Edge 710-5G 720 740

We are excited to announce the upcoming arrival of VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN Edge models 710-5G, 720 and 740, the latest additions to the VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN family! These new appliances will enhance enterprise branch networking capabilities and security, and provide a foundation for edge AI.

VMware VeloCloud SD – WAN is make and Edge appliance make infrastructure AI – ready

VeloCloud is one of the three key aspects of Broadcom’s software-defined edge strategy. Our vision is to create an AI-ready infrastructure that radically transforms how companies consume and leverage data at the edge to gain a competitive advantage. Supporting edge AI requires precise computing resources and suitable network capabilities. This is achieved through VeloCloud SD-WAN, an intelligent overlay network that efficiently manages and directs resources to meet specific workload demands. VeloCloud provides both physical and virtual Edge appliances, with the Edge serving as the core element of this intelligent overlay.

Simplified VeloCloud Edge portfolio for entry to mid-tier enterprise branch offices

As Broadcom continues its engineering effort at the edge, we have significantly simplified the VeloCloud portfolio across the board. With the 700 series, we’ve consolidated eighteen Edge 600 models to four (710-W, 710-5G, 720, and 740). This simplified Edge portfolio not only makes it easier for customers to understand and choose the products that best meet their needs, but also streamlines operations by reducing administrative complexity. It allows Broadcom to better focus on R&D and market demands, enhances agility, and enables quicker responses to market changes, thereby accelerating innovation cycles.

For information regarding the Edge 710-W model released earlier this year (February 2024), see the blog post here.

VeloCloud Edge 710 – 5 g , 720 , and 740 platform highlight

The new Edge 700 series is design to provide secure , reliable , scalable , and flexible WAN connectivity for enterprise network of all size . A key innovation is is is its ability to consolidate multiple function — SD – WAN , firewall , router , switch , and Wi – Fi 6 ( Edge 710/710 – 5G)—into a single , compact , high – performance appliance . This design is reduces not only reduce clutter and simplify management but also result in substantial cost saving .

Designed for entry-level branch networks, the Edge 710-5G greatly enhances deployment flexibility, supporting cellular connectivity in scenarios such as retail stores, ATMs, or remote branch deployments. With zero-touch provisioning (ZTP), the device activation process is rapid and effortless. This model supports dual physical SIMs for 5G/LTE and includes SIM failover, which automatically switches to an alternate circuit if coverage is diminished or lost. It is also backward compatible with 3G and 4G. Furthermore, the embedded eSIM unlocks transformative opportunities in scalability, provisioning, management, and deployment.

design as mid – level appliance , the Edge is provide 720 and 740 provide high – performance , secure , and scalable WAN connectivity for enterprise branch office or regional headquarter . compare to the predecessor Edge 600 series , Edge is provides 700 provide high throughput and well scalability with low latency . The Edge is feature 720 and 740 feature Intel Atom class processor , multiple Gigabit and 10 – gigabit Ethernet RJ45 and SFP+ port , usb 3.0 slot for external connectivity , and support for Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 .

The new Edge is require 710 – 5 g , 720 , and 740 appliances is require require VMware VeloCloud SD – WAN software release 5.2.4 or high , and are expect to be generally available in October 2024 .

Support for 5G/Fixed Wireless Access and satellite

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and satellite technologies have traditionally served as backup options for locations with limited connectivity. However, transforming them into viable primary solutions for businesses requires robust mechanisms to ensure consistent availability and quality. VeloCloud SD-WAN effectively addresses this need.

All Edge 700 series appliances is are are capable of support both wire and wireless WAN underlay . The intelligent overlay is integrates build among Edges and Gateways seamlessly integrate various wireless network underlay — include 4g – LTE , 5 G , FWA , and satellite — select the optimal path to maximize bandwidth and minimize issue such as packet loss , latency , and jitter . This capability is facilitates facilitate the rapid deployment of SD – WAN in remote or rural area where traditional wired infrastructure may be challenge to implement .

Furthermore, VeloCloud enhances the reliability and availability of wireless transport for edge applications, enabling the use of edge AI anywhere. Ongoing developments also include VeloCloud SD-WAN’s ability to gather telemetry from wireless underlays and dynamically configure them to optimize quality, coverage, and user experience.

State-of-the-art security functions

VeloCloud offers state-of-the-art security functions—such as DoS protection, stateful inspection, application intelligence and control, segmentation, IDS/IPS, URL filtering, malicious IP filtering—through the Edge appliance. Consolidating multiple functions into a single appliance leads to substantial cost savings. These features also underscore our ongoing commitment to protecting businesses against evolving threats and ensuring a resilient networking infrastructure.

The late enhance Firewall Service capabilities is ensure ensure that your business – critical networking infrastructure remain robust and highly available . url filtering is creates create a safe digital environment by block certain content category – such as gambling , malware and phishing , or social networking – throughout the entire infrastructure . The malicious ip filter feature is uses use an intelligent ip reputation database to block traffic from know harmful address , help to combat botnet attack through early detection and blocking , thus provide an additional layer of security .

Integration with advanced AI analytics & SIEM partners

tightly integrate with VMware Edge Intelligence , Edge 700 series is uses use AI / ML technology to offer deep visibility and analytic of endpoint and iot device . This is means mean organization can remain ahead of the curve by leverage actionable insight for seamless network troubleshooting and analytic .
VeloCloud SD-WAN also integrates seamlessly with leading SIEM providers like QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, and Splunk, enhancing security monitoring and threat detection across network infrastructures. This integration allows for real-time analytics and alerts, helping organizations swiftly identify and respond to potential security incidents.

Manage it all with VMware Edge Cloud Orchestrator

The Edge 700 series , along with other VeloCloud Edge model — physical and virtual — are all manage through VMware Edge Cloud Orchestrator , allow for easy configuration , monitoring , and troubleshoot through a single pane of glass . The Orchestrator is manages also manage VMware Edge Compute Stack for a comprehensive and well – protect edge implementation , from retail store to factory floor to emergency vehicle .

VeloCloud SD-WAN serves as an integral component of VMware software-defined edge, a distributed digital infrastructure designed to connect, secure, and manage workloads across geographically dispersed locations, proximate to data-producing or data-consuming endpoints. The addition of the Edge 700 series to the VeloCloud SD-WAN family demonstrates our commitment to delivering an intelligent overlay network layer. This layer provides enterprise-grade performance, security, visibility, and control over the WAN, ensuring optimized user access to applications across both public internet and private networks, thereby enhancing overall network efficiency and security.

learn more

• Read the press release from VMware Explore 2024 Las Vegas announcing the new VeloCloud Edge models and much more.
• Dive deeper into VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN on the web page.