IPv6 Translation 
SOLVING THE IPv6 MIGRATION PROBLEM
Many businesses are facing the problem of migrating their networks and solutions to IPv6. The common approach of running “dual-stack” configurations with IPv4 and IPv6 on the same clients, servers and routers doesn’t solve the migration problem. It is either IPv4 or IPv6 or both in parallel. Many legacy systems don’t even support IPv6 and cannot be replaced or upgraded in the next number of years. A significant investment is required to upgrade all systems, products and solutions to IPv6, but it is required to meet compliance criteria and to drive future business. The Datatek IPv4-IPv6 Transformer closes the gap.
THE ALL-IN-ONE IPv6 TRANSITION SOLUTION
The Datatek IPv4-IPv6 Transformer is a multi-functional and highly-secure solution for migrating your IPv4 infrastructure to future IPv6 networks. The driving need to implement IPv6 in enterprise networks, cloud solutions and hosted environments requires a solid and reliable transition path. Datatek’s IPv4-IPv6 Transformer uses proprietary technology to connect legacy IPv4 infrastructures to the latest generation IPv6 networks and provides dynamic protection with IPsec security mechanisms.
ADVANTAGES TO TRANSLATION
Datatek’s IPv4-IPv6 Transformer provides a proven solution for IPv4 systems to transition to IPv6 quickly and easily. By migrating to an all-IPv6 network, the customer saves costs by not having to maintain dual IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Datatek’s IPv4-IPv6 Transformer uses network address and protocol translation to provide IPv6 connectivity and services to legacy IPv4 systems immediately in preparation for the day when the IPv4 network will be turned down. The Datatek solution does not perform tunneling, which perpetuates the dual-stack nature of the network and which can introduce security concerns. The IPv4-IPv6 Transformer supports a limited number of users, thus avoiding many of the problems facing large-scale NATs.
HOW IT OPERATES
Datatek’s IPv4-IPv6 Transformer changes a legacy IPv4-only host into a dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 host. Simply insert the Transformer into the host’s network connection and you’re ready to talk IPv6! No changes to the host’s software or hardware are needed - it’s just a bump in the wire. Datatek uses IPsec to maintain a secure end-to-end connection between IPv6 end-points.
DATATEK’S UNIQUE IPv4-IPv6 TRANSFORMER WORKS!!
The Datatek IPv4-IPv6 Transformer is shown above operating with both IPv4 and IPv6 hosts in a dual-stack fashion. The IPv4-IPv6 Transformer enables an IPv4 host to continue to operate with other IPv4 hosts with no disruptions.
Protocol and address translation are implemented seamlessly as are higher-level protocol mediation and termination functions such as DNS, ICMP, DHCP and ARP.
The IPv4-IPv6 Transformer platform is based on proven design experience that has evolved from Datatek’s highly reliable and robust carrier-class line of protocol mediation products.
