GE Energy
D400 Substation Data Manager User's Manual 13
The D400 can be configured “online” through a standard Web browser or “offline”
through the Offline Configuration Manager (OCM) - Future.
Hardware Overview
The D400 is built on a flexible, high-performance, expandable platform powered by a 650
MHz processor. It is distinguished by the noticeable lack of a hard drive and fan,
employing instead the rugged and reliable CompactFlash mass storage solution.
The D400 supports various communication media types through a choice of input/output
(I/O) adapter cards –
• Serial (up to 8 configurable 2-port adapter cards): RS-232, RS-485, Fiber Optic (Glass
or Plastic)
• Ethernet: 10/100BaseT, 10BaseFL or 100BaseSX
Features
• Secure Web server (128-bit encryption)
• Secure SCADA communications through Secure Sockets Layer or Transport Layer
Security (SSL/TLS)
• Secure access using SSH (Secure Shell)/SCP (Secure Copy)/HTTPS
• Secure terminal server, gateway, and/or data concentrator using SSL/TLS
• User configurable security levels/access
• Support for remote user authentication
• Built-in alarm annunciator
• Support for time synchronization signals, including Network Time Protocol (NTP) and
IRIG-B
• Support for multiple SCADA protocols for communications to multiple masters
• High-performance real-time database engine