Simplifying Resilience: Why CDI Outperforms Competitors in Out-of-Band Management

Adam Cady

Simplifying Resilience: Why CDI Outperforms Competitors in Out-of-Band Management

In today's complex enterprise and government network environments, ensuring consistent uptime is essential. But ironically, many networks are built on a web of complexity that works against resilience. The more tools and dependencies in your infrastructure, the higher your risk of downtime.

Communication Devices, Inc. (CDI) eliminates this risk with an elegant approach to Out-of-Band Management (OOBM) that prioritizes simplicity, compliance, and independence. As the only Out-of-Band provider offering FIPS 140-3 Validated Devices, CDI delivers the most secure and reliable solution on the market—trusted by federal agencies and organizations that demand continuity.

If you're currently using or evaluating competing OOBM solutions, this article will show why CDI is the better choice for modern, resilient, and secure OOBM deployments.

 Complexity Threatens Uptime

From SD-WAN overlays to cloud-based authentication and orchestration platforms, today's networks often include layers of tech that add fragility instead of stability.

When a primary network goes down, many tools become inaccessible—making recovery slow and uncertain. CDI's OOBM systems solve this by:

• Completely bypassing the primary production network
• Enabling access via LTE, dial-up, or satellite IP
• Supporting CAC authentication and TLS 1.3 encryption
• Operating without reliance on DNS, RADIUS, or third-party identity providers

Unlike other vendors, CDI solutions don't require complex dependencies to function during critical events.

CDI: Secure Simplicity by Design

Our platform is engineered for independence, so your team never loses control—even during widespread outages.

Integrated LTE with Private APN

CDI's PA-Series devices feature embedded LTE radios and private APN options, ensuring continuous out-of-band connectivity without external internet dependency.

FIPS 140-3 Validated Devices

No other OOBM vendor offers full device-level FIPS 140-3 Validation. CDI meets FISMA High, FedRAMP Moderate, and other high-security benchmarks.

Native CAC Authentication

Our devices support direct CAC login via encrypted TLS channels—ideal for DoD, DHS, and federal zero-trust mandates. No need for cloud-based identity mediation.

Central Control Without Cloud Reliance

The CDI Out-of-Band Manager (OBM) provides robust, centralized visibility and access policy enforcement—even when remote sites lose primary internet access.

Built in the USA

All CDI solutions are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States—a critical advantage over global vendors when supply chain integrity matters.

Solving Real Problems with Simple, Reliable Tools

🌐 Trusted Nationwide

• Federal agencies use CDI's PA-100 series for remote site resilience and HQ network continuity.
• Critical infrastructure operators rely on CDI for rugged, LTE-based access to remote substations and utility plants.
• Enterprises trust the PA-200 series with dual-Ethernet and integrated LTE for hybrid network continuity.
• Defense integrators combine CDI with Starlink and Viasat for satellite-based access in disconnected environments.

Why CDI Leads in OOBM

CDI's approach avoids the trap of complexity-driven network design. Our systems:

• Function independently from your core infrastructure
• Require no third-party cloud tools to provide secure access
• Support CAC, TLS 1.3, and direct serial console access out-of-the-box

Unlike many competitors, CDI is FIPS 140-3 Validated, TAA compliant, and built in the USA.

Choose CDI for Smart, Secure, Out-of-Band Control

If you're searching Google for terms like "Secure OOB," "FIPS 140-3 Validated Out-of-Band Management," or "secure serial console server"—look no further.

Communication Devices, Inc. delivers modern, validated, and purpose-built Out-of-Band solutions that provide peace of mind during outages.

Explore the full solution at commdevices.com or schedule a tailored walkthrough with our team today.