Information Technology

Keep pace with the 10Gb/s trends

More and more applications require high bandwidth to transfer large amounts of data, especially data center, high performance computing (HPC), web-hosting and enterprise workloads. The latest 10Gb/s Ethernet is an ideal technology for moving large amounts of data quickly and is more than sufficient for the network needs of large-scale virtual machines and virtualization environments. The bandwidth it provides in conjunction with server consolidation is highly advantageous for cloud computing, virtualization software, web caching, real-time application response, databases, social networking and business logic apps, science simulations, and professional modeling.

Enabling fiber and copper solutions for different data center applications

The ASUS MCI-10G/82599-2S OCP network mezzanine card provides a flexible, scalable and affordable solution for customers who wants to upgrade interconnect speeds from 1Gb/s to 10Gb/s. With the MCI-10G/82599-2S OCP network mezzanine card, users can tap fiber technology over SFP+SR (short range) and LR (long range) optical modules, or to enable a copper solution over direct-attach passive twinaxial cable. An SFP+ fiber solution is suitable for longer distance communication, while an SFP+ direct-attach copper solution is best for short lengths - typically 5m or less - and is sufficient to link server cards and switches. Compatible with different module types and cables, the MCI-10G/82599-2S OCP network mezzanine card is suitable for a wide range of applications requiring various cable lengths and network architectures.

COMPACT, WITHOUT COMPROMISE

ROG Falchion NX is a 65% form-factor wireless mechanical keyboard designed to change the way you play. It has an interactive touch panel and innovative two-way cover case, and it's the first ROG keyboard with wireless Aura Sync RGB lighting. The keys feature durable ROG polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) doubleshot keycaps and ROG-tuned ROG NX mechanical switches for precise, tactile keystrokes. ROG Falchion NX utilizes a gaming-grade 2.4 GHz RF connection for 1 ms report rate and offers up to 450 hours of battery life on a single charge.

SNEAK PEEK

ROG product manager gives us a quick rundown on ROG Falchion NX and its functions.

65% FORM FACTOR FOR A MINIMALIST SETUP

The ROG team aimed to provide a compact keyboard without compromise, masterfully incorporating arrow and navigation keys into a 65% keyboard layout. And at just 306 mm in length, ROG Falchion NX is almost the same size as a 60% keyboard. It gives you all the functions of a normal keyboard without taking up much desktop space.

INTERACTIVE TOUCH PANEL

An innovative touch panel on the left flank of ROG Falchion NX lets you conveniently adjust volume, or create shortcuts for switching apps, or copying and pasting. It can also be programmed for use as a macro key for more intuitive controls for gaming.

DUAL-MODE CONNECTIVITY AND UP TO 450-HOUR BATTERY LIFE

A near-zero latency 2.4 GHz RF connection and up to 450 hours of battery life deliver the stability and longevity gamers need for the ultimate gaming experiences. It can also be used in wired USB mode.

DURABLE PBT DOUBLESHOT KEYCAPS

ROG PBT Doubleshot Keycaps provide a unique and premium feel, as well as offer long-lasting durability. Key design has been optimized with mid-height keycaps and a shorter stem to reduce key wobble and provide a more comfortable user experience. The precise double-shot molding process results in translucent keycaps that feature seamless ROG script for a unique look, giving ROG Falchion NX consistent lighting and a look that's unmistakably ROG.

POLYCARBONATE KEYBOARD COVER

The transparent polycarbonate keyboard cover provides superb protection when you're storing or taking ROG Falchion NX to LAN parties. The cover can also be placed under the keyboard when in use, to give the underside RGB lighting a diffused look.

WIRELESS AURA SYNC PER-KEY RGB LIGHTING

ROG Falchion NX is the first keyboard to feature wireless Aura Sync RGB lighting. With Aura Sync RGB, the entire color spectrum and a range of dynamic lighting effects are at your command, so you can create a keyboard that's uniquely yours. Customize and shine in your own way, wirelessly.

ASUS N420S-IM-AA is a 3.5" SBC industrial motherboard featuring rich I/O capabilities, advanced connectivity and flexible customization options in a smaller board that reduces chassis sizes for space-restrictive installations. Offering up to 6 COM ports(2 x RS-232/422/485) and supports dual display configuration by multiple interface: HDMI/DP and integrated CPU. This product is designed for high performance and silent operation in harsh environment. ASUS N420S-IM-AA is an ideal choice for a wide range of embedded applications.

As the world's No.1 motherboard brand, ASUS offers industrial motherboards with durable, industrial-grade components for reliable 24/7 operation in harsh environments and use in different vertical markets. ASUS provides a faster time-to-market with customization and motherboard modulation by leveraging over 30 years of design and innovation expertise, world-class after sales service, material supply flexibility, the ability to respond rapidly to forecast changes and long-term technical support, enabling customers to find the perfect solution to match their requirements.

ASUS Lyra Home WiFi System, Pack of 3 (for large homes) - Tri-Band Mesh Networking Wireless AC2200 Routers with AiProtection Powered by Trend Micro, perfect for connected Smart Homes

• Three (3) Tri-band 802.11AC WiFi hubs with MU-MIMO Technology, each delivering data speeds up to 2134 Mbps
• Coverage for Large Homes with Lyra hubs providing corner to corner wireless coverage for WiFi enabled devices across your connected smart home
• Commercial-grade Security with AiProtection powered by Trend Micro blocks external security threats to protect devices connected to your home network
• Advanced parental controls featuring Family Overview allow you to easily view, manage, and schedule your family's internet and app usage from any mobile device
• ASUS Lyra App makes setting up, expanding, and managing your network as easy as 1-2-3

Corner to Corner Wi-Fi

Banish Wi-Fi dead spots and say goodbye to unreliable connections. ASUS Lyra delivers superfast, ultra-reliable Wi-Fi to every corner of your home. Whether you're using a smartphone, PC, game console or a smart-home gadget, Lyra ensures that every device enjoys a smooth, seamless and secure connection - anywhere in the house and all the time.

Wi-Fi You Can Rely On

Whether you're in the basement, the garden or the living room, you want all your Wi-Fi devices to work smoothly. The ASUS Lyra whole-home Wi-Fi system uses three wirelessly connected hubs to deliver a superfast, reliable and secure signal to every corner of your home.

Its intelligent technology gives you the freedom to roam anywhere around the house, automatically connecting you to the best signal at all times.

Always-Smooth Wi-Fi

ASUS Lyra intelligently connects you to the best signal source and switches seamlessly between hubs without interruption as you move through your home - so you'll always enjoy a smooth, strong signal.

Wi-Fi, Made Simple

With ASUS Lyra, we've made Wi-Fi simple. Lyra creates a single Wi-Fi network for the entire house, so there's no need to worry about which network to connect to - Lyra does all the complicated work for you. All you have to do is enjoy your seamless Wi-Fi connection!

More Bands, More Capacity

To give you maximum performance, ASUS Lyra uses three separate frequency bands. Each hub uses one band to communicate with the others, leaving the other two bands completely free for superfast connections to your devices.

Smart Antennas for Stable Wi-Fi

Each Lyra hub has four integrated smart antennas. When you add a new hub to your existing Lyra network, it checks the strength and quality of each antenna's connection and uses the best two. So if there's more than one other hub on the network, Lyra will automatically connect to the hub with the best signal.

Faster Wi-Fi, for Every Hub

Lyra's tri-band design and smart-antenna technology optimizes the connection between hubs, so each and every hub gets the best possible Wi-Fi signal for maximum stability. Even in the most challenging conditions, Lyra's long-range Wi-Fi performance at the most distant hub is better than competing multi-hub systems.

Lyra, for Any Home

No matter what shape your house is, ASUS Lyra can cover it. The Lyra base system includes three hubs, and more hubs can easily be added to provide even more coverage.

It is recommended to place the primary Lyra Hub in the middle, so that the second and third hubs can connect directly to it. This reduces the number of hops, and therefore allows lower latency.

Industry-standard ATX server board with multiple expandability options

P11C-C/4L is a server motherboard based on the Intel® Xeon® E platform and Intel® C242 chipset offering quad server-class Intel® Ethernet and flexible expandability with dual M.2, six SATA 6G, two PCIe, and one PCI slot for legacy devices.

The layout is rack-optimized placement where the CPU and memory are placed in a parallel arrangement directly behind the fan inlet to promote maximum cooling for excellent thermal efficiency.

Dual M.2 for up to 32Gbps performance speed NVMe support

P11C-C/4L support max 5NVMe drives(3x 2.5-inch SSDs and 2x M.2) through PCIe bifurcation from CPU. In performance-maximizing RAID 0 configurations with dual M.2 SSDs, write speeds are up to 40% faster than a single M.2 SSD drive setup and read operations are an astonishing 84% faster. Or, for total reassurance, pair your M.2 devices into a RAID 1 configuration for instant data redundancy.

NVMe high-speed storage interface

P11C-C/4L features NVMe technology, which offers reduced latency, lower power-consumption and faster CPU-to-storage performance for better throughput. A flexible NVMe upgrade package provides a switchable storage interface with a PCIe to U.2 add-on card for more drive choices.

High-speed mini-SAS HD connections

P11C-C/4L comes with a mini-SAS HD connector that support up to four SATA for 6Gb/s connectivity with external devices and cleaner cable routing. P11C-C/4L also supports ASUS PIKE II 3000 series, the latest enterprise storage solution, featuring support for 12Gb/s SAS storage and integrated RAID data protection. With ASUS PIKE cards, you can immediately improve the storage capacity and performance of P11C-C/4L, making it a great upgrade option.

Quad Intel® I210AT Gigabit Ethernet

P11C-C/4L features quad server-class Intel® Ethernet ports with the I210 controllers and teaming support that speed up the network bandwidth and the failover function ensures uninterrupted network connection. This suits virtualization applications perfectly which requires ultrafast and reliable network.

TPM-M 2.0 ready

P11C-C/4L supports TPM-M 2.0 with a 14-1 TPM header to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. It helps to enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensure platform integrity.