Hello Eric,
I think we covered this one already, see # 19061.
<The base Netra Proxy Cache model costs $13,995.An enhanced model that offers load-balancing capabilities across an array of proxy cache systems costs $18,995 per system. Both models will ship in January.>
I cannot find any performance claims for the Sun Netra, but our BM FastCache solution is one of the fastest and cheapest solutions around.
press release:
<..snip..BorderManager FastCache enables customers and Internet Service Providers to dramatically boost the performance and responsiveness of both internal and external Web sites, resulting in less waiting for information and more efficient use of precious bandwidth and costly server hardware. Unlike proprietary hardware solutions that require cache "farms" of up to 16 processors, BorderManager FastCache achieves its outstanding performance with the industry-standard the Intel Pentium chipset, making it a more cost effective solution. Customers can install and configure BorderManager FastCache in less than 15 minutes on the border of any UNIX, NT, NetWare or mixed environment. It is a complete, easily administered caching solution with forward, reverse and hierarchical caching network services. Novell's IP gateway and a runtime version of IntranetWare are also included. BorderManager FastCache is priced at US$995 per server with unlimited user licenses. All product part numbers will be activated on December 15, 1997. FCS product will be available to order from our channel partners December 30, 1997>
45 day evaluation copy at novell.com
Cheers,
ADE |
