Typical Deployment Modes


EnOS™ Edge supports the following deployment modes.

No Air Gap

Description

EnOS Edge communicates via a VPN link with the cloud through a firewall, and connects to a third-party system or sub-devices via Ethernet or a serial port.

Scenarios

Applies to scenarios where an EnOS Edge connects directly to the cloud.


Figure: No Air Gap

Air Gap on the Edge

Description

One EnOS Edge is deployed on the access-restricted side separated by an air gap, and connected to a third-party system or device over Ethernet or a serial port. The other Edge is deployed outside the access-restricted area, which is connected to the cloud via a VPN link through a firewall.

Scenarios

Applies to scenarios with high security requirements, such as centralized wind farms, or photovoltaic power plants.


Figure: Net-gapped

Cloud Edge

Description

An Edge Gateway is deployed on the cloud, which is connected to the third-party system or devices via a VPN link through a firewall using Ethernet.

Scenarios

Applies to scenarios where third-party systems or devices can be directly connected to EnOS, specifically those using industrial protocols, such as IEC104.


Figure: Cloud Edge

Edge at Regional Center

Description

An Edge STD or Extensive is deployed at a regional center, which is connected to Edge Loggers, Edge Gateways, Edge STDs, or third-party systems or devices via Ethernet, and communicates with the cloud via a VPN link through a firewall.

Scenarios

Applies to scenarios where a smart edge computing platform needs to be deployed at a regional center.


Center Edge