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redundant servers/systems
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back-up power
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routers with firewalls enabled and
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methods to identify and protect against "Denial of Service" attacks (i.e. via "spoofing")
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Information Technology Equipment, Products or Components of Products
Products or components of products, which perform communications functions only, shall comply with the
requirements applicable to communications equipment as specified in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1,
Information Technology Equipment Safety - Part 1: General Requirements. Where network interfaces, such
as the following, are internal to the subscriber control unit or receiver, compliance to CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
60950-1 is adequate. Such components include, but are not limited to:
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A) Hubs;
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B) Routers;
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C) Network interface devices;
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D) Third-party communications service providers;
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E) Digital subscriber line (DSL) modems; and
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F) Cable modems.
⦁
Backup Power Requirements
Power for network equipment such as hubs, switchers, routers, servers, modems, etc., shall be backed up or
powered by an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), stand-by battery or the control unit, capable of
facilitating 24h standby, compliant with Clauses 16.1.2 and 16.4.1 of CAN/ULC-S304.
For communications equipment employed at the protected premises or signal receiving center and
intended to facilitate packet switched communications, as defined in CAN/ULC-S304, 24h back-up power is
required.
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Compromise Attempt Events
ArmorIP detects the reception of any invalid packet on the programmed port as a potential system
compromise attempt
. Each compromise attempt sends a notification to the receiver, and logs a
Compromise Attempt event under the Live Panel Events.
The event is sent with the following details:
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Account Code
as defined in the Serial Receiver settings
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Event Code
0x163
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Group Code
as defined in the Serial Receiver settings
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Point Code
as defined in the Serial Receiver settings
Refer to the section
Global Settings | Serial Receiver
in the ArmorIP Version 3 Internet Monitoring
Application User Manual.
For UL and ULC installations the Central Station Receiving software must have the Contact ID details as
specified, programmed for the
Compromise Attempt
event.
⦁
Power Supply Mains Power Connection
If a flexible cord is used to connect to line voltage, strain relief must be provided for the cord inside the
enclosure or at the knockout.
The power supply is not intended to be mounted on the exterior of vault, safe, or stockroom.
CAN/ULC-S559
⦁
Signal Reporting
Any fault of an active communication system shall be annunciated and recorded at the signal receiving
center within 180 s of the occurrence of the fault.
The Report IP and Contact ID services must be programmed and enabled within the Protege system. The
following options are required:
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The
Contact ID Reporting Service
must be enabled and the
Service Mode
must be configured to start
with the operating system.
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Refer to the section
Contact ID
in the Operator Reference Manual.
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