There are many methods available and used to provide access to network elements, not all of these methods are simple or secure. The two basic methods are through a dial-in or through an IP connection. The HS-9000 can be optioned to provide access over a selected web-server port (other then the standard port 80), through an https secure connection, a dial-up or IP VPN connection. Each HS-9000 has a firewall, router and NAT that can be configured to provide layers of security.

The HS-9000 Network Element Access Gateway provides a transparent communications path to a variety of local and remote intelligent network elements (INE's) in a cost-effective, secure, reliable and easy-to-use manner.

Using the HS-9000, Central Office Technicians, Maintenance Engineers and NOC personnel can configure, troubleshoot and manage geographically dispersed INE's from any secure IP Intra-net connection via a secure dial-up connection, and through an Inter-net (via VPN or ssh connection) reducing costly on-site visits, service disruptions and skilled personnel requirements. Service providers can centrally manage and provision services dynamically across multiple remote locations.

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With serial network elements accessible through the Holly Street SA-8000 series, through various terminal servers and direct with IP, with distributed network elements located a within a single location, throughout multiple and even national locations, a single, simple, secure method of access becomes critical.

The HS-9000 can be the single point of access that provides secure visibility and access to all network elements.

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