Networking & cybersecurity, engineered end to end
An optional add-on to the Base Package. Elect Base + Networking + Cyber, and Fractal designs, procures, installs and secures a fully engineered network — rugged equipment plus proactive cybersecurity for a unified, secure asset communication ecosystem.
The Base + Networking + Cyber package upgrades the Base Package (Controls, HMI, and Historian) with custom network design, rugged networking equipment, and proactive cybersecurity — streamlining the deployment of a secure, unified asset communication ecosystem. This robust, hardware-agnostic solution is backed by a 98%–99.5% availability guarantee.
Networking & Cyber is one of several Fractal EMS package options.See what's included on the Packages page →
The network we build
Custom-designed, rugged, and hardware-agnostic — a unified communication backbone for every device on site.
Equipment
Firewall — Advanced Security Gateway
Integrated router and high-gain antenna that secures the site perimeter and manages encrypted communications.
Site-Level Network Switch
Centralized, high-throughput managed switch aggregating site-wide traffic and core communication pathways.
Unit-Level Network Switches
Rugged, industrial-grade managed switches for distributed field-level connectivity and data aggregation.
Fiber Patch Panel
High-performance module interfacing network hardware with fiber-optic cabling for the ring tie-in.
Topology & connectivity
Flexible topology — a single, redundant ring or star. Ring layouts align to the feeders to minimize trenching. Fractal prefers two hardline internet connections for stability and security, with a dual-SIM cellular failover and optional Starlink where options are limited. An RTAC acts as a protocol gateway between devices.
Communication architecture
The communication layer bridges your equipment — batteries and inverters — and the systems that manage them (EMS and SCADA). Fractal supports a broad, secure protocol set across every tier, from field equipment to the cloud. Solid tags are typical; outlined tags are also supported.
Level 0Field equipment
Inverters & battery containers
Solar trackers & MET stations
Level 1Field networking
Network switches
Level 2Controls, servers, RTAC/RTU & site networking
Controls
Servers
RTAC / RTUs
HMI & Historian
Level 4Fractal Cloud
Automated Dispatch (FADS)
Cloud servers
Cloud historian & remote HMI
ISO / TSO / Utility dispatch
The security we layer on
Proactive, defense-in-depth cybersecurity engineered around NIST 800-53, ISO 27001 and NERC CIP.
Threat detection & monitoring
Internal traffic monitoring
External attack monitoring
Intrusion protection (IPS)
Intrusion detection (IDS)
Network antivirus
Auditable event logging
Access & data protection
Multi-factor authentication
DDoS protection
Application & web filtering
Data loss prevention (DLP)
Data retention & recovery
Design & governance
Secure network design (NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, NERC CIP)
Firewall threat management
OT security
Secure, project-grade networking for your BESS. Let's scope it.
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