Array Networks debuts FIPS-Compliant Application Delivery Controller

Array Networks has announced its FIPS 140-2 Level 2-compliant APV6600 Application Delivery Controller (ADC). Array's FIPS-compliant ADC meets the needs of government agencies, financial services firms, healthcare providers and other organizations where higher levels of security are required to achieve compliance with the government regulations and industry-specific mandates.

The Array Networks APV6600FIPS provides enhanced security for SSL traffic by storing, processing, and encrypting both the keys and data in a hardware-secured module. In addition to providing enhanced security, Array's dedicated hardware encryption delivers superior scalability with support for up to 9,000 2048-bit SSL transactions per second. As SSL becomes increasingly ubiquitous for securing enterprise applications, cloud services and Websites, Array's FIPS-certified APV6600 provides a means to maintain compliance while cost-effectively managing growth.

"FIPS 140-2 Level 2 compliance is a critical step in making Array's leading SSL acceleration solution available to the broadest cross-section of customers. We have had requests for FIPS not only from end-user customers such as government, financial services and healthcare organizations, but also from cloud providers building out dedicated data centers to take advantage of federal business opportunities. With the APV6600FIPS, Array is positioned to meet stringent customer demands in both traditional and emerging cloud environments," stated Paul Andersen, Director – Marketing, Array Networks.

The Array APV6600FIPS is available which includes dual power supplies and 10 gigabit fiber interfaces.