Argus^® 2600

USB FORTEZZA Reader

Overview

The Argus® 2600 is a single socket PC Card reader/writer that interfaces with the computer via a high-speed USB connection. The Argus 2600 accepts PC Card compliant Type I, II, or III Cards with auto-detection support for 5V and 3V cards. Standard PC Cards, such as the FORTEZZA PC Crypto Card, are powered directly from the USB. With full FORTEZZA support, the Argus 2600 makes it quick and easy to add Crypto PC Card support to desktops and notebook PCs.

The Argus® Series of PC Card reader/writers offers superior performance and complete system support at competitive prices. Supported by an extensive array of device drivers and cryptographic libraries, all Argus Readers offer a high degree of flexibility, ease of use, and ease of installation to various government programs, including the DoD's Defense Messaging System (DMS). Multiple platforms and bus architectures including PCI, USB, and SCSI, are supported by the Argus Series to provide scalable solutions.

The Argus Series works with all certified FORTEZZA® Crypto Cards. When used with FORTEZZA Crypto Cards, the Argus Series provides enhanced security for applications including access control, secure communications, and electronic signatures. For more demanding infrastructure applications, the Argus Series is available with the Multi-Access CI Library (MACI Library) to provide concurrent server support for multiple and multi-threaded applications accessing various cryptographic devices. With multi-tasking operating systems, several applications can run concurrently while using one or multiple FORTEZZA PC Cards.

The Argus 2600 does not support PCMCIA or PC Card cellular modems or other non-FORTEZZA devices. For these non-DMS applications please see the Argus 2501.

Litronic provides the DoD's DMS program continuing support and testing for all Argus products.

Technical Specifications

PC Card Support:	1 Type I/II/III PC Card
Bus Interface:	USB 1.1 B-type USB socket
LEDs:	1 (bicolor) Green indicates power Red indicates programmable condition
Power Requirements:	.5V, optional power supply available
Weight:	4.4 ounces
Supported Operating Systems:	Windows 2000/XP

Driver Support

Current drivers for the Argus 2600 may be downloaded from our Driver Support page.