MarLiant Redundant On-board IT System

MarLiant, made by Netwave Systems, is a NonStop Computing Platform specifically developed for the maritime industry for Mission-Critical IT applications.

MarLiant reduces down-time and Total Cost of Ownership, increases service levels, reliability and availability and is supported by a world-wide service network.

Designed to facilitate remote and local management by shore-based IT departments and crew, suitable for new vessels and retrofits, stand-alone or co-residing with existing servers/PC's.

A full system consists of:
- A central Redundant Application Server ML-8000AS, using Windows Server 2008 R2 software (software optional, not included)
- Solid-state, crew replaceable, Thin-Client Workstations ML-8610 without any moving parts
- IEC 60945:2002 Wheel-mark approved Network Switches ML-8200, featuring 8 ports of which 6 PoE
- Fully redundant RSTP over Rapid Super Ring/Dual Homing II  secure and scalable Network

• Exchangeable (2x) independent embedded Managed Network Switches with 6 10/100Base-TX, 2GB RJ-45 fiber combo ports and 1 internal GB port
• 2 Gigabit RJ-45/SFP fiber combo ports and 1 internal gigabit port
• Watchdog timer
• Supports Rapid Super Ring, RSTP, VLAN, GVRP, QoS, IGMP Snooping V1/V2/V3, Rate Control, Port Trunking, LACP, Online Multi-Port Mirroring
• Supports Web, SNMP V1/V2c/V3, RMON, HTTPS and SSH Management
• Advanced security feature supports IP Security, Port Security, DHCP Server, IP and MAC Binding, 802.1x network access control
• Uses PoE CAT-5 single-wire cabling

The MarLiant IT Network, made by Netwave Systems, is a NonStop Computing Platform for Mission-Critical IT applications of ultra-compact design and enabling easy installation.

It features the MarLiant 8000AS, a fully Redundant Application Server, loaded with Windows Server 2008 software, to create a Single & Multi-user Windows environment. Client-Server Technology is used to connect Marliant 6000 solid-state Thin-Client Workstations via a secure and scalable Rapid Super Ring Topology Network with Single-Wire PoE Cat-5 cabling. Resources and applications are stored on the central Application Server(s) using centralized security and policy enforcement to reduce the risk of malicious software threats and non-compliant user-downloaded software. The Server features RAID configured, exchangeable, solid-state compact drives (SSCD) with automated back-up functionality, fail-over and fallback hardware to ensure a high Quality of Service.

Remote monitoring, access & control via satellite and/or 3G/HSDPA and/or WIFI allows on-shore IT departments to easily monitor and manage the system. A MarLiant Supervisor module, specifically developed for the maritime industry, monitors, manages and reports the status of system hardware and resources. A Remote Update Facility, in conjunction with NAP, will secure up-to-date application software and virus protection at all times. The combination of the above facilitates centralized maintenance, management, remote deployment and troubleshooting of software, reducing down-time and Total Cost of Ownership and increasing service levels, reliability and availability. If preferred, (optionally encrypted) SSCD's, instead of remote connectivity, may be used to deploy new or updated applications.

The server distributes software applications, including all current Windows XP, Vista and 7 applications, to MarLiant 6000, crew replaceable, solid-state thin-clients. Thus reducing cost of hardware and maintenance and increasing security through virus, worm and Trojan protection by restricting access to external data storage devices (USB sticks, CD's etc.) The Windows Server 2008 software includes Network Access Protection which, in combination with a System Health Agent, monitors clients compliance and automatically limits and remedies access of non-compliant clients.

The system comes with a predefined, best practice, configuration and pre-cabling for easy network deployment using approved master disks. A MarLiant CFG configuration tool enables system deployment or modifications by IT-unskilled staff and/or crew. The Single-Wire Rapid Super Ring Network facilitates easy, fast and cost-effective network installation. The system can be installed equally well on board of new-build vessels and retrofits, either as stand-alone system or co-reside with existing ship-board servers and/or PC's used as Thin-Clients.

MarLiant is specifically developed for the maritime industry, can be serviced and maintained on-board by non-IT skilled crew and is supported by a world-wide service network.

Accessories:

• Marliant 8000AS Server
• Marliant 6000 Thin-Clients
• MarLiant ITFM Link
• MarLiant PoE CAT-5 cabling

One year warranty
5 year product support
Optional extended 5 year product support