Summary of AAEON FWS-2365 CERTIFIED BY FLEXIWAN FOR SD-WAN OPEN ARCHITECTURE DEPLOYMENT
AAEON partnered with flexiWAN to certify its FWS-2365 desktop uCPE white box for flexiWAN's open-source SD-WAN software, enabling broader third-party VNF deployment. The FWS-2365, powered by Intel Atom C3000 series (4–16 cores), supports Intel SR-IOV, AES-NI, QAT, high-bandwidth networking, and zero-touch provisioning, offering flexible, secure uCPE for SD-WAN and edge networks. flexiWAN provides centrally managed tools like flexiEdge and flexiManage to load third-party networking applications, reduce total cost of ownership, and allow service providers to tailor and future-proof network services.
Parts used in the FWS-2365 uCPE Certification Project:
- AAEON FWS-2365 desktop uCPE white box
- Intel Atom C3000 series processor (supports 4 to 16 cores)
- Intel SR-IOV technology
- Intel AES-NI technology
- Intel QAT technology
- flexiWAN open-source SD-WAN software
- flexiEdge tool
- flexiManage tool
- Zero-touch provisioning capability
AAEON, an industry leader in uCPE and SD-WAN white box solutions, announces their partnership with flexiWAN, the leading pioneer in open source SD-WAN software. With this partnership, AAEON’s desktop uCPE white box solution, the FWS-2365 has received certification from flexiWAN, allowing customer and vendors to leverage a wider selection of network equipment for the implementation of third-party VNF applications.
The FWS-2365 is designed to deliver a flexible and powerful uCPE solution for SD-WAN and Edge networks. Powered by the Intel® Atom™ C3000 series (formerly Denverton) and supporting 4 to 16 core processors, the FWS-2365 is designed to deliver high-bandwidth networking while enabling clients to take advantage of built-in technologies including Intel SR-IOV, Intel® AES-NI, and Intel® QAT to enable fast, encrypted networking for data security. The FWS-2365 also supports zero-touch provisioning for even easier deployment and setup.
“flexiWAN is a leading pioneer in open-source SD-WAN software, providing innovation and flexibility which fits perfectly with our strategy of delivering platform solutions to meet all of our customers’ needs,” said Fredy Hsu, Product Manager with AAEON’s Network System Division. “With this partnership and certification of the FWS-2365, we can demonstrate to service providers and clients our ability to deliver powerful uCPE platforms capable of powering the latest generation in network structures and security.”
flexiWAN offers a comprehensive, centrally managed open-source SD-WAN solution, which allows for third party networking applications to be loaded and run thanks to their application framework including tools such as flexiEdge and flexiManage. Clients and service providers are able to leverage this capability to deploy an SD-WAN solution which meets their specific needs and lowers the cost of ownership by focusing only on the required capabilities. The open and modular design of flexiWAN allows service providers to offer services in line with their networking strategies, while also delivering flexibility to add on third party applications and future proof networks.
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- What product did AAEON certify with flexiWAN?
The AAEON FWS-2365 desktop uCPE white box was certified by flexiWAN. - What processor family powers the FWS-2365?
The FWS-2365 is powered by the Intel Atom C3000 series and supports 4 to 16 core processors. - Does the FWS-2365 support hardware acceleration technologies?
Yes, it supports Intel SR-IOV, Intel AES-NI, and Intel QAT technologies. - Can third-party VNF applications be deployed on the certified FWS-2365?
Yes, the certification allows customers and vendors to leverage a wider selection of network equipment for third-party VNF applications. - What flexiWAN tools are mentioned for managing SD-WAN deployments?
flexiEdge and flexiManage are mentioned as tools in flexiWAN's application framework. - Does the FWS-2365 support easy deployment features?
Yes, the FWS-2365 supports zero-touch provisioning for easier deployment and setup. - What benefits does flexiWAN's open-source SD-WAN offer?
It allows loading third-party networking applications, centrally managed deployment, reduced cost of ownership, and flexibility to add services aligned with provider strategies. - Who commented on the partnership from AAEON?
Fredy Hsu, Product Manager with AAEON’s Network System Division, commented on the partnership.
