Advanced Encryption Standard (AES):

• 256-bit key length AES – the strongest data encryption available

• Full-rate Gigabit or Fast Ethernet performance under all traffic loads

• Ultra-low latency – adds only 2 microseconds packet delay

• Cipher Block Chaining (128-bit blocks) conceals patterns in plain-text

• Meets "Top Secret" security standards

• Avoids costly, complex, lower-performing external-box solutions

• Includes Secure Management Option to protect symmetric key configuration

• Factory hardware option for all AdaptRate products

Secure Management:

• Secure (256-bit AES) HTTPS access to network management agent

• RADIUS user authentication client (Sep 2007)

• Meets US Army IMOD program security requirements

• Software field upgrade for all current product models