Description
With the GUARD-FS, MPL has integrated several systems into one housing, a Firewall, a VPN-Gateway, a Router, as well as an Ethernet Switch with your choice of copper and/or fiber ports. You can imagine the broad use of the GUARD-FS with this functionality. Today, everything is getting automated. Therefore security in this automated world is becoming more and more important. The key differences of industrial applications are that they require a long-term availability due to the life cycle management of the investments.
GUARD-FS Highlights
The system can be operated from -20°C to +60°C (optional -40°C to +85°C), without the need of a fan or case openings. The capability to offer copper as well as SFP ports for various fiber optical solutions make the product universal. This versatility is supported by the availability of a software development kit, the powerful 1.2 GHz ARM processor, and the 512 Mbyte built in flash that allows for customer specific extensions.
- Wide Input voltage range (8 – 36VDC)
- Low power consumption (fanless)
- All connectors on one side
- Customized housing
- Firewall/Router with 3x Gbit (copper or SFP)
- Optional switch (copper and/or fiber)
- Switch as managed or unmanaged version
These features make the GUARD-FS to the ideal solution for industrial, transportation and defense applications where security, quality, reliability, low power consumption, and long-term availability are key. Just to name a few, the GUARD-FS can be used for applications such as remote monitoring & maintenance, secure communication in automation, etc..
Technical Features
| Board Key Data | ||
| Processor | RISC SoC 1.2GHz | Low Power CPU |
| Memory / Firmware | 512MByte DDR2 / 512MByte NAND Flash | Soldered OnBoard |
| Interfaces | ||
| Firewall ports | 2 x RJ45 ports, auto negotiation, auto MDI MDIX or 2 x SFP Slot | Either 10BaseT /100BaseTX /1000BaseTX or 100Base-FX or 1000Base-LX SFP Modules |
| Switch ports | *4 x RJ45 copper ports or *2 x RJ45 and 2 x SFP * configuration depends on version ordered | Either 10BaseT /100BaseTX /1000BaseTX or 100Base-FX or 1000Base-LX SFP Modules |
| Mini PCI-Express | For WLAN, GPRS, UMTS, etc. | Minicard Slot |
| Physical / Power | ||
| Chassis | Compact rugged chromated Aluminum with stainless steel plates no ventilation holes |
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| Size & Weight | 62.1 x 162.1 x 118mm | 0.94kg / 2lb including housing |
| Power | 8 - 36VDC | Power consumption < 9 W, reverse polarity protection |
| Environment | ||
| Temperature Range | -20°C to +60°C optionally -40°C to +85°C | No fan, no openings, values at full CPU load |
| Humidity | 5% - 95% non-condensing | Optional coating available |
| Standard Compliance | ||
| The GUARD-FS is designed to meet or exceed the most common standards. Particular references are: | ||
| EMC | EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000, MIL-STD-461E |
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| Shock & Vibration | EN 60068 |
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| Environmental & Safety | EN 50155, MIL-STD-810-F, EN 60601, EN 60950 | |
Software
The GUARD-FS comes preinstalled with an adapted version of OpenWRT (www.openwrt.org). This Linux based embedded distribution provides all functionality required for operation as IPV4 and/or IPV6 firewall and router. The vast amount of additional packages available in conjunction with MPL support allows you to create a solution for every routing or firewall project. Most of the configuration of the firmware installed can be done using a web based interface. For more specialized requirements, a console based configuration utility is available. All configuration is stored on the device in a human friendly text format and can be modified using a text editor, too. Functions and protocols:
- TCP/IP V4 and V6, IPsec
- QoS (Quality Of Service) capable
- SIIT(IPV4-over-IPV6 translation)
- Miredo/Teredo (IPV6 over IPV4 tunneling)
- PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
- Network address translation
- Multi WAN Setup (failover and load balancing)
- DHCP Server for IPV4 and IPV6
- DNS server/forwarder
- Support for dynamic DNS providers
- OpenVPN support
- OpenConnect client support
- Firewall based on linux iptables
- SSH and telnet device access
- Snort (lightweight intrusion detection)
- Routing daemons (OSPF, RIP, BGP, …)
Further functionality can be installed using a package repository that contains more then 2000 precompiled applications ready to install. A software development kit (SDK), allowing to implement customer specific applications, is available as well.
GUARD Versions
| Reference | Descriptions |
| GUARD-F1 | Rugged Industrial Firewall/Router with 3 Gigabit Ethernet ports ( 1 x RJ45 and 2 x RJ45/SFP slots), preinstalled OpenWRT embedded Linux distribution. (Housing has to be added separately) |
| GUARD-F12 | Rugged Industrial Firewall/Router with 3 Fast Ethernet ports on M12 connectors, pre-installed OpenWRT embedded Linux distribution. For Railways with EN50155 Class Tx Certificate. |
| GUARD-FS1 | Rugged Industrial Firewall/Router with 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports (2x RJ45 or 2x SFP) and a 4 port switch (MAGBES-13) with 3x RJ45 and 1x SFP port, preinstalled OpenWRT embedded Linux. (Housing has to be added separately) |
| GUARD-FS2 | Rugged Industrial Firewall/Router with 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports (2x RJ45 or 2x SFP) and a 4 port Switch (MAGBES-12) with 2x RJ45 and 2x SFP ports, preinstalled OpenWRT embedded Linux. (Housing has to be added separately) |
| GUARD-FS3 | Rugged Industrial Firewall/Router with 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports (2x RJ45 or 2x SFP) and a 4 port switch (MAGBES-11) with 4x RJ45, preinstalled OpenWRT embedded Linux. (Housing has to be added separately) |
| GUARD-Cx | GUARD Solution assembled & mounted according the customer needs & requirements (e.g. with special housing, depopulated parts, installing a customers application, ....) |
| GUARD Housing | |
| GUARD 62-1 | Ultra Compact Housing with internally chromated Aluminum and stainless steel plates. Housing size: 62.1 x 162.1 x 118mm (W x D x H), DIN-Rail, external Aluminum is RAL7016 powder coated. |
| GUARD 62-2 | Ultra Compact Housing with internally chromated Aluminum and stainless steel plates. Housing size: 62.1 x 162.1 x 118mm (W x D x H); Wall mounting plate for 4 screws |
Accessories
| SFP (optical transceiver) in stock | |
| Optional: MPL offers following SFP modules (others on request) | |
| SFP-1X | 1Gb SFP 850nm optical transceiver, 1000BASE-SX, multi mode, up to 500m, with standard LC connector, case temp. -40 to +85°C |
| SFP-2X | 1Gb SFP 1310nm optical transceiver, 1000BASE-LX, single mode, up to 10km, with standard LC connector, case temp. -40 to +85°C |
| SFP-3X | 100Mb SFP 1310nm optical transceiver, 100BASE-FX, multi mode, up to 2km, with standard LC connector, case temp. -40 to +85°C |
| or any other standard SFP in accordance to MSA & Ethernet compatible | |
