Celestix Introduces FV930 "Secured by Check Point" Appliance for Mid-Sized Enterprises
FV930 Delivers Robust Internet Security in a Rack-mounted Security Appliance Introduced at Networld + InteropFREMONT, CA- (September 10, 2002) (N+I-GWCC, Booth #2245) Celestix Networks, Inc., the premier developer of ready to deploy server appliances, today announces the release of the FV930, the company's first rack mount appliance. The FV930 integrates Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) market-leading VPN-1®/FireWall-1®/ Next Generation™ (NG), the industry's most comprehensive Internet security solution, to deliver the industry's leading security and connectivity to mid-size enterprises and regional offices. Additionally, the FV930 has undergone a rigorous testing process to be certified as a "Secured by Check Point" appliance, ensuring optimal operation, ease of use, and interoperability with Check Point's market-leading security technologies such as ClusterXL® and SmartDefense®. "We are pleased to see Celestix introduce the FV930 'Secured by Check Point' VPN/security appliance," said Asheem Chandna, vice president of business development and product management for Check Point Software Technologies. "Celestix appliances now deliver market-leading Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 across multiple customer segments including enterprise, small-to-medium businesses and SOHO/consumers." The FV930 features a backlit LCD panel (40 x 2 character) with an integrated dial control that allows the administrator to configure network parameters and begin securing the network within 15 minutes. The LCD also provides critical information and allows users to install security updates, or change the configuration of the appliance. FV930 can be managed locally via a standard web browser or centrally through Check Point's wide array of management software offerings. "The FV930 was designed with mid-size enterprises in mind," said Umar Hameed, vice president of strategic alliances at Celestix. "It's a perfect balance of power and grace, this rack-mount appliance has exceptional performance coupled with an elegant control system, setting the standard for security appliances." FV930 is based on a robust Celestix 1U rack hardware platform, producing an extremely fast and efficient appliance with a maximum of 200 Mbps of firewall throughput and 120 Mbps of MD5/AES128 VPN throughput. To achieve such speed, the FV930 uses a powerful Intel® Pentium® III class CPU running in excess of 1.2GHz, 256MB of RAM and 20GB of hard drive. The Celestix FV930 has five auto-sensing 10/100-ethernet ports adding a degree of versatility not commonly found in a security appliance. In addition, the FV930 comes preloaded and preconfigured with Rainfinity's OPSEC™ Certified high availability software, RainWall®, eliminating failures by ensuring continuous availability of VPN-1®/FireWall-1®. Check Point's FloodGate-1®, a scalable, easy to use QoS solution that ensures reliable performance for VPN and other mission-critical applications, also comes preloaded. Available now, the FV930 starts at $3,995, making it a price/performance leader in the mid-size enterprise security arena. For more information, contact Celestix by phone at 510.668.0700 x251, email at sales@us.celestix.com or visit online at www.celestix.com. ### About Celestix |