Industrial Data Diode K200 | Product Overview

The Data Diode K200 is a hardware-based security system designed and developed to establish unidirectional data communication between two Ethernet networks. By completely eliminating all return paths, this device prevents intrusion, unauthorized access, and cyberattacks from external networks to the secure network.

In the Data Diode K200, the unidirectional flow of data is ensured through complete hardware-level separation of the transmit and receive sections, along with the creation of a one-way link using fiber optics. In addition, the transmit and receive sections are fully isolated even at the power supply level, physically eliminating any possibility of data leakage.

This 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 hacking, malware execution, or exploit-based attacks. The architecture of the Data Diode K200 is built on next-generation FPGA technology, and by implementing the full Ethernet stack at the hardware level, it enables stable high-speed data transfer rates of up to 10 Gbps.

The Data Diode K200 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 with high data throughput requirements.

Key Features of the Data Diode K200

• True one-way data transfer between two Ethernet networks

• Guaranteed unidirectional communication through hardware-based separation of transmit and receive paths

• One-way communication implemented using fiber optics

• Complete isolation of transmit and receive power circuits, eliminating the risk of 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 highest data transfer speeds

• Support for a wide range of industrial services and protocols, including:

  • One-way message transfer (Streaming UDP)

  • File, database, and image transfer

  • Database synchronization

  • Screen Mirroring

  • Modbus

  • Camera services

• Integrated LED display for system status indication

• 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

• Low CPU consumption enabling support for multiple applications

• Certified by IFTA, the Passive Defense Organization, and SAMTA

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?