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MetaDefender Optical Diode

Hardware Enforced One-way Transfer for IT and OT Environments

MetaDefender Optical Diode is OPSWAT’s data diode solution, providing a reliable transfer of data over a hardware enforced one-way communications link, enabling secure data transfer between isolated networks. To support the concurrent transfer of multiple data types, MetaDefender Optical Diode ensures the security and integrity of your critical assets.

Redundant Optical Connection

Anti-Overrun Control

Easy to Deploy
Data Diode

The Preconfigured Platform
Deploys Quickly and Seamlessly

High Availability

Maximize Uptime
& Minimize Data Loss

No Return Path

One-way Data Flows

Simple to Operate

Scalable

Hardware-Enforced
Unidirectional Data Flow

MetaDefender

Optical Diode 1U

  • Airtight protection for OT/ICS-to-IT communication
  • Secure, segmented, unidirectional data paths
  • True protocol break, non-routable connection
  • Redundant optical connection for unsurpassed reliability
  • Easy to deploy and operate data diode
  • Seamlessly integrates with MetaDefender Kiosk, Core, and Managed File Transfer
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MetaDefender

Optical Diode DIN Rail

  • Airtight protection for OT/ICS-to-IT communication
  • Secure, segmented, unidirectional data paths
  • True protocol break, non-routable connection
  • Redundant optical connection for unsurpassed reliability
  • Easy to deploy and operate data diode
  • Seamlessly integrates with MetaDefender Kiosk, Core, and Managed File Transfer
  • Common Criteria EAL4+ certified
  • C1D2 Certified
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MetaDefender

XE, SE, CE (Fend)

  • Full optical isolation
  • All-in-one design
  • On-diode protocol conversion (e.g. Modbus to JSON)
  • Native support for FTP, TCP, UDP, and more
  • Easy to deploy and operate data diode
  • Compact, rugged, fanless design for industrial applications
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Optical Diode 1U
Configurations
Configurations Throughput 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, or 10 Gbps
Electrical
Electrical Redundant Power Supply 250W
Voltage 100-240VAC, auto ranging
Power Consumption 150W typical
Hardware
Hardware Dimensions 2x 19 x 1.75 x 15.75” (483 x 44 x 400mm)
Weight 2x 27lb (12.2kg)
Operating Temp 32 – 131°F (0 – 55°C)
MTBF >50,000 hours
Mounting 1U rack kit included
Other Specifications
Other Specifications Connectivity (Input) Ethernet
Connectivity (Output) Ethernet
Tested Latency1 0.6ms TCP, 0.7ms UDP
Protocol & Certification
Protocol & Certification Industrial Modbus, OPC (UA, DA, A&E), MQTT, IEC104 DNP3, AVEVA, PI historian, ICCP
IT UDP, TCP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP Video/audio stream transfer Ethernet packet transfer
IT Monitoring Log Transfer, SNMP Traps, SPAN, SYSLOG, SIEM integration via SYSLOG, Screen view
File System FTP, FTPS, SFTP, Folder and file transfer/copy, Windows File Share, SMB, CIFS, Antivirus updates, Patch (WSUS) updates
Environmental Compliance FCC Class A
Mark, BIS, FCC, IC
CE, WPC, RoHS, REACH
Certification Common Criteria EAL 4+ FCC/CE/UKCA
1. Actual latency results may vary according to setup used, traffic characteristics, and network topology.
Optical Diode DIN Rail
Configurations
Configurations Throughput 10 Mbps to 50 Mbps
Electrical
Electrical Redundant Power Supply n/a
Voltage 12-36VDC
Power Consumption 19.55W
Hardware
Hardware Dimensions 2x 2.5 x 7.32 x 6.3” (65 x 186 x 160mm)
Weight 2x 4.85lb (2.2kg)
Operating Temp -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
MTBF >50,000 hours
Mounting No additional harware needed
Other Specifications
Other Specifications Connectivity (Input) Ethernet
Connectivity (Output) Ethernet
Tested Latency1 0.6ms TCP, 0.7ms UDP
Protocol & Certification
Protocol & Certification Industrial Modbus, OPC (UA, DA, A&E), MQTT, IEC104 DNP3, ICCP
IT UDP, TCP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP Video/audio stream transfer Ethernet packet transfer
IT Monitoring Log Transfer, SNMP Traps, SPAN, SYSLOG, SIEM integration via SYSLOG, Screen view
File System FTP, FTPS, SFTP, Folder and file transfer/copy, Windows File Share, SMB, CIFS, Antivirus updates, Patch (WSUS) updates
Environmental Compliance FCC Class A
CE Mark, BIS, FCC, IC
CE, WPC, RoHS, REACH
Certification C1D2, Common Criteria EAL 4+2 FCC/CE/UKCA
1. Actual latency results may vary according to setup used, traffic characteristics, and network topology.
Optical Diode XE
Configurations
Configurations Throughput 5 or 15 Mbps
Electrical
Electrical Independent Power Supplies 2X 100-240VAC 1.0A in, 12VDC 1.5A out
Voltage 12-48VDC
Power Consumption 4W
Hardware
Hardware Dimensions 5.1 x 5.8 x 1.6" (130 x 148 x 41 mm)
Weight 1 lb (0.5kg)
Operating Temp -22 to 158°F (-30 to 70°C)
MTBF >50,000 hours
Mounting Optional DIN-rail or wall-mount
Other Specifications
Other Specifications Connectivity (Input) Ethernet, Serial RS-485
Connectivity (Output) Ethernet
Tested Latency1 Less than 1 ms TCP/UDP
Protocol & Certification
Protocol & Certification Industrial Modbus IP, BACnet, LON-IP (Conversion to JSON/MQTT on Output)
IT UDP, TCP
IT Monitoring Send log files or SYSLOG over UDP
File System FTP, FTPS, SFTP
Environmental Compliance CE, Intertek, RoHS
Certification Tested by the US DoD ESTCP, Army, Navy
1. Actual latency results may vary according to setup used, traffic characteristics, and network topology.
Optical Diode SE
Configurations
Configurations Throughput 5 or 15 Mbps
Electrical
Electrical Independent Power Supplies 2X 100-240VAC 1.0A in, 12VDC 1.5A out
Voltage 12-48VDC
Power Consumption 4W
Hardware
Hardware Dimensions 5.1 x 5.8 x 1.6" (130 x 148 x 41 mm)
Weight 1 lb (0.5kg)
Operating Temp -22 to 158°F (-30 to 70°C)
MTBF >50,000 hours
Mounting Optional DIN-rail or wall-mount
Other Specifications
Other Specifications Connectivity (Input) Ethernet, Serial RS-485
Connectivity (Output) Ethernet, Serial RS-485
Tested Latency1 Less than 1 ms TCP/UDP
Protocol & Certification
Protocol & Certification Industrial Modbus IP, Modbus RTU, BACnet, LON-IP (Conversion to JSON/MQTT on Output)
IT UDP, TCP
IT Monitoring Send log files or SYSLOG over UDP
File System FTP, FTPS, SFTP
Environmental Compliance CE, Intertek, RoHS
Certification Tested by the US DoD ESTCP, Army, Navy
1. Actual latency results may vary according to setup used, traffic characteristics, and network topology.
Optical Diode CE
Configurations
Configurations Throughput 5 or 15 Mbps
Electrical
Electrical Independent Power Supplies 2X 100-240VAC 1.0A in, 12VDC 1.5A out
Voltage 12-48VDC
Power Consumption 8W
Hardware
Hardware Dimensions 5.1 x 5.8 x 1.6" (130 x 148 x 41 mm)
Weight 1 lb (0.5kg)
Operating Temp -22 to 158°F (-30 to 70°C)
MTBF >50,000 hours
Mounting Optional DIN-rail or wall-mount
Other Specifications
Other Specifications Connectivity (Input) Ethernet, Serial RS-485
Connectivity (Output) Ethernet, cellular
Tested Latency1 Less than 1 ms TCP/UDP
Protocol & Certification
Protocol & Certification Industrial Modbus IP, BACnet, LON-IP (Conversion to JSON/MQTT on Output)
IT UDP, TCP
IT Monitoring Send log files or SYSLOG over UDP
File System FTP, FTPS, SFTP
Environmental Compliance CE, Intertek, RoHS
Certification Tested by the US DoD ESTCP, Army, Navy
1. Actual latency results may vary according to setup used, traffic characteristics, and network topology.

Optical Diode Deployment

MetaDefender Optical Diode provides access to real-time OT data and enables secure IT/OT data and file transfers without the risk of introducing security threats to critical OT production networks and assets.

Diagram of MetaDefender Optical Diode, OPSWAT's Data Diode, Deployment

From Fast to Gigafast, Solutions for Every Industrial Enterprise

MetaDefender Optical Diode is a preconfigured data diode:

  • 2 19" 1U rack mounted or din rail servers
  • Includes an optical data cable and USB security dongles. It is field upgradable by software licensing.

Scalable Industrial Cybersecurity

Data diodes that protect against Industrial attack techniques outlined by MITRE ATT&CK for ICS.

Easy to Deploy

Preconfigured platform deploys quickly and seamlessly.

Transparent to Users

Fast and high-fidelity data replication means there is no need to alter work procedures of corporate users.

Highly Scalable

We offer a 100Mbps base platform that can be field upgraded to 1Gbps. Additionally, we offer an option for 10Gbps delivered on enterprise servers. The 10Mbps din rail model is field upgradeable to 50Mbps.

Full Support for Industrial Protocols

Includes TCP, UDP, HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, FTPS, SMB, Windows file Share, CIFS, SMTP, Video, Aveva Pi (1U model only), Modbus, OPC DA/AE/UA, MQTT, DNP3, IEC-104, ICCP, and Screen View.

Enables Regulatory Compliance

Supports compliance with Industrial Cybersecurity standards: NERC CIP – NIST CSF, ICS, 800-82, 800-53 – IEC 62443 – NRC 5.71 – CFATS ISO 27001, 27032, 27103 – ANSSI – IIC SF and more

Certifications

MetaDefender Optical Diode is certified in Common Criteria EAL4+ and C1D2*.
*MetaDefender Optical Diode din rail model only. C1D2 certification as of November 2024.

MetaDefender Optical Diode vs. Firewall, Router Rules & VLANS

True unidirectional behavior, with no possibility of routable connections to protected zone.

FeatureMetaDefender Optical DiodeNetworking Solutions
Routing configuration
Protocol break, completely removed from TCP/IP connection
Meets functional requirements of data diodes
Guaranteed delivery with non-repudiable data movement
No complex rule-building
Guaranteed prevention of malware propagation
No ARP, BGP, TCP/IP handshake

“OPSWAT's solutions not only protect the critical assets of businesses but also provide the necessary tools and information to improve cybersecurity strategies.”

Nguyen Quoc Phong
Cyber Security Solution Specialist 

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