BlackTube
BlackTube
Circuit Emulation Encryption
Overview
The BlackTube product platform integrates the strongest commercially available encryption into the world renowned Engage IP Tube circuit to packet product line.
IP Tube products connect legacy equipment to packet networks enabling organizations to retain their existing SCADA, PBX, modem, serial, etc. equipment and associated operations while connecting them to the latest packet based network services and technology.
The BlackTube consists of two different product families; Standard and CEP. The CEP family adds additional management capabilities to the Standard family, including advanced authentication, user rolls, logging, and network timing.
BlackTube products support a wide range of circuit interfaces including RS232, RS530, V.35, Analog, 202T modem, T1, E1, T3, and E3. They also offer a variety of features that ensure circuit traffic is successfully transported over packet networks including echo cancelation, data compression, multi-drop, NERC CIP compliance, multiple data center support, and granular buffer settings.
BlackTube products are used worldwide by organizations that require secure transport of circuit to packet data.
Applications
Applications
- Utility SCADA networks (NERC CIP compliance)
- Municipality public safety networks and LMR
- Enterprise voice and data networks
- Service provider network migration
- Utility transport networks
- Military communication networks
- Intelligence agency networks
- Circuit to 4G LTE networks
- Packet backup networks
- Satellite communications
- Oil and gas infrastructure networks
- Transportation stations and facilities connectivity
Features
- Sophisticated AES 256 bit key encryption
- Automated symmetric key rotation
- Secure key generation with FIPS RNG
- Convert “ANY” circuit to packet transport
- Broad range of circuit to packet features
- Secure management capabilities
- Compact and highly reliable (no fans)
- Stand-alone and chassis slot-card configurations
- Software Upgradable
Benefits
- Preserves investment in legacy circuit equipment
- Simplifies transition to packet based services
- Avoids complexity / disruption of native IP equipment
- Converts virtually any circuit and data rate to IP
- Secures traffic from network breaches
- Seamless integration of data, voice and video encryption
- Extremely reliable
- Central and remote site configurations
Specifications
Cryptography
- AES, 256 bit
- Fully automatic key management (1 min to 42 day re-key interval)
- Hardware Random Number Generator: NIST SP 800-90
- Full duplex real-time encryption
Products
- BlackTube RS232
- BlackTube RS232 CEP
- BlackTube RS530
- BlackTube RS530 CEP
- BlackTube V.35
- BlackTube V.35 CEP
- BlackTube VF
- BlackTube VF CEP
- BlackTube 202T
- BlackTube 202T CEP
- BlackTube T1
- BlackTube T1 CEP
- BlackTube E1
- BlackTube E1 CEP
- BlackTube T3
- BlackTube E3
Circuit Protocols
- HDLC, SDLC, PPP, Frame Relay
- Conitel, Modbus, DNP, Proprietary, Bit / Byte, AutoBaud, BTAC, GTAC
- Multi-drop (2 to 8)
- Comprehensive serial control signal extension support
- Wide range of serial data rates (75 bps to > 20Mbps)
- T1 (D4, ESF, fractional) / E1 (CRC4, fractional)
LAN Network Interface
- 2 x 10/100 RJ45 Ethernet (full / half duplex)
- Auto negotiation, or configured speed and duplex
LAN Network Protocols / Functions
- IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, Telnet, DHCP, DDNS, SSH
- IANA registered UDP port 3175
- IP Type of Service (TOS)
- 802.1 p/q MAC level prioritization
- Multiple data center connectivity
LAN Management Interface (CEP)
- 1 x 10/100 RJ45 Ethernet (full / half duplex)
LAN Management Protocols (CEP)
- IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, Telnet, DHCP, DDNS, SSH
- Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Protector Option
- Assign one of the LAN interfaces as a secondary connection (switch if primary fails or simultaneous transmit on both )
Management
- CE
- Safety -IEC60950
- EMC - CFR 47 Part 15 Sub Part B:2002, EN55022:1994+A1&A2, EN55024, ICES-003 1997, CISPR 22 Level A
- Telecom Part68
Management
- Command Line Interface (CLI)
- Telnet with edit and paste template files
- Console port for out of band management
- SNMP
- Remote configuration, monitoring and reset
- Online software upgrade (TFTP, fully operational during upgrade)
- Local and remote WAN loopbacks
Management (CEP)
- TACACS+, RADIUS, Two factor authentication
- Syslog with NTP time stamping
- User access control
- SNMPv3
Mounting / Physical
- 19” rack mount (1U height)
- Dimensions: 9” (L) x 7.3” (W) x 1.5” (H)
- Available in multi-slot card chassis configuration
Power
- Input Range: 12 to 30 VDC, 1.0 Amp
- Lockable connector
- Optional -48 VDC, 0.25 Amp
- AC adaptor included (order per country)
Redundancy
- Optional Dual Power, Hot Standby
Environmental
- Operating Temperature: -10° to 50° C (0° to 132° F)
- Operating Humidity: Up to 90% (Non-Condensing)
- Optional Extended Temperature Range Available
Regulatory
- CE
- Safety: IEC 60950
- EMC: CFR 47 Part 15 Sub Part B: 2002, EN55022: 1994 + A1 & A2, EN55024, ICES-003 1997, CISPR22 Level A
