PRODUCT SHEET
Product: Ascom Tactical openAccess® Node C and
Base Product Software BPS 2.3
Platform: Ascom openAccess®
Segment: Defense
Division: Security Communication
ASCOM TACTICAL openACCESS® NODE C
MOBILE VOICE AND DATA SWITCH FOR
TACTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Ascom Tactical openAccess Nodes are
integrated voice and data switches that provide
the essential foundation for today’s mission
critical communications infrastructures. They are
used by national and international military
forces, peace keeping troops and crisis
management teams.
Ascom Tactical openAccess Nodes’
connectivity and operational features provide
secure and scaleable functionality for voice, data
and imagery applications demanded in the
combat arena and homeland security relations.
Built on proven hardware and software
technology, Ascom compact network nodes are
compliant with global industry and governmental
standards for vehicle and military grade
electronics.
In alignment with NATO TACOMS Post 2000 architecture, Ascom
Tactical openAccess Node C (TAN C) provides interoperable access
functionality towards mobile headquarter communication infrastructures.
It connects local area subsystems with headquarter offices and other
detached control facilities by creating an extended single all-IP network.
This allows fixed line communication equipment and field radio devices to
exchange information that enhance situational awareness.
Ascom Tactical openAccess Node C is a high-performance militarygrade communication network access node with integrated routing
functionality. Supplied in a non-rugged housing with a standard range of
operating temperature, it is the cost effective choice for sheltered environments.
Designed for a large variety of permanent and ad-hoc deployments,
Ascom Tactical openAccess Node C can be used to create virtual LANs even
over various transmission technologies, including Ethernet, ISDN, SHDSL,
LOS (Line-of-sight) and satellite infrastructure. QoS routing priorities can
be defined as well as security levels set for secure and efficient traffic
management.
PRODUCT SHEET: ASCOM TACTICAL openACCESS® NODE C and BPS 2.3
Wide Area Subsystem
Local Area Subsystem
Mobile Subsystems (VHF/HF)
Inter-Operable Gateway
The Tactical openAccess Node C is typically used as:
WAS
LAS
MS
Edge Node
Access Node
Access Node
IOG
MS
LAS
WAS
VoIP
ETH
ETH
ISDN E1
WAS
LAS
MS
IOG
ETH
Ascom Tactical openAccess Node C
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Ascom Tactical openAccess Node C is an interoperable voice and data network access element for tactical communication systems. It provides ef ficient
connec tivity between permanent and detached ad-hoc command and control facilities while allowing essential links to ex ternal public, strategic and
legacy networks.