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Some simple comparison charts are given below. For those familiar with the previous generation Netpilots, these comparisons highlight some of the key improvements and benefits of the new generation.
Typical Number of Users |
Old NetPilot Model |
New NetPilot Model |
10 |
Remote | Guardsman S2010 |
25 |
Lite | Guardsman S2025 |
100 |
Plus | Vanguard R2100 |
500 |
Enterprise | Globemaster R2500 |
Old NetPilot Model |
Old Format Options |
New NetPilot Model |
New Format Options |
Remote | Desktop | Guardsman S2010 | Desktop |
Lite | Desktop | Guardsman S2025 | Desktop |
Plus | Desktop | Vanguard S/R2100 | Desktop or 1U Rackmount |
Globemaster R2250 | 1U Rackmount | ||
Enterprise | 2U Rackmount | Globemaster R2500 | 1U Rackmount |
Key highlights in the new range, regarding form factor include:
-
The availability of 1U rackmount versions for the new mid-range Vanguard (no Plus option)
- The high-end is no longer a large 2U - but rather a more modern 1U
Globemaster.
- Significantly all 1U enclosures are a mere 40cm deep meaning they can fit, if required, in small communications racks rather than the large 19" ultra deep racks required by older Enterprise units. In addition power requirements and noise is reduced.
Old NetPilot Model |
Older Software |
New NetPilot Model |
New Software |
Remote | V5, VPN, FW Only | Guardsman S2010 | V6, VPN, UTM/S, opt SSL VPN Plus |
Lite | V5, VPN, UTM/S | Guardsman S2025 | V6, VPN, UTM/S, opt SSL VPN Plus |
Plus | V5, VPN, UTM/P | Vanguard R2100 | V6, VPN, UTM/P, opt SSL VPN Plus |
Globemaster R2250 | V6, VPN, UTM/P, opt SSL VPN Plus | ||
Enterprise | V5, VPN, UTM/P | Globemaster R2500 | V6, VPN, UTM/P, opt SSL VPN Plus |
Key | |
V5 | Runs Operating System up to Version 5 |
V6 | Runs Operating System Version 6 and beyond |
VPN | Supplied with standard IPSec and Open VPN |
FW Only | Does not run UTM of any type |
UTM/S | Supplied with 1 YR Standard UTM license |
UTM/P | Supplied with 1 YR Premium UTM license |
opt SSL VPN | May Optionally be upgraded with SSL VPN Plus (NeoAccel) |
Key highlights in the new range, regarding software include:
- The new range all run V6 Operating system version.
- The new range all have the option to run NetPilot SSL VPN Plus from NeoAccel.
Old NetPilot Model |
Old Hardware |
New NetPilot Model |
New Hardware |
Remote | Single Core, HDD, 128MBRAM | Guardsman S2010 | Single Core, SSD |
Lite | Single Core, HDD, 256MB RAM | Guardsman S2025 | Dual Core, SSD, 512MB RAM |
Plus | Single Core, HDD, 512MB RAM | Vanguard S/R2100 | Dual Core, SSD, 1GB or 2GB RAM |
Globemaster R2250 | Dual Core, SSD, 4GB RAM | ||
Enterprise | Dual Core, HDD, 1GB RAM | Globemaster R2500 | Quad Core, SSD, 4GB RAM |
Key highlights in the new range, regarding software include:
- Typically twice as much memory and twice as many processors.
- Use of Solid State Drives(SSD) rather than Hard Drives (HDD) giving three times more performance
- Use of SDD makes the new range quieter and more reliable.
- New generation all come with next day advanced replacement service (one year).