Crossbeam's APM-8400 for its X-Series Redefines Network Security Performance
Benchmarks and Extends Crossbeam's Leadership in Solutions for Protecting the
World's Largest Networks
SAN FRANCISCO, RSA CONFERENCE, BOOTH #102, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ --
Crossbeam Systems(R), Inc., the leader in protecting the world's largest
networks, today announced a new application processing module (APM) for its X-
Series security services switches that delivers`up to 4 Gbps of`firewall
performance per module and up to 8 Gbps of intrusion prevention (IPS) and
internal network security performance in a single chassis. Called the APM-
8400, the new module is already shipping to customers.
One APM-8400 matches the performance of an entire ASIC-based firewall
appliance and an X-Series switch using the modules delivers up to four times
the performance of existing or previously announced IPS solutions. Using the
new APM-8400s, a Crossbeam X45(TM) delivers up to 5 Gbps of IPS while a
Crossbeam X80(TM) delivers up to 8 Gbps of IPS.
In Crossbeam's X-Series security services switches, APMs process flows
received from the network processing modules using best-in-class security
engines, such as InterSpect(TM) and VPN-1(R) Pro(TM) from Check Point Software
Technologies for internal security and firewall/VPN. Each APM runs one or
more instances of a security engine and the APMs can be grouped to create
load-balancing groups for hifh availability and increased processing
performance.
The new APM-8400 features dual Intel(R) Xeon(TM) processors that are
specifically designed for security, telecommunications and other demanding
communications applications that require the highest levels of processing
performance. Combined with a carrier-class switching fabric and Crossbeam's
own flow acceleration technology, the APM-8400 delivers unparalleled wire-
speed security processing and the versatility of a general-purpose processing
environment to adapt to new security threats. The APM-8400 also includes
options for additional memory and 3DES encryption.
"Network security has always been a trade-off between security and
performance, whether it's an ASIC-based appliance running proprietary security
software or best-in-class security software running on off-the-shelf servers,"
said Peter George, president and CEO of Crossbeam Systems. "Crossbeam has
pioneered a different, 'no compromises' approach that combines security-
optimized networking platforms and best-in-class security applications. The
new APM-8400 and our unmatched security performance is further evidence of
that leadership."
Crossbeam's X45 and X80 security services switches running InterSpect as
internal security gateways can be deployed in the core, distribution or access
layers in either bridge or switch modes so they can be inserted into networks
with minimal or no changes. To create secure containment zones, Crossbeam's
X-Series platforms have up to 32 Fast Ethernet and 64 Gigabit Ethernet ports
and support up to 4096 VLANs. Crossbeam also has single- or dual-box, high
availability with interface and application redundancy and self-healing, fail
open capabilities.
Crossbeam's X-Series and C-Series security services switches are currently
protecting more than 450 enterprise and service provider networks worldwide.
In addition to applications from Check Point, Crossbeam's platforms support
leading security software from Internet Security Systems, Aladdin, Secure
Computing, Trend Micro and Websense, among others.
About Crossbeam Systems
Crossbeam Systems is a global growth company that pioneered the integrated
security device market and is the leader in protecting the world's largest
networks. The company has tailored security solutions for global
corporations, carrier networks and small to medium-sized enterprises. Founded
in early 2000 and led by senior executives from Bay Networks, Cisco,
Nortel/Wellfleet and Alcatel, Crossbeam is headquartered in Concord,
Massachusetts, USA, and has offices in Europe and Asia Pacific. The company
is backed by top-tier investors including Tudor Ventures, Matrix Partners,
North Bridge Venture Partners, Commonwealth Capital Venture Partners, Intel
Capital and Charles River Ventures. More information is available at
http://www.crossbeamsystems.com.
Crossbeam Systems and Crossbeam are registered trademarks of Crossbeam
Systems, Inc. All other company, product or service names not owned by
Crossbeam mentioned in this press release are the property of their respective
owners.
Contact:
Throop Wilder Doug Broad
Vice President of Marketing SparkSource, Inc.
Crossbeam Systems (781) 274-6061 ext. 215
(978) 318-7524 dbroad@sparksource.com
throop@crossbeamsys.com
SOURCE Crossbeam Systems(R), Inc.
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http://www.crossbeamsystems.com
CONTACT:
Throop Wilder, Vice President of Marketing of
Crossbeam Systems, +1-978-318-7524, throop@crossbeamsys.com; or
Doug Broad of SparkSource, Inc., +1-781- 274-6061 ext. 215,
dbroad@sparksource.com
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