The ONLY x86 Open Framework Modular Services Router with Network Function Virtualization Capabilities
Overview
Nodegrid Services Router is a modular open platform appliance designed for software-defined networking (SDN), out of band (OOB) management, DevOps, SD-WAN, remote/branch offices, retail locations, and network function virtualization (NFV) capabilities. Nodegrid Services Router is optimized to perform various network functions including switching, routing, security, WAN acceleration, provide secure OOB remote access, run Docker applications and control IT devices at the edge of the network, and within converged infrastructure (CI) environments.
Nodegrid Services Router has modular service cards for networking, OOB serial & USB, cellular, Wi-Fi, compute and storage. Nodegrid Services Router has the latest generation of networking switch silicon backplane for SDN, a variety of modular service cards, a multi-core Intel CPU for concurrent NFVs and Nodegrid 64-bit Linux OS – a combination that enables flexible interfaces, dependable non-blocking network capabilities, an ever-evolving open platform and lightning-fast response times. Future proof your investment as your business evolves.
- 5 Multi-service card slots for Modular Expansion Cards
- Onboard latest generation of network switch chip for non-blocking communication
- Multi-core Intel CPU with Nodegrid 64-bit Linux OS
- NFV technology such as virtual routers, firewalls, WAN accelerators from best-of-breed vendors
- Embedded layer 2 switching, layer 3 routing, BGP, OSPF, RIP, QoS, MPLS, VPN, IPSEC
- OOB Serial & USB console, OOB Management PDU & IPMI, Monitoring and Alerting
- Zero-Touch Provisioning for easy configuration and automation over IPv4/IPv6
- Cellular network failover with dual SIM and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Nodegrid Manager software for 360 view, natural search and clustering
- Chassis: 2x SFP+, 2x GE, 2x USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Console, HDMI, Dual AC PSU, Dual hot-swappable fans
Features
Nodegrid Services Router goes beyond the network switch by utilizing Network Function Virtualization (NFV) technology. Integrate Virtual Network Functions throughout your environment for unmatched network agility and scalability. Nodegrid Services Router’s modular cards allow you to scale your physical network exactly how you need it. Nodegrid Services Router’s modularity in combination with NFV capabilities mean you can rid your infrastructure of single purpose appliances and optimize the stack.
- Modularity – x86 open platform appliance with SDN and NFV capabilities, a variety of interface cards
- NFV – Virtual router, firewall, security, WAN accelerators from best-of-breed vendors
- SD-WAN – Architecture that overcomes the traditional WAN drawbacks
- SDN – Separation of control plane and data plane
- Switching – Layer 2 switching, QoS, MPLS, client/server VPN, multi-sites IPSEC
- Vendor-neutral OOB – Serial & USB consoles, IPMI, power management
- DevOps – Automaton scripts via ZTP, Docker, OpenFlow, RESTful, Puppet, Chef, Ansible
- Routing – Layer 3 routing, BGP, OSPF, RIP Routing support
- Failover – 4G/LTE cellular modem with dual SIM for failover/on-demand, Wi-Fi AP (hotspot or client)
- Collaboration – Compute server module for virtualization and containers
- Security – Fine Grain Security, Policy-based via AD/LDAP, Firewall – IP packet and security filtering
- Auditing – Data logging (sessions), Environment monitoring, Event notification and Alarms
- Management – Nodegrid Manager software for 360 view, natural search, clustering
Expansion Modules
16-Port GbE Ethernet
Storage
16-Port Serial
16-Port USB Serial
M.2 Cellular / Wi-Fi / SATA
8-Port Ethernet SFP+
Compute
8-Port POE+
Compatibility Chart
Note: Not all Nodegrid Services Router Expansion Card Slots are interchangeable. Please refer to the chart for Expansion Card Slot Compatibility.
| Expansion Card | Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 3 | Slot 4 | Slot 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Port GbE Ethernet | ✔ | ✔ | Secure Isolated Mode | Secure Isolated Mode | |
| 16-Port Serial | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 16-Port USB | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| M.2 Cellular / Wi-Fi | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8-Port SFP+ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Secure Isolated Mode | Secure Isolated Mode |
| 8-Port POE+ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | – | – |
| Compute | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Secure Isolated Mode | Secure Isolated Mode |
| Storage | – | – | – | ✔ | ✔ |
| M.2 SATA | – | – | – | ✔ | ✔ |
Applications
Out of Band Management
Establish secure channels for managing Serial, USB, PDU, IPMI and network infrastructure devices regardless of vendor. View all of your local and remote site targets and administer normalized commands via a single access point.
Networking
Nodegrid Services Router allows for Routing and Switching Capabilities out of the box. With a powerful multi-core Intel CPU, routing and switching is done lightning fast.
SD-WAN
Simplify and provide agility to remote branch infrastructure with SD-WAN. Manage your entire WAN and implement services dynamically, via a single secure point of access.
DevOps & Converged Infrastructure
Collaborate efficiently with automation tools to improve IT performance and business results. Manage Converged Infrastructure solutions via a single, vendor-neutral point of access.
EDGE Networking
Nodegrid Services Router is perfect for the EDGE, providing secure access and management capabilities to Retail/Remote environments. Deploy and manage NFV’s / VPN / IPSEC / Firewall / Compute / Storage / Wi-Fi / 4G Cellular Failover
Docker Compatible
Nodegrid Family Solutions support Docker, giving you the ability to run more apps efficiently. Free up processing power by running optimized application containers.
Here’s where customers are using Nodegrid Services Router:
Airlines
Retail & Remote Office
Finance
Healthcare & Biotech
Telecommunications
Internet, Social Media & Search
Specifications
| Hardware Specifications | |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel x86_64 Multi-Core |
| Memory & Storage |
8 GB of DDR4 DRAM, 32 GB mSATA SSD (Upgradeable) |
| Interfaces | 2 SFP+ Ethernet 2 Gigabit Ethernet 1 Console on RJ45 1 USB 3.0 1 USB 2.0 1 HDMI |
| Software Specifications | |
| Port Access | Direct access by port name, TCP port, device name and IPv4/IPv6 High performance port login: <1 sec on SSH, <3 sec on Telnet 1,000 simultaneous sessions Port sharing, port custom field support, port icon configuration, port search Device clustering across multiple Nodegrid units DeviceURL™ bookmarks, FireTrail™ secure tunnels Break-over SSH support Power Management Integration within user’s session HTML5 viewer (No Java) for IPMI SoL and KVM, WEB, Console Virtual media support |
| System Management | Extensible automated control based on actionable real-time data Web GUI management portal, command line interface (CLI), Linux root shell,SNMP Zero Touch Provisioning for configuration and firmware updates Multiple and customizable user levels of access Auto-discovery via network scan & hostname of attached serial port NTP support, global time zone support Network Failover to 4G/LTE or Wi-Fi Orchestration – Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Nodegrid Manager, OpenFlow, RESTful |
| Access Protocols | HTTPS, SSHv2; optional HTTP, Telnet and SSHv1 |
| Device View Options | Tree, Table, Geo Map, Node and WEB with NodeIQ™ search |
| Managed Power Devices | Vendor Neutral PDU support |
| Managed IPMI Devices | OpenBMC HP iLO Dell iDRAC Redfish API Supermicro/Quanta IPMI Cisco CIMC/UCS IBMIMM Oracle ILOM EMC/NetApp Storage IPMI |
| Security | X.509 SSH certificate support, 4096-bit encryption keys Selectable cryptographic protocols for SSH and HTTPS (TLSv1.2, TLSv1.1, TLSv1) Selectable cypher suite levels: high, medium, low, custom Local, AD/LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, Kerberos authentication Local, backup-user authentication support User-access lists per port Group/role-based authorization: AD/LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+ Fine Grain port access, power access, appliance privilege IP packet and security filtering, IP forwarding support SSL VPN (Client and Server), IPsec, Firewall MD5/SHA System configuration checksum, System event syslog System event syslog Custom security with secure default settings Strong password enforcement Network Function Virtualization (NFV) |
| Operating System | Built-in 64-bit Linux |
| Infrastructure Specifications | |
| Power | Dual AC 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 90W typical |
| Physical | Front-Rear mounting brackets Size (L x W x H): 438 x 332 x 43mm (17.2 x 13.1 x 1.7 in), 1U Weight: 4.9 kg (10.8 lb), depending on options Air Exhaust or Air Intake Fans (Swappable) |
| Environmental | Operation: 0 to 45° C (32 to 113° F), 5-95% RH, non-cond. Storage: -20 to 67° C (-4 to 153° F), 10-90% RH, non-cond. |
Ordering Information
Nodegrid Services Router (Chassis)
| SKU | Description |
|---|---|
| NSR-TOP1-DAC | NSR Chassis, Dual AC, Multi-Core Intel CPU, On-board Switch, 5 Slots support, 8GB DDR4, 32GB MSATA, Hot-Swappatble Fans |
| NSR-BASE-DAC | NSR Chassis, Dual AC, Multi-Core Intel CPU, On-board Switch, 3 Slots support, 8GB DDR4, 32GB MSATA, Hot-Swappatble Fans |
| NSR-TOP1-SAC | NSR Chassis, Single AC, Multi-Core Intel CPU, On-board Switch, 5 Slots support, 8GB DDR4, 32GB MSATA, Hot-Swappatble Fans |
| NSR-BASE-SAC | NSR Chassis, Single AC, Multi-Core Intel CPU, On-board Switch, 3 Slots support, 8GB DDR4, 32GB MSATA, Hot-Swappatble Fans |
| NSR-TOP1-SAC-POE | NSR Chassis, Single AC & POE, Multi-Core Intel CPU, On-board Switch, 5 Slots support, 8GB DDR4, 32GB MSATA, Hot-Swappatble Fans |
| NSR-BASE-SAC-POE | NSR Chassis, Single AC & POE, Multi-Core Intel CPU, On-board Switch, 3 Slots support, 8GB DDR4, 32GB MSATA, Hot-Swappatble Fans |
Expansion Cards and Accessories
| SKU | Description |
|---|---|
| NSR-16ETH-EXPN | NSR 16-Port 1GbE – Ethernet Expansion Card |
| NSR-8ETH-POE-EXPN | NSR 8-Port 1GbE Ethernet with POE+ Expansion Card |
| NSR-16SRL-EXPN | NSR 16-Port RJ45 Serial Rolled Expansion Card |
| NSR-16USB-EXPN | NSR 16-Port USB Type A Expansion Card |
| NSR-8SFP-EXPN | NSR 8-Port 10GbE SFP Expansion Card |
| NSR-DISK-EXPN | NSR Storage Expansion Card |
| NSR-COMP-EXPN | NSR Compute 4-core, 8GB DDR4, 32GB SATA Expension Card |
| NSR-M2-EXPN | NSR M.2 / Sata Expansion Card |
| NSR-COVER | NSR Cover Plate |
| — | — |
| NSR-UPG-DDR4 | NSR DDR4 UPGRADE – 16GB |
| NSR-UPG-MSATA | NSR MSATA UPGRADE – 64GB |
| NSR-FAN-OUT | NSR Replacement Fan – Exhaust (air out) |
| NSR-FAN-IN | NSR Replacement Fan – Intake (air in) |
| — | — |
| M2-WIFI | M.2 Wi-Fi |
| M2-CELL | M.2 Cellular – Dual SIM |
| M2-S064 | M.2 SATA 64 GB |
| M2-S128 | M.2 SATA 128 GB |