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Linux Server Hardware Specification

When CA DLP Network runs on a Linux server, it requires a specific hardware configuration plus additional components. The hardware specification is designed to support CA DLP Network fully and perform the same functions as other CA DLP Network platforms.

Chassis

The specified 2U chassis contains dual redundant hot-swap power supplies and a pair of RAID-1 hard disks that replicate each other for redundancy.

CPUs

Dual x86 Xeon X5650 processors, each with six cores running at 2.66 GHz.

The memory requirement is at least 12 GB.

These processors provide enough processing power with CPU capacity allocated for network frame handling, protocol decode, and SSL decrypt and re-encrypt.

Network Interfaces

On-board gigabit network interfaces provide management capability, but additional network cards are necessary for network data capture. The required network card has been designed for high speed packet capture and generation.

Hardware Bypass

If CA DLP Network is connected inline with the network but is powered off or not running, network traffic cannot flow unless you fit a separate hardware bypass unit. CA DLP Network communicates with the bypass unit to set up the software and instruct it to either pass network traffic through the Linux server for analysis or bypass it straight through.

Specifications

CA DLP Network requires a Linux server from DELL or HP. Higher specification machines may work but have not been tested by CA Technologies.

Dell Server (www.dell.com)

The configuration includes:

• Dell PowerEdge R510 Chassis
• CPU1: Intel Xeon X5650, 6C, 2.66GHz, 12M Cache, 6.40GT/s, 95W TDP, Turbo, HT, DDR3-1333MHz
• CPU2: Intel Xeon X5650, 6C, 2.66GHz, 12M Cache, 6.40GT/s, 95W TDP, Turbo, HT, DDR3-1333MHz
• 16 GB Memory for 2 CPUs, DDR3, 1333 MHz (4x4GB Dual Ranked UDIMMs)
• C23 Hot-Swap 8HD - R1 for SAS 6iR/PERC 6i/H200/H700, 2 HDDs
• SAS 6/iR Internal Controller for 8x HDD Chassis, SAS/SATA Support
• 2 x 250GB, SATA, 3.5-in, 7.2K RPM Hard Drive (Hot Plug)
• 750 Watt Redundant Power Supply for 8x and 12x Hot Plug HDD Chassis
• 2x Rack Power Cords
• SATA Cable for Optical Drive for 8HDD chassis
• 16X DVD-ROM Drive SATA

HP Server (www.hp.com)

HP ProLiant DL380 G7 X5650 2P 12GB-R P410i/1GB FBWC 8 SFF 750W RPS Perf IC Server (Code: 583966-421) includes:

• 2 x Intel® Xeon® X5650 (6 core, 2.66 GHz, 12MB L3, 95W)
• 12 GB RAM
• (2) 1GbE NC382i Multifunction 2 Ports
• (1) Smart Array P410i/1GB FBWC
• Slim SATA DVD-RW
• PSU (2) 750 Watt hot plug
• 2x Code: (507750-B21)
• HP 500GB 3G SATA 7.2K rpm SFF (2.5”) HDD

High Speed Network Card

Product

Napatech Quad port Gigabit inline PCIe card NT4E-4T-INL (order code “801-0084-03-02 Inline”) and Memory module DDR2, 2GB. Order code “802-0034-00-01”.

Note: This inline card has four ports so it can monitor two independent network connections. An additional card and time sync cable are required to monitor four independent network connections.

(Optional) Napatech Time Sync cable TSC-20-A to link two cards. Order code “802-0018”.

Available from Napatech Distributor:

www.networkallies.com

1600 Osgood Street, Andover, MA 01845, USA

Tel: 978-486-0300; Fax: 978-486-0195

External Gigabit Copper Bypass Unit

Choose a bypass unit with either one or two ports for protecting one or two monitored inline network connections.

Product

• Shore Microsystems Multiport Programmable Bypass Switch (Dual Redundant Power Supplies)

  Order code: SM-2402-C-CA (Two bypass ports for monitoring two network connections).

• Shore Microsystems Programmable Bypass Switch

  Order code: SM-2400GB-CA (One bypass port for monitoring one network connection).

Available from:

Shore Microsystems

www.shoremicro.com

45 Memorial Parkway, Long Branch, NJ 07740, USA

Tel: 732-870-0800; Fax: 732-870-1912

Product

Niagara External Active Bypass Switch – Copper (External Power Supply)

Order code: 2292-TX (One bypass port for monitoring one network connection).

Available from:

Interface Masters

www.interfacemasters.com

227 Devcon Drive, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

Tel (Sales): 408.441.9341 ext. 100; Fax: 815.364.0888