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Proventia Network IPS GX5108

Offering 1.2 Gbps of throughput, the IBM Proventia Network Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) GX5108 helps block external threats before they affect your business.

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IBM Proventia Network IPS GX5108 delivers uncompromising protection for your network with inspected throughput of 1.2 Gbps and four protected network segments. Backed by IBM X-Force research and development team, the Proventia Network IPS GX5108 delivers preemptive protection for your network.

Technical specifications
Performance characteristics
Inspected Throughput1.2 Gbps
Throughput1.2 Gbps
Latency< 200 microseconds
Concurrent sessions1,450,000
Connections per second40,000
Operating modes 
Active protectionYes
Passive detectionYes
Inline simulationYes
Scalability 
Protected segments4
Monitoring interfaces8 x 10/100/1,000 copper
or 4 x 10/100/1,000 copper
+ 4 x SFP/mini-GBIC ports
(1,000 TX/SX/LX)
or 8 x SFP/mini-GBIC ports
(1,000 TX/SX/LX)
High availability 
Active-activeYes
Active-passiveYes
Hardware-level bypassExternal bypass (optional)
Redundant power suppliesYes
Redundant storageYes
Dimensions 
Form factor2-RU
Height (in/mm)3.5/88
Width (in/mm)16.9/429
Depth (in/mm)20.5/520
Weight (lb/kg)40/18
Power dissipation 
UnitsAC
Amps8.4/4.2
Voltage (V)115/220
Input range (V)100-127/200-240
Operating temperature 50°F-95°F (10°C-35°C)
Nonoperating temperature-4°F-158°F (-20°C-70°C)
Relative humidity (nonoperating)90% @ 86°F (30°C)
Safety certification
  • UL
  • EN 60950-1
Emissions certification
  • FCC Class A
  • EN 55011 Class A
  • EN 55022 Class A
  • EN 55024
  • EN 61000-3-2
  • EN 61000-3-3
  • EN 6100-6-2
  • VCCI Class A
Environmental certification RoHS

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