Kontron Reveals Storage and Networking Server FS3100

Kontron introduced the storage and networking server FS3100, a multi-function 3U NEBS-compliant platform for mission critical streaming media, lawful interception and security/data storage applications.

The FS3100 combines I/O capacity, storage adaptability, network port density and processor performance, all in a 3U, 20" depth platform. The company will present the FS3100 to equipment vendors during Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona, February 27 – March 1.

Packing more performance and versatility into a 20-inch, 3U commercial-off-the-shelf footprint solves design and time-to-market issues for TEMs who need to deploy applications in space constraint networks. Designing applications on a single FS3100 – instead of multiple specialized servers – accelerates design cycles and reduces the overall cost of ownership.

The FS3100 is designed to be telco-ready from the ground up, and provides performance and functionality to capture, process and analyze massive amounts of data across telecom Central Office and carrier cloud computing environments. Other applicable applications include content insertion, analysis and storage for network optimization and localized ad-distribution in streaming media applications.

Intel Multi-Core Server Performance
Designed to support dual socket six-core Intel Xeon Processors 5600 Series, Intel 5520 Chipset, and 12 x RDIMM/UDIMM memory slots (DDR3-800/1066/1333) for up to 96GB memory, providing threaded applications a number of available threads at a high performance per watt ratio and within a tight thermal power envelope. Customers benefit from an optimized TCO by reduced system count and energy consumption.

IO Performance
IO connectivity that supports multiple PCIe slots enabling the performance of pre- and co-processing adapters and multiple 10GbE, InfiniBand and other network interfaces to fit into network centric environments and provide improved transfer rates with minimal implementation effort and cost.

Storage Performance
Multiple storage options including rotational and SSD drives using 6Gb/s interfaces and a range of integrated and 3rd party SW/HW RAID options for fine tuning to optimize safety and transfer rates.

Rugged and Remote Environments
NEBS compliant, rugged 20" depth chassis design, broader thermal and altitude range, shallow chassis for constrained installations, multiple redundant and hot swap devices, system monitoring with remote management interfaces.

Longer Lifespan of Network Applications
Kontron designs open communication platforms that are application ready and adapted according to the needs of telecom, network, and broadcast equipment manufacturers across the globe. Working with Kontron enables TEM clients to remain focused on developing their application software and deploying them on the most appropriate carrier grade or mission critical, integrated platform. Kontron offers lifecycle management and ensures the migration of next generation hardware that extends the life of network applications and reduces the overall cost of ownership.

The FS3100 is available.