IIJ to Develop New SEIL/X Series
Internet Initiative Japan, Inc., (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI, TSE1: 3774), one of Japan’s leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced the development of SEIL/X Series, a new SEIL series of next-generation, high-performance routers. The SEIL/X1 and SEIL/X2 models will be available for sale starting in January 2008. The SEIL/X Series models will be on pre-release exhibit from October 2 to October 6 at CEATEC JAPAN 2007 at the Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex in Chiba City, Japan.
SEIL/X1 was developed as a high-end enterprise access router for the gigabyte age, and the SEIL/X2 is the top of the line for this series with greater capacity and functionality. The SEIL/X series is the worthy high-performance successors to the SEIL Series, with added functions and improved capabilities. They can be used in a wide array of applications: IPv4/IPv6 routers, VPN equipment, firewalls, and BAS （Broadband Access Server). In anticipation of overseas sales expansion, the SEIL/X Series complies with European RoHS directive regulations and was designed to be environmentally friendly. Panasonic Mobile Communications Co., Ltd., is providing parts and equipment on an OEM basis.
IIJ will continue to actively develop the SEIL/X Series in tandem with various network services.
SEIL/X Series Features
— High-performance, low-cost — SEIL/X1: 3 Gigabit Ethernet Ports Transmission speed up to 1Gbps VPN performance 200 Mbps MSRP 148,000 yen — SEIL/X2: 2 WAN Gigabit Ethernet Ports 4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet Ports Transmission speed up to 2Gbps VPN performance 400 Mbps MSRP 498,000 yen
— SEIL Series high-performance with added functionality — Full router functionality IPv4/IPv6, QoS, Multicast, Policy Routing and SIP Proxy functions — Increased security performance Firewall, uRPF, Winny filter, MAC address based filters — Full VPN functionality IPsec, L2TPv3, L2TP/IPsec, PPTP functionality — New functions BAS(Broadband Access Server), NAT traversal — Secure and simple network management Compatible with IIJ’s original network service operating system SMF (SEIL Management Framework)
— Equipped with a USB2.0 port — Scheduled to be compatible with large capacity USB discs, wireless devices, and others.
— Suitable for even the smallest operational needs — With two 7-seg LED’s, the current status and error message display has been made easier to see
— Designed to be environmentally friendly — Complies with RoHS directive concerning restrictions on the use of specified toxic substances. — Power saving and space-saving design
About IIJ
Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI, Tokyo Stock Exchange TSE1: 3774) is one of Japan’s leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group of companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. The company’s services include high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet access, hosting/housing, and content design. Moreover, the company has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and between Japan and the United States. IIJ was listed on NASDAQ in 1999 and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006. For more information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.
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