Firewall Traversalality set-top

AETHRA PF

High quality communications Delivering voice, video and data streams using advanced DSP technologies Intelligent management of communication Ensuring optimal utilization of available resources and services End-to-end connectivity Connect all H.323 videoconferencing systems or devices. Solves near end as well as far end firewall issues
AETHRA PF is a complete firewall and NAT solution, offering both near-end (enterprise network) and far-end (remote site) solutions. Designed for today - and tomorrow - AETHRA PF is a cost-effective solution that will transport your business to a new level of rich-media voice and video collaborative communications.
Works with any firewall, endpoint and gatekeeper No changes to the firewall required Any H.323 standard based endpoint is supported Works with any standard based gatekeeper When using Aethra Gatekeeper, all features are retained: enhanced dial plan, hierarchy, conference hunting, CDR records and rich API Easily deployed Install client on any standalone computer in the network Deploy AETHRA PF server in the DMZ Continue using your existing firewall, gatekeeper and endpoint devices No change of dial-plan or endpoint E164 numbers Remote sites can use the local gatekeeper Security Features Server: Hardened Linux Operating System (Aethra Customized kernel) Client: Built in Access Control List - preventing attacks by malicious devices AES encryption for media and signaling Client must be authenticated in order to connect the server Scalability and distribution One client serves many endpoints AETHRA PF servers can be neighbored Clients hunt backup servers if primary server is unavailable Administration Client monitoring allows the administrator to - View, connect and disconnect clients - Monitor current calls - Role based user management for users and client definition
AUDIOCONFERENCING. PERSONAL VIDEO. MEETING ROOMS. VERTICAL APPLICATIONS > MCU & GATEWAY

Technical Specifications

AETHRA PF Server Secure - hardened Linux platform Closed 1U box Web interface for easy management Configurable tunneling port for administrator flexibility View all connected clients Disconnect client View client details, registered endpoints and active calls Multi-level configurable call logging Role based user management Server neighbouring available for large enterprises Functionalities Up to 60 concurrent calls Up to 360 registered devices AES encryption for call privacy Both near-end (enterprise firewall/NAT) and far-end (remote site) firewall traversal Handles firewall and NAT problems without device upgrade or security compromise Full Dial plan support Enterprise gatekeeper support - allows deploying a local gatekeeper in the remote site Easy to implement and deploy Suitable for service providers and enterprises Interfaces 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN interfaces (RJ-45), deliver highspeed networking performance RS232 (RJ-45) serial interface USB (4-pin USB) Power Input 100-240 VAC auto switched Environment Operating temperature: 00C to 400C (320F to 1040F) Storage temperature: -250C to 700C (-130F to 1580F) Relative humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing Dimension 19-inch, rack-mountable closed unit of 1U height AETHRA PF Client Software, deployed on any computer in the remote site Windows based One client serves many endpoints Can be deployed together with software endpoints Multiple server failover options Security mechanism for the administrator to define which devices are accessible via the client Works with any H.323 endpoint Can be embedded in the endpoint (project based) Client Authentication - each client uses a dedicated password managed by the server Client Requirements Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/ 2000 server/ 2003 server / Windows XP Intel Pentium IV, 2 GHz or higher processor 256 MB RAM 50 MB hard disk space

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Aethra and the Aethra logo are registered trademarks of Aethra SpA in Italy and in other Countries. All other company and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. All information provided by Aethra SpA in this datasheet is believed to be accurate. Aethra SpA reserves the right to discontinue and change specifications and prices at any time without notice. Copyright 2006 Aethra SpA All rights reserved. For further details about technical specifications please see Products on our website: www.aethra.com.
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