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Get network management & infrastructure that adjust to you

No matter what challenges you’re facing at your data center and branch locations, the Nodegrid Services Router (NSR) gives you complete control of your network.

It’s the only modular solution that adjusts to your business’ needs, so your network can become a powerful value creator.

Free your resources with the industry’s most in-depth out-of-band management
Provide secure & flexible network access via Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Get uncompromising control on a granular scale with SD-Branch capabilities

Why Nodegrid Services Router?

The Nodegrid Services Router makes it easy to optimize your stack. Using virtualized network functions (VNFs), the NSR goes beyond the network switch to bring you a virtual environment that scales to your needs. Use VNFs alongside the NSR’s modular expansion cards for faster deployments, hardened security, & added savings.

Deploy Fast

Replace up to six devices with a single NSR
Virtualize more systems to drastically downsize your stack
Set up zero touch provisioning for plug-n-play deployments

Boost Security

Get total peace of mind with enterprise-grade security
Protect your data using encrypted SSL and IPSec technologies
Isolate & eliminate threats thanks to control/data plane separation

Save Across the Board

Cut CAPEX with VNFs, 3rd-party app hosting, & add-on modules
Prevent outages using alerts & automation that self-heal issues
Save on OPEX thanks to remote out-of-band & cellular backup

Find solutions using the infrastructure multi-tool

Solve issues you didn’t know were holding you back. The Nodegrid Services Router is your infrastructure multi-tool, capable of routing, switching, application hosting, and much more. Get the NSR to multiply your capabilities, from advanced out-of-band to streamlined DevOps and better edge networking.

Out of Band Management

Get secure channels to manage devices from afar. View and control serial, USB, PDU, IPMI, and other infrastructure components regardless of vendor, all using one interface with normalized commands.

Networking

The NSR is built upon a multi-core Intel CPU for lightning-fast non-blocking networking right out of the box. Deploy it for powerful routing & switching capabilities, with expansion modules for additional networking, Wi-Fi, cellular, serial ports, & more.

Guest OS & VNF's

The NSR’s on-board Nodegrid OS allows you to use guest OS & VNF functionalities. No matter where you deploy the NSR, you can tailor your virtualized environment with third-party applications that suit you.

DevOps & Converged Infrastructure

Collaborating with DevOps has never been easier. The NSR supports automation & scripting tools, and gives you in-depth monitoring of important metrics. Manage your converged solutions & respond to business needs.

Edge Networking

For remote and branch locations, the NSR is your all-in-one solution for edge networking. Provide a capable platform for all your edge VNFs, and get reliable out-of-band access via 4G cellular.

Docker & Kubernetes

The NSR supports Docker & Kubernetes containers, so you can keep operations running with efficiency. Use optimized containers to get the most from your processing power, without the hassle of platform incompatibilities.

Expansion Modules

16-Port GbE Ethernet

Storage

16-Port Serial

16-Port USB Serial

Compute

8-Port POE+

M.2 Cellular / Wi-Fi / SATA

16-Port GbE Ethernet SFP

8-Port Ethernet SFP+

What makes NSR the leading services router?

Power

The NSR is the most powerful solution thanks to its multi-core, Intel-based processor. Where competing devices limit you to few VNFs, the NSR handles every network function without breaking a sweat.

Freedom to scale

With up to nine field-upgradable expansion modules, the NSR is the only solution to offer true freedom to scale. You no longer need to compromise, because the NSR gives you every capability you need.

Streamlined networking

You don’t have to put up with cumbersome stacks any longer. The NSR tightens up networking using a single device for virtualization, third-party app hosting, Docker containers, & automation.

Intuitive management

Integration with Nodegrid Manager gives you unified control, regardless of which vendor solutions you use. Simply connect the NSR for in-depth, 360-degree management – all on one interface.

Pre-Validated Virtualized Network Functions ready to deploy on Nodegrid

Deploy Nodegrid SR devices and get seamless customization with these pre-validated apps. Virtualize for what you need, from efficient SD-WAN & firewall applications, to right-fit guest OS & management solutions.

We’re always adding more, so take your pick and let Nodegrid do the rest.

pre-validated applications

Network down?

Nodegrid’s cellular failover has you covered

The Nodegrid SR family’s advanced cellular module delivers backup connectivity that’s reliable, fast, & automatic.

Get global coverage via 4G LTE & 3G fallback
Make business unstoppable with blazing Cat-12 speeds
Save your peace of mind thanks to 4x carrier redundancy

Explore our cellular module

Lay the foundation for open networking that adapts to you

Whether you need to run custom security applications at your largest data center, or SD-Branch capabilities for a faraway office, the Nodegrid Services Router is your open platform solution. It’s the only modular services router that lets you bolt on more functionality and address your business’ changing needs.

Get a multi-core Intel CPU & Linux OS for strong, versatile networking.
Deploy your custom environment using guest OS & your choice of applications
Boost your flexibility with add-ons for compute power, interfaces, Wi-Fi & More

Don’t let rigid systems hold you back

Why do some of the world’s top brands trust the Nodegrid Services Router? Because it delivers more usability than any other 1U box on the market. Not only can you do away with many single-purpose appliances, but you can also customise your environment to suit you.

Deploying custom solutions? Run up to six guest Ones to host all your applications
Looking for better orchestration? Add interface modules for more streamlined virtualizations
Need vendor freedom? Get a single extensible box to bridge feature gaps & provide right fit solutions.

Features

Specifications

Compatibility Chart

Applications

Ordering Info

The Nodegrid Services Router is the most versatile device on the market. With a fast x86 Intel CPU, Linux-based Nodegrid OS, and available add-on modules, the NSR delivers flexible networking in any environment. Here are some key features:

Multi-core Intel CPU for more power and blazing-fast UI
64-bit, Linux-based Nodegrid OS for vendor-neutral networking
Guest OS, app hosting, & VNFs for a fully customized environment
5 slots for add-on modules to boost compute power, connectivity, & more
PDU & IPMI management that give you control at every level
IPv4 & IPv6 compatibility to support legacy & modern solutions

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 2 x USB 2.0 1 HDMI
Warranty	2 Years
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, 2.0 A Dual DC: 36-75 VDC, 7.3-3.5A Power Consumption 150W 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.

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 GbE Ethernet SFP	✔	✔	✔	Secure Isolated Mode	Secure Isolated Mode
16-Port USB	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
M.2 Cellular / Wi-Fi	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
8-Port SFP+	✔	✔	✔	Secure Isolated Mode	Secure Isolated Mode
8-Port POE+	✔	✔	✔	–	–
Compute	✔	✔	✔	–	–
Storage	–	–	–	✔	✔
M.2 SATA	–	–	–	✔	✔

Guest OS & VNF's