Net Optics 10 GigaBit LR iBypass Switch with Heartbeat - network bypass unit

The iBypass Switch monitors the attached device by sending a Heartbeat packet to the device. If the iBypass Switch does not receive the Heartbeat response, it automatically switches network traffic to bypass the unresponsive device - even if the device is still receiving power. The iBypass continues to send the Heartbeat, and will restore traffic flow through the device as soon as the link is restored.

Key Points

• Fail-open monitoring with any 10 GigaBit appliance at speeds of 10 Gbps
• Protection against power, link, and application failure
• XFP (10 Gigabit Small Form Factor Pluggable) transceivers
• Increased reliability on critical network links
• High-speed switching with minimal insertion loss
• Tap mode during Bypass
• Fully RoHS compliant
• LED indicators show power, link, bypass and activity stains
• Front-mounted connectors support easy installation and operation

Product Features

• Heartbeat packet
  The iBypass Switch monitors the attached device by sending a Heartbeat packet to the device. If the iBypass Switch does not receive the Heartbeat response, it automatically switches network traffic to bypass the unresponsive device - even if the device is still receiving power. The iBypass continues to send the Heartbeat, and will restore traffic flow through the device as soon as the link is restored.
• Uninterrupted traffic
  This iBypass Switch supports fail-open monitoring with any 10 GigaBit device when it shares the same power source as the device. As long as the iBypass Switch is receiving power, it will divert network traffic to attached monitoring devices. In this state, all traffic is routed directly to the monitoring device connected to the iBypass Switch. When the iBypass Switch loses power, traffic continues to flow through the network link, but is no longer routed through the iBypass Switch. This allows network devices to be removed and replaced without network downtime. Once power is restored to the iBypass Switch, network traffic is seamlessly diverted to the monitoring device, allowing it to resume its critical functions.
• Simply plug it in
  10 GigaBit iBypass Switches use XFP transceivers; the port kit includes the cables you need to establish a secure network connection point for inline devices, and the cable to connect monitoring devices. For special applications, you may customize the Heartbeat Packet rate from the iBypass CLI (Command Line Interface).
• Bypass detect
  You can set the monitor ports to cycle on and off while the iBypass Switch is in bypass mode. In Bypass Detect mode, the monitor ports will cycle through five seconds off followed by fifteen seconds on. The alternating link status can be used to trigger attached devices to send an alarm to a management system every time the iBypass Switch turns off the monitor ports. When the iBypass Switch returns to bypass disabled mode, the monitor ports remain on and the on/off cycle is discontinued.