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Net Optics intelligent GigaBit Fiber Bypass (iBypass) Switch with Heartbeat introduces the industries first remotely accessible in-line security access device. IT security professionals can now monitor and configure traffic parameters being sent to their IPS devices, ensuring more efficient data capture. Bi-directional traffic utilization and peak indicators can now be viewed on-line or via front panel display to help identify possible network or application anomalies before there is a major outage. With available Net Optics management software, a comprehensive view of all intelligent devices and their operating status are accessible. 

Link Fault Protection

Exclusive Net Optics "Heartbeat and Link Fault Detect" features allow an iBypass Switch and IPS appliance to share state information. A configurable heartbeat packet sent from the iBypass Switch to the IPS helps identify link anomalies or device failures. In the event of a device failure, IPS redeployment or a software malfunction, traffic is routed from the in-line appliance using Fast Path™ switching technology through the iBypass Switch.

SFP Flexibility
Net Optics Bypass Switch with SFP Monitor Ports provides connectivity to network links for monitoring devices with dissimilar interface cards. The SFP Monitor Ports allow the Bypass Switch to be field upgraded or reconfigured for increased flexibility. The Bypass Switch with SFP Monitor Ports requires the purchase of one or two SFP conversion kits.

New Remote Management Capabilities

Net Optics Web Manager and System Manager offer two new levels of remote management capability depending on your IT needs. These new software based tools provide for easy to read security and performance information from either a single device or all of the Net Optics devices deployed in your network.

Web Manager
Net Optics Web Manager, a browser-based interface allows for single device setting changes and status views. Web Manager displays all configuration, status, and traffic data on a single page. Changes to the configuration can be made with a few clicks of the mouse.
System Manager
Net Optics System Manager is a centralized management tool that can be configured to access all Net Optics intelligent devices in the network that are SNMP enabled. With System Manager, you can organize iBypass Switches into groups according to workgroup, location, or any other criteria. As with Web Manager, you can view all status, configuration, and traffic information and quickly make changes.

Cables Included!

Each iBypass Switch includes all the cables and external power supplies necessary to connect into the network. Three quick steps are all it takes to establish a secure connection point for in-line devices. For special applications, the bypass trigger, heartbeat rate, and heartbeat packet can be customized from an RS232 command line interface.

Uninterrupted Traffic

The iBypass Switch supports fail-safe monitoring with any gigabit in-line appliance when it shares the same power source as the in-line appliance. While the iBypass Switch is receiving power, it diverts network traffic to attached in-line appliance.

In the event the iBypass Switch loses power, in-line traffic continues to flow through the network link, but is no longer routed through the in-line appliance. This allows the in-line appliance to be removed and replaced without network downtime. Once power is restored to the iBypass Switch, network traffic is seamlessly diverted to the in-line monitoring appliance, allowing it to resume its critical functions.