--- title: "Network Edge Hardware - Dell VEP1425N" slug: "network-edge-hardware-family-b-dell-vep1425n" description: "Explore the Dell VEP-1425N desktop network appliance with Intel Atom, offering robust performance and advanced connectivity features. A fully supported platform to run Graphiant Network-as-a-Service." updated: 2026-05-06T22:54:52Z published: 2026-05-06T22:54:52Z canonical: "docs.graphiant.com/network-edge-hardware-family-b-dell-vep1425n" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.graphiant.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Network Edge Hardware - Dell VEP1425N ![](https://cdn.document360.io/d86ecd1c-49f6-4fac-83cc-5e344f28f84f/Images/Documentation/image(36).png) ## Overview Graphiant does not manufacture customized hardware. Graphiant certifies series of hardware families from various manufacturers as supported for network connectivity services. One such device in the desktop network appliance family is the Dell VEP-1425N. The Dell VEP-1425N, a desktop network appliance powered by Intel Atom® C3558 (Denverton) CPU, features robust performance and Intel® QuickAssist Technology, offering cryptographic acceleration and commercial-grade LAN functions in a 208mm x200mm x 52mm (WxDxH) form factor. ## Key Features - 4 Core Intel Atom® C3558 Processor (Denverton) - 6X1G (standard copper), 2X10G SFP+ (no copper) - DPDK support - 120GB SSD Storage - 8GB DDR4 ECC Memory - 1 micro-USB Console, 2x USB 3.0 - TPM 2.0 support - 1 x Cooling Fan - Available kit for rack installations ## Specifications | **Platform** | | --- | | CPU | Intel Atom® C3558 (Denverton) | | Chipset | North and south bridge that is built into the CPU/SOC | | BIOS | AMI BIOS | | Memory Technology | DDR4 with ECC | | Memory Capacity | 8GB | | **I/O** | | Default LAN | 6x RJ45, 2x SFP | | Console | 1 x micro-USB | | Security acceleration | Intel® QuickAssist Technology | | USB 3.0 | 2 x Type A | | TPM | TPM 2.0 | | **Storage** | | SATA storage | 1 x M.2 SSD 8GB | | **Physical and Environmental** | | Storage temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) | | Operating temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) | | Operating humidity | 5% to 90% (non-condensing) | | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 208 mm x 52 mm x 200 mm (8.1″ x 2.0″ x 7.9″) | | Weight | 1.44 kg (3.17 lbs) | | Watchdog | Yes | | Internal RTC. | Yes | | **Power and Mechanical** | | Power input | External AC/DC power adapter | | Type / Watts | 65W 100-240V AC; 50/60Hz, 12V DC | | Reset | 1 * reset button | | System cooling | 1 x Cooling Fan | | **OS and Certifications** | | Approvals & Compliance | - CUS UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition - Meets or exceeds Hi Pot and Ground Continuity testing per UL 60950-1. - CSA 60950-1-03, 2nd Edition - EN 60950-1, 2nd Edition - EN 60825-1, 1st Edition - EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products—Part 1: Equipment Classification Requirements and User’s Guide - EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products—Part 2: Safety of Optical Fibre Communication Systems - FDA Regulation 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 - IEC 60950-1, 2nd Ed, including all National Deviations and Group Differences - IEC 62368-1 | ## Product View ![](https://cdn.document360.io/d86ecd1c-49f6-4fac-83cc-5e344f28f84f/Images/Documentation/image(37).png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/d86ecd1c-49f6-4fac-83cc-5e344f28f84f/Images/Documentation/image(38).png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/d86ecd1c-49f6-4fac-83cc-5e344f28f84f/Images/Documentation/image(39).png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/d86ecd1c-49f6-4fac-83cc-5e344f28f84f/Images/Documentation/image(40).png) ## Dimensions (WxDxH): 208 x 200 x 52 mm ![](https://cdn.document360.io/d86ecd1c-49f6-4fac-83cc-5e344f28f84f/Images/Documentation/image(41).png) ## Front and Side Panel ![](https://cdn.document360.io/d86ecd1c-49f6-4fac-83cc-5e344f28f84f/Images/Documentation/image(42).png) 1. Security lock port 2. USB port > [!NOTE] > Note: > > An additional USB port is located on the opposite side of the system. 1. System status indicator LED ## Front view system status indicator LED | Color | Status | | --- | --- | | **Red** | Power on | | White | System is booting | | **Green** | Operating system boots with diagOS | | **Blue** | Reset button is pressed for more than five seconds | ## Rear Panel ![](https://cdn.document360.io/d86ecd1c-49f6-4fac-83cc-5e344f28f84f/Images/Documentation/image(43).png) 1. Micro USB serial console port 2. Reset button > [!NOTE] > Note: > > After upgrading to UFW 2.2, the system response when you push the Reset button on a running VEP14xx switch is determined by the operating system that the switch is currently running. 1. LED status indicators for SFP+ ports 2. SFP+ ports 3. Ethernet ports and LED status indicators 4. Power connection port ## Back view system status indicator LED behavior | Class | Behavior | | --- | --- | | 1000 Base-T LED | - Link LED - **Green** or **amber** - Solid **green** - Port is linked and running at maximum 1000M speed on ethernet port - Solid **amber** - Port is linked and running at lower 100M or 10M speed on ethernet port - Off - No link - Activity LED - **Green** > [!NOTE] > Note: > > The LED flashes green during port activity. - Off - no port activity | | SFP+ LED | - Link LED - **Green** or **amber** - Solid **green** - Port is linked and running at 10G speed - Solid **amber** - Port is linked and running at 1G speed - Off - No link - Activity LED - **Green** > [!NOTE] > Note: > > The LED flashes green during port activity. - Off - no port activity | ## Reset button behavior | Action | Behavior | | --- | --- | | Press the **Reset** button. When the system is powered off: | System powers on | | Press the **Reset** button for more than 5 seconds > [!NOTE] > Note: > > When the system is already powered on, the system responds as described in the Behavior column. | - System reboots - Status indicator LED color changes to blue - Flag indicating a long push is set by the BIOS in the CMOS RAM - Flag allows user to have the operating system detect a long button push > [!NOTE] > Note: > > After upgrading to UFW 2.2, the system response when you push the Reset button on a running VEP14xx switch is determined by the operating system that the switch is currently running. |