Fend's Data Diodes are Now Part of the MetaDefender PlatformNext-Level Data Diode and Security Gateway Solutions
OPSWAT MetaDefender NetWall provides access to real-time OT data and enable secure data transfer between networks of different security classifications, while defending critical environments from network borne threats.
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Selectable
Throughput
Reliable Payload Delivery
Anti-Overrun Control
High Availability
& Minimize Data Loss
No Return Path
Simple to Operate
Scalable
Hardware-Enforced
Unidirectional Data Flow
Product Comparison Chart
| Security Gateways | Optical Diodes | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Unidirectional Security Gateway | Bilateral Security Gateway | Diode X | OD101-S | OD101-DR | XE5 / XE15 / XE50 (Fend) | SE5 / SE15 (Fend) | CE5 / CE15 (Fend) |
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| Data Flows Supported | Multiple Simultaneous | Multiple Simultaneous | Multiple Simultaneous | Multiple Simultaneous | Multiple Simultaneous | Single | Single | Single |
| Protocols Supported | Modbus, OPC (UA, DA, A&E), MQTT, IEC104, DNP3, AVEVA PI historian, ICCP, UDP, TCP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, Video/audio, Ethernet packet transfer, Log Transfer, SNMP Traps, SYSLOG, HMI Screen View, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, Windows File Share, SMB, CIFS | Modbus, OPC (UA, DA, A&E), MQTT, IEC104, DNP3, AVEVA PI historian, ICCP, UDP, TCP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, Video/audio, Ethernet packet transfer, Log Transfer, SNMP Traps, SYSLOG, HMI Screen View, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, Windows File Share, SMB, CIFS, MS SQL | FTP, FTPS,SFTP, Folder and file transfer, Windows File Share, SMB, CIFS, HTTPS, Syslog, TCP, UDP | Modbus, OPC (UA, DA, A&E), MQTT, IEC104, DNP3, AVEVA PI historian, ICCP, UDP, TCP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, Video/audio, Ethernet packet transfer, Log Transfer, SNMP Traps, SYSLOG, HMI Screen View, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, Windows File Share, SMB, CIFS | Modbus, OPC (UA, DA, A&E), MQTT, IEC104, DNP3, ICCP, UDP, TCP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, Video/audio, Ethernet packet transfer, Log Transfer, SNMP Traps, SYSLOG, HMI Screen View, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, Windows File Share, SMB, CIFS | FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TCP, UDP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, BACnet (in), LON-IP (in), TLS, Syslog, OPSWAT Screen View | FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TCP, UDP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, BACnet (in), LON-IP (in), TLS, Syslog, OPSWAT Screen View | FTP, FTPS, SFTP, TCP, UDP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, BACnet (in), LON-IP (in), TLS, Syslog, OPSWAT Screen View |
| Bandwidth Supported | 10 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps | 10 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps | 10 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps | 10 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps, 50 Mbps, 10 Mbps | 5Mbps, 15 Mbps, 50Mbps | 15 Mbps, 5 Mbps | 15 Mbps, 5 Mbps |
| Form Factor | 2x 1U Server | 2x 1U Server | 2x 1U Server | 2x 1U Server | 2x DIN-rail | DIN-rail / Wall mount | DIN-rail / Wall mount | DIN-rail / Wall mount |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 2x 15.75" x 19" x 1.75" | 2x 15.75" x 19" x 1.75" | 2x 15.75" x 19" x 1.75" | 2x 15.75" x 19" x 1.75" | 2x 6.3" x 2.5" x 7.32" | 5.1" x 5.8" x 1.6" | 5.1" x 5.8" x 1.6" | 5.1" x 5.8" x 1.6" |
| Inputs | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet, Serial RS-485 | Ethernet, Serial RS-485 | Ethernet, Serial RS-485 |
| Outputs | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet, Serial RS-485 | Ethernet, Cellular 4G LTE |
| File Sanitization | ||||||||
| High Availability | ||||||||
| Available Globally | ||||||||
| Certification/ Accreditation | Common Criteria EAL4+, FCC/CE/UKCA | FCC/CE/UKCA | Common Criteria EAL4+, FCC/CE/UKCA | Common Criteria EAL4+, FCC/CE/UKCA | Common Criteria EAL4+, FCC/CE/UKCA C1D2 | CE/ETL/RoHS | CE/ETL/RoHS | CE/ETL/RoHS/ FCC |
| Metascan™ Multiscanning With up to 30 Anti-virus engines | ||||||||
| Deep CDR™ Technology File sanitization for zero-day threats | ||||||||
| Proactive DLP™ Prevent sensitive data leakage | ||||||||
| Sandbox Analyze malware in a controlled environment | ||||||||
| File-Based Vulnerability Assessment Detect application and file-based vulnerabilities | ||||||||
| SBOM Identify vulnerabilities in the software supply chain | ||||||||
| Country of Origin Detection Instantly detect geographic sources | ||||||||
MetaDefender Optical
Diode Selector
Quickly find the perfect diode to safeguard and streamline your unidirectional data flows across critical OT/ICS systems—all with OPSWAT’s trusted optical and hardware-enforced protection behind it.
MetaDefender Unidirectional
Security Gateway
Secure Real-Time OT Data Access and Transfer
MetaDefender Bilateral
Security Gateway
Secure Real-Time Database Replication Without Retransmission
MetaDefender Optical Diode
Reliable One-Way Data Transfer for Secure, Multi-Type Communication
MetaDefender Fend Optical Diode
Data Diode Solutions for Protecting Critical Assets
Choose a Diode or Gateway
MetaDefender Unidirectional Security Gateway
MetaDefender Unidirectional Security Gateway assures uncompromising security for OT/IT communications, providing access to real-time OT data and enabling secure IT-OT data and file transfers without the risk of introducing security threats to critical OT production networks and assets.
MetaDefender Unidirectional Security Gateway enforces one way data flows while guaranteeing payload delivery and preventing data loss and retransmission.
Complete Protocol Break
Reliable Data Delivery
High Availability
100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, or 10 Gbps Throughput
No Return Path
No Overrun
Easy to Deploy
Robust Industry Protocol Support
MetaDefender Bilateral Security Gateway
MetaDefender Bilateral Security Gateway supports real-time replication and transfer of historians and SQL databases without compromising the security and integrity of your critical production systems.
MetaDefender Bilateral Security Gateway strictly enforces one-way data flows. It also employs a proprietary bilateral mechanism to handle data replies needed by SQL databases and industrial historians hosted in your OT environment, which is completely transparent and requires no change to application configurations or work procedures.
Complete Protocol Break
Reliable Data Delivery
High Availability
100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, or 10 Gbps Throughput
No Return Path
No Overrun
Easy to Deploy
Robust Industry Protocol Support
MetaDefender Optical Diode
In compliance with NEI and other cyber security controls, MetaDefender Optical Diode serves as a deterministic isolation device which protects critical assets while allowing multiple data types to be transferred concurrently.
The hardware-enforced, oneway optical link between the source and destination servers reliably transfers data over a non-routable protocol, ensuring complete security from network-borne threats.
Optical Diode provides access to real-time OT data and enables secure IT/OT data and file transfers without the risk of introducing security threats to critical OT production networks and assets.
Available in multiple form factors and configurations, including compact, rugged, and fanless designs for industrial applications with throughput options ranging from 5Mbps all the way to 10Gbps.
Complete Protocol Break
Reliable Data Delivery
High Availability
Up to 10 Gbps Throughput
No Return Path
No Overrun
Easy to Deploy
Easy to Deploy
MetaDefender Diode X
MetaDefender Diode X ensures uncompromising security for file transfers between networks of different security classifications, providing a secure file scanning and transfer solution that delivers unsurpassed performance, reliability, and security.
Diode X integrates OPSWAT’s award-winning MetaDefender Core file sanitization engine. MetaDefender Core thoroughly scans and sanitizes files before they are securely transferred by Diode X over a one-way optical connection across a network security boundary to the desired destination.
Multiscanning
Deep CDR™ Technology
Proactive DLP
High Availability
100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, or 10 Gbps Throughput
No Return Path
No Overrun
Robust Industry Protocol Support
Watch the Diodes in Action
Discover the OPSWAT MetaDefender NetWall family through a series of technical videos. These clips delve into the products' mechanics, highlight their durability under extreme testing, and feature interviews with industry experts, providing valuable insights.
Playlist
3 videos
Into the Breach: How Hackers Break Firewalls & The Truth About Data Diodes | Trailer 1- What is a Data Diode?
- Why are Data Diodes Used?
Playlist
4 videos- Into the Breach: How Hackers Break Firewalls & The Truth About Data Diodes | Trailer 1
- What Are the Differences Between Data Diodes and Firewalls?
- How Do Data Diodes Help Against AI-Generated Threats?
- How Can Data Diodes Work With Firewalls
Additional Layers of Security
OPSWAT’s cross domain and network perimeter security solutions integrate with these added layers of protection, ensuring your critical data,
networks, and assets are protected.
MetaDefender Kiosk
Advanced Peripheral and Removable Media Sanitization Station
MetaDefender Endpoint
Advanced Threat Prevention for Endpoints
MetaDefender Managed File Transfer
Enable Secure and Trusted File Transfers
Defense-in-Depth Cybersecurity from OPSWAT
The best form of protection against any cyberthreat vector is a multi-layered, defense-in-depth approach. Deploy MetaDefender NetWall along with other purpose-built technology to create an end-to-end enforceable solution that bolsters your cybersecurity posture.
Critical Protectionfor Critical Environments
“OPSWAT's solutions not only protect the critical assets of businesses but also provide the necessary tools and information to improve cybersecurity strategies.”
Security Solutions that Help You Stay Compliant
As cyberattacks and the threat actors that carry them out become more sophisticated, governing bodies around the world are implementing regulations to ensure critical infrastructure is doing what’s necessary to stay secure. Failure to comply with these regulations put your organization at financial, reputational, and even physical risk. Cross domain and network perimeter security is critical when it comes to staying compliant with key global regulations.
Critical Expertise for Critical Enviroments
OPSWAT offers purpose-built, innovative solutions to face the evolving cybersecurity challenges faced by our customers. Our team of subject matter experts bring years of experience in cybersecurity and risk mitigation to make sure you get the most out of those solutions.
“NetWall has helped us enhance work efficiency, simplify regulatory compliance, and reduce operational risks—ultimately helping to protect our operations and reputation.”
