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PRODUCT SHEET
Product: Ascom Tactical openAccess® Node T and
Base Product Software BPS 2.3
Platform: Ascom openAccess®
Segment: Defense
Division: Security Communication
ASCOM TACTICAL openACCESS NODE T
MOBILE VOICE AND DATA SWITCH FOR
TACTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Ascom 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 openAccess Nodes’ connectivity and
operational features provide secure and scale-
able 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 T (TAN T) provides interoperable access
functionality towards mobile headquarter communication infrastructures.
In mission critical operations this critical communication link assures
information flow at all levels from command headquarters to the troops.
Ascom Tactical openAccess Node T connects local area subsystems
with headquarter offices, other detached command and control facilities
and isolated mobile area sub-systems. By creating an extended single all-IP
network, fixed line communication equipment and field radio devices are
able to exchange information enhancing situational awareness.
Ascom Tactical openAccess Node T is a rugged high-performance
military-grade communication network access node with integrated routing
functionality. With low power consumption it is mechanically designed for
a large variety of permanent and ad-hoc deployments, principally in extreme
field conditions. The watertight ultra rugged enclosure is hermetically sealed
to withstand severe humidity and dust exposure as well as extreme
temperatures. It is corrosion resistant and shock/vibration protected.
Ascom Tactical openAccess Node T 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.
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Wide Area Subsystem
Local Area Subsystem
Mobile Subsystems (VHF/HF)
Inter-Operable Gateway
The Tactical openAccess Node T 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
PRODUCT SHEET: ASCOM TACTICAL openACCESS® NODE T and BPS 2.3
Ascom Tactical openAccess Node T
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Ascom Tactical openAccess Node T is a ruggedized interoperable voice and data network access element for tactical
communication systems. It provides efficient connectivity between permanent and detached ad-hoc command and control
facilities and mobile area sub-systems while allowing essential links to external public, strategic and legacy networks.