SEL Blueframe
Application Platform
The Blueframe application platform is an embedded container-based operational technology (OT) system for operating SEL Blueframe-enabled applications. Designed to manage and exchange data seamlessly between supported applications, Blueframe runs on our secure OS that minimizes the attack surface and includes several security measures, like allow listing, to prevent unauthorized access and attacks. Scalable and customizable, Blueframe can be installed on SEL automation controllers (e.g., SEL-3355, SEL-3360, and SEL-3350) or deployed in virtual environments to help ensure the availability of your system in a variety of demanding applications and environments.
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$1,000 USDSecure—Employ secure methods to share information between applications. Blueframe applications can only access the data they are permitted to retrieve. Efficient and restricted data exchange allows each application to specialize and provide value-added services to the overall solution.
Flexible—Tailor your system with the applications and hardware you need. Choose from SEL automation controllers to get the hardware that best fits your requirements and budget, or deploy Blueframe in a virtual environment with a subscription contract.
Versatile—Simplify and centralize user access permissions, security parameters, and IED data management with a single, user-friendly, consolidated interface to perform different tasks based on the applications deployed. Blueframe also enables you to customize the system functionality by adding more modular applications.
Scalable—Support installations of any size with an economical solution for both small and large systems. Change the applications to accommodate your system’s evolving needs. You can also readily scale from one or two targeted applications to multiple application suites.
Introducing SEL Blueframe
Learn about the SEL Blueframe application platform, its system architecture, and its benefits for operational technology (OT) systems in this introductory video.
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System Architecture
The Blueframe application platform is part of SEL’s modular application environment. This system consists of:
- The foundational hardware, which may be an SEL automation controller (SEL-3350, SEL-3355, and SEL-3360) or a virtual machine deployment.
- The Blueframe platform and OS that run specialized applications and provide system tools to help you use and manage the environment.
- The specialized applications you select to run, such as Data Management and Automation (DMA) application or the Software-Defined Network Flow Controller application.
Applications and Tools
Platform
SEL Automation Controller or Virtual Deployment
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User-Focused Interface
The intuitive interface facilitates user preferences and enables you to quickly find and manage content.
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Management Tools
Use the tools to configure security, users, communications, and system settings once to be used by various applications across the platform. You can also manage resources, logs, and security certificates.
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Specialized Applications
Blueframe container-based applications are designed to be modular to perform specific functions. They seamlessly and securely share common information throughout the platform using automation and smart data subscriptions to save you configuration time and effort.
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Secure User Interface
Blueframe runs on a secure Linux operating system that employs containerized applications. All applications must be signed and verified to run on the platform.
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User Roles
Roles are defined with access permissions so that a user only has access to exactly what they need.
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User Roles
Apply custom user roles for permissions management and application access permissions.
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Role Members
Easily add or remove users from each group.
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Application Access
Provide different access options for each application, and define access to applications per role.
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Application Packages
View application packages, their installed version, and the package status for all presently uploaded packages.
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Application Details
Control your versions, verify services, and queue package upgrades for installation at a convenient time from one location in the platform.
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Blueframe Applications
Blueframe applications are designed to be modular. Each application achieves a specific purpose, yet they all share common data using smart data subscriptions throughout the platform to save you time and effort. Click the links below to learn more about the supported Blueframe applications.
Data Management and Automation (DMA)Software-Defined Network Flow Controller
Blueframe Hardware
Blueframe can run on any SEL automation controller, helping ensure the availability of your system in the most demanding applications and environments. Select the right hardware for your application from our automation controller models, which feature a variety of processing powers, drives, storage (memory modules), expansion capabilities, and form factors.
Learn more about SEL automation controllers:
SEL-3350 Automation Controller (New)
SEL-3355 Automation Controller
SEL-3360 Automation Controller
Blueframe may also be virtualized on non-SEL server-grade hardware with a subscription contract. To learn more about virtualized Blueframe deployments, contact your local support.
Video Playlists
Videos in this series:
- Introducing SEL Blueframe
- How to Use SEL Blueframe: Application Platform Overview
- SEL Blueframe—Users and Roles
- SEL Blueframe—Application Management and Licensing
- SEL Blueframe—Cybersecurity Features
- SEL Blueframe—Security Logs Overview
- SEL Blueframe—Resource Management
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