Frame Relay Encryption for Mission-Critical Networks
TCC's Advanced Cipher X 7100 Frame Relay Encryption System protects the privacy of information sent over public frame relay networks.
By switching from private leased line to public networks, significant cost savings are achieved. At the same time, however, the risk of data compromise increases. For many mission-critical networks, such as those used in financial institutions, large corporations and governments, this risk is unacceptable. TCC's Cipher X 7100 has been fully engineered to protect demanding mission-critical network communications and enable organizations to take advantage of frame relay's cost savings.
The CipherX 7100 is network transparent. Since it only encrypts the data in a frame relay packet, no changes to the network are required. Additionally, it secures data at the frame relay layer so it can also protect SNA, BSC, IP or other protocols encapsulated in frame relay.
Secure network monitoring, configuration, and diagnostics of a large, global network of Cipher X units can be easily, centrally and securely managed by TCC's KEYNET secure management application. An intuitive drag and drop user-interface enables network managers to easily create secure networks. Additional units can be quickly added or, more importantly, removed if the unit is stolen or physically compromised. Centralized reporting of errors and alarms, combined with remote troubleshooting at the KEYNET system, reduces the time and cost of maintenance. It also seamlessly integrates with an enterprise network management system.
A security policy is also easily enforced by the Cipher X system. Each frame relay virtual circuit is designated as cipher (secure), clear, or blocked. This is transparent to the user thereby eliminating training, user acceptance, and enforcement issues. A single Cipher X system can control access for all 1,024 virtual circuits in a frame relay connection making it a very cost effective solution.
Key Benefits
- Proven Triple-DES encryption optimally protects the privacy of sensitive information
- Provides significant cost savings by enabling the use of public frame relay networks, while maintaining data security
- Clear and secure support saves money since only one frame relay circuit is required
- Compliance to ANSI X9 security standards enables banks to certify that they are following 'Prudent Business Practice' in the protection of transmitted data
- KEYNET secure management application lowers installation and maintenance costs, monitors security compromises, and automates key management.
- Allows Secure Remote software download to do product upgrades or to add new features.
Application
Frame relay security
Data rates up to 2.048 Mbps
Encryption
ANSI X9.52 Triple-DES Algorithm
NIST approved and Exportable DES algorithm
Triple DES for key exchange
Key Management
Based on ANSI X9 stanadardsLocally via Cipher Site Manager
Remotely via KEYNET
Security Standards Support
ANSI X9.52, ANSI X9.9, FIPS 46, FIPS 140-1, FIPS 170
Designed to meet FIPS 140-1 Level 3.
Network Protocol Support
FRF.1
ITU-T: Q.922, Q.933
ANSI: T1.606, T1.617, T1.618
Frame Relay Parameters
Frame size up to 4096 bytes
Up to 976 encrypted virtual circuits
Physical Interface
Software selectable
V.35, X.21, RS-232, RS-422, RS-449, RS-485, RS-530
Power Requirements
85-265 VAC, 50/60 Hz
20 watts typical
Operating Environment
Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Humidity 0 to 90%, non-condensing
Dimensions and Weight
Height: 1.75 inches (4.4 cm)
Width: 16.5 inches (41.0 cm)
Depth: 10.5 inches (26.7 cm)
Weight: 15 lbs. (6.8 kg)
Agency Approvals
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B
UL 1950
EN55022 89/336/EEC
IEC 801-2, 801-3, 801-4
EN 60950
Quality
TCC is dedicated to quality products and services. TCC is ISO 9001 certified. ISO 9001, granted to TCC by TUV, is the most stringent standard available for total quality systems in design/development, production, installation and servicing.
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All specifications are subject to change without notice.