GE 994-0089 user manual Hardware Overview, Features

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The D400 can be configured “online” through a standard Web browser or “offline” through the Offline Configuration Manager (OCM) - Future.

Hardware Overview

The D400 is built on a flexible, high-performance, expandable platform powered by a 650 MHz processor. It is distinguished by the noticeable lack of a hard drive and fan, employing instead the rugged and reliable CompactFlash mass storage solution.

The D400 supports various communication media types through a choice of input/output (I/O) adapter cards –

•Serial (up to 8 configurable 2-port adapter cards): RS-232, RS-485, Fiber Optic (Glass or Plastic)

•Ethernet: 10/100BaseT, 10BaseFL or 100BaseSX

Features

•Secure Web server (128-bit encryption)

•Secure SCADA communications through Secure Sockets Layer or Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS)

•Secure access using SSH (Secure Shell)/SCP (Secure Copy)/HTTPS

•Secure terminal server, gateway, and/or data concentrator using SSL/TLS

•User configurable security levels/access

•Support for remote user authentication

•Built-in alarm annunciator

•Support for time synchronization signals, including Network Time Protocol (NTP) and

IRIG-B

•Support for multiple SCADA protocols for communications to multiple masters

•High-performance real-time database engine

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