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

Link Fault Protection

The Optical 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 Optical Bypass Switch does not receive the heartbeat back, it automatically switches network traffic to bypass the unresponsive device-even if the device is still receiving power. The Optical Bypass 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

High-availability for links with in-line devices is a snap with supplied cables. All network and monitoring cables necessary for plug-and-play deployment are included with the Bypass Switch.

The Optical Bypass Switch supports fail-open monitoring with any GigaBit in-line device when it shares the same power source as the in-line appliance. For as long as the Optical 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 Optical Bypass Switch.When power is lost, Fast Path maintains network link integrity with high-speed switching.

When the Optical 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 Optical Bypass Switch, network traffic is seamlessly diverted to the in-line device, allowing it to resume its critical functions.

Fiber Specifications:

Fiber Type:
Corning Multimode 62.5/125µm, wavelength, 850nm
Insertion Loss: Network Port: < 1.25 dB max
Insertion Loss: Monitor Port: < 1.25 dB max

Corning Singlemode 8.5/125µm, wavelength, 1310nm
Insertion Loss: Network Port: < 1.25 dB max
Insertion Loss: Monitor Port: < 1.25 dB max

Operating Specifications:
Operating Temperature: 5şC to 40şC
Storage Temperature: -40şC to 85şC
Relative Humidity: 10% min, 95% max, non-condensing

Input Power: 100-240V, 0.5A ~ 47-63Hz
Output Power: 12V 3A

Mechanical Specifications:
Dimensions: 1.125” high x 11.5” deep x 6.5” wide

Connectors:
(2) Duplex LC connectors (monitor ports)
(2) Duplex LC connectors (network ports)

Certifications:
Fully RoHS compliant

Part Numbers:
BPO-HBSX-LC
BPO-HB-LX/SX
BPO-HBLX-LC