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Bypass Switch

Carrier-grade 1U optical bypass switch that reroutes traffic around a failed inline device in under 50 ms.

Carrier-grade 1U optical path protection that reroutes traffic around a failed inline device in under 50 ms via power, optical-power, and TCP/IP heartbeat monitoring, with up to 4 channels and dual AC/DC power.
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Technical Specifications

Working Wavelength1310 nm / 1550 nm (selectable)
Fiber TypeSM 9/125 µm (ITU-T G.652)
ChannelsUp to 4 independent channels
Insertion Loss≤ 1.5 dB
Return Loss≥ 50 dB
Switching Time< 50 ms
Power SupplyAC 85–264 V | DC 36–72 V (dual inputs)
Dimensions19-inch rack, 1U height

Key Features

  • Automatic bypass protection via power supply, optical power, and TCP/IP heartbeat monitoring — individually or in combination
  • Sub-50 ms carrier-grade switching speed for transparent network failover
  • Up to 4 independent bypass channels in a single 1U 19-inch rack chassis
  • Auto-Switch and Manual-Switch modes with configurable auto-return after an idle period
  • LC/PC single-mode (9/125 µm) interfaces with ≤ 1.5 dB insertion loss and ≥ 50 dB return loss
  • Switching-log records reason, time, and result of every switching event
  • Dual power inputs: AC 85–264 V (50/60 Hz) and DC 36–72 V for full redundancy

Applications & Use Cases

  • Inline node protection for network security appliances — firewalls, IPS, DPI, and flow-control devices
  • Repeater and optical amplifier protection in long-haul and metro networks
  • FTTH/FTTB access network deployments
  • Data centre interconnects and spine-leaf fabric resilience
  • Military, industrial, and mission-critical communication systems