Nortel Secure Network Access Switch 4050 (SNAS), Managed

EB1639170E5 Overview

The Nortel Secure Network Access Switch (SNAS) 4050 delivers endpoint security through unified access policy and network access control (NAC) for wired, wireless and mobile users. Acting as a centralized controller, it controls and automates network access for both managed and unmanaged users and devices. The SNAS 4050 is tightly integrated with network access elements to provide the Nortel Secure Network Access (SNA) solution. These network elements, including Nortel Ethernet Routing Switches, WLAN controllers, VPN Gateways and other third-party edge devices, deliver flexible infrastructure enforcement options including both VLAN and/or access control list traffic filters.

- Support for managed and unmanaged clients/devices.
- Web-based captive portal support for “client-less” operation.
- Installable Tunnel Guard Single Sign-On (SSO) client for managed devices.
- Support for Nortel and third-party Ethernet LAN switches.
- Network Admission, including user QoS and bandwidth management, fine grain Access Control Lists (ACLs) and VLAN-based policies.
- Support for Linux, Mac, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems.
- Support for IP phones, printers, and other non-interactive devices (e.g., gaming consoles).
- Enterprise-class performance, redundancy and scalability.
- Open API integration with leading endpoint security vendors.
- Integration with Nortel Threat Protection System to automatically isolate and block attacks at the switch port level.