DAFTIC: Ciphertex Unveils Portable SecureNAS FIPS Rack Up to 737TB

Ciphertex Data Security, a GSA contract holder (GS-35-487DA), introduces the portable SecureNAS FIPS Rack CX-2400K NVMe-R to contribute to the advancement of security for national defense.

This rackmount server and storage device offer a portability feature, FIPS architecture, and has AMD EPYC 7003 series (ROME) processors with 24-core (up to 64) in addition to storing data up to 737TB. It also includes the option to add an Nvidia A2 GPU. The system meets the maximum security standards of the US government. The drives offer a low latency with an average of 2.8ms. With RW speeds of around 3GB/s and 1.5-2 GB/s respectively, the NVMe drives can achieve higher transfer speeds than other drives in the market.

Features (Ciphertex Advantage)

EPYC 7003 series (ROME) processors
Optional NVIDIA A2 GPU
Complementary dual 10Gb/s for highly-efficient virtualization and intensive data transmission
ZFS RAIDZ configurable: Mirror, Stripe Set, RAIDZ-1, RAIDZ-2, RAIDZ-3
Compartmentalized smart cooling: detects CPU and drive temperatures to dynamically control fan speeds for quiet operation
Supports DDR4 RDIMM (3,200MHz), LRRDIMM (2,666MHz), NV DIMM (2,666MHz)
Centralized storage, backup, sharing for business continuity and DR
Optional 5 year warranty (3 years included)
Maximum data security through FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified and hardware encryption
2 Ciphertex-Protect Key (hardware encryption key, the system volumes are only accessible when encryption key is utilized)
NIST 800-88 compliance
AES-256 encryption
Each key serial number syncs with the SecureRack Serial number and customizable password
Key lifecycle management
Instant Secure Erase (ISE) enabled
Rsync supported
USB blocker for enhanced security
2 enclosure keys

Specs

Length: 20 inches
Width: 19 inches
Height: 5 inches
Weight: 42 lbs. w/ NVMe drives
Power: 110V-240V/1300W power supply

Benefits

Portable encrypted rugged rackmount
Provides forensic professionals with the right equipment to observe strict protocols in collecting and preserving forensics data to facilitate ﬁeld investigations, no matter where they take place
Meets all military guidelines and standards for encryption, security, and storage
Durable metal chassis to handle any missions in the most challenging environments
Provides all the tools needed to protect highly confidential and proprietary digital data, including documents, videos, emails, applications and mission briefs/electronics warfare
PCI compliance protects any and all financial records
Conquer any common virtualization woes with more than 100TB of storage that can grow as data needs

“Ciphertex has been our go-to company for encrypted storage for nearly two decades,” said Joseph Greenfield, Ph.D., VP and chief forensic examiner, Maryman. “Jerry Kaner and the Ciphertex team were able to get us the equipment needed in a very short amount of time.“

Ciphertex was exhibitor in public IT and the federal cybersecurity community at DAFITC in Montgomery, AL, on August 28-30.