NetOptics

Net Optics 10/100/1000 Bypass Switches with Heartbeat provide permanent and trouble-free access ports for in-line network security and monitoring devices. The Bypass Switch automatically switches network traffic through added in-line devices or bypasses devices that are about to be removed. With a heartbeat, the 10/100/1000 Bypass Switch protects network traffic against link, application, and power loss on the attached in-line device.

Link Fault Protection

The 10/100/1000 Bypass Switch with Heartbeat monitors the link to the attached in-line device by sending a heartbeat packet to the device once every second. If the Bypass Switch does not receive the heartbeat back, Fast Path^TM switching automatically diverts network traffic to bypass the unresponsive device—even if the device is still receiving power. The Bypass Switch continues to send the heartbeat and restores the traffic through the in-line device as soon as the link is restored.

Simply Plug It In

Each 10/100/1000 Bypass Switch includes all the cables and power supplies necessary to connect to an IPS. 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 10/100/1000 Bypass Switch supports fail-safe monitoring with any 10/100/1000BaseT in-line device when it shares the same power source as the in-line appliance. While the Bypass Switch is receiving power, it diverts network traffic to attached in-line devices. In this state, all in-line traffic is routed directly to the device connected to the Bypass Switch.

When the 10/100/1000 Bypass Switch loses power, in-line traffic continues to flow through the network link, but is no longer routed through the device. This allows the network devices to be removed and replaced without network downtime. Once power is restored to the Bypass Switch, network traffic is seamlessly diverted to the in-line device, allowing it to resume its critical functions.