Lanner Electronics FW-7872 -- Dec. 22, 2008 -- This Lanner Electronics "half-rack" network appliance targets network security and acceleration applications, and runs Linux on a Core2Duo or...

Celeron M chip. The FW-7872 has five Ethernet ports, a serial port, two internal SATA ports, and two external SATA connectors.


Novatel Wireless MiFi -- Dec. 12, 2008 -- The MiFi from Novatel Wireless is a mobile WiFi hotspot that runs Linux, and is said to support EVDO 3G services. The pocket-sized MiFi is claimed to run on its battery for four hours under active use and 40 hours while idle, and is billed as an "open platform capable of hosting advanced software applications."


Via Artigo A2000 -- Dec. 09, 2008 -- Via Technologies's "mini-server kit" targets home media storage. Touted as being the same height as a CD, the Artigo A2000 includes two 3.5-inch bays for hard drives, a bootable CompactFlash slot, gigabit Ethernet, three USB ports, and a wireless LAN option.


Nokia Home Control Center -- Dec. 02, 2008 -- This Nokia home automation system is based on the open source OpenWrt Linux distribution, and is equipped with a Z-wave wireless radio. The Nokia Home Control Center let users remotely control security, automation, and energy management applications via their mobile phones.


Digi Connect ME 9210 -- Nov. 12, 2008 -- This upgraded version of Digi International's RJ-45 jack-sized Connect ME device server is available with Linux cross-development tools. The Digi Connect ME 9210 offers a faster ARM9 processor and serial data rates, while adding a serial peripheral interface (SPI), I2C, and cryptography hardware.


Yoggie SOHO and Pico Open Firewalls -- Nov. 11, 2008 -- These open source "Open Firewall" versions of Yoggie's highly miniaturized hardware firewall platforms run Linux on 520MHz Marvell PXA270 processors. The SOHO and Pico Open Firewalls are similar to Yoggie's commercial, credit-card sized Gatekeeper Pro/SOHO and USB-key-based Gatekeeper Pico firewalls, respectively, with the SOHO offering two Ethernet ports and the Pico providing only a USB port.


Win Enterprises PL-10540 and PL-10550 -- Oct. 27, 2008 -- Based on Intel's EP80579 system-on-chip (SoC), these Win Enterprises desktop networking platforms are designed for SOHO/SMB network management and network security applications. The PL-10540 and PL-10550 offer four or five gigabit Ethernet ports respectively, and both support up to 2GB of DDRII memory, offer USB and serial ports, and provide SATA and CompactFlash storage options.


Nortel Virtual Service Engine (VSE) -- Oct. 24, 2008 -- Nortel's carrier-grade Virtual Service Engine (VSE) platform combines ATCA-compliant, industry-standard commercial hardware with a "hardened" telecom-enhanced Linux implementation. VSE underlies Nortel products including its MSC Server, Packet Mobile Switching Center (P-MSC), Call Session Controller (CSC 1000), Home Subscriber Server (HSS 1000), and Home Location Register (HLR) system.


Iomega StorCenter ix2 -- Oct. 15, 2008 -- The latest in Iomega's "StorCenter" network-attached storage (NAS) systems is aimed at the small business, home office, and home markets. The Iomega StorCenter ix2 comes in 1TB ($300) and 2TB ($480) versions, with gigabit Ethernet, dual USB ports, optional Bluetooth, and a new homegrown Linux implementation that incorporates RSA security and file-sharing software.


KangarooBox Joey -- Oct. 03, 2008 -- This "free" open-source server appliance from KangarooBox runs Debian 5 GNU/Linux and is aimed at the small-office market. The silent, fanless "Joey" employs an AMD Geode-based PC Engines ALIX 3c2 single-board computer (SBC), offers an Ethernet port, and is given to customers buying a $3,000 one-year support plan.


Portwell CATO-3000 -- Sep. 25, 2008 -- Portwell's latest network appliance uses Intel's EP80579 SoC (system on chip) and targets security and IP telephony applications. The CATO-3000 features seven gigabit Ethernet ports, PCI Express x4, 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hard drive expansion, and Intel's QuickAssist technology.


Habey BIS-7750 -- Sep. 23, 2008 -- Habey's network appliance platform sports Intel's EP80579 SoC (system on chip), and targets security, communications, and NAS (network attached storage) applications. The BIS-7750 offers five gigabit Ethernet ports, CompactFlash, PCI Express x4, and PCI Express Mini Card expansion, plus a 2.5-inch hard drive bay.

Bluegiga Access Point 3201 -- Aug. 21, 2008 -- This Bluetooth access point from Finland-based Bluegiga is claimed to be the smallest in the industry. Shipping with Linux development tools, the 3.5 x 2.3 x 1.2-inch Access Point 3201 (AP3201) connects Bluetooth devices with 3GSM/GPRS, Ethernet, WiFi, or a second Bluetooth network.


Lanner FW-7570 and NS04-5130 -- Aug. 21, 2008 -- Lanner Electronics offers two Linux-based devices using Intel's EP80579 SoC (system on chip). The FW-7570 is a 1U netowrk security appliance with encryption capabilities and up to 10 gigabit Ethernet ports, while the NS04-5130 is a four-bay storage platform with 4TB capacity.


Qnap TS-509 Pro Turbo NAS -- Aug. 12, 2008 -- The TS-509 Pro Turbo NAS is the latest and most powerful in Qnap Systems's "TS" family of Linux-based network-attached storage (NAS) devices. The five-bay, hot-swappable TS-509 is equipped with a 1.6GHz Intel Celeron processor, 1GB RAM, and dual gigabit Ethernet ports.


Opengear KCS6000 KVM -- Aug. 04, 2008 -- This uClinux-based console server from Opengear is designed for enterprises with unused KVM infrastructure. The KCS6000 KVM gateway console turns outdated rack-mounted keyboards and LCD screens into stations where users can remotely administer headless gear using an array of modern remote access protocols.


Vyatta 2501 -- Aug. 04, 2008 -- Based on Vyatta's dual-licensed Linux and open source software-based router and firewall stack, the Vyatta 2501 is the first in a "Series 2500" line of "Open Networking Appliances" that targets data centers requiring up to 10Gbps of throughput. Vyatta's 2501 uses a Celeron processor clocked at 1.8GHz, and comes standard with 512MB of RAM, an 80GB SATA hard drive, dual gigabit Ethernet ports, and both PCI-X and PCI Express slots.


Moxa DA-662-I -- Jul. 29, 2008 -- Moxa's 1U rackmount data acquisition computer offers 16 serial ports and four 10/100 Ethernet ports, all on RJ-45 jacks. The DA-662-I runs Linux on Intel's ARM-based IXP425 processor, with HTTP, telnet, and FTP servers, and PCMCIA, CompactFlash, and USB expansion.


Extreme Networks Summit X450 -- Jul. 22, 2008 -- The Summit X450 from Extreme Networks is a 1RU-format switch that offers 24 gigabit Ethernet ports or optional dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. The Summit X450 was recently "outed" as a Linux device by a Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC) lawsuit over violations of the GNU General Public License (GPL).


Excito Bubba Two -- Jul. 16, 2008 -- Excito's low-power, quiet-running, Debian Linux-based Bubba file and print server is now offered in a faster version with a router. The Bubba Two moves up to a 333MHz Freescale PowerPC processor, boosts storage to 1TB, and adds dual gigabit Ethernet ports.


Plat'Home Kanshi BlockS Pro -- Jul. 10, 2008 -- Plat'Home's latest micro-server is based on its OpenBlockS server, and specializes in monitoring networks and servers for failures. The heat-resistant Kanshi BlockS Pro measures 4.5 x 3.2 x 1.5 inches and can monitor up to 253 servers.


NetGear WGR614L -- Jun. 30, 2008 -- NetGear's latest 802.11g WiFi router and access point was born to be hacked. The WGR614L is equipped with a MIPS32-based Broadcom 5354 system-on-chip (SoC) clocked at 240MHz, and supports several commercial and community-supported alternative Linux-based router distributions.


Win Enterprises PL-60760 -- Jun. 24, 2008 -- This Win Enterprises 1U, Core2 Duo-based network appliance offers eight Ethernet ports. The PL-60760 targets firewalls, VPN gateways, IDS/IPS (intrusion detection and prevention systems), NAC (network access control) systems, and UTM (unified threat management) applications.


Opengear CM4000 Console Server -- Jun. 13, 2008 -- Opengear's uClinux-based console servers are said to offer secure, remote, in-band access based on VNC and RDP tunneled through SSL. Its CM4000 console server offers out-of-band management, enabling remote users to reboot crashed servers, and provides new features including Nagios open-source network and device monitoring software and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) monitoring tools.


Saxnet Meshnode III -- Jun. 10, 2008 -- Saxnet's third-generation wireless mesh-networking routers run Debian Linux. The standard version of the Meshnode III offers a self-organizing transmission system with up to four 100 mW 802.11a/b/g radios, while a "Power" version ups the Wattage to 600 mW, and a "Custom" version adds hardware customizability.


Pika Warp, the Appliance for Linux -- Jun. 06, 2008 -- This Pika Technologies IP-PBX VoIP appliance ships with a cross-compiling SDK (software development kit) based on Denx Linux and the open source Asterisk PBX software stack. "Pika Warp, the Appliance for Linux" supports 32 simultaneous calls, and provides music-on-hold and power failure transfer.


Emerson Network Power Centellis 2000 -- May 22, 2008 -- This compact AdvancedTCA (ATCA) system from ENP appears to be aimed at those looking for a compact, MicroTCA-like solution, but who are not quite ready to leave the ATCA fold. The two-slot Centellis 2000 is equipped with gigabit Ethernet switches for non-blocking base channel switching, offers a 10Gbps data path between blades and to slots, and fits in a 3U, 19-inch chassis.


Performance Technologies AMP5070 -- May 22, 2008 -- This "ready-to-use" MicroTCA appliance from Performance Technologies (PT) runs a "trial" version of PT's CGL-compliant NexusWare distribution. The AMP5070 comprises PT's six-slot MTC5070 chassis, along with a Core2 Duo-based compute module.


Plat'Home PacketiX VPN -- May 19, 2008 -- A spin-off of Plat'Home's OpenMicroServer, the PacketiX version is loaded with a VPN (virtual private network) client pre-installed. The MIPS-based PacketiX VPN box runs SoftEther's PacketiX VPN 2.0 software for encoding entire Layer 2 Ethernet frames as HTTPS traffic, allowing remote access to network protocols without network reconfiguration.


KDev Acme FoxBox Easy Guardian -- May 16, 2008 -- Based on KDev's tiny, cellular radio-equipped Acme FoxBox design, this "Easy Guardian" version specializes in networking monitoring. The Linux box uses ICMP pings, SNMP scans, and text messaging to alert users to network events.


Libelium Meshlium -- May 09, 2008 -- The Meshlium from Zaragoza, Spain-based Libelium is an x86-based multi-protocol mesh router with a Debian GNU/Linux-based OS and a user-extensible browser-based open source management interface. The modular router targets ultra-long-range Zigbee-based sensor networks, fleet tracking with least-cost GPRS/WiFi routing, and multiprotocol WiFi/Bluetooth hotspots.


Portwell NAD-2100 -- Apr. 29, 2008 -- Portwell's latest "desktop" network security appliance measures 9 x 8 x 2 inches and includes six Ethernet ports. The NAD-2100 comes with Celeron M or Pentium M processors, offers CompactFlash or DOM (disk-on-module) storage, and supports a serial-interfaced system console.


Netgear ReadyNAS Pro -- Apr. 28, 2008 -- Blurring the line between SOHO and enterprise network-attached storage (NAS), Netgear's latest storage appliances each provide six drive bays in a small-format box. The ReadyNAS Pro systems come in 1.5TB, 3TB, and 6TB versions, and use Intel Core 2 Duo processors.


Yoggie Gatekeeper Card Pro -- Apr. 23, 2008 -- Yoggie's tiny Linux-based hardware firewall is now available in the PCMCIA ExpressCard form factor. The Gatekeeper Card Pro firewall fits completely inside host laptops, and runs 13 applications aimed at keeping Windows-based PCs safe from viruses, spam, malware, and other security threats.


Performance Technologies MTC5070 -- Apr. 11, 2008 -- This Performance Technologies (PT) MicroTCA-based network appliance offers a push/pull cooling system that is claimed to be an industry first for a 1U MicroTCA device. The MTC5070's chassis integrates commodity PC power supplies and shelf management functions, leaving six AMC slots free for user configuration.


D-Link DNS-323 -- Apr. 10, 2008 -- Aimed at the SOHO and home markets, D-Link's two-bay, networked attached storage (NAS) device supports RAID 1 mirroring. The DNS-323 is based on an ARM9 "Orion" processor from Marvell, and offers UPnP support and remote access via a built-in FTP server.


Plat'Home OpenBlockS -- Mar. 31, 2008 -- Plat'Home's Linux-based OpenBlockS handheld server is now available in the U.S. The RoHS-certified server device consumes less than 4.5W, supports power-over-Ethernet, and targets a variety of networking applications, including server-room surveillance and other high-temperature monitoring systems.


Lanner MR-550 -- Mar. 26, 2008 -- This Lanner Electronics network appliance platform is claimed capable of network throughputs up to 2Gbps. The MR-550 is available with one or two Cavium Octeon 3120 processors, each featuring 1-2 MIPS64 cores along with acceleration engines for encryption, QoS, networking, and TCP.


Avocent Cyclades ACS 6000 -- Mar. 18, 2008 -- Avocent's Linux-based console server is said to streamline reconfigurations for remote serially-attached devices. The Cyclades ACS 6000 series supports software configurable cabling pin-outs, and is said to automatically identify remote asset hostnames.


Ipcas "RS232-to-USB" and "Centronics-to-USB" Servers -- Mar. 14, 2008 -- These legacy port servers from Ipcas let users connect modern USB printers, memory sticks, and Ethernet networks to legacy interfaces on factory and automation equipment. The "RS232-to-USB" and "Centronics-to-USB" servers are aimed at customers who find it difficult to buy or maintain log printers with serial and/or parallel interfaces.


LaCie 2big Network -- Mar. 06, 2008 -- LaCie's dual-disk, 2TB version of its Linux-based network attached storage (NAS) appliance runs an in-house version of Linux called LaCix. Based on a 400MHz Marvell processor with 64MB RAM, the "2big Network" device can act as a small business server for FTP, backup, and file-sharing.


ENP Centellis 500 -- Feb. 28, 2008 -- This microTCA system from Emerson Network Power (ENP) is said to cost half the price of existing microTCA products. The under-$5,000 Centellis 500 features a plastic case, runs Wind River Linux, and is described as a deployable, validated system for cost-constrained enterprise, medical, and industrial automation markets.


Agito RoamAnywhere Mobility Router -- Feb. 20, 2008 -- Agito Networks's Linux-powered RoamAnywhere Mobility Router is designed to help enterprises cut mobile phone fees. The router works with dual-mode phones, routing calls over WiFi when available, and passing calls between WiFi and cellular networks.


HP Media Vault mv2100 and mv5100 -- Jan. 31, 2008 -- Shoring up the low-end of Hewlett-Packard (HP) line of networked attached storage (NAS) appliances, the mv2100 and mv5100 target the consumer/SOHO market. Based on a storage family from Marvell's MediaVault 88F518x family (codenamed "Orion"), the devices come in single- (mv2100) or dual hard drive (mv5100) versions.


Qnap TS-409 Pro Turbo -- Jan. 25, 2008 -- This four-bay version of the Qnap Systems "TS" line of multifunction NAS (network-attached storage) devices is based on a Marvell 5281 system-on-chip (SoC) clocked to 500MHz. The TS-409 Pro Turbo NAS offers a hot-swappable HDD design, RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 6/ 5+ support, and online RAID capacity expansion and level migration.


VScom OpenNetCom -- Jan. 21, 2008 -- VScom's uClinux-based serial port servers are designed as an openly programmable RISC-CPU development platform for automation equipment. The OpenNetCom devices come in one, four, and eight-port configurations, and are equipped with WiFi to enable remote monitoring and control of industrial equipment.


Data Robotics DroboShare -- Jan. 16, 2008 -- The Data Robotics Drobo "storage robot" appliance is now network-enabled with a Linux-based companion device. The DroboShare is a slim device that sits underneath the proprietary-format Drobo box, enabling users to share files over a LAN using NTFS, HFS+, EXT3, and FAT32 formats.


Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ -- Dec. 21, 2007 -- Netgear's five new Linux-based networked attached storage (NAS) products are targeted at "prosumers" and small to medium-sized businesses. Netgear's ReadyNAS NV+ systems offer higher capacities than previous Infrant models, and come in 1.5TB (terabyte), 2TB, 3TB, and 4TB versions, as well as a 4TB rackmount version.


Kontron OM6040 -- Dec. 20, 2007 -- Kontron's 3U, five-slot MicroTCA system ships pre-installed with Wind River Linux. The OM6040 boasts "single-star" PCI Express (PCIe) and gigabit Ethernet (GbE) backplanes, and support for either PowerPC- or IA-based AMC (advanced mezzanine card) processor modules.


AR Infotek Teak 5010 -- Dec. 18, 2007 -- AR Infotek's new Internet security appliance platform supports low- and high-power Intel processors. The 1U rack-mountable Teak 5010 can be configured with four gigabit Ethernet and four 10/100 Ethernet interfaces.


Veracity TimeNet -- Dec. 07, 2007 -- Veracity's tiny time server is designed for security camera networks, among other applications. TimeNet sets it own clock via GPS, and runs an open source NTP (Network Time Protocol) daemon that network clients can query for accurate time settings.


HP BladeSystem c-Class Carrier-Grade Platform -- Dec. 05, 2007 -- HP's latest BladeSystem is designed for Carrier Grade Linux. The HP BladeSystem c-Class Carrier-Grade Platform is based on blades powered by dual-core Intel Xeon processors, and supports both Red Hat and HP's own carrier-grade version of Debian.


Xirrus WiFi Arrays -- Nov. 16, 2007 -- The Xirrus "WiFi Arrays" are based on its Linux-based ArrayOS, and billed as being "managed switches" for WiFi. Each Array integrates 4-16 radios, each of which serves as a dedicated backhaul to another Xirrus Array, and the top-end model is claimed to support coverage areas of up to 125,000 square feet, with bandwidths of up to 864Mbps.


AR Infotek Teak 3018 -- Nov. 12, 2007 -- AR Infotek's wireless network security appliance is said to draw only 2.4 Watts. The fanless Teak 3018 is equipped with four auto-sensing Ethernet interfaces, plus WiFi, and targets SMBs (small- and medium-sized businesses).


Stonesoft StoneGate -- Nov. 06, 2007 -- Finnish security appliance vendor Stonesoft offers an extensive line of Linux-based security appliances that now offer IPv6 support. StoneGate appliances comprise dozens of software products pre-integrated on about ten hardware platforms, including access gateways with VPN (virtual private network) servers, standard firewall appliances, and perimeter firewalls styled as "intrusion prevention systems" (IPSs).


Crossbeam Systems X-Series UTM Server -- Oct. 30, 2007 -- This massive chassis-style, "unified threat management" (UTM) system from Crossbeam Systems is based on an open Linux-based distro called "XOS". The X-Series UTM Server targets highly scalable firewalls and other security applications for large data centers and service providers.


Crossbow Technology Stargate NetBridge -- Oct. 22, 2007 -- Crossbow Technology has pressed the ubiquitous Linksys NSLU2 (aka "Slug") into service as a sensor network gateway. The Stargate NetBridge enables remote access to data collected by the company's wireless sensors, and runs a customized embedded Debian OS along with specialized applications.


Plat'Home OpenMicroServer -- Oct. 15, 2007 -- Plat'Home's tiny, heat-resistant OpenMicroServer Linux server (pictured here to the right of the OpenBlockS micro-server) is now available in the U.S. OpenMicroServer comes preinstalled with Linux and targets server-room surveillance and other high-temperature monitoring applications.


Qnap TS-109/TS-209 -- Oct. 10, 2007 -- Qnap Systems's multifunction TS-109 (pictured) and TS-209 NAS (network-attached storage) devices now offer DLNA media-sharing capabilities usable with Sony's PlayStation3 and Microsoft's Xbox 360. The one-drive TS-109 and dual-drive TS-209 accommodate up to 2TB of storage, and provide an extensive list of server and storage features.


GE Fanuc MP-2000/MP-3000 -- Sep. 12, 2007 -- GE Fanuc's latest MicroTCA servers come pre-installed with SUSE Linux. The MP-2000 is a 2U rack-mounted model with 13 slots, while the MP-3000 is an 8U chassis with 15 slots.


Cisco NAS200 -- Sep. 06, 2007 -- Cisco's NAS200 is a successor to the Linux-based NSLU2 (aka "SLUG") consumer NAS (network-attached storage) appliance, one of the most-hacked devices ever. The NAS200 has room for two internal SATA drives, supports FAT32-formatted external USB 2.0 drives, and comes with UPnP media-sharing software.


Neuf Cegetel Neuf Box 4 -- Aug. 30, 2007 -- This hacker-friendly residential gateway device from France's second-largest telecom service provider offers Internet, phone, and streaming video capabilities. Neuf Cegetel's Neuf Box 4 "integrated access device" (IAD) now ships with Linux source code, and has spawned several hacker communities.


Micetek MPC8349E-mITX -- Aug. 22, 2007 -- This Chinese-made mini-ITX system is based on Freescale's fast MPC8349E PowerQUICC II processor, and is resold by Freescale as the MPC8349E-mITXE reference platform. Micetek's MPC8349E-mITX system can be used to build networking, communications, and "pervasive computing" equipment.


MRV Communications MK-348 -- Aug. 10, 2007 -- Sold by out-of-band networking specialist MRV Communications, this Linux-powered scalable IP KVM (keyboard/video/mouse) switch is aimed at "high-density data center server farms." The MK-348 is touted as a 48-port IP KVM switch with integrated firewall capabilities.


Arcom ZyWAN Router -- Jun. 21, 2007 -- Arcom's family of cellular modem/routers is aimed at telemetry, Internet access, and mobile computing applications. The ZyWAN routers support GPRS, EvDO, iDEN, or CDMA, and are customizable via an SDK (software development kit) preconfigured with Linux, J2ME, and OSGi software.


Bluesocket BSAP-1700 -- Jun. 12, 2007 -- Bluesocket claims that its BSAP-1700 is the "first enterprise-class wireless access point based on MIMO (multiple-input, multiple output) technology." The BSAP-1700 runs the Network Equipment version of Wind River Linux, and works with Bluesocket's "BlueSecure" controller devices.


Quad Micro Works Square One Personal Server -- May 24, 2007 -- The Quad Micro Works "Square One Personal Server" is a multipurpose home network, gateway, and server appliance. The new version integrates an 802.11g access point, along with a 4-port router and file, print, and web servers.


Acme Systems SMS FoxBox -- May 17, 2007 -- This tiny Acme Systems gateway connects cellular SMS (simple message service) and TCP/IP networks. The SMS FoxBox integrates a quad-band GSM modem, offers web, email (smtp/pop3), and mysql interfaces, and supports local message storage through removable flash storage.


Actiontec MegaPlug AV -- May 17, 2007 -- The latest powerline networking kit from Actiontec Electronics is based on the HomePlug AV standard for distributing large multimedia and data files around the home without Ethernet cabling. "MegaPlug AV" adapters can network computers, set-top boxes, and other devices at claimed speeds of 200Mbps over existing home electrical wiring.


Hammer MyShare -- Apr. 25, 2007 -- Sold by Hammer Storage, a division of Bell Microproducts, this consumer network-attached storage (NAS) device runs Linux on an ARM9-based Marvell processor. The "MyShare" NAS appliance has two internal SATA II drives, for capacities up to 2 terabytes.


Meraki Mini -- Apr. 16, 2007 -- Spawned at MIT and backed by Google, Meraki's first Linux-based product is an ultra-low-cost mesh networking router. The Meraki Mini is based on Atheros WiFi radios and embedded MIPS 4KEc processors.


MaxStream XBee Series 2 -- Apr. 10, 2007 -- Digi subsidiary MaxStream offers a ZigBee wireless communications module with full mesh networking capability. The 2.4GHz XBee Series 2 implements mesh self-discovery and self-healing, in addition to basic ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 functions for low-end wireless sensor networks.


Micron WiRanger -- Apr. 02, 2007 -- This Micron Technologies wireless USB 2.0 hub is based on the 802.11g WiFi standard. The WiRanger 4-port hub-and-dongle set offers plug-and-play connectivity to multiple USB devices up to 30 meters away, including printers, scanners, hard drives, and MP3 players.


Pogo Linux StorageDirector 3000 -- Mar. 22, 2007 -- Combining iSCSI SAN (storage-attached network) with typical NAS (network-attached storage) functionality, the Pogo Linux StorageDirector 3000-series appliances run Pogo's Linux-based StorageDirector OS, and target the SMB (small- to medium-sized business) market.


Axiomtek NA-820 -- Mar. 21, 2007 -- Axiomtek's 1U rack-mountable network appliance platform targets small- and medium-sized businesses. The NA-820 provides seven gigabit Ethernet ports, supports Intel Core 2 Duo processors, and is available with support for Linux 2.4 and 2.6.


Soma FlexMax -- Mar. 21, 2007 -- Soma Networks's WiMAX base stations support numerous licensed frequency spectrums, integrate with IMS (IP multimedia subsystems), incorporate multi-antenna technologies such as MIMO (multiple in, multiple out), and run McObject's Linux-based eXtremeDB-HA database. The compact FlexMax NPM 2000 (pictured) is said to offer subscriber gateway broadband wireless services at distances of up to 9.9 miles.


Yoggie Gatekeeper "Personal" and "SOHO" -- Mar. 16, 2007 -- These tiny, Linux-based firewalls for laptops and PCs are scaled-down versions of the console-like "Gatekeeper" firewall from Yoggie Security Systems. The Yoggie Gatekeeper "Personal" and "SOHO" models are said to detect and prevent intrusions, give parents access control, and thwart viruses, spyware, SPAM, and phishing.


Bivio 7000 -- Mar. 12, 2007 -- This high-end model in the Bivio Networks line of Linux-based network appliances for deep packet inspection runs the company's Linux-based BiviOS. The sub-$10,000 "7000" uses an AMP (asymmetrical multiprocessing) architecture claimed capable of wirespeed Layer 3-7 network application processing at 10 gigabits-per-second.


Lanner MR-950 -- Mar. 01, 2007 -- This Lanner Electronics 2U network appliance supports Cavium's multi-core MIPS64-compatible network processing units (NPUs). The MR-950 targets devices running multi-service security applications, such as UTM (unified threat management) appliances.


Techsol Gateway Express -- Mar. 01, 2007 -- Techsol's tiny industrial gateway is preloaded with Linux, along with a lightweight JRE (Java runtime environment). The Gateway Express uses the company's SA2410 Medallion CPU module, draws under two watts, and is available with IBM WebSphere tools.


SSV Tux/Stick -- Feb. 13, 2007 -- It may look like a USB memory stick, but this tiny device is actually a Linux-based gateway that interfaces between USB-enabled PCs and various industrial and embedded networks, including LANs, WiFi networks, wireless sensor networks (WSNs), and in-car networks. SSV Embedded Systems's "Tux/Stick" won a hardware innovation award at the 2007 Embedded World conference.



Embedian ASR-7110 -- Feb. 02, 2007 -- Embedian's low-power, passively cooled server for SOHO (small office/home office) applications offers file-, print-, mail-, and web-serving. The ASR-7110 is based on a 400MHz ARM9 processor, and comes with a complete Debian Linux-based server software stack.


Excito Bubba -- Jan. 11, 2007 -- Excito's original low-power, ultra-quiet Linux file and print server runs Debian Linux. The "Bubba" is based on a 200MHz ARM processor, and comes equipped with 80GB to 500GB drives plus a customizable OS featuring a handy torrent/http/ftp download manager.


AR Infotek Teak 3258 -- Dec. 07, 2006 -- AR Infotek's "entry-level" 1U rackmount server appliance platform is based on an AMD x86-compatible embedded processor. The Teak 3258 incorporates the passively cooled Geode LX-800 processor, and features soldered-down RAM, and two LAN bypass ports.


Infrant ReadyNAS 1100 and NV+ -- Dec. 4, 2006 -- A pair of network-attached storage (NAS) devices that run Linux and target low-power, high-density storage applications, the ReadyNAS 1100 has a rackmount design, while the ReadyNAS NV+ features a shallow pedestal form-factor.


Ads-Tec IF1000 -- Nov. 22, 2006 -- A Linux-powered firewall device for industrial networking applications, the IF1000 Industrial Firewall implements an easy-to-use appliance that can either operate as a layer 2 filtering switch or as an IP router with IP filters.


Wildpackets Omnipliance -- Oct. 27, 2006 -- This Wildpackets appliance is used by network administrators to analyze full- or half-duplex gigabit Ethernet traffic. The "Omnipliance" is based on a 3U rack-mount Intel Xeon server, and runs Red Hat Linux along with Wildpackets's flagship "OmniEngine" software.


4S Newcom Blue 4S IP PBX -- Oct. 16, 2006 -- An IP-PBX setup based on a Mac Mini, and booting Linux from an iPod Shuffle, 4S Newcom's Blue4S package comes with five Linux-based phones.


Opengear IPPower 9258 -- Oct. 12, 2006 -- A low-cost, Linux-based, four-port remote power switch with serial and browser control interfaces, the IP Power 9258 combines with the company's remote access servers to enable administrators to securely monitor and control all the servers, PCs, routers, switches, and devices at small branch offices, the company says.


Digi International Passport -- Oct. 12, 2006 -- A family of "all-in-one" console servers that, in addition to serial console access, support a variety of secure, IP-based remote graphical user interface protocols, the Passport is available with 4, 8, 16, 32, or 48 ports.


Vox Populi Webcast in a Box -- Oct. 9, 2006 -- A podcast capture appliance that aims to make podcasting as dead-simple as possible, in order to give everyone a "voice in public discourse, not just those who own TV towers."


Asterisk server appliance -- Sep. 1, 2006 -- Digium's first complete IP telephony appliance targets small- to medium-sized business (SMBs) and branch offices with 2-50 users. Physically, it has a svelte stackable footprint of just 11 x 6 inches. It is available as a developer kit for telephony application providers.


Digium Asterisk Appliance -- Sep. 1, 2006 -- A Linux IP telephony appliance based on an Analog Devices Blackfin DSP, the Asterisk Appliance has a small, stackable footprint, and supports 2-50 users.


Yoggie Personal Security Gatekeeper -- Sep. 1, 2006 -- A tiny, Linux-based remote access device designed to protect Windows XP laptops, the credit-card-sized Yoggie Personal Security Gatekeeper has two Ethernet ports, and runs sophisticated firewall, VPN, and monitoring software on a hardened Linux kernel.


Netgear ProSafe SSL VPN Concentrator -- Aug. 7, 2006 -- Netgear used Linux and a MIPS32-based Cavium SoC with integrated security processing to build this SSL VPN server for small- and mid-sized businesses. The ProSafe SSL VPN Concentrator uses SSL tunnels, rather than IPsec, to offer secure, browser-based access for up to 25 concurrent users.


Advantech UNO-2688 -- Aug. 1, 2006 -- The fanless, 1U-high UNO-2668 boasts eight isolated serial ports along with three LAN ports. It supports Linux and other embedded OSes, according to the company.


LinkGear LG100 network appliance -- Aug. 1, 2006 -- A small form-factor, ultra-low-power network appliance device that comes preinstalled with Linux, the LinkGear Series 100 (LG100 targets WiFi bridging and routing applications. It is powered by an SH-4 (SuperH) processor, draws only two Watts (typical), and costs $200 in quantities of 25+.


Acrosser AR-M9936 and AR-M9942 network appliances -- Aug. 1, 2006 -- A pair of networking appliances that support "Linux 6.5" and above, and feature LAN bypass, the AR-M9936 is a compact, fanless "micro box" powered by a Celeron 600, while the AR-M9942 is a 1U rackmount design supporting Pentium M CPUs up to 2GHz.


TagMaster LR-xx RFID scanner -- Aug. 1, 2006 -- A "long-range and high-performance" 2.45 GHz RFID system, the LR-xx series readers operate in the license-free 2.45 GHz frequency band, and target applications in commercial and corporate parking areas, gated communities, university parking, airports, and hospitals.


SSV IGW920 -- Aug. 1, 2006 -- A Linux-based industrial device server with a USB interface, the IGW/920 (Industrial Gateway 920) comes with Linux 2.6 preinstalled, and can be used to remotely control or monitor devices with serial or USB interfaces.


ARInfotech Teac 5052 -- Aug. 1, 2006 -- A Linux-powered, high-performance, EM64T-based server-appliance targeting core, access, and carrier network security applications, the Teac 5052 features removable LAN "modules" supporting a variety of fiber and copper transports, Linux drivers for LAN pass-by and other functions, and redundant power supplies and SATA drives.


ARInfotech Teak 3011 -- Jul. 1, 2006 -- An entry-level, fanless network security appliance platform said to draw just 2.4 Watts, the Teak 3011 is based on an x86-compatible AMD Geode processor, comes housed in a compact steel chassis, and targets security appliances for SMBs.


OpenGear CM4116-48V and CM4148-48V console servers -- Jul. 1, 2006 -- 48-Volt "telecom" versions of two inexpensive console servers based on Linux and other open source software, the 16-port CM4116-48V and 48-port CM4148-48V allow network admins to securely manage remote servers, switches, routers, VoIP gateways, and DSLAMs via SSH tunnels, Opengear says.


Inter-Tel CS-5600 IP PBX -- Jun. 1, 2006 -- A high-end model in Inter-Tel's line of Linux-based voice-over-IP communications servers for small- and medium-sized businesses, the CS-5600 supports up to 250 IP devices, and offers trunk expansion through a "digital expansion interface" (DEI) supporting up to 96 analog and digital phones.


OvisLink WMU-6000FS, Micronica MGB100, SafeCom SWSAPUR-5400, Level One WAP-0007, SMC WAPS-G EU, CometLabs MGB-100 -- Jun. 1, 2006 -- Half a dozen companies around the world are shipping tiny Linux-based wireless access points (WAPs) with built-in file and printer servers. The WAPs appear to run a 2.4-series Linux kernel on a RISC-based SoC (system-on-chip) that executes the i486 instruction set.


Mercury Ensemble2 -- Jun. 1, 2006 -- An ATCA-compliant system for telecom application development, evaluation, the Ensemble2 system runs Wind River's Platform for Network Equipment, Linux Edition (PNE-LE), and features RapidIO hardware, APIs, and utilities.


DataStor NAS Gear -- Jun. 1, 2006 -- A home network-attached storage appliance reference design based on Linux and a custom DataStor SoC with a 200MHz ARM9 core, the NAS Gear supports drives larger than 500GB, and features an integrated blue LCM (liquid-crystal module).


Iomega Storage Server 2006 -- May. 1, 2006 -- Iomega has switched its wireless network attached storage (NAS) system from Windows Storage Server 2003 to Linux, and dropped the price from $1,300 to $900. It has also reduced RAM from 256MB to 64MB, and added wireless access point capabilities and automated USB camera downloads.


Linksys WRT300N -- Apr. 1, 2006 -- A Linux-powered wireless access point (WAP) claimed to offer four times the range and 12 times the speed of WAPs based on 802.11a/b/g standards, the WRT300N is based on a draft 802.11n specification, and is the first in a forthcoming "Wireless-N" line.


Moxa UC-7400-CE -- Apr. 1, 2006 -- A compact, fanless, industrially-oriented embedded computers available with Linux pre-installed, the "network-centric" UC-7400-CE series computers are based on Intel XScale processors and feature eight serial ports along with networking and digital I/O.


Intel SS4000-E storage server -- Mar. 1, 2006 -- A compact NAS (network-attached storage) server based on a 2.6 kernel, the SS4000-E aims to bring enterprise storage management features such as hot-swap SATA drives and enclosure management to the entry-level SMB/SOHO market.


Essentia Wifless -- Mar. 1, 2006 -- A wireless access point (WAP) based on "a completely open carrier class integrated platform," the "Wifless" AP is part of a line of Linux-based surveillance equipment, as well as carrier, enterprise, and military access equipment .


OpenGear CM4001 -- Mar. 1, 2006 -- An inexpensive, Linux-powered remote access server aimed at providing secure access to "the entire IT infrastructure" at small satellite offices, the CM4001 costs about $300, and comes with an open source Java wizard created by Opengear to simplify secure authentication and tunnel creation.


Sealevel Systems Relio -- Mar. 1, 2006 -- A configurable industrial computer, the Relio R2000 series is available with Celeron or Pentium processors up to 1.4 GHz, and can accommodate up to three built-in PC/104 expansion modules.


Saxonia Meshnode WiFi router -- Feb. 10, 2006 -- An x86-based outdoor WiFi router that runs Debian Sarge, the Meshnode boots a 2.6.15 Linux kernel from CompactFlash, and offers lots of room to install most any normal x86 Debian package, the company says.


Acme Fox Tux Case -- Feb. 1, 2006 -- The 6.7-inch tall, 30-Euro "Tux Case" houses

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