Features
HIGH PERFORMANCE APPLIANCE PLATFORM
PCI Express
The PCI Express architecture enables increased bi-directional bandwidth to I/O interfaces. With theoretical bandwidth up to 4 GB/second per direction, the PCI Express x1 I/O port can provide more than three and a half times the bandwidth over traditional PCI architectures, thus delivering faster access to peripheral devices and network interfaces.
High Bandwidth Memory
The MSA appliance hardware includes wider internal data buses that support dual-channel DDR2 memory technology at 667 MHz (up to 10.7 GB/second of peak memory bandwidth) for greater platform performance and memory flexibility.
High Performance Serial ATA
The Intel 945G Express Chipset used in the MSA appliance elevates storage performance (transfer rates up to 3 Gb/second) with next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) and enhancements to Intel® Matrix Storage Technology.
POWERFUL FUNCTIONALITY
Multi-Layer Firewall
• Maximize security with packet-level, circuit-level, and application-level traffic screening.
Stateful Inspection
• Examine data crossing the firewall in the context of its protocol and the state of the
connection. Dynamic packet filtering opens ports only when necessary.
Broad Application Support
• Work transparently with dozens of major Internet applications using secure network
address translation (SecureNAT), predefined protocols, and application filters.
Integrated Virtual Private Networking
• Provide standards-based, secure remote access with the integrated virtual private network (VPN) services of Microsoft Windows® Server 2003.
Integrated Intrusion Detection
• Identify and respond to common network attacks such as port scanning, WinNuke,
and Ping of Death. This is based on technology from Internet Security Systems (ISS).
Smart Application Filters
• Analyze and control application-specific traffic with application-aware filters that
inspect the actual data. Built-in intelligent filtering of HTTP, File Transfer Protocol
(FTP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), e-mail, H.323 conferencing, streaming
media, RPC, and more.
FAST AND PRODUCTIVEWEB ACCESS
High-Performance Web Cache
• Accelerate users’Web access and save network bandwidth through the fast RAM caching and optimized disk cache store in ISA Server.
Active Caching
• Optimize bandwidth usage with proactive refreshing of popular content.
Scheduled Content Download
• Distribute content and pre-load the cache on a defined schedule, ensuring efficient use of the network, consistent mirrored servers, and offline availability.
FLEXIBILITY
 Multiple Interfaces for Flexible Deployments
• Supporting auto-sensing 100/1000 interfaces with true gigabit throughput, the MSA appliance easily adapts to network requirements, providing advanced levels of security beyond
simple inside and outside networks. Using multiple interfaces, networks can be segmented into more pieces, better separating potential threats from valuable
resources.
E-Mail Content Screening
• Prevent unauthorized access to mail servers and stop unacceptable e-mail at the
gateway.
Inspect SSL Traffic
• Provide end-to-end security with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) bridging, inspecting
the encrypted SSL traffic.
Secure Publishing
• Protect Web servers, e-mail servers, and e-commerce applications published behind
the firewall from external attacks, allowing only authorized traffic.
SIMPLIFIED SETUP AND MANAGEMENT
 Jog Dial Control and LCD Panel for Easy Network Configuration
• Initial installation and network configuration can be performed via the (40x2) LCD
panel on the front of the appliance with the jog dial control.
Intuitive User Interface
• Focus on the task, not the tool: administer ISA Server with Microsoft Management
Console (MMC) based user interface, graphical task pads, and wizards that simplify
security and cache management.
OUTSTANDING VALUE
Minimal Deployment Time
• Fully functional security appliance can be configured in as little as 30 minutes. Pre installed
and hardened operating system eliminates many time-consuming setup
and installation procedures.
Full-featured Security Appliance at a Great Price
• Featuring Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, the
MSA appliance is truly an all-in-one solution offered at a great price.
Detailed Logging and Reporting
• Record all firewall and cache activity in standard data formats such as World Wide
Web Consortium (W3C) and ODBC. Create graphical summary reports showing
application usage, security events, and network activity.
SIMPLIFIED AND ROBUST MANAGEMENT
Intuitive User Interface
• Web GUI for easy setup and configuration. Advanced configuration via Terminal
Services (RDP)
Policy-Based Access Control
• Enforce Internet usage policy by controlling access by user, group, application, destination,
schedule, and content type.
Integration with Microsoft Backend Infrastructure
• Authenticate network users with Active Directory/NT domain/RADIUS, or even third
party mechanisms such as RSA SecurID. Utilize your existing Microsoft network
services such as DNS and DHCP.
Monitoring and Alerting
• Track real-time session and performance monitoring data. Define alerts to notify an
administrator, stop a service, or execute a script in response to important system
events.
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