Argus 3015 Dual Card Reader Features

Features:

• Combination PC Card reader and smart card reader in a single unit
• Easy to install and operate
• Supports both FORTEZZA PC cards and standard CAC smart cards
• Available in external or internal product version
• Plug-N-Play USB Interface and functionality
• Visual feedback on card operations

Advantages:

• Enables the simultaneous use of a FORTEZZA PC Card and a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Supports simultaneous access to a single FORTEZZA card by multiple applications.
• Protects reader investment for both major DoD messaging intiatives
• Forward compatible with 64K USB connector smart cards (e.g Forté PKI Smart Card)

Use either a FORTEZZA PC card or a CAC smart card to:

• Securely sign and/or encrypt messages
• Verify signatures
• Decrypt messages

Additionally the CAC smart card supports:

• Access to secure Web sites
• Windows NT and 2000 logon and certificate based logon
• Workstation locking
• GSA's Basic Services Interface (BSI)
• DoD's Extended Services Interface (XSI)
• PKCS#11 and Microsoft CAPI based applications

Mounting Options:

• 3015 I - Internal rack mount
• 3015 E - External free-standing

Specifications:

• Card Support: 1 Type I/II FORTEZZA / FORTEZZA Plus 16 bit Crypto PC card
• Smart Card Support: 1 Type CAC card
• Bus Interface: USB 1.1
• Connector: A/B USB Connection
• LED: Green indicates power
• Power Requirements: supplied by USB Bus

Dimensions: (approximate):

• 3015 I (internal): 2.5" x 4" by 1" rack mountable
• 3015 E: 2.75" x 4.5" x 1.75" free standing unit
• Weight: 4 oz
• Supported Operating system(s): Microsoft Windows 2000/XP

Installation:

• USB "Plug-n-Play" internally 3.5" or 5" bay mount or External freestanding unit