Commercial Vendors - Hardware

The power, flexibility, and reliability of FreeBSD attract a wide variety of users and vendors. In addition to our gallery page, showcasing many of our users, here you will find vendors offering commercial products and/or services for FreeBSD.

For your convenience, we have divided our growing commercial listing into several sections. If your company supports a FreeBSD-compatible product or service that should be added to this page, please send email to www@FreeBSD.org and let us know! Submissions should be in HTML and a medium-sized paragraph in length.

Hardware Vendors

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• ActiveWire Inc. provides an extremely flexible, USB-based I/O board that connects to buttons, switches, and LEDs, providing a simple API to read and write to the I/O pins on the board. The USB port is supported in FreeBSD 4.0, with native USB support. An additional EZ USB chip firmware downloader is available in the Ports Collection.
• Advanced Computer and Network Corporation Our site, dedicated to RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology, features, an excellent, easy-to-understand, graphical RAID tutorial. We are a one-stop source for cost-effective, high-performance RAID arrays, SCSI switches, boosters, cables, fiber-optic extenders, and high-availability solutions.
• Apache Digital Corporation creates custom, high-performance, PC-based systems, optimized for the FreeBSD operating system. We have many standard systems to choose from, as well as an on-line custom system design form to help you create your custom dream system. Please feel free to contact info@apache.com for more information.
• ASA Computers offers a wide range of performance-oriented servers, workstations, and networking products. We are experienced in quality configuration and support of FreeBSD, Linux, and other operating systems. Multiple-OS experience and knowledge are our strengths. We resell a variety of communication and networking products, including 3COM, Cisco, Cyclades, DIGI, Livingston, and U.S. Robotics. Please take a look at the pre-configured systems on our web page. Contact us at unix@asacomputers.com to configure them your own way or if you have questions or comments.
• BIS, Inc. specializes in Internet- and Intranet-networking servers, running FreeBSD. We custom design and construct high-performance servers to fill any need. BIS also provides IS Support, network administration and management, training, Internet connectivity, corporate-wide e-mail gateways, domain name registration and hosting, web site development, and more. Please send e-mail to info@bisworld.com or visit http://www.bisworld.com.
• catpipe Systems ApS provides managed services and support contracts for FreeBSD, implemented on rackmountable servers preloaded with FreeBSD.
• CATC - Computer Access Technology Corporation, popularly called CATC ("cat-see"), is the world's leading supplier of development and test tools for the Universal Serial Bus (USB) and IEEE 1394 (FireWire[tm]) serial communication standards. The company also offers a variety of peripheral devices, including a USB-to-Ethernet interface and the industry's first USB hub.
• Coyote Point Systems offers the Equalizer Load Balancing Appliance. Equalizer distributes client UDP/TCP requests to multiple server machines and includes load balancing, server failure detection/correction, and an easy-to-use administrative interface. Capable of handling over 20,000 HTTP GET operations per minute, Equalizer enhances the Scalability, Availability and Manageability of any server cluster. Equalizer works with all standard protocols, including: HTTP, FTP, POP, SMTP, DNS, etc. Equalizer is based on the FreeBSD kernel.
• Cyclades Corporation sells a variety of high performance, multiport serial cards which FreeBSD supports directly in its standard releases.
• DAVICOM Semiconductor, Inc. designs, develops, and markets cost-effective integrated circuit (IC) solutions for mainstream networking and communications applications. DAVICOM is one of the leading suppliers of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) chip sets to international original equipment manufactures (OEMs) of networking and communications equipment.

  The current products of DAVICOM Semiconductor, Inc. that will support the FreeBSD driver are DM9102 (10M/100M PCI Fast Ethernet single chip), DM9102A (3.3 volts Low Power10M/100M PCI Fast Ethernet single chip), DM9101 (10M/100M PCI Fast Ethernet PHY chip, included into DM9102 single chip), DM9131 (3.3 volts Low Power10M/100M PCI Fast Ethernet PHY chip, included into DM9102A single chip) and DM9801 (1M8 Home PNA PHY chip).

  Please visit our web site for more information about our company.

• Digital Networks is one of the UK's leading supplier of desktops, workstations, and servers designed and optimized for the FreeBSD and Linux operating systems. From scientific to e-commerce applications, our products can be used as building blocks to create complete solutions. All products are built to order and can be purchased online from the company's web site at www.dnuk.com.
• Dynamic Network Factory manufactures hardware-based RAID subsystems. Our Enterprise RAID is a SCSI-to-SCSI, hardware-based RAID subsystem with capacities from 60GB to 150GB. This unit is host independent and works with all operating systems that support UW SCSI (FreeBSD, Linux, etc). A server sees the entire array as a SCSI hard drive; no server processor is required for RAID functions. Enterprise supports RAID levels 0/1/5/5+hot spare and includes 2 hot swap power supplies, 4 hot swap fans, and 6 hot swap drive trays.
• Emerging Technologies, Inc. has high-speed serial-communications adapters, allowing FreeBSD systems to connect directly to leased lines at speeds from 56k to T1/E1. ET drivers support up to 16 T1/E1 lines on a single FreeBSD-based PC. The adapters include a complete set of drivers and utilities that allow a FreeBSD machine to communicate directly with virtually any IP router via synchronous PPP, Frame Relay, X.25, and directly to Cisco brand routers with Cisco serial encapsulation. Full documentation and support are included. Hardware choices are available for both ISA and PCI buses, ranging from an economical single-port ISA adapter to a four T1/E1 port PCI card with four dedicated 25MHz processors on-board. To contact Emerging Technologies, send E-mail to info@etinc.com.
• Enterprise Systems and Solutions builds high quality, customized systems, fully loaded and configured with FreeBSD for intranet/internet server and workstation use, at a competitive price. We also sell LAN/WAN products (from CISCO, 3COM, Livingston, SDL Comm, Digi, and more) and provide service. Please email us at info@enterprisess.com or visit our web site.
• Essenz Consulting is a leading provider of high-performance rackmount server equipment. All of our servers feature dual processor capability, dual onboard networking, high-capacity memory support, and integrated video. From 1U Hot-Swap SCSI systems to 2U Hot-Swap 64-bit SCSI RAID with 2x300W Hot-Swap Power Supply, all Essenz Servers can be custom configured with immediate online pricing. For more information, visit us online or call our 24/7 Sales and Support department at 1-800-248-1736.
• FreeBSD Systems - The Power To Serve™ is so true with an iNET® Server. We manufacture and customize 1U to 7U Rackmount Servers utilizing Intel Processors ranging from Xeon MP to Celeron, from single processing to quad and 8-Way Systems. Every Server is fully customized to our clients requirements including the installation of FreeBSD. iNET Servers are available in ATA and SCSI configurations. Looking for Direct Attached Storage? Check out the iSTOR6000, with data capacity of up to 7 Tera Bytes.

  Since 1999, FreeBSD Systems has been providing high performance Rackmount Servers and Storage Systems to clients ranging from start-up Web Hosting Companies to Fortune 500 Companies to Federal Government Departments. We offer On-Site hardware warranty support to all of North America, Mexico and, Puerto Rico. Visit our web site http://www.FreeBSDsystems.com or call us toll free at 1.877.963.1900.

• Freedom Technologies Corporation offers businesses a total solution to Server systems. All our servers are based on the business needs of our customers. Each server is custom designed, both in terms of the hardware and the operating system, as well as the applications to be run.

  FreedomTC delivers to its customers, server(s) that will do the task(s) at the highest level of performance. FreedomTC only uses the highest quality of hardware for any system we design. FreedomTC also includes its Net@dmin [TM] service for 1 year.

  Our servers work extremely well with customer's workstations, using Windows or Macintosh for file and print sharing.

  Please call us at our toll free telephone number, 1-877-963-1900.

• Gallantry Technologies Inc. offers a business broadband gateway for small- to medium-sized businesses. Our products are focused on offering an easy-to-use product that provides multiple services routing, firewall, e-mail, web server, DHCP, NAT, FTP, DNS, and print server. All these features can be accessed via an easy-to-use web interface.

  The GallantWEB-100 is an affordable and easy-to-use business broadband gateway that is ideal for connecting small and medium offices to the Internet via any broadband connection including xDSL, Cable, Frame Relay/T1, or ISDN.

  The GallantWEB-200 is the industry's first business broadband gateway to include a built-in SDSL router. This innovative one-box solution makes it easy for DSL service providers to deploy and manage.

• GND Distribution, Ltd., a London, UK-based company, specializes in bespoke computer systems for FreeBSD and Linux. All GND computer systems are built to order, using only top-quality components. Our build quality is second to none. Systems are supplied configured and optimized to our customer's requirements. We also supply a large range of system components, including ASUSTeK mainboards, which are popular within the FreeBSD and Linux communities.
• Hewlett-Packard sells Proliant BL10e blade servers that are compatible with FreeBSD. 280 blades can fit within in a 42U rack, offering superior density, computing power and management for all front-end and cluster applications.
• HighPoint Technologies, Inc. is an ASIC design company specialized in the storage management area. Its technical expertise covers ATAPI/USB/1394 interfaces. The principle products are a series of UDMA/ATA RAID Controllers.
• iMimic Networking, Inc. offers the DataReactor family of Web-cache appliances. The DataReactor family leads the caching industry in price/performance, from an aggressively priced entry-level caching appliance to a high-end caching appliance at mid-level prices.
  The FreeBSD-based DataReactor Core software includes management features such as SNMP monitoring support, Common Logfile Format logging, and Web-based or console-based configuration. Please send mail to info@imimic.com for more information.
• INetU Dedicated Managed Hosting are one of the top rated hosting firms focused on dedicated managed hosting, INetU provides managed dedicated FreeBSD servers, along with firewalls, load balancing, advanced monitoring and data backup services. They offer more free tech support than most other hosts and have a lucrative partner program for consultants and developers.
• Introspective Technologies USA delivers networking solutions with high powered servers and workstations pre-installed with choice of operating systems, including FreeBSD.
• Itautec Philco is one of Brazil's leading IT products manufacturers and one the leaders in the Brazilian Market and significant market share in Portugal, Uruguay and Argentina. Products such as the Infoway and the InfoServer are fully compatible with FreeBSD, Linux, and other Operating Systems. Itautec Philco also manufactures Banking and Retail Automation products, as well as Consumer Electronics products. We provide complete solutions for our customers, from Infrastructure (such as LAN) to software applications, to Web development and hosting services, to call-center services.
• KYTEX Computers Ltd offers K-SERVER family of pre-installed xBSD and Linux Internet appliances. K-SERVER product line include small footprint all-in-one solutions for small to middle networks and rackmount servers for ISP/ASP and corporate networks. All-in-one solutions provides Internet access via dial-up, leased lines, xDSL, wireless technology and offer filesharing for Windows and MacOS workstations across the network at no additional cost, users WEB-, Mail-, Firewall-, DNS-server applications started and partially configured for easy integration in any existing networks. K-SERVER setup and management is very simple - just start any browser on your workstation and follow the setup instructions and menus. If you have any questions or proposals, please e-mail us.
• MOXA makes attractively priced multi-port serial cards which are compatible with FreeBSD's sio serial driver. The C104 / C168 family of 2/4/8 serial port cards features custom ASIC design, speeds up to 921.6Kbps, surge protection, independent and software-configurable I/O ports and IRQs.
• Neturn Corp., based in Vancouver, Canada, provides complete solutions on selective and fine-tuned hardware and software (BSDs as primary server OSs) platforms to meet the demand from e-commerce, telecom, manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, medical applications where stability and reliability are mandatory. For detailed information, please visit http://neturn.sinacity.com/netserv.
• NetWolves Corporation produces the FoxBox line of Multi-services Internet Communications Gateway systems. These Internet Access Devices offer a three stage firewall, unlimited e-mail, site hosting, filtered browsing, web and DNS caching, DHCP for ease of set up, file sharing/serving, e-mail archiving, and a series of productivity enhancing reports - cost effectively. The FoxBox OS is based on FreeBSD. Bandwidth options range from V.90 modems to T-1, cable modems, and DSL speeds. The FoxBox provides Internet access for between 8 and 1000 users on one or more LANs and is available internationally through our VAR reseller network. Visit our site for more information or contact us by email.
• Offmyserver offers state-of-the-art Internet Server Systems, Internet Appliance Platforms, RAID solutions, Multi-boot Workstations, LAN/WAN products, and peripherals at competitive prices. We'll help you find the right system hardware - configure, price, build, AND test it with BSD operating systems. If that's not enough, we'll even bend sheet metal to suit your identity. That's what you get when the company that sells you the complete system is also the one that custom builds it for you. We use only the best quality components and do the required testing in advance - knowing that you are going to run your mission-critical applications on our servers. We are confident that you will appreciate our approach - give us an opportunity to serve you! Send us an email at info@offmyserver.com.
• Open Systems Networking & Consulting specializes in FreeBSD-based high-performance LAN/WAN solutions. We keep our solutions as open to scalability and future expansion as possible. We offer LAN/WAN video conferencing solutions, custom built applications, security services including firewalls and encryption, Internet connectivity, and high-performance secure web servers. We custom build our networks around the clients' current and future needs. We offer complete turnkey solutions with our networks, from the installation and configuration to the wiring and termination of fiber optic cable and Cat 5. Don't lock yourself into a proprietary solution; use an OPEN network from open systems! For more information, please send email to opsys@open-systems.net or visit our web site.
• PCW Microsystems, Inc. offers rackmount workstations and servers, optimized for the FreeBSD operating system. We carry full line of rackmount chassis, RAID, WAN, and LAN products for FreeBSD OS. Please visit our web site for more information or send us an e-mail at sales@pcwnet.com
• Perle Specialix makes a wide variety of multi-port async serial expansion products. The ISA, EISA, and PCI SI/XIO host cards work under FreeBSD, using the si driver.
• PSSC Labs provides custom configured computer solutions to meet any budget or specification. Visit our website to build your computer just the way you want it, including hard-drive partitioning and operating system setup.
• R & D Associates, Inc. developed ServeTheWeb.com utilizing FreeBSD running Apache. We employed consulting services from Poul-Henning Kamp to develop our Virtual Server solution (which is now available in FreeBSD 4.0).

  ServeTheWeb.com is our System Admin level of Virtual Servers. Please visit www.ServeTheWeb.com for additional information on this product.

  R & D Associates, Inc. is an application development firm, specializing in client/server designs. We use FreeBSD, running Apache and utilizing PHP's and MySQL (As well as NT with ASP's and SQL/Access).

• Sangoma Technologies Inc. offers the WANPIPE™ range of high speed intelligent communication adapters that support a number of downloadable protocol modules including PPP, Frame Relay and X.25. The cards are available with RS-232/V.35/X.21/EIA530 interfaces or an on board T1 or Fractional T-1 CSU/DSU. All of our FreeBSD and Linux code is distributed under the GNU Public License (GPL) in source code form. The FreeBSD PPP driver and utilities for Sangoma WANPIPE™ kits are available for download at ftp.sangoma.com/FreeBSD. Frame Relay and X.25 support will follow shortly.
• SBE specializes in providing high-performance, advanced communications and networking solutions for CompactPCI-, PCI-, and PMC-based applications. FreeBSD driver support is provided for a range of high-performance WAN adapters, providing connectivity for Synchronous Serial, T1/E1, DS3/T3, and HSSI. For more information, contact info@sbei.com or visit http://www.sbei.com.
• Sera Systems is a manufacturer of xBSD-based servers and workstations. Sera Systems was formed to address the security needs of Internet-connected businesses by helping develop, setup, and support network infrastructure computers with reliable, proactively-secure free software. Sera Systems products include the SeraBox, a low-cost, multi-function server, the SeraVPN, a dedicated virtual private network server, and a line of customizable servers based on choice of xBSD. Sera Systems offers with all products a value-added preconfiguration service which is designed to help customers implement specific network applications using xBSD and be up and running as quickly as possible. For more information please visit our web site or e-mail sales@serasystems.com.
• Stallion Technologies, Inc. offers a range of multiport serial boards for the ISA, EISA, MCA and PCI buses. Although Stallion does not officially support drivers for FreeBSD, there is an unsupported, freely available driver available from their FTP site. This driver supports the Stallion EasyIO and EasyConnection 8/32 multiport boards. For local pricing and availability information, contact Stallion via their WWW page.
• StoreAnyWhere.com offers a wide range of high-performance and cost-effective quad- and dual-processor servers, workstations, and networking products with FreeBSD and Linux as their operating systems. Just go to our website for servers in a variety of configurations or custom-made systems.
• SW Technology offers quality Pentium machines with FreeBSD pre-installed.
• Synetic Inc. is a Canadian and North American distributor for IDE-to-IDE, SCSI-to-IDE and SCSI-to-SCSI RAID controllers, supporting the FreeBSD platform. Our products can be found at www.synetic.net/prodman.htm or www.synetic.net/prodspec.htm
• Tegatai Systems develops software and networking products and services using FreeBSD and Linux-based open-source software.
• Ten 26 Enterprises is your source for high performance, fault tolerant FreeBSD workstations and servers. Choose a pre-configured package or create your own custom machine from our list of well-tested components. All machines carry a 2 year warranty. For more information, visit Ten 26 or e-mail info@ten26.com.
• TeraSolutions, Inc. is a manufacturer of high-reliability, high-performance rack-mount Internet server and RAID storage systems which are specifically designed and built for the best operation with FreeBSD. Our servers come with FreeBSD pre-installed and tuned for high-traffic Internet server applications. TeraSolutions was founded by FreeBSD co-founder David Greenman and has built some of the highest-traffic Internet servers in the world. Please visit our web site or contact us directly at +1 503 288 9544 for more information.
• TPC IT Pty, Ltd is Authorized Australian Cyclades Distributor. We have just set up an online discussion group for Cyclades customers and anyone wishing to know about the product. Visit our web site for details.
• Whistle Communications offers the InterJet Small Office Internet appliance. InterJet is an all-in-one solution that provides e-mail, Web access and Web publishing productivity for everyone in your small office of up to 100 people. To get your network of computers up and running on the Internet, simply plug a phone line and your Ethernet LAN into the back of the InterJet. Through any Whistle-Authorized Internet Service Provider (ISP) (there are over 150), the InterJet automatically configures itself, eliminating the need for any complicated system setup. The InterJet is easily upgradeable, providing a range of bandwidth capacity from 33.6Kbps to ISDN and Frame Relay (56Kbps to full T1 speeds). Based on FreeBSD, the InterJet supports access to the web publishing space via both Appletalk and Microsoft filesharing.
• Znyx Corporation specializes in high-availability, high-performance, single and multi-channel Fast Ethernet adapters for PCI, CompactPCI, and PCI Mezzanine Connector (PMC). FreeBSD, Linux, QNX, NetWare, OS/2, and SCO Unixware are supported on virtually all products.