The Argus 2108 CipherServer® is an external SCSI II multiple FORTEZZA Crypto PC Card reader/writer designed to offload cryptographic processing to achieve dramatically greater response times. These performance capabilities enhance technologies such as database management servers, firewalls, web servers, web browsers and email packages. With the capability of holding up to 8 FORTEZZA Crypto PC Cards and managing multiple clients, the Argus 2108 CipherServer is a vital foundation for DMS, MISSI, and other FORTEZZA crypto-enabled applications.

The Argus 2108 benefits Internet and Intranet applications and can be used to secure messaging, protect data, and provide authentication. The sockets of the Argus 2108 may be populated with different cards, supporting different cipher suites, such as FORTEZZA, DES, and RSA.

The Argus 2108 is desktop, or RETMA rack mountable.

The Argus Series FORTEZZA PC Card Reader/Writers work with all certified FORTEZZA Crypto Cards, including the Moniker® Crypto Card. Argus Series Reader/Writers provide enhanced security for applications such as access control, secure communications, and electronic signatures. For more demanding applications, the Argus Series is available with the Multi-Access CI Library (MACI Library) to provide concurrent server support for multiple and/or multi-threaded applications accessing various cryptographic devices. With multi-tasking operating systems, several applications can be run concurrently while utilizing one or multiple FORTEZZA PC Cards.