Configure
Once the DD1000i hardware is installed (Setup) and the required settings are set (Local Admin), the DD Engine @ DD1000i can be administered via the two DD Managers. There is one DD Manager setup on each side of the Data Diode.
A DD Engine @ DD1000i is managed using the DD Manager, making sure data is sent correctly and unidirectionally from the source network to the destination network. This is achieved by configuring services to transmit and receive data on the respective networks. The services must be configured from both the source and destination network to ensure correct data transmission. Instructions on DD Manager actions and activities follow below.
Access the Manager
To be able to access the DD Manager web interface securely, a client certificate and CA certificate must be imported to the web browser. For more information about the certificates, see Certificates.
To connect to the DD Manager using HTTPS, perform the following steps:
The local web browser should be updated to the latest available version.
View system
The system overview is presented on the Home page, available in the navigation bar. This is where configured service channels are visible, can be started and stopped, and the system information can be viewed.
Configure
A device must be configured in order to apply the necessary services enabling data transfer from the source to the destination network. The device must be configured from both the source and destination network. Below the process is explained for the source side which configures DDE Upstream. Remember to repeat the process on the destination side, configuring DDE Downstream.
It is only when services on both Upstream and Downstream match and have been started, that data will be properly transmitted and received.
Perform the following steps to configure the Device:
Navigate to Configuration in the navigation bar.
When a device is configured, all its services enter state stopped. Services must be manually started which is described in Start & Stop Services.
Download & Upload configuration
The DD Engine @ DD1000i enables export and import of configuration files via the download and upload buttons in the DD Manager web interface. The configuration file can be downloaded and uploaded as complete or partial configurations.
Download configuration
Perform the following steps to download a configuration:
Click the download button .
Upload configuration
Perform the following steps to upload a configuration
Click the upload button.
Start & Stop service
Perform the following steps to start or stop a service:
- Step 2
Click the current state for the service, Started or Stopped to change state. Select Start or Stop from the dropdown menu to enable or disable traffic.
Handle services
In order to make services available for configuration they must be uploaded to the DD Manager. Services can be both added and deleted from the DD Manager.
Add services
Perform the following steps to add a service:
Select from the navigation bar.
Delete services
Perform the following steps to delete a service
Select from the navigation bar.
Firmware upgrade
When a new version of DD Engine @ DD1000i has been released, the new firmware can be retrieved by following the instructions in Downloads. Once the new firmware version has been downloaded, the upgrade can be triggered from the DD Manager. To avoid issues, DDE Upstream and DDE Downstream should run the same firmware version.
Perform the following steps to upgrade the firmware
Select from the navigation bar.
If the new firmware fails to start for any reason, it will rollback to the old firmware. When this happens it will be indicated in the System information card, refer to the device logs to determine what the problem was.