SXP

The Winchester SXP, short for Super X Pump, is a pump-action shotgun that continues the legacy of the Winchester Model 1893 designed by John Browning. The Model 1893 was replaced by the stronger Model 1897, which was produced for over half a century. The SXP was introduced by Winchester to lead the company into the 21st century, with production taking place in Turkey.

SXP, or Scalable group tag eXchange Protocol, is a control plane mechanism used to transport endpoint Scalable group tags (SGTs) along with their IP addresses from one SGT-aware network to another. This protocol plays a crucial role in Cisco TrustSec, enabling the propagation of IP-to-SGT binding information across network devices that do not have the capability to tag packets themselves.

SXP connections are point-to-point and use TCP as the underlying transport protocol. Each connection consists of a source IP address and a peer IP address, which are used to construct the TCP connection. These connections can be either unidirectional or bi-directional, with one peer acting as the SXP speaker and the other as the SXP listener. The speaker is responsible for sending IP-SGT bindings, while the listener collects and manages these bindings from multiple connections.

To ensure the integrity of SXP data, the same authentication mechanism is required on both peers. This can be achieved using MD5 or TCP-AO for authentication and integrity checks. The passwords used for authentication must match on both peers.

An SXP connection can be in one of four states: OFF, PENDING_ON, DELETE_HOLD_DOWN, and ON. The 'ON' state indicates a successfully established connection, while 'OFF' means the connection initiation has not started. 'PENDING_ON' indicates that a response is awaited from the peer, and 'DELETE_HOLD_DOWN' means the connection has been terminated (only applicable to listeners).

Once an SGT is assigned to a user session, it needs to be propagated. This can happen in two ways: inline tagging or SXP. Inline tagging involves tagging packets on the uplink port, which then continues through the infrastructure. SXP, on the other hand, propagates IP-SGT bindings from authentication points to upstream devices in the network, allowing security services on switches, routers, or firewalls to learn identity information from access devices.

SXP offers several features and advantages, including:

• Simple Deployment: Easy to set up and deploy.
• Reduced Static Access Control Lists: Minimizes the need for static access control lists.
• Malware Propagation Limitation: Helps limit the spread of malware.
• Fine-Grained and Dynamic: Enables dynamic classification of users and devices within existing networks.
• SGT-Based Policy Creation: Allows for policy creation and enforcement on various network devices.

SXP can be integrated with various devices, including firewalls and VPNs, to distribute SGT-IP bindings and enforce security policies. It is particularly useful in TrustSec fabrics where inline tagging is not possible, but it should be used judiciously as it does not scale well for large numbers of mappings.

In summary, SXP is a control protocol that facilitates the exchange of IP-to-SGT binding information across network devices, enabling the enforcement of security policies based on endpoint identity rather than IP addresses.

The Winchester SXP pump shotgun has several strengths:

1. Reliability: The SXP has been praised for its reliability, with the reviewer from Target Focused Life stating that it has never failed them despite extensive use over the years.

2. Durability: The shotgun is known for its ability to withstand hard use, with the reviewer from Outdoor Life noting that the tough finish on the metal and the rugged synthetic stock make it suitable for rough handling.

3. Ease of Use: The SXP is considered easy to operate and maintain, with simple breakdown and reassembly procedures.

4. Recoil Management: The shotgun features Winchester’s Inflex 1 system, which helps reduce recoil by moving the stock down and away from the shooter’s cheek.

5. Ergonomics: The SXP has a comfortable fit, with contours on the forearm and pistol grip that fit nicely, although some users have noted that the grip texture can be slippery.

6. Value: The SXP is generally considered a good value for its price, offering a reliable and durable shotgun at an affordable cost.

7. Speed Shooting: The SXP is designed for speed, with a smooth cycling action that allows for quick follow-up shots.

These strengths make the Winchester SXP a popular choice for those looking for a reliable and versatile pump-action shotgun.

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