NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: TIM GREENE ON VPNS
06/28/05
Today's focus: NetD fleshes out office-in-a-box security device
Dear networking.world@gmail.com,
In this issue:
* More details about NetD's multi-function box
* Links related to VPNs
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Today's focus: NetD fleshes out office-in-a-box security device
By Tim Greene
As mentioned here last week, start-up NetD this week rolled out
a multi-function security platform that includes VPN support.
Here are some more details about the device.
The box is called SG-8 and in addition to an IPSec VPN, it comes
with a firewall, QoS, routing and intrusion
detection/prevention.
The box also supports SIP, which, in combination with the QoS,
is the groundwork for its support of VoIP. Later releases of the
device will include a full IP PBX and Power-over-Ethernet so it
can directly supply power to VoIP phones in business offices.
The SG in the product name stands for security gateway, but it
is really trying to become the only networking device in
business branch offices. With both voice and data switching
capabilities, the device can eliminate the need for separate
voice circuits and phone and data wiring. With up to 48 Ethernet
LAN ports, it can serve as the local switch for a sizeable site.
It can be configured to have redundant power, backplane and
processors, which combined might remove fears that the box is a
single point of failure - a failure that could shut down an
entire branch. In addition, the software on the box is divided
into three separate planes: data, control and management. The
key here is that if the data and control planes get fouled up,
users can still remotely manage it. The ability to deal with
problems without sending a technician to the site is key for
devices serving branch offices.
This type of device is becoming more popular, but this
particular one has some advantages that stem from it being
designed as a multi-function platform from the outset. The net
result is that it addresses the potential problems faced by
other vendors whose devices evolved from products such as
firewalls, VPN appliances and routers. In particular, NetD says
it has ample processing power to run all applications
simultaneously without impairing performance.
One analyst following this type of device says he's heard of
"other big companies" with similar devices on their drawing
boards, so look for more announcements in this area over the
next year.
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To contact: Tim Greene
Tim Greene is a senior editor at Network World, covering virtual
private networking gear, remote access, core switching and local
phone companies. You can reach him at <mailto:tgreene@nww.com>.
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deploying simple, secure remote access visit
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