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No licenses, express or implied, are granted with respect to any of the technology described in this
manual. Net Optics retains all intellectual property rights associated with the technology described in
this manual. This manual is intended to assist with installing Net Optics products into your network.
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in this document without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in
this document is accurate. Net Optics is not responsible for typographical errors.
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Introduction
Net Optics GigaBit Bypass Switches provide a permanent and trouble-free
access port for in-line network security and monitoring devices. The GigaBit
Bypass Switch automatically switches network trafc through added in-line
devices or bypasses devices that are about to be removed. Prevent link failure
when attached IPS and IDS devices lose power by powering the Bypass
Switch and in-line device from the same power source.
Uninterrupted Trafc
The GigaBit Bypass Switch supports fail-open monitoring with any
10/100/1000 GigaBit in-line device when it shares the same power source as
the in-line appliance. While the GigaBit Bypass Switch is receiving power, it
diverts network trafc to attached in-line devices. In this state, all in-line trafc is routed directly to the device connected to the GigaBit Bypass Switch.
When the GigaBit Bypass Switch loses power, in-line trafc continues to
ow 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 GigaBit Bypass Switch, network
trafc is seamlessly diverted to the in-line device, allowing it to resume its
critical functions.
Installation Guide for 10/100/1000 Bypass Switch
Simply Plug It In
Each Bypass Switch includes all the cables and power supplies you need to
quickly connect to an IPS. Three quick steps is all it takes to establish a secure
connection point for inline devices.
Key Features
Passive, Secure Technology
• Fail-open monitoring with any 10/100/1000 GigaBit in-line appliance at
speeds up to 1000 Mbps.
• Increased reliability on critical network links.
• High-speed optical switching with minimal insertion loss.
Ease of Use
• LED indicators show power, speed, link, and activity status
• Front-mounted connectors support easy installation and operation
• Cables included for plug-and-play deployment
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Ease of Use
• Silk-screened application diagram illustrates all connections for easy
deployment
• Optional 19-inch rack frames holds two Taps
• Tested and compatible with all major manufacturers’ monitoring devices,
including protocol analyzers, probes, and intrusion detection/prevention
systems
Support
• Net Optics offers free technical support throughout the lifetime of your
purchase. Our technical support team is available from 8 am to 5 pm Pacic
Time, Monday through Friday at +1 (408) 737-7777 and via email at tssupport@netoptics.com. FAQs are also available on Net Optics website at
www.netoptics.com.
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Connecting the 10/100/1000 Bypass Switch to the
Network
1. Unpack the Bypass Switch, and obtain the required cables needed to
successfully install the unit.
2. Connect Network Port A to the appropriate switch, server or router device.
This will act as your DCE Interface.
3. Connect Network Port B to the appropriate switch, server or router device.
This will act as your DTE interface.
4. Verify that the Bypass Switch Network Ports are cabled in-line between two
devices.
Connecting the 10/100/1000 Bypass Switch to the
Intrusion Prevention Device
1. Connect Monitoring Port A to the IPS sensor port A using a CAT5 RJ45
cable. This will act as your DCE Interface.
2. Connect Monitoring Port B to the IPS sensor port B using a CAT5 RJ45
cable. This will act as your DTE interface.
3. Verify that the Switch Monitoring Ports are cabled in-line between two
devices.
Cabling Guidelines
10/100 Devices:
- If connecting to Switches or Hubs, use CAT5 RJ-45 Cross-over cabling.
- If connecting to Routers or NIC cards, use CAT5 RJ-45 Straight-thru
cabling.
GigaBit Devices:
- CAT5 RJ-45 Straight-thru cabling.
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Specications
Operating Specications:
Operating Temperature: 0˚C to 55˚C
Storage Temperature: -10˚C to 70˚C
Relative Humidity: 10% min, 95% max, non condensing
Mechanical Specications:
Power Supply: Input Power: 100-240V, 0.5A, 47-63Hz
Output Power: 5V, 2.4A
Dimensions: 1.125” high x 4.2” deep x 4.5” wide
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Net Optics, Inc. warrants this 10/100/1000 Bypass Switch to be in good working order for a period of
ONE YEAR from the date of purchase from Net Optics or an authorized Net Optics reseller.
Should the unit fail anytime during the said ONE YEAR period, Net Optics will, at its discretion,
repair or replace the product. This warranty is limited to defects in workmanship and materials and
does not cover damage from accident, disaster, misuse, abuse or unauthorized modications.
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