Allen-Bradley Stratix 5950 security appliance

The Allen-Bradley Stratix 5950 security appliance from Rockwell Automation incorporates security technologies to help protect plant floor systems. The device uses Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) firewall and FirePOWER technology to create a security boundary between cell/area zones or to help protect a single machine, line or skid. Compliant with IEC 62443, the device also uses deep packet inspection (DPI) technology. Developed in collaboration with Cisco, the DPI technology enables inspection of Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) and other industrial protocols.

An optional subscription license is available with the Stratix 5950 security appliance. Similar to a PC-based antivirus service, subscribers will receive ongoing threat and application-signature updates to help protect against the latest known security threats.

The appliance includes four 1 Gb Ethernet ports and is available with both copper and fibre ports or copper only, with small form-factor pluggable (SFP) slot options. The industrially hardened device is IP30 rated and can withstand electrical shocks, surges and noise. It can operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to 60°C.