Special Focus: Network Security

Network security appliance

The 1U NAR-5520 communication/network security appliance combines network security, firewall, WAN optimization, antivirus server, unified threat management, media gateway and triple play broadcasting for the enterprise. The NAR-5520 includes the Intel 945G chipset and supports socket LGA775 processors, including Intel Core 2 Duo. The appliance offers up to six PCI-E x1 slots, as well as four PC GbE ports. The system supports dual-channel, 800/667/533 DDR2 unbuffered memory and has built-in bypass segments that support fail-over/bypass functionality.—American Portwell Technology

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Spam filter

With SPAMfighter Exchange Module (SEM) 3.4.0, users can block various forms of spam e-mail, including PDF and image spam. SEM 3.4.0 features full support for active/passive Exchange cluster users, and provides full fail-over capability for continuous spam and virus protection in case of system failure or maintenance. The solution also offers reporting, so administrators can review statistics on how many messages SEM is filtering and how many users are enabled. —SPAMfighter

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Role-based security

To address security and compliance requirements at the switch level, Trusted Security (TrustSec) authenticates users, assigns roles and enforces policies on enterprise networks comprised of Cisco switches, routers and unified wireless network controllers. TrustSec manages what users can and cannot access by assigning security measures based on the roles and identities of users, regardless of the access method or device (e.g., wired, wireless, mobile, laptop, printer). Administrators can manage policies consistently across the network using the central policy engine that combines different authentication procedures.—Cisco Systems

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Smart phone data protection

Smartphone Protection defends against data loss and data leakage on smart phones and hand-held devices. The policy-based security program ensures data on devices is encrypted, and access to applications, ports, Wi-Fi and external devices are controlled by policy. The solution ensures compliance with assigned security policies is validated prior to allowing connectivity to enterprise networks. Integration with Active Directory enables security policies to be deployed and managed over the air —GuardianEdge Technologies

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Mobile device security

Featuring data encryption and authentication, Trend Micro Mobile Security 5.0 protects smart phones and PDAs from data loss, infections and attacks. If a mobile device is lost or stolen, the business-critical data contained in it is encrypted unless it is unlocked with a password. The solution blocks viruses, worms, Trojans and SMS text message spam, while a built-in firewall and intrusion-detection system protects against hackers, intrusions and denial-of-service attacks. The solution allows administrators to manage security for multiple hand-held devices from a single console, and administrators can wipe out data on devices that do not comply with policies.—Trend Micro

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Firewall operations management

Offered as a software-based or appliance-based solution, SecureTrack 4.1 manages firewall configuration changes in real time, enforces corporate security policies and government security standards, automates manual day-to-day tasks, and stores, analyzes and reports on rules sets. The solution monitors firewall policy changes, reports them in real time and maintains an audit trail for accountability. Additional features include security policy optimization and cleanup, cross-platform visual monitoring and risk analysis to identify potential security risks—Tufin Technologies

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Multigigabit application security

As an integrated security gateway that combines firewall, VPN and intrusion prevention with acceleration, the VPN-1 Power Multi-core delivers processing speeds of up to 5.3-Gbps integrated intrusion prevention throughput. Key performance statistics include: 12-Gbps firewall inspection; 1.8-Gbps intrusion-prevention inspection; more than two million packets per second inspected to improve end-user experience for applications such as VoIP and multimedia applications; and more than 60,000 connections per second for sites with a high number of transactions, such as banks or data centers.—Check Point Software Technologies

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Infrastructure Products

CAT 6a/7 termination block

The SS-51 punch down blocks enable field termination of AWG 22-26 solid copper wire/cabling in CAT 6a and CAT 7 applications where wires are individually shielded. The blocks allow for staggered pair-to-pair arrangements in multiport designs to reduce alien crosstalk, while a notched-head design secures wires in plastic housing prior to termination for a stable contact connection. Available in one-, two-, three- and four-pair configurations, the punchdown blocks are preprinted with TIA 586A/B color-coding, with the option to match custom colors to wires.—Stewart Connector

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DC power systems

Available in shelf, rack and cabinet configurations, 48 V Guardian Series DC power systems deliver power densities exceeding 27 W per cubic inch or 25 kW per rack unit. The rectifier subsystems feature wide-range 90 VAC to 300 VAC input with high-input-voltage shutdown and the ability to withstand a loss of phase or neutral without damage. Power shelves are available from 150 amps to 500 amps in heights of 2U to 6U. Rack and cabinet systems can deliver up to 500 amps with up to 720 Ah of battery backup. Interface options include Ethernet, TCP/IP, Internet and Power-One's PowCom Software.—Power-One

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Divided raceway

The dual-compartment Wiremold 2400D offers an alternative to installing separate raceway runs and device boxes for both power and data, and features downward-facing device boxes for receptacles and communications jacks, which can be placed at any point along the raceway. Specially designed obstacle-avoidance fittings enable the raceway to easily bridge existing runs and fittings to ensure a gradual bend radius for fiber-optic and 10-gigabit cabling. The steel surface raceway system is available in ivory and fog white; however, the scratchresistant surface can also be painted.—Wiremold/Legrand

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Cooling solution

The Liebert DS precision cooling system is available in configurations of 53 kW, 70 kW, 77 kW and 105 kW to support applications that require cooling delivered from the top of the unit in data centers or telecommunications environments that do not have a raised floor. The Liebert DS features digital scroll compressors, which allow unit capacities to adapt to changing room conditions as small as 1 F and 1 percent relative humidity. The Liebert DS comes with a control system to provide advanced diagnostic and maintenance support.—Emerson Network Power

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Network Management Products

Network management

Offering real-time and historical visibility, Mazu Profiler 8.0 helps IT operations and security teams understand and manage network activity across the WAN, LAN, desktop and data center. Network behavior can be viewed from various perspectives, providing information about the interactions between users, hosts, devices and applications to aid in diagnosis, management and rectification of problems. The solution also enables administrators to create policy based on user identity.—Mazu Networks

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KVM switches

With built-in IP remote access, the KH1508i/KH1516i High-Density KVM over the NET switches are available in eight- and 16-port units, enabling a single console to remotely control up to eight or 16 computers via LAN, WAN or the Internet. The switches provide secure local and remote access to 128 and 256 servers via daisy chaining and are multiplatform compliant (PC, Mac, Sun and terminal-based systems). The hot-pluggable switches also include password protection and advanced encryption technologies.—ATEN Technology

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Traffic monitoring/management

The FlowLine 500 and SlimLine 100 offer capabilities for traffic monitoring (NetFlow v5), flow tracking/management, firewall and DoS prevention. The compact appliances offer peer-to-peer application identification, administrative traffic shaping and QoS tools. The FlowLine 500 features a dedicated Ethernet port for out-of-band management and monitoring. —GigaFin Networks

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General Products

Uninterruptible power supply

The Winsted PRO-E UPS is designed to protect digital video recorders, access-control workstations and data-communications systems. The UPS is compact enough to be used on the desktop or under a console. The solution features a built-in double-boost and single-buck automatic voltage-regulator function to compensate for a broad range of low and high AC voltage situations. Units are available in 500 VA, 700 VA, 1100 VA and 1500 VA.—Winsted

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Bypass airflow seal

KoldLok Extended Raised Floor Grommets solve bypass airflow problems by sealing cable openings. The customizable 3" and 6" grommets can seal 24" or 600-mm raised-floor tiles to increase static pressure under the raised floor and improve cool air delivery through perforated tiles or floor grates. The split-integral grommets contain no loose or partially fastened parts, allow tiles to be moved without capturing cables and self-dress the raw metal edges of raised-floor tile cable cutouts. —Upsite Technologies

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UTP receiver hubs

Suited for video-surveillance deployments, HubWayLD Hubs transmit UTP video and RS-422/S485 data on a single CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable for distances up to 3,000 feet. The units are available with eight or 16 video channels in 1U rackmount, wall-mount or desktop configurations. The hubs are compatible with AC and/or DC cameras, and include built-in PTCs, surge suppression and adjustments for picture quality and gain control. —Altronix

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Log management

Providing audit-quality log collection, storage, reporting and analysis, ArcSight Log Management Suite can scale from small businesses to large enterprises using stackable appliances with processing rates up to 100,000 events per second per appliance. The solution includes a log analysis dashboard, alerting engine, personalized role-based analysis, compliance audits and organizational reporting. The system includes content targeted at specific mandates, such as PCI and SOX, to help meet compliance initiatives while minimizing the need for manual audits. —ArcSight

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Single sign-on solution

Novell SecureLogin helps meet compliance regulations for multifactor authentication, automates and facilitates password management, and minimizes IT administration. The scalable solution provides access to the network and Web resources via single, secure login. SecureLogin works with existing directories, and enables integration with smart cards, biometrics and proximity cards in conjunction with user names and passwords. The solution supports Windows XP and Vista.—Novell

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Encoder and decoder

Delivering DVD-quality video performance at high and low bit rates, the C-44 video encoder/decoder system is capable of compressing up to four video channels over IP using MPEG-4 and motion JPEG. The C-44 is less than 8 inches long and can withstand operating temperatures from -40 to +74C. The unit is built with four digital signal processors—one per analog video input. The encoder and decoder are available with a pluggable SFP slot for connections via fiber-optic cable. Applications include high-quality MPEG-4 for live viewing and reduced-frame-rate MPEG-4 for time-lapse recording.—Optelecom-NKF

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Mobile unified communications

To extend unified communications beyond the enterprise, Avaya one-X Mobile provides secure access to corporate telephony, voice mail, call logs and corporate directories to mobile devices, such as iPhone, RIM, Palm, Java, WAP, Symbian and Windows Mobile systems. The downloadable interface converts mobile devices from RIM, Palm, Motorola, LG, Nokia, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony Ericsson and others into endpoints on the corporate network to facilitate adherence to compliance requirements. Companies can record calls taken or made through the mobile device and have a single source for call records. The solution allows users to set special call-handling rules based on GPS location or time of day, and switch from a mobile device to a desk phone in mid-call with the push of a button.—Avaya

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Wireless surveillance camera

The WVC2300 Wireless-G Business Internet Video Camera has a built-in Web server, VGA resolution, low-light sensitivity and a maximum frame rate of 30 fps. The camera can be mounted on any pan-tilt base and remotely controlled via a password-protected Web interface. Audio capabilities include two-way audio, embedded microphone, external speaker and microphone ports, and voice compression. The WVC2300 also has two input and two output ports that can be used for connecting the camera to an alarm panel, siren, passive infrared sensors, smoke detectors, lighting switch or door sensors.—Linksys

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Communication gateway

As an IP-based network gateway solution, the Panasonic KXHG400 enables remote connection and Web-based desktop access, acting as a central communications gateway through a single point of entry for networked devices like printers, cameras, computers and VoIP phones. The unit features routing with quality of service to improve voice-transmission quality, wireless connectivity, SIP switching, voice and data networking, and built-in advanced voice-mail functionality. The KX-HG400 is stackable up to 10 units per network, allowing more than 200 connections to one central network, and a built-in fi rewall provides additional security.—Panasonic

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Server virtualization software

Supporting Oracle and non-Oracle applications, server virtualization software Oracle VM consists of open-source server software and an integrated Web browser-based management console for creating, cloning, sharing, configuring, booting and migrating VMs. Oracle VM provides a graphical interface for creating and managing virtual server pools, running on x86 and x86-64-based systems, across an enterprise. Supporting Windows and Linux guest operating systems, the solution offers a single point of support for the entire virtualized environment.—Oracle

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Video recorder

Distributed media manager DMM-1500 is an intelligent video recorder, stream server and video information manager, which empowers any analog video-surveillance camera with video analytic and IP network-based capabilities. Up to two analog cameras can be connected to a single DMM-1500, and live or recorded video can be streamed to multiple users simultaneously. Each device operates at the network edge and provides dedicated processing and storage capacity for individual surveillance cameras. Enclosure options for the DMM-1500 include a 2U rack-mountable chassis, a lockable wall-mount chassis and a stand-alone enclosure.—CoVi Technologies

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Color laser printer

Equipped with embedded security features and remote connectivity software, the Aficio SP C400DN color laser printer prints 26 ppm in color and black/white, with resolutions up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi. The desktop printer features a 1,750-sheet paper capacity and handles various paper sizes and stocks. The system features a 600-MHz controller to accelerate large file output and an LCD panel to view menu functions and at-a-glance supply levels. Users can also view system status, check supply levels and change printer settings remotely from a connected PC. Security features include unauthorized copy control, which embeds special messages on a printed document to prevent unauthorized copying, and a data overwrite security system option, which overwrites latent data information stored on the printer's hard drive after printing jobs to prevent unauthorized access.—Ricoh Americas Corp.

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Combination network switch

The SMC8724-10BT TigerSwitch 10G standalone 24-port switch features 20 ports of 10GBASE-T and four XFP-based 10-G fiber ports in a 1U-high appliance to enable Ethernet adoption across various LAN applications. The IEEE802.3ancompliant switch delivers SSH, Telnet, Web-based HTTP and SNMP management options. The switch leverages 10-G technology from Solarflare's 10Xpress PHY and switching silicon from Fulcrum Microsystems to offer high availability, performance and density.—SMC Networks

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Build-to-order workstations

Endeavor Tower XT and XS Workstations are configurable with quad-core Intel Xeon processors running at 1.6 GHz or 2.0 GHz. The systems include professional graphics, hot-swap hard-drive bays (users can pull out and replace hard drives without opening the case), a 20x duallayer DVD burner, Windows XP Pro (32-bit) and a 750-W power supply. The systems can also be configured with 15 K rpm SAS drives. The workstations are available with up to 4 GB of fully buffered DDR2-667 RAM, and a choice of NVIDIA Quadro or ATI FireGL video cards.—Systemax Manufacturing

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Product Spotlight: Testing & Monitoring

Application-performance monitor

With Application Performance Monitoring (APM), administrators can monitor and measure traffic and end-to-end performance at application level by performing measurements on actual traffic. The integrated solution ensures service-level agreements and resolves performance issues, identifying specific bottlenecks along application delivery paths, which can span servers, applications and databases. APM provides application and network round-trip response times, SSL handshake counters and total bandwidth consumption. The solution combines performance monitoring, diagnostics and remediation within a single management solution and can send alarms when SLA thresholds are not met. —Radware

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Performance management

Visual Performance Manager provides visibility for network and application performance, and VoIP communications across the entire enterprise. The solution helps identify performance degradation and provides root-cause analysis of performance issues. The software uses information from different data sources, including data collected from network infrastructure, dedicated hardware and other Web-based enterprise-management applications, to provide a comprehensive picture of performance across the WAN and the LAN, regardless of network technology. The solution measures service-level parameters, assesses users' quality of experience, monitors performance indicators, and detects network and application activity outside the normal performance range.—Fluke Networks

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Network behavior analysis

StealthWatch System 5.7 offers behavior-based anomaly detection and network performance monitoring across the enterprise. NetFlow data is used to provide enhanced network visibility and detailed intelligence for optimizing security and network operations. Along with geographical reporting and trending, the solution offers host trending, QoS reporting and trending, as well as DHCP server integration and autonomous system reporting.—Lancope

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Network test module

Designed to help save time and reduce errors when testing access and LAN networks, the Short-Range LAN (SRL) OTDR can provide a testing combination of up to five wavelengths in multimode and singlemode. The SRL OTDR offers 0.5/2.5 event/attenuation dead zone capabilities and provides one-button automated testing to minimize errors in the field. Optimized for 10-GigE networks, the module can help military, contractor and enterprise technicians pinpoint any fault in the network, discriminate a failure or break within the patch panel or distribution frame, reduce testing time for short haul and multimode LAN, and obtain a clean trace form for high link loss.—JDSU

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Network monitoring software

NetGong 6.3 allows network administrators to monitor any networked device on the Internet, corporate intranet or TCP/IP LAN and receive alerts via audible alarm, message, e-mail or third-party software when a connection fails. The software allows users to tailor the program to their particular area of responsibility, from a single server, small-office LAN or hundreds of devices within a large corporate network. NetGong runs on Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003 and Vista, and requires no modification of monitored devices.—Tsarfin Computing

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Network analysis

Designed to locate and troubleshoot network problems, Capsa 6.5, a Windows packet and protocol analyzer, performs network analysis, packet sniffing, packet decoding, network monitoring and protocol analysis. Users can directly monitor real-time activities and message details for MSN, AIM, ICQ and Yahoo Messenger. A user Wizard tests selected adapters, ensuring that software is correctly installed and deployed. The software monitors traffic transmitted over the local host and local network, identifies problems and suggests solutions. —Colasoft

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Power-monitoring software

Supporting up to 32 devices, Square D PowerLogic PowerView helps track real-time power conditions and remotely monitors electrical equipment or installations at key distribution points across a network, as well as monitor for pending problems or scheduled maintenance. The software includes preconfigured screens and reports, as well as real-time and historical data displays for power-consumption monitoring. The real-time data displays enable viewing of demand, energy, load, power and I/O status summaries. Users can leverage Microsoft Excel for all reports to display graphs and for additional report manipulation and calculations.—Schneider Electric

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