CN9000 Series Network Encryptor

Delivering 100,000,000,000 bits per second of high-assurance data encryption, the Thales CN9120 Network Encryptor provides data security (100 Gbps) and high speed network performance with ultra-low latency (<2 μS). Safeguard data in motion with high speed encryption proven to meet network performance demands for real-time low latency and near-zero overhead, ensuring security without compromise for big, or even data transmitted over networks across data centers and the cloud.

Use Cases

  • Big Data Applications
  • Data Center Interconnect
  • ‘Mega Data’ Campus Network Environments
  • Cloud Computing Services ‘Backbones’
  • Aggregating High-Speed Network Links
  • Large Scale, MAN and WAN Security

Specifications

Key Features

Model CN9120
Maximum Speed 100Gbps
Support for Jumbo frames ✓
Protocol and application transparent ✓
Encrypts Unicast, Multicast and Broadcast traffic ✓
Automatic network discovery and connection establishment ✓
Network and local interface – SR4, LR4, ER4(lite) links (up to 40kms) QSFP28
Tamper resistant and evident enclosure, anti-probing barriers ✓
Flexible encryption policy engine ✓
Automatic key management ✓
AES 256 bit keys ✓
Encryption mode CTR
Policy based on MAC address or VLAN ID ✓
Self-healing key management in the event of network outages ✓
FIPS 140-2 Level 3, DODIN APL ✓
Low overhead full duplex line-rate encryption ✓
FPGA based architecture ✓
Latency (microseconds per encryptor) <2 μS
Front panel access for all interfaces ✓
Remote management using SNMPv3 (in-band and out-of-band) ✓
NTP (time server) support ✓
Centralized configuration and management using SMC/ CM7 and SNMPv3 ✓
Support for external (X.509v3) CAs ✓
CRL and OCSP (certificate) server support ✓
In-field firmware upgrades ✓
Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies ✓
User replaceable fans and batteries—dual redundancy ✓
Interoperable with all CN Series Encryptors ✓
Transport Independent Mode ✓