18 November 2008

Sierra Wireless Broadband Solution Powered By ARM9

Sierra Wireless has unveiled AirLink Raven XE, a 3G Ethernet gateway that provides high speed wireless connectivity in a compact package.

The gateway is powered by ALEOS and an ARM9 processor and is equipped with a 10/100 Ethernet port. The Raven XE leverages the power of ALEOS, the embedded intelligence available exclusively on the Sierra Wireless line of AirLink products. The Raven XE 3G Ethernet gateway is ideally suited for applications requiring 24/7 remote monitoring and the capability to send and receive large files quickly, the company explained. 

"The Raven XE has been developed to meet the needs of customers that require a powerful, high-speed wireless connection for their M2M and portable transaction processing applications in a more compact form factor," said Justin Schmid, vice president of the Sierra Wireless Mobile and M2M group. "The power and versatility of the Raven XE Ethernet gateway, along with its compact design, make it a compelling option for either internal or external system integration, while its cost efficiency allows it to be a practical solution for wider scale deployments."

The Raven XE provides a high-speed Ethernet interface and 3G-optimized architecture, making it ideal for various commercial mobile or portable network connectivity applications, such as point of sale kiosks, digital signage and automated teller machines, and its small form factor enables integration within small enclosures. Its rugged design and aluminum enclosure make it equally suited for remote industrial and M2M deployments, and a mini-USB port increases its versatility by simplifying diagnostics and updates. Raven XE is also equipped with IPSec VPN and GRE tunneling, protecting data from unauthorized access.