HP LCS60 manual Network Security, Fiber Interface

Hardware Features

Features

Fiber Interface

The LCS60 supports a single multiplexed fiber interface to the data switch CPM- HS module. This is a distinct advantage in terms of cable management and effi- ciency over traditional terminal servers which require separate asynchronous connections.

Network Security

Complete network security is achieved through the Lucent Technologies Net- work Access Control (NAC) System. When a data-switch connected modem accepts a call from a remote user, a PDD can force that user to authenticate through a NAC. Once authenticated, the user can request a TCP gateway session or a remote access session (such as ARAP, PPP, or SLIP) with an LCS60 by means of a simple dialstring. From the LAN, all sessions bound for the data switch net- work can be forced to be authenticated by means of the TCP service port feature.

Additionally, the LCS60 supports a first-time authentication option with the NAC. This option requires the LAN users to authenticate only once with the NAC as long as the TCP/Async session remains open with the LCS60. The actual duration time of an authenticated session is a NAC-dependent variable. Therefore, consult the NAC documentation (refer to the section Reference Docu- mentation in this chapter) for complete details on this feature.

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