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NS PROx Web Filter Appliance

NS PROx

The NS PROx Web Filter Appliance makes the implementation of Netsweeper's premium Internet content filtering solutions easier than ever. With the suite of Netsweeper tools pre-imaged on the appliance and enough power to filter up to 10,000 users with the deployment of a single device, the NS PROx is likely the only hardware your organization will require.

Possessing over a decade of experience in the Internet content filtering business, Netsweeper offers a cost-effective solution that contains the tools required to accurately filter any organization.

Key Netsweeper Components Found Inside the Appliance

The NS PROx Web Filter Appliance comes fitted with all the necessary components required to filter Internet traffic on your network.
  • Policy Server - Matches web requests with category assignments and determines the 'allow' or 'deny' ruling based on a user's Policy.
  • Enterprise Filter - The device that intercepts Internet requests and processes the 'allow' or 'deny' ruling.
  • Webadmin - A web-based administration module that is used to manage all aspects of the Netsweeper platform including: creating policies, managing users, generating reports, updating system access rights, monitoring system usage, etc.
  • Logger - The Logger is a service that records and writes all policy decisions to disk for each user request.
  • Reporter - The Reporter will use data captured by the Logger to then generate scheduled or on-demand reports showing either general network statistics or individual usage.


NS PROx Technical Specifications

The NS PROx Web Filter Appliance combines 1 GB of memory, a 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 duo processor and a 520 GB SATA hard disk drive to provide enough power to facilitate premium Internet content filtering functionality to organizations with up to 10,000 users. Pre-imaged with the full suite of Netsweeper software, implementations have never been easier and requirements for ongoing internal support are minimal. Competitively priced, the NS PROx Web Filter Appliance is all you will need to start managing your Internet traffic.
  • Netsweeper OS (RedHat Enterprise based)
  • Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz; 2M Cache; 800 FSB
  • Intel 3210 Chipset
  • 1 GB DDR2 667 MHz ECC RAM
  • 250 GB SATA Hard drive
  • Supermicro 1U rack mount with slide rail kit
  • Silicom Dual-Port GigE NIC with Fail-over by-pass module
  • Mini 1U Chassis (16.7``W x 1.7``H x 14``D) with 260 Watt Power Supply
  • Clim CD ROM
  • 2 integrated GbE Ethernet ports

For more information on the NS PROx web appliance, please review our NS PROx Datasheet.
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