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Introduction
Chapter 1
Network Application Platforms
Chapter 1:
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the FW-8756. The FW-8756 is a
1U network communication appliance that is designed
to meet your demand for quality network application
platform.
The FW-8756 supports different class of Intel 90 nm CPUs
packaged in LGA 775 for user selection including Intel
Core2 Quad, Intel Core 2 Duo, and Intel Celeron.
The FW-8756 comes with 1 FE and 6 Gb Ethernet ports
with three pair capable to be an abnormal state packet
dual latch bypass (the newest Generation 3 bypass). In
addition, with the Lanner riser card, an optional expansion
LAN module can be added.
Here is the list of some key features of the FW-8756
system:
Built on Intel chipset G41 and ICH7R
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Two COM ports: 1 x RJ45 Serial Console port (CISCO
•
TYPE) and 1 pin header on board (2x5)
Two USB 2.0 Ports on the front panel and one USB2.0
•
pinheader (2x5)
one 3.5”SATA II HDD or two 2.5”SATA II
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One VGA pin header (Sku A only)
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One IPMI management port through the OPMA
•
connector (SKu B only)
One PCI-Ex8 for expansion riser card
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3 pairs of the Generation 3 bypass ports
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Please refer to the chart below for a summary of the
system’s specifications.
System Specification
Feature
Description
Form Factor
1U Rackmount
Platform
Processor
Supports Intel Core2 Quad,
Core2 Duo, PentiumD, Celeron
Processors, LGA775
Chipset
Intel G41 + ICH7R
Embedded Accelerator
by request
System Memory
Technology
DDR3 800/1066/1333 MHz
Max Capacity
4GB
Socket
2 x 240P DIMM
OS Support
Windows, Linux
Storage
HDD Bay(s)
1 x 3.5” or 2 x 2.5”
Storage Interface
2 x Serial ATA,
1 x CompactFlash
Networking
Ethernet Port Density
6 x RJ45 GbE Onboard
1 x RJ45 FE
1 x Optional Module
Controller
6 x Intel 82574L
1 x Intel FE LAN
Network Module(s)
1 x Tray to fit Lanner 8800
Series Modules
Bypass
3 x pairs of LAN bypass
I/O Interface
Console
1 x RJ45
USB
2 x USB 2.0
IPMI via OPMA slot
Optional
Expansion
PCI
1 x Mini-PCI
Cooling
Processor
1U Passive heatsink with 3
cooling fans
System
1 x Cooling Fan with Smart Fan
Environmental
Parameters
Temperature, ambient
operating / storage
0ºC~40ºC / -20ºC~60ºC
Humidity (RH), ambient
operating and non-
operating
5 ~ 95%, non condensing
Miscellaneous
LCD Module
2 x 20 Character
Optional Graphic LCM
Watchdog
Yes
Internal RTC with Li
Battery
Yes
Physical
Dimensions
Dimensions (WxHxD)
431 x 44.4 x 395 mm
Weight
6 kg (13.2 lbs)
Power
Type / Watts
1U ATX /200W
Input
AC 90~264V@47~63Hz
Output
+5V output: 1V min, 12V max;
+3.3V output: 1V min, 14V
max;
+12V output 1V min, 14V max
Approvals &
Compliance
CE Emission, FCC Class A,
RoHS
