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WANrockIT

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Spec score 7.5 #11 of 19 in WAN Optimization Software

What it is

WANrockIT accelerates SAN data transfers across wide area networks for replication, backup, recovery, and movement between data centres, remote locations, and cloud environments. Bridgeworks says its AI engines continuously manage and configure the appliance’s data flow without administrator intervention. The maker claims up to 200X acceleration and use of up to 98% of available bandwidth, while its patented technology is designed to mitigate latency and packet loss. WANrockIT does not touch or manipulate transferred data, according to Bridgeworks, so encrypted data and rich media can be accelerated. WANrockIT Physical supports Fibre Channel, iSCSI, SCSI, and SAS. Physical appliance models 100, 200, 400, and 800 span WAN capacities from 1,000Mb/s to 40,000Mb/s. Deployment guidance covers AWS and ESX. IPsec can protect traffic between nodes but is disabled by default. Pricing is available by contacting sales; a free trial and demonstration are offered.

Spec sheet

Purpose
WANrockIT accelerates SAN data transfer across wide area networks using automated AI technology.Read 5 Oct 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com
Audience
The maker says its appliances are intended for organizations from SMEs to large enterprises.Read 5 Oct 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com
Deployment
WANrockIT is offered as physical appliances and virtual machine images, including Amazon Machine Images for AWS.Read 5 Oct 2026 · support.4bridgeworks.com
Security
The maker says WANrockIT does not touch the data, allowing existing security protocols to remain in place.Read 5 Oct 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com
Support
Bridgeworks offers manuals, firmware updates, cloud platform support, and access to support engineers.Read 5 Oct 2026 · support.4bridgeworks.com
Headquarters
Bridgeworks lists its registered office as Unit 1, Aero Centre, Ampress Park, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8LW, UK.Read 5 Oct 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com
Founded
1982Read 28 Sep 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com
Acceleration
The maker says WANrockIT can deliver performance gains above 200× or use up to 98% of available bandwidth.Read 5 Oct 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com
AI operation
AI engines continuously manage and configure the appliance to optimize data flow without administrator intervention.Read 5 Oct 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com
Appliance range
The physical appliance datasheet lists models 100, 200, 400 and 800, with WAN capacities from 1,000Mb/s to 40,000Mb/s.Read 5 Oct 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com
AWS image limit
The limited Cloud Service Provider Node included with an AWS Marketplace purchase can connect only to an instance running in AWS; a fully featured virtual machine image requires contacting sales.Read 5 Oct 2026 · support.4bridgeworks.com
Cloud deployment
Bridgeworks provides deployment guidance for WANrockIT nodes on AWS and in an ESX environment.Read 5 Oct 2026 · support.4bridgeworks.com
Company history
Bridgeworks says its data performance expertise spans over 40 years and that Digital Interfaces Limited later became Bridgeworks in 2002.Read 5 Oct 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com
Data handling
The maker says WANrockIT accelerates encrypted and other data types without changing or manipulating the data.Read 5 Oct 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com
Encryption
WANrockIT can use IPsec to protect traffic between nodes, and the support guide says IPsec is disabled by default.Read 5 Oct 2026 · support.4bridgeworks.com
Latency
The product is designed to mitigate latency regardless of distance or the size or type of data.Read 5 Oct 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com
Latency and packet loss
Its patented technology is designed to mitigate the effects of latency and packet loss.Read 5 Oct 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com
Protocols
The physical appliance supports Fibre Channel, SAS and iSCSI, and can convert between protocols in flight.Read 5 Oct 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com
Sales model
The product page offers a free one-to-one demonstration and invites organisations to submit an enquiry to get started.Read 5 Oct 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com
Trial and demo
The maker offers a free trial and a free one-to-one demonstration, but does not state a trial duration on the opened pages.Read 5 Oct 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com
Use cases
The maker describes use for replication, backup, recovery and moving SAN data between data centres, remote locations and cloud environments.Read 5 Oct 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com

Plans and prices

WANrockIT Priced on request Price available by contacting sales · appliance and virtual machine options Read 5 Oct 2026 · 4bridgeworks.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • AI manages appliance data flow automatically
  • Supports Fibre Channel, iSCSI, SCSI, and SAS
  • Designed to mitigate latency and packet loss
  • Physical models reach 40,000Mb/s WAN capacity
  • Free trial and one-to-one demonstration available

Limits

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • IPsec is disabled by default
  • Cloud Service Provider Node has been retired from the cloud portfolio
  • AWS Marketplace limited image connects only to AWS instances

Who it suits

It is intended for organizations from SMEs to large enterprises moving SAN data across sites or cloud environments. It suits deployments needing WAN acceleration while retaining existing data security protocols.

Verdict

WANrockIT focuses on accelerating SAN transfers without manipulating the underlying data. Its physical appliances, hybrid deployment options, and cloud guidance cover several transfer scenarios, but purchase details require a sales enquiry.

Where Specifiction places it

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