable operation in harsh environments.
● High-Speed Connectivity: 4× 2.5GbE ports with hardware bypass to maintain traffic flow during system downtime.
● Flexible Expansion: Multiple M.2 slots for Wi-Fi 6 and 5G modules, plus GbE SFP interfaces for diverse deployment needs.
● AI Acceleration: Intel AVX2 enhances packet processing, encryption, and compression; Intel DL Boost accelerates deep learning inference for threat detection, traffic optimization, and packet classification.
Versatile Applications Across Networking and AIoT
The ANS-12000 Series is designed as a multi-role platform, bridging traditional networking and intelligent edge computing:
● Firewall/VPN: Supports DPI, IPSec/SSL VPN encryption, and high-availability configurations for robust security in enterprise and edge networks.
● Router/Gateway: Enables flexible routing with OSPF, BGP, VLAN/QoS traffic control, and modular interfaces.
● SD-WAN/uCPE: Supports NFV, software-hardware decoupling, and compatibility with leading SD-WAN platforms—enabling multi-WAN aggregation and automatic failover for branch connectivity.
● Edge Computing: Features compact design with AI acceleration for real-time analytics and low-latency operations.
● AIoT Integration: Supports MQTT/CoAP protocols, edge AI inference for image and voice analytics, low-power operation, and TPM-based security for data integrity.
Ideal Use Cases:
● Retail Chains: Securely connect hundreds of branch locations with centralized SD-WAN control, ensuring consistent policy enforcement and failover protection.
● Smart Manufacturing: Enable reliable AI-driven quality inspection and predictive maintenance at the edge with low-latency analytics and rugged, fanless design.
● 5G Edge Nodes: Optimize traffic and maintain high availability for next-gen connectivity through multi-WAN aggregation and hardware bypass features.
Future-Proof Networking for the AI Era
Portwell’s ANS-12000 Series provides an efficient, reliable, and scalable foundation for modern network infrastructures—supporting AI-driven networking, secure edge deployments, and flexible connectivity for evolving enterprise needs.
