Nortel Networks Contivity customers can now extend SSL VPN access to their existing IPsec VPN based deployments. This capability is enabled with the new Contivity SSL VPN Module 1000 and 5.0 server release deployable in the Contivity 1740, 2700 and 5000 platforms.
The Contivity 1700 series gateways are available in two models:
The Contivity 1740, with up to four expansion slots, can integrate a range of LAN, WAN and acceleration cards for fan-out and back-up purposes. It provides maximum expansion flexibility at an attractive entry price.
Contivity 2700 Secure IP Services Gateways provides up to 2000 tunnels to securely connect remote workers and branch offices to large branch offices or headquarters sites.
Contivity 5000 Secure IP Services Gateways is a next-generation platform providing up to 5000 VPN tunnels to securely connect branch offices and remote workers to enterprise headquarters and large regional sites.
Key Features:
Dedicated hardware-based SSL VPN solution designed for SSL VPN performance and scalability (up to 1000 SSL VPN users) without impacting other critical security and routing Contivity gateway functions.
Protects customer's investment by allowing them to incrementally add SSL VPN capabilities to their existing (IPsec) remote access deployments.
Supports a Universal Access Portal that seamlessly supports both SSL and/or IPsec based VPN remote access for mixed use enterprise access requirements.
Simplified, common administration for both SSL and IPsec VPN users.
Industry leading SSL VPN feature set that provides clientless remote access and on-the-fly content transformation