Cart0 item(s) - $0.00 0

  • Your shopping cart is empty!

0

Nortel 180AD3 Alteon ACEdirector 3

Nortel 180AD3 Alteon ACEdirector 3
Nortel 180AD3 Alteon ACEdirector 3
The Nortel Alteon ACEdirector 3 (model 180AD3) is a high performance application delivery controller designed to optimise, secure and accelerate web and application traffic for enterprise and data centre environments. Built on proven Nortel technolog... Read More
price
$349.95

Same day shipping available.

  • In Stock: 2
  • Manufacturer: Nortel
  • Model or Part: 180AD3
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 30.00lb
Add to Cart
Buy Now
Add to Wish List

United States Shipping
Orders over $200 qualify for Free Super-Saver Shipping! We ship at our discretion via the most cost-effective method using FedEx, UPS, or USPS.

To ensure your order is processed efficiently, all shipping charges must be pre-paid at checkout. We are unable to bill directly to third-party shipper accounts or use customer-provided labels for domestic shipments.
International Shipping
International orders begin processing as soon as payment is confirmed.

  • Pre-paid Shipping: For your convenience, you can select and pay for international shipping directly at checkout.
  • Carrier Accounts: Alternatively, we can bill transport costs directly to your FedEx account number. (Note: We cannot bill to DHL, TNT, or UPS accounts).
  • Customer Labels: We are also happy to ship internationally using pre-paid labels provided by you for any carrier.
Expedited and Rush Shipping
Need it faster? HardwareJet.com offers 1 or 2-day expedited shipping options during checkout for eligible items.

To get your order to the front of the line, expedited orders include a small rush fee in addition to the carrier's shipping charges. If an item is not available for expedited shipping, these options will not appear in your cart.

Item Condition

New - Sealed or Open Box Condition
Excellent - Almost-New, Missing Original Packaging
Refurbished - Seller Refurbished, Good Condition, Previously Used Item

To bring you an even wider selection, some of our items are shipped directly from our trusted partners. Delivery times may vary for these items.
3-Port Switched Ethernet Expansion Module 6511 - High Performance RJ45 Network Switch
Quickview
3-Port Switched Ethernet Expansion Module 6511 - High Performance RJ45 Network Switch
$43.95
Add to Cart Add to Wish List
Catalyst 5000, Supervisory with NF
Quickview
Catalyst 5000, Supervisory with NF
$314.95
Add to Cart Add to Wish List
3-Meter 10GBase-CU SFP+ Direct Attach Cable - 30 AWG 100 Ohm Passive M/M
Quickview
3-Meter 10GBase-CU SFP+ Direct Attach Cable - 30 AWG 100 Ohm Passive M/M
$72.95
Add to Cart Add to Wish List
Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter 10GbE PCIe 2-Port CNA Optical Converged Network Adapter SFP+
Quickview
Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter 10GbE PCIe 2-Port CNA Optical Converged Network Adapter SFP+
$609.95
Add to Cart Add to Wish List
Net Shelter CX Bolt Down Kit
Quickview
Net Shelter CX Bolt Down Kit
$609.95
Add to Cart Add to Wish List
1GB SDRAM RAM Memory Module
Quickview
1GB SDRAM RAM Memory Module
$147.95
Add to Cart Add to Wish List
HP Procurve 5300XL Series 4-Port 100/1000-T XL TX Switch Expansion Module
Quickview
HP Procurve 5300XL Series 4-Port 100/1000-T XL TX Switch Expansion Module
$29.95
Add to Cart Add to Wish List
8-Port GE Fiber / Copper Xpim Cpnt for SRX550 650
Quickview
8-Port GE Fiber / Copper Xpim Cpnt for SRX550 650
$109.95
Add to Cart Add to Wish List

Overview

The Nortel Alteon ACEdirector 3 (model 180AD3) is a high performance application delivery controller designed to optimise, secure and accelerate web and application traffic for enterprise and data centre environments. Built on proven Nortel technology, this appliance provides intelligent load balancing, SSL acceleration and advanced traffic management to ensure reliable user experiences and efficient resource utilisation.

Key Features

  • Dynamic load balancing across multiple servers using round robin, least connections and custom algorithms
  • Hardware based SSL offload for up to 500 simultaneous sessions
  • Integrated application health monitoring and automatic failover
  • Granular traffic shaping and QoS policies to prioritise critical applications
  • Comprehensive security with IP filtering, DoS protection and session persistence
  • Web based management console with real time analytics and reporting

Technical Specifications

  • Model number: 180AD3
  • Processor: Dual core 2.4 GHz Intel Xeon
  • Memory: 8 GB DDR3 RAM
  • Storage: 2 x 250 GB SATA SSD (RAID 1)
  • Network interfaces: 4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports
  • Maximum concurrent connections: 1 million
  • SSL acceleration: Up to 5 Gbps throughput
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
  • Power supply: Redundant hot swap 120 V AC

Typical Applications

  • Enterprise web farms requiring high availability and fast response times
  • E-commerce platforms that need secure SSL processing and transaction integrity
  • Data centre environments where traffic distribution and resource optimisation are critical
  • Cloud service providers delivering SaaS applications to large user bases
  • Government and financial institutions that demand robust security and compliance features

By deploying the Nortel Alteon ACEdirector 3, organisations can achieve lower latency, higher throughput and greater resilience for their most important applications, while simplifying management and reducing total cost of ownership.