PNSR-6000

2U Network Appliance based on Dual Intel® Xeon® 6 Processors (codenamed Birch Stream Platform) Featuring 8x OCP NIC 3.0 slots and BMC

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Features

Dual Intel® Xeon® 6 Processors
Up to 32x DDR5 6400/5200MHz ECC RDIMMs
8x OCP NIC 3.0 slots, 2x PCIe Gen5 x16 slots
1x M.2 Key M for storage
IPMI with AST2600 BMC
Optional TPM 2.0 for security
Ethernet Bypass available with the Portwell PNC series OCP NIC 3.0 network adapters
(Optional) AI-centric expansion with GPU-empowered architecture

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The Portwell PNSR-6000 2U rackmount network appliance features dual Intel® Xeon® 6 processors designed to handle complex network traffic management, AI workloads, and data-intensive applications. With up to 144 cores per CPU socket, the PNSR-6000 delivers exceptional performance and efficiency, making it an ideal solution for modern data centers and network security environments.

The PNSR-6000 supports up to 2048GB of DDR5 ECC RDIMMs, ensuring high task-parallel throughput for cloud-scale workloads. Its advanced expansion capabilities include 8x OCP NIC 3.0 slots and 2x PCIe Gen5 x16 slots, providing high-speed connectivity and flexibility for diverse network configurations. The PNSR-6000 offers optional AI-centric expansion with a GPU-empowered architecture, allowing for seamless scaling up.

Security is a top priority for PNSR-6000, which integrates Intel® Platform Firmware Resilience (Intel PFR) and optional TPM 2.0 for robust protection against threats. With built-in AI acceleration and comprehensive out-of-band remote management featuring IPMI with AST2600 BMC, the PNSR-6000 enhances network efficiency and reliability. The Portwell PNSR-6000 2U rackmount network appliance is a powerful, scalable solution designed to meet the demands of today’s advanced network operations.

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Specification
Form Factor	2U 19" Rackmount
CPU	Dual processors Intel® Xeon® 6700 Series Processors with E-Cores Up to 144 Cores, 330W TDP per CPU Future Intel® Xeon® 6 Processors with P-Cores
BIOS	AMI Aptio® V UEFI BIOS
IPMI	AST2600 BMC Firmware: AMI
System Memory	Total 32 DIMMs (2DPC) (1DPC) 16x DDR5 6400MHz ECC RDIMM, up to 4TB (2DPC) 32x DDR5 5200MHz ECC RDIMM, up to 4TB
Expansion	OCP NIC 3.0 slots (extended depth): - 4x PCIe Gen5 x16 from CPU#0 - 4x PCIe Gen5 x16 from CPU#1 PCIe slots: - 1x PCIe Gen5 x16 from CPU#0, FH 3/4L - 1x PCIe Gen5 x16 from CPU#1, FH 3/4L
Ethernet Ports	1x GbE RJ45 MGMT via Intel® Ethernet Controller I210 1x GbE RJ45 IPMI
Storage	1x M.2 Key M 2280 socket (NVMe) Supports Intel® VROC
Power Supply	2000W 1+1 CRPS Redundant Power Supply AC 100V-240V @47Hz-63Hz
Cooling	CPU: Passive 2U/2U EVAC heatsink System: 7x fans
Security	Optional TPM 2.0 Intel® Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR)
OS Support	Linux
Dimension	438mm (W) x 800mm (D) x 88 mm (H) 17.24" (W) x 31.50" (D) x 3.46" (H) *Subject to change
Serial Port	1x RJ45 Console port
USB	2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, Type A 1x USB 2.0 header onboard
LCD Panel	(Optional) 2x16 characters, 4x keypads
Display	1x VGA header at rear I/O
LED	Power/Status/Storage LEDs System ID LED
Power	Front: 1x Reset button Rear: 1x Power switch 2x AC power inlets for CRPS
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F )
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 70° C (-4°F to 158°F)
Humidity	5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
Certification	CE/FCC Compliance

Ordering Guide
In-process	(R). (R). PNSR-6000. 2U Network Appliance based on Dual Intel® Xeon® 6 Processors
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-6000 FAQ

1. What applications is the PNSR-6000 designed for?

The PNSR-6000 is designed for a wide range of networking, security, AI, and cloud-native applications. Typical use cases include next-generation firewalls (NGFW), intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS), deep packet inspection (DPI), VPN gateways, application delivery and traffic management, content delivery networks (CDNs), cloud and edge infrastructure, AI inference workloads, and other high-performance, data-intensive applications.

2. Which Intel® Xeon® processors does the PNSR-6000 support?

The PNSR-6000 supports dual Intel® Xeon® 6700 Series processors with E-cores, offering up to 144 cores per processor, and Intel® Xeon® 6700/6500 Series processors with P-cores, supporting up to 86 cores per processor.

3. What high-speed networking and expansion options are available?

The PNSR-6000 features eight OCP NIC 3.0 slots and two PCIe Gen5 x16 expansion slots, providing flexibility for high-speed networking, hardware acceleration, and future expansion requirements.

4. Does the PNSR-6000 support network bypass and remote system management?

Yes. Select compatible Portwell PNC Series network adapters support Ethernet bypass. The PNSR-6000 also features an AST2600 BMC with IPMI for remote management, Intel® PFR for firmware resilience, and optional TPM 2.0 security.

5. Can the PNSR-6000 support AI workloads and GPU acceleration?

Yes. The PNSR-6000 is designed to support AI workloads through the processing capabilities of dual Intel® Xeon® 6 processors and optional GPU expansion via PCIe Gen5 slots. This enables the platform to support AI workloads, security analytics, data-intensive applications, and other compute-intensive workloads.

6. How is the PNSR-6000 designed to support high-bandwidth networking applications?

The PNSR-6000 is engineered for high-throughput networking with dual Intel® Xeon® 6 processors, eight OCP NIC 3.0 slots, and two PCIe Gen5 x16 expansion slots. This architecture provides the scalability and flexibility needed for bandwidth-intensive applications such as next-generation firewalls, IDS/IPS, cloud services, content delivery networks (CDNs), AI workloads, and other bandwidth-intensive applications.

7. Can Portwell customize the PNSR-6000 for my deployment requirements?

Yes. Beyond standard configurations, Portwell offers customization services to help customers tailor the PNSR-6000 to their specific application needs. Available options may include hardware configuration adjustments, network interface selection, storage and expansion customization, branding support, and other project-specific requirements. Backed by experienced engineering, product, and project management teams, Portwell helps customers streamline deployment and accelerate time-to-market.