GE 994-0089 User Manual

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D400 Substation Data Manager User's Manual  
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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