Technical Specifications & Protocols
Flexible, Enterprise Scalability and Easy IT/OT Integration
Guardian Sensors
One Exceptional Solution.
Multiple Deployment Options.
Physical, Virtual and Container Sensors.
Guardian Sensors
for Large Enterprises
Rack-mounted sensors for real-time OT/IoT visibility, cybersecurity and monitoring
- 300,000 – 500,000 Nodes
- 6 Gbps Max. Throughput
Rack-mounted sensors for real-time OT/IoT visibility, cybersecurity and monitoring
- 100,000 – 200,000 Nodes
- 3 Gbps Max. Throughput
NSG-HS 3500 | NSG-HS 3000 | NSG-H 2500 | NSG-H 2000 | |
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Max. Protected Nodes | 500,000 | 300,000 | 200,000 | 100,000 |
Max. Protected Network Elements1 | 2,000,000 | 1,500,000 | 1,200,000 | 1,000,000 |
Max. Protected Smart IoT Devices2 | 3,000,000 | 1,800,000 | 1,200,000 | 600,000 |
Max. Throughput3 | 6 Gbps | 6 Gbps | 3 Gbps | 3 Gbps |
Max. Remote Collectors4 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Monitoring Ports | Modular up to 16+1 | Modular up to 16+1 | Modular up to 8+1 | Modular up to 8+1 |
Management Ports | 1x1000Base-T | 1x1000Base-T | 1x1000Base-T | 1x1000Base-T |
Expansion slots | 4 slots available: 4x1000BaseT | 4xSFP | 4xSFP+ |
4 slots available: 4x1000BaseT | 4xSFP | 4xSFP+ |
2 slots available: 4x1000BaseT | 4xSFP | 4xSFP+ |
2 slots available: 4x1000BaseT | 4xSFP | 4xSFP+ |
Storage | 512 GB for OS and Data | 512 GB for OS and Data | 512 GB for OS and Data | 512 GB for OS and Data |
Form Factor | 1 rack unit | 1 rack unit | 1 rack unit | 1 rack unit |
Max. Power Consumption | 750 W | 750 W | 750 W | 750 W |
Power Supply | Dual 100 - 240V AC 36 - 72V DC |
Dual 100 - 240V AC 36 - 72V DC |
Dual 100 - 240V AC 36 - 72V DC |
Dual 100 - 240V AC 36 - 72V DC |
Operating Temperature Range (Deg F/Deg C) | 32 - 104 / 0 - 40 | 32 - 104 / 0 - 40 | 32 - 104 / 0 - 40 | 32 - 104 / 0 - 40 |
HxWxL (mm/in) | 44 x 438 x 600 / 1.73 x 17.24 x 23.60 | 44x438x600 1.73 x 17.24 x 23.60 |
44x438x600 1.73 x 17.24 x 23.60 |
44x438x600 1.73 x 17.24 x 23.60 |
Weight (lb/Kg) | 39.68 / 18 | 39.68 / 18 | 37.47 / 17 | 37.47 / 17 |
Guardian Sensors
for Mid-Enterprises
- 10,000 – 40,000 Nodes
- 1 Gbps Max. Throughput
1. Network Elements: The sum of nodes, links, and variables.
2. Smart IoT Devices: The concept of “Smart IoT device” covers devices communicating in an intermittent way and resulting in low throughput.
3. All performance values are “up to” and vary depending on the analyzed traffic.
4. See Remote Collector tech specs for more details For a printable version of these specifications, download the Guardian Data Sheet. See below for a list of supported protocols and integrations.
NSG-M 1000 | NSG-M 750 | |
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Max. Protected Nodes | 40,000 | 10,000 |
Max. Protected Network Elements1 | 600,000 | 200,000 |
Max. Protected Smart IoT Devices2 | 200,000 | 50,000 |
Max. Throughput3 | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Max. Remote Collectors4 | 50 | 50 |
Monitoring Ports | 7x1000BASE-T + 4xSFP | 7x1000BASE-T + 4xSFP |
Management Ports | 1x1000Base-T | 1x1000Base-T |
Expansion slots | 1 slot available: 4x1000Base-T | 4xSFP | 4xSFP+ | 1 slot available: 4x1000Base-T | 4xSFP | 4xSFP+ |
Storage | 256 GB for OS and Data | 256 GB for OS and Data |
Form Factor | 1 rack unit | 1 rack unit |
Mounting Options | 4-posts 19" rack | 4-posts 19" rack |
Max. Power Consumption | 360W | 360W |
Power Supply | Single 100 - 240V AC | Single 100 - 240V AC |
Operating Temperature Range (Deg F/Deg C) | 0 - 113 / 0 - 45 | 0 - 113 / 0 - 45 |
HxWxL (mm/in) | 44x438x429/1.73x17.24x16.89 | 44x438x429/1.73x17.24x16.89 |
Weight (lb/Kg) | 30.8 / 14 | 30.8 / 14 |
Certifications | CE, FCC, UL | CE, FCC, UL |
Guardian Sensors
for Mid-Enterprises
- 10,000 – 40,000 Nodes
- 1 Gbps Max. Throughput
- 1,000 – 5,000 Nodes
- 500 Mbps Throughput
1. Network Elements: The sum of nodes, links, and variables.
2. Smart IoT Devices: The concept of “Smart IoT device” covers devices communicating in an intermittent way and resulting in low throughput.
3. All performance values are “up to” and vary depending on the analyzed traffic.
4. See Remote Collector tech specs for more details For a printable version of these specifications, download the Guardian Data Sheet. See below for a list of supported protocols and integrations.
NS20 1000 | NS20 750 | NS1 250 | NS1 100 | |
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Max. Protected Nodes | 40,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 1,000 |
Max. Protected Network Elements1 | 600,000 | 200,000 | 90,000 | 20,000 |
Max. Protected Smart IoT Devices2 | 200,000 | 50,000 | 20,000 | 5,000 |
Max. Throughput3 | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps |
Max. Remote Collectors4 | 50 | 50 | 20 | 20 |
Monitoring Ports | 9x1000BASE-T + 4xSFP | 9x1000BASE-T + 4xSFP | 7x1000BASE-T | 7x1000BASE-T |
Management Ports | 1x1000Base-T | 1x1000Base-T | 1x1000Base-T | 1x1000Base-T |
Expansion slots | 2 slots available: 4x1000Base-T | 4xSFP | 4xSFP+ |
2 slots available: 4x1000Base-T | 4xSFP | 4xSFP+ |
1 slot available: 4x1000Base-T | 4xSFP |
1 slot available: 4x1000Base-T | 4xSFP |
Storage | 32GB for OS 2 x 256GB for Data (RAID 1) |
32GB for OS 2 x 256GB for Data (RAID 1) |
128 GB for OS and Data | 128 GB for OS and Data |
Form Factor | 1 rack unit | 1 rack unit | 1 rack unit | 1 rack unit |
Mounting Options | 4-posts 19" rack | 4-posts 19" rack | 2 post rack - brackets | 2 post rack - brackets |
Max. Power Consumption | 300W | 300W | 220W | 220W |
Power Supply | Dual 100 - 240V AC | Dual 100 - 240V AC | Single 100 - 240V AC | Single 100 - 240V AC |
Operating Temperature Range (Deg F/Deg C) | 32 - 104/ 0 - 40 | 32 - 104/ 0 - 40 | 32 - 104 / 0 - 40 | 32 - 104 / 0 - 40 |
HxWxL (mm/in) | 44x438x500 /1.73x17.24x19.68 | 44x438x500 /1.73x17.24x19.68 | 44x438x321/1.75x17.3x12.7 | 44x438x321/1.75x17.3x12.7 |
Weight (lb/Kg) | 36.37 /16.5 | 36.37 /16.5 | 19.4 / 8.8 | 19.4 / 8.8 |
Certifications | CE, FCC, UL | CE, FCC, UL | CE, FCC, UL | CE, FCC, UL |
Guardian Sensors
for Specialized Requirements
Ruggedized sensors for real-time OT/IoT visibility, cybersecurity and monitoring
- 500 – 5,000 Nodes
- 100 – 800 Mbps Max. Throughput
Portable sensor for real-time OT/IoT visibility, cybersecurity and monitoring
- 2,500 Nodes
- 200 Mbps Max. Throughput
1. Network Elements: The sum of nodes, links, variables.
2. Smart IoT Devices: The concept of “Smart IoT device” covers devices communicating in an intermittent way and resulting in low throughput.
3. “All performance values are “up to” and vary depending on the analyzed traffic.
4. See Remote Collector tech specs for more details For a printable version of these specifications, download the Guardian Data Sheet. See below for a list of supported protocols and integrations.
NG-500R | NSG-R50 | Portable P550 | |
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Max. Protected Nodes | 5,000 | 500 | 2,500 |
Max. Protected Network Elements1 | 80,000 | 10,000 | 50,000 |
Max. Protected Smart IoT Devices2 | 30,000 | 2,500 | 12,500 |
Max. Throughput3 | 800 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 200 Mbps |
Max. Remote Collectors4 | 30 | 10 | Not Rated |
Monitoring Ports | 3x1000BASE-T | 4x1000BASE-T | 5x1000BASE-T |
Management Ports | 1x1000Base-T | 1x1000Base-T | 1x1000Base-T |
Expansion slots | 2 slots available: 4 x 1000Base-T | 4 x SFP | Not available | Not available |
Storage | 32GB for OS 2 x 256GB for Data (RAID 1) |
64 GB for OS and Data | 256 GB for OS and Data |
Form Factor | 3 rack unit | DIN mountable | Desktop with wall mount kit |
Max. Power Consumption | 115W | 60W | 38W |
Power Supply |
Dual 100 - 240V AC 16.6 - 160V DC |
Single (External) 100 - 240V AC or 12 - 36V DC |
Single (External) 90 - 240V AC or 12 - 30V DC |
Operating Temperature Range (Deg F/Deg C) | -40 - 158°F / -40 - 70 (Max 104 / 40 with SFP Expansion Module) | -40 - 167 / -40 - 75 | 32 - 140 / 0 - 60 |
HxWxL (mm/in) | 5.18 x 17.2 x 11.8 / 132 x 438 x 300 | 80x130x146 3.15 x 5.11 x 5.74 |
70x180x240 2.75 x 7.08 x 9.44 |
Weight | 8.5 Kg / 18.74 Lb | 3 Kg / 6.614 Lb | 2.5 Kg / 5.5 Lb |
Guardian Sensors
for Virtual Environments and Containers
Virtual sensors for real-time OT/IoT visibility, cybersecurity and monitoring
- 1,000 – 40,000 Nodes
- 1 Gbps Max. Throughput
1. Network Elements: The sum of nodes, links, variables.
2. Smart IoT Devices: The concept of “Smart IoT device” covers devices communicating in an intermittent way and resulting in low throughput.
3. “All performance values are “up to” and vary depending on the analyzed traffic.
4. See Remote Collector tech specs for more details For a printable version of these specifications, download the Guardian Data Sheet. See below for a list of supported protocols and integrations.
V1000 | V750 | V250 | V100 | |
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Max. Protected Nodes | 40,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 | 1,000 |
Max. Protected Network Elements1 | 400,000 | 200,000 | 100,000 | 20,000 |
Max. Protected Smart IoT Devices2 | 200,000 | 100,000 | 25,000 | 5,000 |
Max. Throughput3 | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Scenarios | Enterprise | Large | Medium | Small |
Deployment Options | Hyper-V 2012+, KVM 1.2+, VMware ESX 5.x+, XEN 4.4+ | Hyper-V 2012+, KVM 1.2+, VMware ESX 5.x+, XEN 4.4+ | Hyper-V 2012+, KVM 1.2+, VMware ESX 5.x+, XEN 4.4+ | Hyper-V 2012+, KVM 1.2+, VMware ESX 5.x+, XEN 4.4+ |
Max. Remote Collectors4 | 50 | 50 | 20 | 20 |
Container Edition
Embedded container sensor for switches, routers and other security infrastructure. Fast, flexible deployment option that leverage your existing devices.
- Available for Guardian with the Smart Polling add-on module only.
Container
Embedded Offerings
Gatewatcher
Siemens RUGGEDCOM
Add-ons
Smart Polling module: included
Threat Intelligence and Asset Intelligence subscriptions: can be added
Remote Collector Support
Not available
Remote Collectors
Low-resource Sensors for Remote Locations.
Guardian Sensors
for Remote Sites

NSG-R50
Low-resource sensors that collect asset and network data in remote locations and send it to Guardian for further analysis
- Up to 50 Mbps Max. Throughput
NSG-R50
500
10,000
2,500
50 Mbps
Monitoring Ports
4x1000Base-T
Management Ports
1x1000Base-T
Expansion slots
Not available
Storage
64 GB for OS and Data
Form Factor
DIN mountable
Max. Power Consumption
60W
Power Supply
Single (External)
100 - 240V AC
or 12 - 36V DC
Operating Temperature Ranges (Deg F/Deg C)
-40 - 167 / -40 - 75
HxWxL (mm/in)
80 x 130 x 146 / 3.15 x 5.11 x 5.74
Weight
3 Kg / 6.614 Lb
Virtual Remote Collector
Virtual Remote Collector
Max. Throughput
15 Mbps
Deployment Options
Hyper-V 2012+, KVM 1.2+, VMware ESX 5.x+, XEN 4.4+
Central Management Console
in the Public Cloud or at the Edge
Virtual appliance for centralized management of multi-tier, distributed deployments.
NCMC-100 Series
Rack-mounted appliance for centralized management of multi-tier, distributed deployments.
CMC Appliances
for Public Cloud or Virtual Environments
Cloud or Virtual
Virtual appliance for centralized management of multi-tier, distributed deployments.
- 400 Max. Managed Sensors
1. Depending on the existing virtual infrastructure and deployment architecture.
2. Network Elements: The sum of nodes, links, variables. For a printable version of these specifications, download the CMC Data Sheet.
CMC Appliance
for the Mid-Enterprise
NCMC-100 Series
Rack-mounted appliance for centralized management of multi-tier, distributed deployments.
- 50 Max. Managed Sensors
1. Depending on the existing deployment architecture.
2. Network Elements: The sum of nodes, links, variables. For a printable version of these specifications, download the CMC Data Sheet
NCMC-100
Max. Throughput
1 Gbps
Management Ports
4x1000BASE-T
Expansion slots
Not available
Storage
256 GB
Form Factor
1 rack unit
Max. Power Consumption
360W
Power Supply
100-240V AC - 50/60 Hz
Single
Temperature Ranges
0 / +45º C
HxWxL (mm/in)
44 x 438 x 429 / 1.73 x 17.24 x 16.89
Weight
14 kg
Protocol Support & Integrations
Protocols and Integrations
Supported Protocols
Nozomi Networks regularly updates the protocol library to increase the extensibility of Guardian. This list is updated every 3 - 6 months. Please contact your Nozomi Networks representative for a complete and current list. If your protocol is not supported, ask about our SDK if you’d like to add it yourself, or we can add it for you.
Download the Partial Nozomi Networks Guardian Supported Protocol List >
OT/ICS Interoperability
SIEM, SOAR and Data Integrations
Other Network/IT and Security Technologies
Cloud Services Platforms
Asset Management & Access Control
Active Directory, Aruba ClearPass, Cisco ISE, LDAP, ServiceNow, Splunk, and more
Alerting & Ticketing Systems
Email, SMS, ServiceNow, Splunk
Secure Remote Access
Pulse Secure, TDI ConsoleWorks
OpenAPI
Nozomi Networks use of OpenAPI makes it easy to integrate with your existing tools and systems
Export Capabilities
Easily export data from the Nozomi Networks solution to other applications for analysis and reporting
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