As companies accelerate digital transformation, SD-Branch is emerging as a fundamental architecture that unifies WAN, LAN, security, and centralized management into a single software-defined platform.
Portwell's SD-Branch solutions utilize a modular architecture based on OCP, enabling flexible expansion of AI computing and networking capabilities. The PSD-AN2P0-EXP AI expansion card, featuring NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ Nano or NX modules, delivers real-time AI inference at the edge, supporting traffic analysis, security monitoring, video intelligence, and IoT event detection—without cloud latency. With two 2.5GbE interfaces and integrated 802.3at PoE+ with a total power budget of 60W, it consolidates camera and sensor connectivity onto a single platform.
The PSD-EM1P0-EXP PoE+ switch card features intelligent L2+ management and high-power PoE+, simplifying deployment by directly powering IP cameras and access points.
“The PSD-EM1P0-EXP helps reduce system complexity while improving network control at the edge,” said Liz Chen, product manager at Portwell.
Equipped with an Intel® Atom™® x7809C processor, the PNAC-32300 offers high-speed 2.5 GbE connectivity, an integrated hardware bypass to improve system resilience and network reliability, and support for OCP NIC 3.0 expansion for versatile and scalable network configurations.
Meanwhile, the PNAC-31110, equipped with an Intel® Atom™® C3758R processor, offers multi-speed 10GbE and 2.5GbE interfaces, dual DC power inputs for power redundancy, and wireless-ready flexibility, making it ideal for SD-WAN deployments and mission-critical edge networks.
“Portwell’s platforms are designed to combine AI, connectivity, and scalability into a unified system,” said Kane Liao, Portwell’s product director. “This allows customers to deploy an intelligent SD-Branch infrastructure more quickly and efficiently.
Portwell's SD-Branch solutions are specifically designed for modern distributed environments where multiple branches require centralized control and a simplified infrastructure. By integrating routing, switching, security, PoE, and AI into a single platform, organizations can deploy all-in-one branch systems that reduce hardware footprint, streamline deployment, and lower operating costs.
“The combination of AI acceleration and PoE connectivity allows customers to deploy smart surveillance and IoT applications directly at the branch level,” Chen said. “Thanks to modular expansion and wireless compatibility, these platforms offer the flexibility needed for SD-WAN, SASE, and edge computing scenarios,” Liao added. These solutions are ideal for retail chains, financial services, industrial IoT, logistics, healthcare, and campus environments where uptime, security, and scalability are critical.
With its next-generation SD-Branch solutions, Portwell enables businesses to move from traditional networks to intelligent, software-defined branch infrastructures. By combining AI acceleration, PoE integration, high-speed connectivity, and modular expansion, the portfolio delivers greater efficiency, simplified deployment, and future-proof scalability. From smart retail and industrial automation to cloud-managed enterprise networks, Portwell provides a reliable foundation for driving edge AI innovation.
