New network appliance

[linxit]

I am working with a hardware manufacturer to develop appliances aimed at installing open source firewall applications. I am a big open source user but like installing a bit higher end equipment at customers sites. The first to be released is the mid level 1u system. Next will be a small desktop system, then a higher performance 1u or 2u system.

Here are the basic specs for the 1u system. Price is $995.

Does this look like something you or your customers may be interested in?
How does the price point look?
What other features or hardware would you like to see?

Form
1u Rackmount

Dimensions
443mm x 292mm x44mm

Memory
1GB DDR3
Expandable to 4GB

CPU
Intel E5300 2.6GHz
May be higher end in the future

Ethernet
6 PCIe Intel 10/100/1000

Storage
250GB SATAII
Optional SSD
CF Socket on board

Front Ports
6x RJ45 ethernet
1x RJ45 console
2x USB 2.0

Rear Ports
AC power inlet
On/Off switch
Fan opening

Warranty
1 year hardware

Certifications
CE /FCC/UL

[jcoehoorn]

I'd like to see 2GB RAM from the get go.

[linxit]

Good feedback. We have a 2GB upgrade option for $25. Good thing memory prices have started to come back down.

[sky-knight]

That looks familiar... doesn't it...

http://www.untangleappliances.com/ne...ut-ng-100.html

We already have the LCD programmed, and bypass working.

[linxit]

That does look familiar. It is very good hardware. We are not Untangle specific, just trying to offer good hardware for open source products.

[sky-knight]

I agree, but the installation process for that hardware isn't as simple as double click go. That's why we don't sell it independently. If you're going to put it out there, you need to warn people they will have a hard time on the first few installs until they figure out how to use the platform properly.

It took Jim and myself almost a month just to get the thing to run stable, much less get all the features working. You also can't use the raw part number from the manufacturer in question, it must be customized to a degree.