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NEXCOM

The Expert in DMS for Cybersecurity, NVFI, SDN, and uCPE Appliances

NEXCOM was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Integrating diverse capabilities, NEXCOM operates six global businesses, including the Network and Communication Solutions (NCS) unit, which focuses on high performance computing and network technology and is committed to helping customers build network infrastructure. NCS’ network application platform is widely adopted in CDN, UTM, Cyber Security Appliance, Load Balancer, uCPE, Router, SD-WAN, Edge Computing, and other network applications.

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NEXCOM NCS for Intelligent Network

In the era of digital transformation, the industry has leaped from the "digital age" to the "intelligent age", and the evolution of the market and technology is speeding up. With the deployment and development of 5G, IoT and AI, the massive growth of digital data has overloaded the conventional IT and OT infrastructure able to carry. The network infrastructure required for digital transformation calls for high efficiency, more flexibility and availability. NEXCOM recognizes the changes in this dynamic world and is committed to provide customers high quality products and services using cutting-edge technology, with a deeper understanding of customers' high integration requirements for intelligent network platforms in software and hardware technology.

Hardware Technology

To meet the needs of different network applications, the intelligent network platform must be able to adapt to different network configurations, creates flexibility and scalability in computing power and availability. Therefore NEXCOM hardware technology encompasses below six major concepts:

Hardware Technology

High Performance Computing

Computing power is the core of the network applications. NEXCOM offers a wide range of computing platforms, from low-end x86 Atom and Core i CPUs to high-end Scalable Xeon Processors to meet different computing power needs.

Network Technology

Network technology is the key to intelligent network applications. Technology embodied in the intelligent network platform designed by NEXCOM forms a complete range of network interface, from 1GbE to 100GbE, from the RJ45 copper interface to the QSFP28 fiber interface, NEXCOM invests on cutting-edge network technologies and will continue to lead this industry. In addition to wired technology, NEXCOM also offers wireless technologies, including WiFi/BT, LTE to allow customers a one-stop shop for all their needs.

Acceleration

The very basis of network application comes down to processing packets. The data characteristics of network packets are different from other data. So instead of using CPU to handle network packets, in some network applications such as VPN, forwarding, deep packet inspection, etc., the acceleration engine that designed for network packet processing is critical to enhancing overall application performance. The intelligent network platform provided by NEXCOM integrates Intel® QAT technology is used as an acceleration engine for packet encryption and decryption. NEXCOM is proficient in DPDK's tuning to help customers to improve the processing speed of network packets through DPDK.

Remote Management

It is vital for IT & OR personnel to efficiently manage and maintain a large number of network platforms deployed in different locations and keep the operational costs to the minimum. In light of this, NEXCOM integrates various remote management technologies, such as Intel® AMT vProTM, IPMI, etc., to provide customers with management interfaces for In-band and out-of-band, significantly reducing the operational burden and maintenance costs of onsite IT personnel.

Availability

Nowadays corporations of all sizes demand network availability and stability. Cost of network downtime can sometimes be astronomical and a DRP plan is usually called for to reduce the risks of network failure, data loss, and on-line transaction. NEXCOM's intelligent network platform consists a WDT (Watch Dog Timer) mechanism, which allows soft-reboot with software functions. NEXCOM also integrates Dual BIOS, RAID Storage, Hot Swappable Fans, Fan and PSU redundancy, and other technologies to maintain service availability. For the backup between platforms, NEXCOM's intelligent network platform is also designed with LAN bypass function. When a hardware fails, LAN bypass function automatically redirects the traffic to another platform. By integrating such layers of mechanisms, NEXCOM’s intelligent network platform is capable to maintain the availability of services.

Modular Design

Pending on different user cases, network configuration varies. Generally, nodes closer to the core network require higher network bandwidth and less ports, and nodes closer to the access network need more ports and less network bandwidth. In some special applications, it is possible to combine high and low bandwidth and different port numbers on the same platform. NEXCOM specializes in modular design, providing a comprehensive series of network modules, when incorporated into NEXCOM's intelligent network platforms, providing maximum flexibility to optimize its network configuration for their application scenarios.

Standard Intelligent Network Application Platform

NEXCOM offers a complete network platform line up and a wide range high-density LAN modules for selection. From desktop, 1U to 2U, covering low, medium and high-level computing requirements. Customers can choose the models that meet their needs and quickly deploy their own network application build into its network infrastructure with ease for time to market.

Customization to Order Service (CTOS)

NEXCOM also provides CTOS, which is a quick-to-market solution by modifying the existing products to fit your business requirements, such as BIOS setting, component change by using current PCM layout, chassis color change, and packing accessories etc.

Original Design Manufacturing Service (ODMS)

NEXCOM offers a complete ODM Service starting from the brand new product design right through to the finished product. We can design products based on the customer's unique specifications and application requirements.

Standard Intelligent Network Application Platform

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Standard Intelligent Network Application platform

NEXCOM		CPU	Chassis	LAN modules	LAN ports	MGMT port	PSU	CPU Generation
NFVi								Skylake-SP/Cascade lake
	Core Network	Dual scalable Xeon	2U	8	0	2	Redundant	NSA7146 NSA7145
	Core Network	Single scalable Xeon	1U	4	0	2	Redundant	NSA7141
								Skylake-D
	Aggregation	Xeon-D	1U	2	8	1	Redundant	TCA5170
uCPE								Broadwell-DE
	Edge and Access Network	Xeon-D	1U	2	8	0	Single	NSA5160 NSA5160A
								Denverton
	Customer Premise	Atom	1U	1	8 (include 2xSFP+)	0	Single	NSA1160A
			1U	0	8	0	Single	NSA1160
			Desktop	0	8	0	Adapter	DNA1160 DNA1160A
			Desktop	0	8 (include 2xSFP+)	0	Adapter	DTA1160
			Desktop	0	6 (include 2xSFP)	0	Adapter	DTA1162B
			Desktop	0	6	0	Adapter	DTA1162A

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White Papers Ultra High-Speed Signal Design, its Innovation and Application to High-end Network Platforms Industrial Firewalls Ward Off Cyber Attacks, Keep Industrial Process Control Networks Secure

Industrial Firewalls Ward Off Cyber Attacks, Keep Industrial Process Control Networks Secure

As industrial automation adopts an Ethernet-based network, production processes in factories can achieve intelligent manufacturing and benefit from real-time monitoring and remote management. However, these benefits also introduce new security loopholes for industrial process control networks, increasing their vulnerability against cyber-attacks. Therefore, establishing a protection mechanism for industrial process control networks has become imperative.

Network Security Requirements Changing Rapidly, Market Success Relies on Hardware Expertise

According to International Data Corp. (IDC), in 2020 there will be approximately 1.9 billion computers, 2.6 billion smart phones, 2 billion consumer electronics and 25 billion of embedded and intelligent systems. The number of which is larger than the other three combined. It is apparent that the growth potential of Internet of Things (IoT) is monumental; therefore, in the emerging connected world, ensuring secure network connections will become an important issue.

Product News NEXCOM Launches TCA 5170, a Verified Intel® Select Solution for uCPE

NEXCOM TCA 5170 is a verified Intel® Select Solution uCPE with multi-access edge computing, multiple network connections including high-speed Ethernet, LTE and Wi-Fi flexible to adopt to the connectivity available in the market today. NEXCOM TCA 5170 comes with eight Gigabit-Ethernet ports and four SFP+ ports for 10-Gbit-Ethernet. Available to enhance with a variety of NEXCOM LAN modules connected by PCIe interface.