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Dr. Atai Ziv, CEOThe company’s innovative, compact and embedded solutions are based on ARM processor architecture, and include comprehensive software packages, drivers, and support for major operating systems. The appeal of SolidRun’s SoM/carrier technology is its ready usability by application experts who need processing power, but do not want to be entangled in details surrounding the processor. “We have adopted both the Freescale iMX6 and the Marvell Armada platforms for our SoM,” adds Ziv. “The ability to quickly switch between single, dual, and quad cores provides outstanding flexibility for Smart City applications.” For example, when performing a pilot for aggregation of city traffic volume data, the user might discover the quad core to be unnecessary, and that a dual core is sufficient for the application’s needs. “The reason we are leading the roost is because we can easily downgrade and reduce price points for the technology rollouts,” explains Ziv.
On the other hand, SolidRun can also easily upgrade the SoM in order to support additional applications without requiring changes in the communications infrastructure. SolidRun’s SoMs offer small-footprint size and power consumption, making them easily deployable in wireless, battery-operated systems. “We also offer an environmentally-hardened module for outdoor use that operates under the harshest conditions, with an operating temperature range of -40 to +105 degrees Celsius,” asserts Ziv.
We also offer an environmentally-hardened module for outdoor use that operates under the harshest conditions
SolidRun assisted one of their customers in developing a SoM-based solution for estimating and communicating traffic volume. After a thorough research revealed that nearly 40 percent of the vehicles on the road today use Bluetooth or operate a WiFi hotspot, the client used the SoM-based sensors to identify networks and provide aggregated volume data. In another instance, a customer employed SolidRun’s SoM and Hummingboard IoT platform as a gateway that helped aggregate city illumination data from an array of sensors, allowing them to report on current lighting conditions, and optimize the use of street lamps and other illumination sources.
SolidRun is currently involved in the Google Lunar Xprize competition—a Google-sponsored initiative intended to land a privately-financed robotic vehicle on the moon. “Our SoM was selected by one of the competing teams to be the “brain” of its rover, providing the processing power to perform major functions such as mobility, image processing, and data communications,” explains Ziv.
Ziv, together with his team of experts, are now focused on integrated design and reducing power consumption to benefit customers with small form-factor and wireless IoT devices. The company is presently heavily involved in digital signage, agriculture, drone technology, and telecom projects, and is also experimenting in new verticals. The firm is also working with Marvell to reduce carrier network load, and developed LTE off load modules that channel mobile data over available WiFi networks. “SolidRun has also adopted unique routing technologies that serve as Fiber-to-the-Premises enablers. We want to continue providing our customers with the most innovative, competitively-priced solutions on the market,” concludes Ziv.
SolidRun Unveils SolidWAN Small Form Factor SD-WAN Appliance Ideal for Small Offices and Branches
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
TEL AVIV, Israel, - SolidRun, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance System on Module (SOM) solutions, Single Board Computers (SBC) and network edge solutions, today announced the expansion of its SolidWAN line of software-defined network appliances with the introduction of the SolidWAN CN9131. Building on the success of the previously launched SolidWAN system-level solutions for software-defined wide area networks and network security applications, the SolidWAN CN9131 sets a new standard for small form factor SD-WAN hardware solutions.
"As businesses worldwide embrace the transformative power of software-defined networking, the need for adaptable and cost-effective network hardware becomes increasingly crucial," said Dr. Atai Ziv, CEO at SolidRun. "SolidRun understands that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't meet the diverse requirements of connecting today's businesses and distributed workforce. That's why we've developed our SolidWAN line of SD-WAN appliances. By making software-defined solutions more affordable and easily deployable across home offices, branch offices, data centers, and beyond, we empower businesses to build agile and scalable networks that drive efficiency, security, and seamless connectivity."
SD-WAN technology revolutionizes traditional networking by providing enhanced performance, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. With their vast software-defined capabilities, SolidRun's SolidWAN solutions simplify network management, increase network agility, and improve application performance across multiple locations. These solutions are particularly crucial for businesses with distributed branch offices, enabling them to centralize control, optimize bandwidth usage, and secure their networks effectively.
SolidWAN network hardware solutions are optimized for software-defined networking applications and provide direct connectivity of network ports to the CPU. This direct connection allows all network traffic to be managed by software, which not only guarantees the highest security and best possible quality of service, but also makes upgrading network hardware, deploying updates and establishing new network services fast and easy.
The embedded Marvell OCTEON CN9131 SoC is designed to address the specific networking requirements of small to medium businesses (SMBs). With its powerful quad-core performance and 12 high-speed SERDES lanes, the SoC delivers exceptional processing power for network data management and security. It features a configurable packet processor, allowing for flexible parsing and classification of network traffic, supports I/O virtualization, enabling efficient resource allocation, and includes QoS buffer management and a virtual security engine and packet processor for enhanced security measures. Each unit features 8GB of eMMC storage, 4GB DDR4 RAM and 8MB SPI NOR Flash memory.
"With its powerful quad-core performance, versatile packet processor, and robust embedded security features, the CN9131 was engineered to tackle complex networking challenges with ease," said Rabeeh Khoury, CTO at SolidRun. "By harnessing the capabilities of the CN9131, SolidRun's SolidWAN CN9131 SD-WAN appliance enables businesses to optimize their network performance, enhance security, and drive operational efficiency. Like Marvell, SolidRun is committed to creating powerful solutions that shape the future of network management and empower organizations to thrive in today's interconnected world."
"With its best-in-class performance/Watt and vast IO flexibility, the CN913x family of SoCs is the ideal choice for small form factor SD-WAN products like SolidRun's SolidWAN CN9131 appliance," said Jeffrey Ho, director of product marketing, Marvell Semiconductor.
The SolidWAN CN9131 offers a variety of connectivity options to meet diverse networking needs, including two SFP+ 10GbE ports, which provide high-speed connectivity for data transmission and four 1000BASE-T gigabit Ethernet ports, ideal for establishing fast data connections. For wireless connectivity, the device comes equipped with an mPCIe WiFi AP module, allowing wireless access point functionality. It also includes an M.2 SIM holder, enabling LTE connectivity for mobile networks. To accommodate additional storage and peripherals, the device offers a uSD slot, 2 USB 3.0 ports and two M.2 slots for internal storage (1 Key M and 1 Key B).
As with many SolidRun network hardware solutions, the SolidWAN family of products offers SKUs that support a wide range of deployment environments and can be pre-configured for commercial applications where environmental conditions range between 0°C to 40°C, or for more extreme industrial applications where conditions range between -20°C to 65°C. All configurations feature a fanless design with a heat-shedding, finned aluminum enclosure.
SolidWAN products are compatible with Linux-based software applications, including DPDK, which provides data plane libraries and network interface controller polling-mode drivers for offloading TCP packet processing from the operating system kernel to processes running in user space. SolidRun has also partnered with several software developers to offer full SD-WAN and security service software to customers.
Company
SolidRun
Management
Dr. Atai Ziv, CEO
Description
SolidRun is a global leading developer and manufacturer of powerful energy efficient System on Modules (SOMs) and mini computers
