Introduction; Features And Benefits - Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROS v4.3 User Manual

RUGGEDCOM ROS
User Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the RUGGEDCOM ROS v4.3 Software User Guide for the RS900. This Guide describes the wide array of
carrier grade features made available by ROS (Rugged Operating System).
CONTENTS
• Section 1.1, "Features and Benefits"
• Section 1.2, "Security Recommendations and Considerations"
• Section 1.3, "Supported Networking Standards"
• Section 1.4, "Port Numbering Scheme"
• Section 1.5, "Available Services by Port"
• Section 1.6, "SNMP Management Interface Base (MIB) Support"
• Section 1.7, "SNMP Traps"
• Section 1.8, "ModBus Management Support"
• Section 1.9, "SSH and SSL Keys and Certificates"
Section 1.1

Features and Benefits

The following describes the many features available in RUGGEDCOM ROS and their benefits:
• Cyber Security
Cyber security is an urgent issue in many industries where advanced automation and communications networks
play a crucial role in mission critical applications and where high reliability is of paramount importance. Key
RUGGEDCOM ROS features that address security issues at the local area network level include:
Passwords
SSH/SSL
Enable/Disable Ports
802.1Q VLAN
SNMPv3
HTTPS
• Enhanced Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (eRSTP)™
Siemens's eRSTP allows the creation of fault-tolerant ring and mesh Ethernet networks that incorporate
redundant links that are pruned to prevent loops. eRSTP implements both STP and RSTP to promote
interoperability with commercial switches, unlike other proprietary ring solutions. The fast root failover feature
of eRSTP provides quick network convergence in case of an RSTP root bridge failure in a mesh topology.
Features and Benefits
Multi-level user passwords secures against unauthorized configuration
Extends capability of password protection to add encryption of passwords and data as they
cross the network
Capability to disable ports so that traffic cannot pass
Provides the ability to logically segregate traffic between predefined ports on switches
Encrypted authentication and access security
For secure access to the Web interface
Chapter 1
Introduction
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