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Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Watchguard Firebox X Edge X20e UTM

The new Firebox® X Edge e-Series security appliances deliver powerful network protection for small businesses and remote/branch offices. Available in both wired and wireless models, the Edge can be used as a stand-alone integrated security appliance or as a VPN endpoint solution. The Firebox X Edge offers stateful firewall, VPN, and URL filtering, plus advanced networking and traffic management capabilities to maximize network configurability. An intuitive, Web-based user interface makes it easy to deploy and manage.

For remote offices/small businesses with up to 30 users. A smart choice for branch office VPN endpoint connectivity to a central office running a Firebox X Core or Peak, allowing centralized management of Edge functionality with WatchGuard System Manager.

Features

* Dynamic stateful packet firewall and VPN capabilities
* Easy setup and configuration with application-specific security policies
* Spoof detection, site blocking, and port blocking
* Advanced networking features including WAN failover, QoS, Traffic Management
* Work/home network separation for telecommuters
* Support for Dynamic Network Address Translation (NAT), 1:1 NAT, and Port Address Translation (PAT)
* Managed desktop antivirus protection
* Six network ports to connect a variety of devices on your network

Cisco PIX 535 Firewall

The Cisco PIX 535 Security Appliance delivers enterprise-class security for enterprise and service provider networks in a high performance, purpose-built appliance. Its highly modular three-rack unit design supports up to ten 10/100 Fast Ethernet interfaces or nine Gigabit Ethernet interfaces as well as redundant power supplies, making it an ideal choice for businesses requiring the highest levels of performance, port density, reliability, and investment protection. Part of the world-leading Cisco PIX Security Appliance Series, the Cisco PIX 535 Security Appliance provides a wide range of rich integrated security services, hardware VPN acceleration capabilities, and powerful remote management capabilities in a highly scalable, high-performance solution.

SonicWALL PRO 4060 VPN/Firewall

The SonicWALL PRO 4060, part of SonicWALL's PRO Series, provides complete business continuity for even the most complex networks. Powered by SonicWALL's next-generation SonicOS operating system and powerful deep packet inspection architecture, the PRO 4060 delivers enterprise-class firewall throughput and VPN concentration. Unbeatable price/performance characteristics make the PRO 4060 the ideal solution for companies that need rock solid network protection coupled with fast, secure VPN access for remote employees.

Check Point Safe@Office 500 UTM Appliance

Designed for the small business, Check Point Safe@Office 500 Unified Threat Management appliances deliver proven Internet security. A single Safe@Office appliance can protect a network of up to 100 users (recommended) from a wide array of Internet threats, providing a solid line of defense against threats ranging from hacking attempts and denial of service attacks to phishing and viruses.

Watchguard Firebox X Edge X55e

The new Firebox® X Edge e-Series security appliances deliver powerful network protection for small businesses and remote/branch offices. Available in both wired and wireless models, the Edge can be used as a stand-alone integrated security appliance or as a VPN endpoint solution. The Firebox X Edge offers stateful firewall, VPN, and URL filtering, plus advanced networking and traffic management capabilities to maximize network configurability. An intuitive, Web-based user interface makes it easy to deploy and manage.

For small businesses requiring an affordable, integrated security appliance with unmatched ease of use. Includes best-in-class firewall and VPN capabilities, optional URL filtering, and advanced network traffic management features, such as WAN failover and configurable QoS, to ensure that your business is always secure and connected.

PROCURVE SWITCH 2524 24PORT MANAGED 10/100

The HP Procurve 2524 switch can perform at 9.6 Gbps. It supports layer two switching and offer VLAN capabilities.

The switch can be locked down on a per port basis and offers TACAS as well. There is also a web interface so that you can manage the switch remotely.



Technical Details
General Information
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Manufacturer Part Number: J4813A#ABA
Product Name: ProCurve 2524 Ethernet Switch
Brand Name: HP
Manufacturer Website Address: www.hp.com
Product Line: ProCurve
Product Type: Ethernet Switch
Interfaces/Ports
Number of Ports: 24
Interfaces/Ports: 24 x RJ-45 10/100Base-TX LAN
1 x DB-9 Console Management
Fast Ethernet Port: Yes
Media & Performance
Connectivity Media: Twisted Pair 10/100Base-TX
Performance: 9.6Gbps Switching Fabric
6.6Mpps Throughput for 64-byte Packet
I/O Expansions
Number of Expansion Slots: 2
Expansion Slots: (2 Total) Expansion Slot
Network & Communication
Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x (Full-duplex)
Address Table: 4K MAC Addresses

Cisco ASA 5505

The Cisco ASA series provides best of class security protection for networks. Security features include firewall, VPN with IPsec, intrusion prevention. The Cisco ASA series has replaced the PIX line of products. There are five different modules that can be integrated.