InfoGuard MG10:
• Flexible and cost-effective data encryption using 128/256 bit AES data encryption
• Consistently low latency <40µS
• MultiChannel/Multiprotocol Encryption for Ethernet-, FC- and FICON connections
• Transmits up to ten different signals using STM-64/OC-192 links
• Supports Gigabit Ethernet, 1/2/4 Gbps Fibre Channel and 1/2 Gbps FICON
• Easy network integration and minimal maintenance

Using optical networks and different network protocols for transferring business-critical information has become quite commonplace. What is often overlooked, however, is that such fiber optic links can be tapped and manipulated, too. Also, it is possible for third parties to gain access to a company’s internal structure. The only appropriate and reliable measure to protect information and to meet existing compliance requirements is to encrypt the data.

Two companies, InfoGuard and ADVA Optical Networking, have risen to this challenge, developing a flexible and cost-efficient encryption solution for up to 10 Ethernet, Fibre Channel and FICON connections over a single STM-64 Link.