Hardware Vendors for Forefront Edge Security and Access Products

Updated: May 22, 2007

Compare the features and offerings for the various hardware solutions available with Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 and Microsoft Intelligent Application Gateway (IAG) 2007 preinstalled. This table also includes information about how you can request an evaluation unit. Alternatively, you can find evaluation software on the Forefront Edge Security and Access Trial page.

ManufacturerProductGeographical CoverageWeb UIAdditional Features and SupportAdd-onsEvaluation Units Available

ARM - S.I.A.S.A

ARM - S.I.A.S.A Appliances

Worldwide

Contact ARM

Contact ARM

Contact ARM

Contact ARM

Baosight

eCop XSA

China

Includes antivirus and anti-spam solutions from McAffee and Haitian.

Celestix Networks, Inc.

MSA Series Appliances

Worldwide

Yes

Celestix provides mechanisms for providing high availability, software updates, and RSA integration – all through a standardized Web user interface.

Ships with URL filtering from SurfControl or Websense (optional). Plus, you can add any ISA Server–approved non-Microsoft applications.

Yes
For information, see the Celestix Sales Offices.

Celestix Networks, Inc.

WSA Series Appliances

Worldwide

Yes

Celestix provides mechanisms for providing high availability, software updates, and RSA integration – all through a standardized Web user interface.

High availability from Resonate and integrated RSA SecurID support.

Yes
For information, see the Celestix Sales Offices.

Hewlett-Packard

HP ProLiant Security Server

Worldwide

No

Keep your ProLiant DL320 Firewall/VPN/Cache Server up-and-running with rapid-response hardware support available at all times.

Any ISA Server–approved non-Microsoft applications can be installed.

HP Partners only

Mendax Microsystems, Inc.

Mendax Sentinel Appliances

Worldwide

No

24/7 telephone and e-mail support. On-site 4-hour replacement available (US and Canada only).

Any ISA Server–approved Microsoft or non-Microsoft applications can be installed.

Yes
Standard 30-day evaluation period. More information at the Mendax Web site.

nAppliance Networks, Inc

mISA Series Appliances

Worldwide

Yes

All mISA Business Series Appliances feature the ONEface Web interface for remote appliance management, Flash based Recovery System (FFRS), and Graphical LCD for appliance image recovery.

All appliances are equipped with Dual RAID disk drives for fail-safe operations.

mISA platform supports ISA Server-approved third-party application plug-ins. It comes pre-bundled with packages from SurfControl, GFI, Burstek, Winfrasoft, Kaspersky, and more.

Yes
For Information, send a message to sales@nappliance.com

nAppliance Networks, Inc

mISAE Series Appliances

Worldwide

Yes

All mISAE Enterprise Series Appliances feature the ONEface Web interface for remote appliance management, Flash based Recovery System (FFRS), and Graphical LCD for appliance image recovery.

All appliances are equipped with Dual RAID disk drives for fail-safe operations.

mISA platform supports ISA Server-approved third-party application plug-ins. It comes pre-bundled with packages from SurfControl, GFI, Burstek, Winfrasoft, Kaspersky, and more.

Yes
For information, send a message to sales@nappliance.com

nAppliance Networks, Inc

mIAG Series Appliances

Worldwide

Yes

All mIAG Series Appliances feature the ONEface Web interface for remote appliance management, Flash based Recovery System (FFRS), and Graphical LCD for appliance image recovery.

All appliances are equipped with Dual RAID disk drives for fail-safe operations.

N/A

Yes
For information, send a message to sales@nappliance.com

Network Engines

NS Series Security Reference Platforms

Worldwide

Yes

All NS Series Security Appliances feature the Network Engines Web Services (NEWS) interface for remote management including update management.

The NS is designed as a platform to support ISA Server–approved non-Microsoft applications to create value added security appliances.

Yes
For information, send a message to nssales@networkengines.com

Network Engines

NS -4700 and NS-IAG

Worldwide

Yes

Microsoft’s Intelligent Application Gateway is available in either a 1u appliance (NS-IAG) or as a 2u appliance (NS-4700) with the e-Gap Network Separator System. Network Engines provides complete customer support for the IAG products.

n/a

Yes
For information, send a message to nssales@networkengines.com

OSST (Otto Security and Software Technologie GmbH)

SecureGUARD

Europe, Southwest Asia, and Africa

Yes

Support is available through the OSST Web site and solutions providers.

Antivirus from Kaspersky (coming soon), intrusion detection from ISS, URL filtering from Surf Control, and GFI can be installed.

Yes.
For information, send a message to sample@secureguard.at

Pyramid Computer GmbH

Pyramid ValueServer SEC, based on ISA Server 2006 Pyramid ValueServer VPN, based on IAG 2007

Worldwide

Yes

Highly scalable from SOHO to enterprise, high-availability hardware configurations, easy LCD operation, Recovery Technology, and delivery without hard drives if desired.

Compatible with ISA Server plug-ins, clustering and worldwide on-site service available

Yes, contact your VAD or Pyramid directly: sales@pyramid.de


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