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VLAN Fundamentals and Its Benefit in Network Design for Mission Critical Applications
VLAN Fundamentals and Its Benefit in Network Design for Mission Critical Applications
Takeaways from the webinar
- An understanding of VLANs from the ground up, including a discussion of IEEE 802.1Q
- Overview of QOS operation in IEEE 802.1Q
- How-to control data with VLANs
- What security looks like with 802.1Q VLANs
Switch Hardening Best Practices: How to Secure Your Industrial Network
Switch Hardening Best Practices: How to Secure Your Industrial Network
Takeaways from the webinar
- Best practices for securing your Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks
- Establishing guidelines for network security policies
- Enabling/disabling Configurations, ports, services
- Overview of Secure protocols for switches and network management
Network Redundancy: What Are Your Options? Why Choose One Technology over Another?
Network Redundancy: What Are Your Options? Why Choose One Technology over Another?
Takeaways from the webinar
- An understanding of layer 2 redundancy protocols (STP, RSTP, HSR, PRP)
- When to use various layer 2 redundancy protocols
- An understanding of how routers can provide backup for each other
- An understanding of how routing protocols maintain route connection with a focus on OSPF
Making Sense of the Layers. Benefits of Layer 2 and Layer 3.
Making Sense of the Layers. Benefits of Layer 2 and Layer 3.
Takeaways from the webinar
- An understanding of various switching and routing concepts
- How-to logically separate devices and users in an ethernet network (introduction to VLANs)
- An overview of building a resilient network (introduction to redundancy protocols)
- How-to add resiliency at layer 3 (VRRP)
Keeping an Eye Out: Understanding Network Management Utilization
Keeping an Eye Out: Understanding Network Management Utilization
Takeaways from the webinar:
- An understanding of network management system functionalities
- How-to secure network management operations
- Best practices for improving the availability and performance of your network
- Understanding and analyzing network performance metrics
It’s about Time – Intro to IEEE 1588 and Precision Time Protocol
It’s about Time – Intro to IEEE 1588 and Precision Time Protocol
Takeaways from the webinar:
- The history of Network Time Protocols and IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol
- Operation of Precision Time Protocol
- Utility Use Cases
Ethernet and its Application in Critical Utility Networks
Ethernet and its Application in Critical Utility Networks
Takeaways from the webinar
- A brief understanding of the migration from OT legacy serial networks to Ethernet
- An overview of what an Ethernet network is and how it functions
- An overview of layer 1 cabling, SFP technology, and types of cabling for OT Ethernet networks
- The difference between managed and un-managed technology
- The difference between switches and routers
Bridging the Gap Ethernet, Serial, and Legacy Equipment in Substations
Bridging the Gap Ethernet, Serial, and Legacy Equipment in Substations
Takeaways from the webinar:
- A brief overview of legacy systems
- Serial over Ethernet – Bridging the gap
- Serial technology – Raw Socket, Modbus and DNP over Ethernet
- Overview on Design
RAPTOREye Product Overview
RAPTOREye® Product Video
In this video, Dominic Iadonisi, Senior Field Application Engineer at iS5 Communications covers the features and benefits of the iS5Com RAPTOREye Network Management
RAPTOR Testing
Products: RAPTOR® iMX950 – L2/L3/Security & MicroRAPTOR® – iMR320 & RAPTOR® – iMX350 & RAPTOREye® NMS
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iS5Com’s RAPTOR® undergoes various shock and vibration tests to ensure reliability in hardened applications.
RAPTOR Product Video
Products: RAPTOR® iMX950 – L2/L3/Security & MicroRAPTOR® – iMR320 & RAPTOR® – iMX350 & RAPTOREye® NMS
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Follow along with Jonathan Azarcon, the EVP of Marketing & Customer Success at iS5 Communications, as he walks through the iS5Com RAPTOR®.
“How-to” TechTalk – Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
“How-to” TechTalk – Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
This video covers Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and the WebUI basic settings for the RAPTOR Series.
Production Facility Tour
Welcome to the iS5 Communications Head Office!
In this video, we will be taking you on a tour throughout our production facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
“How-to” TechTalk – RAPTOR® Username Administration
“How-to” TechTalk – RAPTOR® Username Administration
This video covers how to add new users to the administration for the iMX350 and iMX950 RAPTOR® models.
“How-to” TechTalk – RAPTOR® USB Thumb Drive Setup
“How-to” TechTalk – RAPTOR® Thumb Drive Setup
This video covers how to use the USB thumb drive that comes with the RAPTOR® in the shipping box, and converting it to be mountable for use with the RAPTOR.
“How-to” TechTalk – RAPTOR® Initial Setup
“How-to” TechTalk – RAPTOR® Initial Setup
This video covers the operation to change some of the default settings on the RAPTOR® Ethernet Switch from iS5 Communications.
“How-to” TechTalk – Enabling SNMP V2C
“How-to” TechTalk – Enabling SNMP V2c
In this video, we cover how to enable SNMP V2c with the CLI Settings for the #RAPTOR & #MicroRAPTOR.
“How-to” TechTalk – Enabling Link Layer Discovery Protocol
“How-to” TechTalk – Enabling Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
This video covers the basic WebUI settings in the RAPTOR for enabling Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP).
Did you Know – RAPTOREye
Did you Know? RAPTOREye
Did you know? The RAPTOREye is a powerful and comprehensive network management system for monitoring networks.
Did you Know – RAPTOR iMX950
Did you Know? RAPTOR iMX950
Did you know? The RAPTOR iMX950 meets or exceeds the standards set out in IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 for utility communication equipment in substation environments.
Did you Know – RAPTOR iMX350
Did you Know? RAPTOR iMX350
Did you know? The RAPTOR iMX350 is a High Capacity Solution Switch – 64Gb/s full line speed with 4x10Gb/s + up to 24 ports PoE
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Did you Know – iROC
Did you Know? iROC
The iROC computing module is a hot-swappable industrial computing module that can be inserted into slots 1 through 4 of the RAPTOR iMX350. The iROC currently ships with Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Linux CentOS 8.2. The iROC has an Intel E3940 CPU, 8GB of memory, and ships with either 256GB or 512GB of industrial rated SSD M.2 storage.
Did you Know – iRBX6GF
Did you Know? iRBX6GF
Did you know? The iRBX6GF switch provides redundant ports for critical and high-availability networks. It supports both high-availability seamless redundancy (HSR) (IEC 62439-3 Clause 5) and parallel redundancy protocol (PRP) (IEC 62439-3 Clause 4).
Did you Know – iES8-S
Did you Know? iES8-S
The iES8-S is an intelligent 8 Port managed Ethernet switch with up to 8 x 10/100Base-T(X) RJ45 ports and up to 2 x 100 FX SM/MM SC/ST ports.
The iES8-S provides redundancy support through functions such as STP/RSTP/MSTP assuring protection of all mission critical network applications. iES8-S can be managed via the Web UI, iManage Software Suite, Telnet/SSH v2, and Console (CLI) / SSH v2.
Did you Know – iES6-SFP
Did you Know? iES6-SFP
The iES6-SFP is an industrial 6 Port lite-managed Ethernet switch with 4 x 10/100Base-T(X) RJ45 ports and 2 x 100Base-X SFP. It provides redundancy support through functions such as RSTP assuring protection of all mission critical network applications.
“How-to” TechTalk – Creating VLANs on the MicroRAPTOR
“How-to” TechTalk – Creating VLANs on the MicroRAPTOR
This video covers how to create port based VLANs on the MicroRAPTOR iMR320.
Empresa de Energía del Quindío (EDEQ) SA ESP
Customer: Empresa de Energía del Quindío (EDEQ) SA ESP
Industry: Utilities
Region: Latin America
Products: iES28GF-L2 & iRBX6GF
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Classified Utility North America
Customer: Classified North American Power Utility
Industry: Utilities
Region: North America
Products: RAPTOR® iMX950 – L2/L3/Security
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VRRP
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol and the iMX350 RAPTOR Layer 3 Switch
Overview
Learn how VRRP can prevent loss of network connectivity by designating backup routers when the master router fails. VRRP Operation and guidelines enable users to simplify network connectivity and provide redundancy for your Mission Critical applications.
This application note covers the basics of Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), including network examples, uses cases, and VRRP settings for the iS5Com iMX350 RAPTOR®.
Products: RAPTOR® – iMX350
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SNMPv3
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3 and the RAPTOR® and MicroRAPTOR®
Overview
This application note covers the basics of SNMPv3, why to use it, and configuration settings for the RAPTOR and MicroRAPTOR.
Products: RAPTOR® iMX950 – L2/L3/Security & MicroRAPTOR® – iMR320 & RAPTOREye® NMS & RAPTOR® – iMX350
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RS232/RS422/RS485/Fiber Media Converter
RS232/RS422/RS485/Fiber Media Converter
Overview
Learn how the iS5Com iSC2F media converter can help Serial Media conversions within industrial environments. This application note covers examples of three different substation applications, demonstrating how it is a very flexible product that provides users and integrators the ability to connect serial systems over long distances and between diverse serial electrical connections.
Products: iSC2F
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Port Access Control
Port Access Control – How to Configure IEEE802.1X with RADIUS Authentication for the RAPTOR®
Overview
Learn how the IEEE 802.1X security standard can address the need for identity based network and access control. Centralized management of users and authentication information offers great benefit when implementing and managing security policies and compliance requirements. The example throughout this paper uses the iS5Com RAPTOR as the client device but can be extended to all devices supporting LDAP and/or RADIUS.
Products: RAPTOR® iMX950 – L2/L3/Security & MicroRAPTOR® – iMR320 & RAPTOR® – iMX350 & RAPTOREye® NMS
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NAT
Network Address Translation (NAT) using the RAPTOR iMX950
Overview
This application note covers how NAT helps improve network security and decrease the number of public IP addresses required by an organization.
Products: RAPTOR® iMX950 – L2/L3/Security
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iMX350 RAPTOR® and GOOSE/Multicast Control in Substations
iMX350 RAPTOR® and GOOSE/Multicast Control in Substations
Overview
Learn how the iS5Com’s RAPTOR platform can apply GOOSE messaging. This application note covers an example of how to configure, segregate and apply priority to GOOSE traffic using the RAPTOR Multi Service platform for different traffic services while connecting legacy and ethernet IP based Communications for SCADA applications.
Products: RAPTOR® – iMX350
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Control of Substation GOOSE
iMX350 RAPTOR and GOOSE/Multicast Control in Substations
Overview
Learn how IEC61850 GOOSE and Sample Values messages can be controlled and prioritized using IEEE 802.1Q VLANs and how utilizing the priorities identified within IEEE 802.1p priority tags makes certain that the GOOSE and SV data is given the highest priority under high bandwidth utilization.
Products: RAPTOR® – iMX350
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Centralized User Management using Open Source Protocols: RADIUS and LDAP Deployment
Overview
Learn how centralized management of users and authentication information offers great benefit when implementing and managing security policies and compliance requirements. The example throughout this paper uses the iS5Com RAPTOR as the client device but can be extended to all devices supporting LDAP and/or RADIUS.
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Basics of ICS and SCADA Firewall
Using the RAPTOR as an ICS/SCADA Firewall
Overview
This application note covers firewall definitions, the use of firewalls in an Industrial Control System(ICS)/ SCADA environment, and how to configure the iS5Com RAPTOR internal security stack, which supports the firewall application.
Products: RAPTOR® iMX950 – L2/L3/Security & MicroRAPTOR® – iMR320 & RAPTOR® – iMX350 & RAPTOREye® NMS
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Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
Customer: Bowling Green Municipal Utilities
Industry: Utilities
Region: Kentucky, United States
Products: RAPTOR® – iMX350
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Classified Utility USA
Customer: Power Utility Service Provider for Municipal and Private Utilities
Industry: Utilities
Region: United States
Products: Private: iSG18GFP
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Customer: Classified Aerospace Application
Industry: Aerospace
Region: Europe
Products: Private: iSG18GFP & iRBX6GF & iES20GF
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Classified Subway Line China
Customer: Classified Subway Line
Industry: Transportation
Region: China
Products: iES28TG-L2
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