Industrial Data Diode A100 | Product Overview

The Data Diode A100 is a hardware-based security system designed and developed for unidirectional data transfer between two Ethernet networks. By fully separating the transmit and receive paths at the hardware level, this device ensures that data flows only in the authorized direction and that no reverse access to the secure network is possible.

In the design of the Data Diode A100, the transmit and receive sections are completely isolated even at the power supply level, physically eliminating any possibility of data leakage. This approach provides a level of security that is significantly higher than software-based or operating system–dependent solutions.

The system is fully hardware-based and OS-less, with no operating system or general-purpose processor. As a result, there are no attack vectors for intrusion, malware execution, or exploit-based attacks. The architecture of the Data Diode A100 is built on next-generation FPGAs, and by implementing the full Ethernet stack in hardware, it delivers stable, reliable, and secure data transmission.

The Data Diode A100 is ready for operation without any initial configuration or activation of management protocols, minimizing the risk of security vulnerabilities caused by misconfiguration. This product is an ideal solution for OT/ICS networks, SCADA systems, control centers, and critical infrastructures.

Key Features of the Data Diode A100

• True one-way data transfer between two Ethernet networks

• Complete hardware-based separation of transmit and receive paths

• Isolated power circuits for transmit and receive sections to prevent data leakage

• Fully hardware-based, OS-less design with no operating system

• Significantly reduced risk of hacking and cyber intrusion

• FPGA-based design for maximum performance and high reliability

• No requirement for initial setup or complex configuration

• Integrated LED display for system status indication

• Support for industrial services and protocols, including:

  • One-way message transfer (Streaming UDP)

  • File, database, and image transfer

  • Database synchronization

  • Screen Mirroring

  • Modbus

  • Camera services

• SYSLOG implementation

• Ability to connect multiple users to a single server

• Connect and disconnect from servers without system reboot

• Simultaneous access to multiple servers and multiple displays

• Scalable and adaptable display resolution

• File reception event integration with the Kafka platform

• Display of software outputs (alerts, statistics, etc.) on SolarWinds dashboards

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To better understand the importance of using data diodes in critical infrastructures and industrial networks, we recommend reading the following article:

Why Is a Data Diode Important?