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ISPPlanet Cache Review Series

Caching, Appliance-Style:
Quantex WebXL 2000

Newest of the Novell Internet Caching System-based appliances, we found Quantex's entry simple to install and quite stable in operation. However, it has the rough edges you'd expect on a version 1 product, and online support isn't yet up to snuff.

by Lisa Phifer
VP Core Competence, Inc.
[January 10, 2000]
Email a Colleague

Caching has evolved over the years, from web caching software running on general-purpose NT or UNIX servers to specialized hardware with cache-tuned operating systems that accelerate delivery of many content types. In this, the first in a planned series of six cache reviews [see overview], we take a hands-on look at one of the next generation of caches: the Quantex WebXL. WebXL is a turnkey cache appliance designed for rapid deployment in small-to-medium size ISP and enterprise environments.

WebXL 2000
Quantex Microsystems, Inc.
$3,999
(as tested)
Somerset, NJ
800-346-6685

http://www.quantex.com/homepage
Quantex WebXL 2000

Under the Covers
At the heart of WebXL lies the Novell Internet Caching System (NICS) and its patent-pending Cache Object Store. Quantex joins Compaq, Dell, Pionex, and MICROBITS as an OEM distributor for NICS; each manufacturer adds its own unique hardware, packaging, documentation, support, and pricing spin when producing a NICS-based product.

We evaluated the WebXL 2000, sized to cache one million objects at an entry-level price of $3,999. The 2000 includes 250MB RAM, 10GB HDD, and dual 10/100 Ethernets. Big brother WebXL 3000 doubles capacity and adds high-availability features (third Ethernet, disk cloning, and disk mirroring) for $7,499. The upcoming WebXL 4000 will add hot-swappable drives and power supplies. There is no provision for integrating external storage.

And now, on to the review—


 

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