Responding to today's threats means possessing the capability to transport sophisticated systems to every corner of the world. Access to networks is as much a requirement for the deployed intelligence operative as weapons are for the soldier. The operator in the field needs access to information and secure data communications links to upper echelon organizations. Today's challenge is to provide rear echelon elements with immediate access to critical data.

Engineers at Paragon met the challenge with a series of custom configured mobile client/server systems which can be deployed with intelligence and counter-intelligence operational units.

These systems are comprised of small, light-weight, commercially available components mounted in transportable, shock resistant cases. They contain all of the data processing capabilities of a typical garrison DP center with servers, large capacity mass storage, local area network concentrators, routers for wide area network connectivity, encryption devices for secure communications, and VSAT interface equipment for satellite links. The mobile server systems are typically deployed with up to sixteen laptop workstations.

In a battlespace that is becoming increasingly data driven, mobile client/server systems are the next logical step. These mobile systems are currently being used by counter-intelligence interrogation teams for training exercises and are being evaluated for use in battlefield environments.

In addition to standard rack mountable transportable enclosures, Paragon has developed a two piece configuration consisting of small racks of equipment and separate foam-lined transit cases. The racks may be stacked allowing the systems to be used in-garrison or loaded into transit cases and transported to the field during training exercises or crisis operations.

Theater battlespace dominance requires the capability to deploy sophisticated information systems to serve all echelons in every corner of the world. Current, complete, and relevant information is crucial to the success of the mission. Deployable Local Area Networks are uniquely suited to fulfill this mission and are currently used in support of the Defense Counter-Intelligence Information System (DCIIS).

At the heart of the deployable LAN is the Sun Microsystems NetraTM t1125 server, a compact, modular, high performance computer for mission critical network services. The ruggedized packaging of this unit was designed to meet the Telcordia Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) standards.

The system is custom configured in a shock resistant transportable case. In addition to the Netra t1125 server, the system may be populated with internal tape drives, up to two internal disk drives, a Sun Netra st A1000 or D1000 carrier grade Storage Array, rack mounted keyboard/trackball, 16" or 18" fold down flat panel LCD monitor, and lockable storage at the rear of the case. Other types of deployable rack mounted options are also available.

Deployable Secure Communications Modules provide secure communications from the deployed site to upper echelon elements. The modules can be custom configured based on environmental and operational requirements. The modules incorporate both low-speed AT&T 1910 and high-speed KIV-7 (KG-84)encryption equipment. Communications channels currently supported include INMARSAT, Telephone Lines, T-1 Circuits and Tactical SHF.