NetFlex ELX Modular Network Application Platform from Pyramid Computer Simplifies Inventory, Speeds up System Integration

Custom configuration and standards-based architecture enable faster delivery of high-performance networking and security solutions

Freiburg, Germany, 25 September 2012 – Pyramid Computer GmbH, an innovator of custom professional IT solutions, has introduced NetFlex ELX, a modular server platform allowing Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and system OEMs to satisfy customers’ networking and security applications at competitive prices and short turnaround times.

NetFlex ELX provides a choice of processing subsystems based on the Intel® Celeron™ up to Xeon™ processor, plus a portfolio of network-interface modules that are installed via the server front panel taking advantage of Pyramid’s Easy Lan eXchange (ELX) technology. Front-panel installation supports rapid system integration and also allows easy upgrading in the field without removing the server unit from the rack.

“NetFlex ELX can dramatically simplify inventory management and accelerate system integration, ultimately enabling vendors to satisfy individual customer requirements quickly and at a highly competitive price,” said Stephan Bäckert, Business Development Manager, Network & Security, Pyramid Computer.

Pyramid has a large portfolio of ELX modules for network connectivity, including copper or fibre Gigabit Ethernet modules with up to eight ports, and two- or four-port 10Gigabit Ethernet modules. There is also a variety of modules offering features such as special VPN-acceleration or intelligent filtering. All modules are available with an optional bypass for network traffic, enhancing the system’s ability to handle software or hardware failures in applications such as transparent filtering or deep-packet-inspection (DPI).

Unlike platforms built using proprietary hardware, NetFlex ELX is based on industry standards and server hardware. This enables future technologies such as processors and network interfaces to be incorporated quickly and cost effectively, allowing the flexibility to maintain leading-edge performance at the most competitive price.

Major features of NetFlex ELX:

From single Celeron up to dual XEON Sandy-Bridge-EP (up to 16 Cores)

Up to 512 GB RAM

1U chassis with up to four ELX slots

2U chassis with up to seven ELX slots

3U chassis with up to seven ELX-Slots

SAS or SATA drives (HDD or SSD)

Two or four USB ports

Graphical or character LCD

Smartcard for authentication/cryptography

FIPS compliant key-storage

Single or redundant AC or DC power supply

Lights-out-management and platform-monitoring via IPMI

Custom branding with colours and logos (orders over 50 units)

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Beky Cann

Neesham Public Relations

Tel: 44 (0) 1296 628180

Email:   bekyc@neesham.co.uk

About Pyramid

For more than 25 years Pyramid Computer GmbH, based in Freiburg, Germany, has specialised in the development and production of customised IT systems for professional users. Over 100 staff are employed at its headquarters in Freiburg, as well as at its production and logistics centre in Erfurt. Since 1997, Pyramid has been continually awarded TÜV ISO 9001 certification and is successfully audited by major industrial customers on a regular basis. For further information, please visit www.pyramid.de

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