TACLANE® Encryptor (KG-175) Specifications

TACLANE-E100 Unique Features

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IP

• 160+ Mb/s aggregate throughput
• Interfaces:
  • Copper 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet, RJ-45 connectors for CAT 5 copper wiring, auto negotiating
  • Fiber 100 Base-FX Ethernet, MT-RJ connectors for multimode fiber (62.5/125u, 1300mm), intermediate reach (~2 km)

TACLANE® "Classic" Unique Features

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IP

• 7+ Mb/s throughput half duplex
• Interfaces:
  • Ethernet (RJ-45 and AUI)

ATM

• 45 Mb/s throughput full duplex
• Permanent and switched virtual circuits and paths
• Interface: DS-3 (BNC connector)
• ATM (AAL1, 3/4, 5)
• ATM Forum UNI 4.0, ILMI
   

Common TACLANE Features

Physical Characteristics

• Dimensions: 4.25" H x 8.25" W x 16.5" D
• Weight: approximately 14 lbs.
• Desktop or rack-mountable

Environment

• –31°C to 65°C/–25°F to +150°F (storage)
• –20°C to 50°C/0°F to 120°F (operating)
• 95% humidity (non-condensing)
• MIL-STD 810E (shock/vibration)
• MIL-STD 810F (sand/dust, rain, altitude)
• MIL-STD 901D (hammer test 400 lbs/91 Gs)
• RTCA/DO-160D
• MIL-STD 2169B (High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HAEMP))
• MIL-STD 461D (Electromagnetic Interference (EMI))

Power

• 100-240+ VAC, 50/60 Hz, auto-ranging/18-36 VDC
• 40 Watts

Operator Interface

• Front panel
• Remote management/configuration via SNMP v1

Addressing/Networking

• Up to 4000 simultaneous destinations via automated peer discovery or static routing
• 1000 Route entries using static routing table
• Default route or Automated Peer Discovery
• Multicast and Unicast
• Point-to-multipoint
• Autorecovery and Discovery

Maximum Number of Security Associations

• 253 simultaneous associations (full duplex)
• Virtually unlimited through dynamic reuse

Network Applications

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• IP wireless connections
• Satellite connections
• VoIP

Field Tamper Recovery

• By use of tamper recovery Crypto Ignition Keys (CIK)

Keys

• One master and one user CIK with tags
• One tamper recovery CIK
• Key management
  • Key fill via Data Transfer Device (DTD) AN/CYZ-10 (DTD 2000/SKL)
  • Basic and enhanced FIREFLY key (dynamically generated Traffic Encryption Keys [TEKs])
• 48 Preplaced Keys (PPK) chains (traditional TEKs)
• Automated TEK update and changeover

Security Management Using GEM

• Centrally manage TACLANE encryptors/protected hosts
• IP Backup Network Manager
• Bad Guy List
• Manage on Plain Text (RED) or Cipher Text (BLACK) sides
• FIREFLY protection of management traffic
• Manage all SNMP v1 protected hosts
• Automatic discovery of device; reconfiguration
• Download/ change routing tables remotely
• Configure/monitor TACLANE secure calls
• Monitor/update device network settings
• Collect audit logs for querying and archiving

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Protocols

• IPv6 via TACLANE-Micro trade-in program
• Automated peer discovery
• Multicast
• Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), Internet Protocol Security (IPSEC), Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP)
• Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
• Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
• IGMP (v1/v2) Queries/Reports
• Security Association Management Protocol (SAMP)
• SNMP v1

Reliability

• 300,000+ operating hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
  (calculation based on 52,000+ deployed units)

Certifications/Approvals

• NSA certified for TOP SECRET Codeword and below
• TEMPEST Approved

Warranty

• 3 year hardware/software coverage including General Dynamics C4 Systems Help Desk

High Assurance IP Encryptor Interoperability Specification (HAIPE® IS) Compliance

• Release 3.0/3.0E is now standard in all new TACLANE units. It is mandatory for current users to upgrade to 3.0/3.0E. The upgrade is free, can be downloaded from our website, and includes:
  • Secure Dynamic Discovery (SDD)
  • Traffic Flow Security (TFS)
  • Internet Key Exchange (IKE)
  • Enhanced FIREFLY (EFF) (IP only)

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TACLANE Accessories

Rack Mount Kit

This kit accommodates either a single centrally located TACLANE, or two units side-by-side in a 19" rack and includes all necessary installation hardware.
Dimensions: 6.9"H x 19"W x 16.7"D

Transit Case

This high density, foam lined transit case is designed to carry a single TACLANE unit, cables, Crypto Ignition Keys (CIKs), power cords, and line cards. The case satisfies all airline transport requirements.
Dimensions: 9"H x 24"W x 19"D

Standards Compliance

General Dynamics C4 Systems is a working member of multiple standards committees. Conformance to widely accepted standards provides TACLANE with transparent scalability, flexibility, interoperability and forward compatibility.

Export of the TACLANE (KG-175) requires a U.S. Government Export License and is limited to specific users.

Network Encryption & Secure Products User Conference and Training

ISO 9001 Registered

All dates are based on calendar year.
TACLANE is a registered trademark of General Dynamics C4 Systems. All rights reserved.
FASTLANE and HAIPE are registered trademarks of the National Security Agency.

The Type 1 encryption provided by FASTLANE is part of the Department of Defense Defense in Depth strategy. Type 1 encryption is only one portion of the overall Defense in Depth. A comprehensive network Information Assurance strategy involving Defense in Depth is required to ensure secure and reliable protection for sensitive and classified information.

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