Data Gateway is a device that supports the communication and exchange of data between different systems, networks, or protocols within the ICS. Different types of data gateways are used to perform various functions, including:
Data gateways are often critical to the forwarding/transmission of critical control or monitoring data within the ICS. Further, these devices often have remote various network services that are used to communicate across different zones or networks.
These assets may focus on a single function listed below or combinations of these functions to best fit the industry use-case.
Name | Sectors | Description |
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Data Acquisition Server (DAS) | General |
A Data Acquisition Server (DAS) a system or software platform that is used to collect, aggregate, and store data/telemetry from field devices using various SCADA/Automation protocols. |
Serial to Ethernet Gateway | Electric, General |
A Serial to Ethernet gateway is a device that is used to connect field devices that only support serial-based communication (e.g., RS-232) with more modern Ethernet-based networks. |