10Gbps Network Security Powerhouse: Reflex MG Network Security Switch

Reflex MG™ Network Security Switches deliver integrated 1GbE/10GbE network security and robust switching capabilities in the network core, distribution layer and high-speed data center. 

With Reflex MG, there is no need to compromise network security or performance.  The high-availability Reflex MG delivers 10Gbps of secure throughput with the reliability, density and manageability needed for mission-critical networks and applications.

Reflex MG secure switches control threats resulting from desktop collaboration tools, remote/guest access and other emerging technologies that bypass conventional perimeter security devices.  Reflex MG secure switching delivers multi-vector security, superior throughput, port density and availability from the network edge to the endpoint.

• High-availability, blade-based Distributed Security Architecture™ (DSA) that provides scalable, redundant secure Ethernet switching throughput from 2 to 10 Gbps.
• High-density AdvancedTCA chassis featuring extensible XFP, SFP and Copper Secure Port Modules and dual processor/quad-core security application blades. 
• Integrated multi-vector network security, including deep packet content inspection, intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS), network access control (NAC), L2/L3 firewall and anti-virus/anti-spyware.
• Cohesive command, reporting and network information tools, including security event management (SEM), multi-vendor device administration, network discovery, identity management, auditing and more.

Reflex MG Advantages

• Performance: Modular 1GbE/10GbE copper/fiber throughput to 10Gbps.  With Reflex MG, there is no compromise between network performance and security.
• Advanced Security:  Multi-vector security, including secure switching, IDS/IPS, network access control, L2/L3 firewall, anti-virus/anti-spyware and more.  A multiprocessor / multi-core architecture enables fast, flexible security application delivery without the limitations of proprietary, hard-coded ASIC designs.  These advantages enable complete protection from internal, external and emerging threats.
• High Availability:  Reflex MG’s Distributed Security Architecture™ dynamically adapts to component failure and congestion with multilevel load-balancing, failover, hot standby, bypass and hot swap capabilities. These advantages help ensure uninterrupted, high-speed protection for critical resources and data. 
• Complete Flexibility:  Mix-and-match blade chassis configurations address unique security, throughput and redundancy requirements. The extensible, standards-based Reflex MG platform maximizes compatibility, avoids proprietary equipment obstacles and provides long-term investment protection.
• High Density: High-density ATCA chassis optimizes rack and resource use and is an ideal fit for large networks and high-performance data centers.
• Better Manageability:  Reflex MG consolidates control and avoids the operational headaches of disparate physical devices.  The Reflex ISM™ Integrated Security Manager console offers easy-to-use centralized management, reporting and network visibility.

Reflex MG Is the Right Choice for High Performance, High Availability Network Control
Reflex MG is an ideal solution for enterprise, carrier, MSSP and hosted applications requiring advanced security, multi-gigabit throughput, robust networking, high availability and more.
The Reflex MG overcomes the shortcoming of disparate "pizza box" and/or other low-availability, low-performance security server systems.  It delivers a network-wide solution with unsurpassed security, performance, reliability and ease of use.

Reflex MG Technical Highlights

• Integrated network security and 1Gb/10Gb Ethernet switching
• Intel ATCA blade-based architecture; 5 and 14 slot platform options
• Dual-processor / dual-core security blades (Up to 48 CPUs total)

• Modular 1GbE/10GbE connectivity; XPF, SPF and Copper interface support
• Up to 72 switching ports per chassis, plus 20 uplink
• 802.3AD Link Aggregation; 802.1W Rapid Spanning Tree; 802.1Q VLAN trunk inspection
• Port mirroring support; asymmetric traffic support, Jumbo Frames support
• QOS prioritization and rate-limiting support, Non-blocking switch fabric

• Multi-vector threat detection and prevention; deep packet content inspection
• Intrusion detection / intrusion prevention (IDS / IPS)
• Layer 2 / Layer 3 firewall, anti-malware protection
• Network access control (NAC)
• Port security (IP, TCP, UDP, MAC blocking)

• Hot swap and high-availability features; Optical bypass options
• Sensor Clustering, Load Balancing and Intra-Chassis Traffic Distribution
• Component redundancy with failover, fail-open, fail-closed options

Reflex MG Deployment Examples
In concert with existing Ethernet switches or as a standalone, Reflex MG Network Security Switches support diverse deployment scenarios at the core, distribution and access layers and at the network edge.  This flexibility allows Reflex MG to address security applications including:

• Consolidated multi-segment or distributed network security
• Security in the Network Core
• Between the Network Core and Distribution Layer
• Between Distribution and Access Layers
• High-speed Internet2 / Campus Protection
• High-performance network edge, multiple symmetric and asymmetric connections
• Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) applications
• High-density data center applications; gateway and/or intra-rack

10Gbps Threat Containment: Reflex MG prevents attacks from propagating across the LAN or data center

Reflex MG deployed between the Distribution and Access Layer