Aethra PF Specifications

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 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 ker

nel)

• Client: Built in Access Control List - preventing attacks by
malicious devices

•

AES encr

yption for media and signaling

• Client must be authenticated in order to connect the server

Firewall Traversal

High quality communications
Delivering voice, video and data streams
using advanced DSP technologies

I

ntelligent management of communication
Ensuring optimal utilization of available
resources and services

End-to-end connectivity
Connect all H.323 videoconferencing
systems or devices solving near end
as well as far end firewall issues

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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 © 2007 Aethra SpA
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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

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
w

hich 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

Functionalities

• Up to 80 concurrent calls

•

Up to 480 registered devices

• H.460.18/.19 compliant including support for
m

ultiplexed media

• 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
u

pgrade 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

Scalability and distribution

•

One client serves many endpoints

• Aethra PF servers can be neighbored

•

Clients hunt backup servers if primary server is
unavailable

A

dministration

• Client monitoring allows the administrator
t

o view, connect and disconnect clients

• Monitor current calls

• Role based user management for users and
c

lient definition

C

lient 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

Interfaces

•

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN interfaces (RJ-45),
deliver high-speed networking performance

•

RS232 (RJ-45) serial interface

• USB (4-pin USB)

P

ower

• 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

T

echnical Specifications

Code 071071104GB Rev. 0 (12/07)

Enterprise or Service Provider

Private H.460

Compliant
endpoint

5008

Aethra PF
Client

AEDS
Gatekeeper

Tunneled media path

Un-tunneled media path

DMZ

Internet

Allow incoming traffic for
Tunneling and H.460 FW
Taversal

Home Worker

Wifi LAN

5005

50085007H.460
Compliant
endpoint

Remote Branch

Aethra PF Client

H.323 soft
Endpoint+
Aethra PF Client

Aethra PF Server

Aethra MCU+