KlasOS Fastnet
Network Switch OS
KlasOS Fastnet Overview
Fastnet is a NIAP Common Criteria (CC) certified network operating system developed by Klas for its suite of Voyager products.
Fastnet supports L2/L3 switching for seamless integration of Klas modules as part of a wider network architecture.
Furthermore, Fastnet provides proven compliance in cryptographic implementations for secure configuration and management of Klas switch modules, in adherence with NIST Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP).
Fastnet on Klas Switch Modules
Fastnet ships on Klas switching modules of VoyagerSW12GG and VoyagerTDC10G.
Fastnet Functions and Features
The following is a high level overview of supported features and capabilities of Fastnet. For a comprehensive overview of Fastnet or Klas switch products please request a demo.
| Category | Features |
|---|---|
| Layer 2 |
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| Layer 3 | IPv4 Inter-VLAN and IPV4 Static routing |
| CC validated |
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| Management and Monitoring | SSH, SNMP, Ingress and egress port MIB counters, IPFix, Ansible playbooks, FIPS 140-2 Approved Cryptographic Algorithms |
| Access control / security | RADIUS, local authentication and authorization, TACACS+ |
Fastnet Use Cases
Fastnet and Klas switch modules are used where the highest level of protection is required, protecting against sophisticated attempts of malicious actors who are targeting administration ports in order to gain access to networks. Government agencies, government contractors, and private-sector enterprises can trust that administrator identity, and administrative functions of device management and operations are safe no matter where the Klas switch module is deployed.
Furthermore, in adherence with NIST Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP), Fastnet has proven compliance in its cryptographic implementations. Validated capabilities include key management, random bit generation, encryption/decryption, digital signature, secure hashing, and key hashing features supporting high-level cryptographic protocols, including SSHv2.
Use Case - Mobile Command Post
Industry Sector: Government
Requirement: High speed data switching for scaled compute platform (Kortex V)
Benefits of Fastnet
- 10GbE switch, 121 Gbps backplane wirespeed processing
- L3 routing with dedicated physical trunk port
- FIPS 140-2 Approved Cryptographic Algorithms
- Support for Ansible automation as part of a scaled deployment architecture.
- High speed trunk for interconnection of multiple Kortex V chassis
Use Case - Industrial Edge Switch
Industry Sector: Minining
Requirement: high speed switching for AI/ML compute vision systems
Benefits of Fastnet
- 1/10Gbps Ethernet switch (8x ports)
- 10GbE port switching of camera data to GPU module
- Network security, only permitted MAC addresses allowed
- Ease of configuration, standard CLI commands
Use Case - Vehicle Telemetry Switch
Industry Sector: Automotive
Requirement: Interconnect multiple vehicle sensors to on-board compute and storage
Benefits of Fastnet
- 1/10Gbps Ethernet switch (8x ports)
- Native Automotive Ethernet (100MB and 1GB) support
- Link aggregation control protocol, maximizing data throughput
- 40Gbps data trunk to connect to the vehicle data logger
Fastnet Packaging and Certification
Fastnet is delivered as a single image (.bin) file, signed with a digital signature for ease of secure updates.
The Common Criteria certification listing for Fastnet, on the VoyagerTDC10G and VoyagerSW12GG switches can be found at – https://www.niap-ccevs.org/Product/Compliant.cfm?PID=11188
Fastnet package differentiators:
- Packaged as a single image file containing the entire operating system.
- Digitally signed package, malformed or malicious images will not load in Klas modules.
- Fastnet runs in RAM, and is not corrupted by the sudden loss of power.
- Several versions of Fastnet images can be stored locally on the module for failover or fallback operations.
Related Products
Blackrock
Fleet Management Software
Fasnet can be directly provisioned or updated using an industry-standard CLI. For large scale provisioning/updates the integrated Ansible library can be used by any management solution or as part of the Klas open-source management solution Blackrock.
Blackrock supports remote management and monitoring of Fasnet switch hardware, and any device that is connected to the Klas switch that supports standard protocols of SNMP and syslog.
