PNSR-4000

1U Network Appliance based on Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) (codenamed Arrow Lake-S) Featuring 4x OCP NIC 3.0 slots

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Features

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) (codenamed Arrow Lake-S)
Up to 4x DDR5 5600MHz ECC UDIMMs (with W880 PCH)
4x OCP NIC 3.0 slots
1x PCIe Gen4 x4 slot (with W880 PCH)
2x M.2 Key M for storage
1x M.2 Key B for 4G/5G/LTE module
Optional TPM 2.0 for security
Ethernet Bypass available with the Portwell PNC series OCP NIC 3.0 network adapters

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The Portwell PNSR-4000 is a 1U, 19-inch rackmount network appliance powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) (codename Arrow Lake-S) and the Intel® W880 chipset. Supporting up to 24 cores with a hybrid architecture of Performance-cores (P-cores) and Efficiency-cores (E-cores), it delivers an optimal balance of computing performance and power efficiency for modern networking environments. Leveraging Intel Core Ultra processors’ disaggregated multi-tile architecture, which integrates CPU, GPU, and NPU resources on a single platform, the PNSR-4000 is designed to accelerate diverse workloads from the edge to the cloud, making it ideal for enterprise networking, security, and edge computing deployments.

Designed for maximum flexibility and scalability, the PNSR-4000 features four Open Compute Project (OCP) NIC 3.0 expansion slots, including two PCIe Gen5 and two PCIe Gen4 interfaces. This versatile configuration supports the Portwell PNC series network interface cards as well as OCP NIC 3.0 SFF adapters, enabling Ethernet connectivity of up to 200GbE. In addition, the OCP 3.0 expansion architecture provides the flexibility to integrate AI acceleration modules, making the platform well-suited for emerging edge AI and intelligent networking applications.

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Specification
Form Factor	1U 19" Rackmount
CPU	Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) (codenamed Arrow Lake-S) Up to 24 cores Chipset: W880 and Q870
BIOS	AMI Aptio® V UEFI BIOS
IPMI	N/A
System Memory	Total 4 DIMMs (2DPC) (1DPC) 2x DDR5 6400MHz UDIMM, up to 96GB (2DPC) 4x DDR5 5600MHz UDIMM, up to 192GB W880 supports ECC memory
Expansion	OCP NIC 3.0 slots (extended depth): 2x PCIe Gen5 x8 from CPU 2x PCIe Gen4 x4+x4 from PCH PCIe slot: 1x PCIe Gen4 x4 (with W880 PCH) M.2: 1x M.2 Key B 3052 socket with dual SIM card slots (USB) 1x M.2 Key E 2230 socket (PCIe)
Ethernet Ports	1x GbE RJ45 MGMT via Intel® Ethernet Controller I226
Storage	2x M.2 Key M 2280/2242 sockets (NVMe)
Power Supply	500W Single AC Power Supply or 300W Redundant AC Power Supply AC 100V-240V @47Hz-63Hz
Cooling	CPU: Passive heatsink System: 5x smart fans (*Subject to change)
Security	Optional TPM 2.0
OS Support	Linux
Dimension	438mm (W) x 442.75mm (D) x 44mm (H) 17.24" (W) x 17.43" (D) x 1.73" (H)
Serial Port	1x RJ45 Console port
USB	2x USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 ports, Type A 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 x1 headers onboard
LCD Panel	N/A
Display	1x HDMI 2.1 connector at rear I/O
LED	Power/Status/HDD LEDs
Power	Front: 1x Power button 1x Reset button Rear: 1x 500W single AC Power Supply or 1x 300W Redundant AC Power Supply
Operating Environment	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Environment	-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing
Certification	CE/FCC Compliance

Ordering Guide
510-25-0007	(R). PNSR-4000 1U Network Appliance Based on Intel Core Ultra Series 2_W880 PCH, 500W PSU
510-25-0017	(R). PNSR-4000 1U Network Appliance Based on Intel Core Ultra Series 2_W880 PCH, 300W 1+1 PSU
PNC Series NICs	Portwell-designed PNC series of OCP NIC 3.0 network adapters (Bypass function available via select SKUs) *Please refer to product datasheet for additional ordering information.

PNSR-4000 FAQ

1. What applications is the PNSR-4000 designed for?

The PNSR-4000 is designed for enterprise networking, network security, software-defined networking (SDN), virtualization, edge computing, and emerging AI-enabled applications.

2. What compute platform powers the PNSR-4000?

It is powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) (Arrow Lake-S), featuring up to 24 cores with a hybrid architecture of Performance-cores (P-cores) and Efficiency-cores (E-cores). Integrated NPU acceleration supports AI-enabled workloads while helping optimize system efficiency.

3. What networking and expansion options are available on the PNSR-4000?

It features four OCP NIC 3.0 slots, supporting compatible network adapters for flexible connectivity, including options up to 200GbE with Portwell PNC adapters. A PCIe Gen4 x4 slot is also available with the W880 chipset.

4. What memory and storage options does the PNSR-4000 support?

It supports up to 192GB of DDR5 UDIMM memory, with ECC support available when configured with the W880 chipset. The system also includes two M.2 Key M sockets supporting NVMe storage for flexible, high-speed data storage.

5. Does the PNSR-4000 support network bypass and secure deployments?

Yes. Selected Portwell PNC OCP NIC 3.0 network adapters support Ethernet bypass functionality to help maintain network availability. For enhanced security, the PNSR-4000 also supports optional TPM 2.0, providing a hardware-based root of trust for supported deployments.

6. Can the PNSR-4000 support AI workloads and AI acceleration?

Yes. The PNSR-4000 leverages Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2), which integrate CPU, GPU, and NPU resources on a single platform. In addition, its flexible OCP NIC 3.0 expansion architecture can support compatible acceleration modules, making it well suited for AI-enabled edge computing, intelligent networking, and other emerging AI applications.

7. Can Portwell customize the PNSR-4000 for specific deployment requirements?

Yes. In addition to standard configurations, Portwell offers customization services to help customers tailor the PNSR-4000 to their application requirements. Options may include network interface selection, storage configuration, support for compatible 4G/5G/LTE modules, hardware modifications, branding support, and other project-specific enhancements. Supported by experienced engineering, product, and project management teams, Portwell helps customers simplify deployment and accelerate time-to-market.