Net Optics Optical Bypass Switch w-Heartbeat User Manual

Installation Guide for

Optical Bypass Switch with Heartbeat

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800-0148-001 Doc. PUBBPOHBSXU Rev A, 06/06

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Product Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Bypass Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Power Loss Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Heartbeat Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Conguring the Bypass Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting to the In-line Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Limitations on Warranty and Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Optical Bypass Switch with Heartbeat

PLEASE READ THESE LEGAL NOTICES CAREFULLY.

By using a Net Optics Optical Bypass Switch you agree to the terms and conditions of usage set forth

by Net Optics, Inc.

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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and are respectfully acknowledged.

Additional Information

Net Optics, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specications and other information contained
in this document without prior notice. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in

this document is accurate.

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the most versatile Optical Bypass Switch available

today. Whether you are a novice or an expert, this installation guide is

designed to help answer any questions and to provide a quick set-up reference.

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 trafc through

added in-line devices or bypasses devices that are about to be removed. With

a heartbeat, the Optical Bypass Switch protects network trafc against both

signal and power loss on the attached in-line device.

Link Fault Protection

The Optical Bypass Switch with Heartbeat monitors the attached in-line de­vice by sending a heartbeat packet to the device. If the Optical Bypass Switch
does not receive the heartbeat back, it automatically switches network trafc
to bypass the unresponsive device—even if the device is still receiving power.
The Optical Bypass continues to send the heartbeat and restores the trafc

through the in-line device as soon as the link is restored.

Uninterrupted Trafc

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 trafc to attached in-line devices. In this state, all in-line trafc is routed
directly to the device connected to the Optical Bypass Switch.

Optical Bypass Switch with Heartbeat

When the Optical Bypass Switch loses power, in-line trafc 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 Optical Bypass Switch, network traf­c is seamlessly diverted to the in-line device, allowing it to resume its critical
functions.

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. For special applications, customize
the bypass trigger and Heartbeat rate from an RS232 command line interface.

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Key Features

Passive, Secure Technology

• Fail-open monitoring with any GigaBit ber in-line appliance at speeds of

1000 Mbps

• Protects against power, link, and application failure

• Increased reliability on critical network links

• High-speed optical switching with minimal insertion loss

• Congurable timeout (heartbeat) and retry

• Custom Heartbeat packet option

• Fully RoHS Compliant

Ease of Use

• LED indicators show power, speed, link, and activity status

• Front-mounted connectors support easy installation and operation

• Silk-screened application diagram illustrates all connections for easy

deployment

• Optional 19-inch rack frames holds two Bypass Switches

• 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 Pacic
Time, Monday through Friday at [phone] and via email at

[e-mail]. FAQs are also available on Net Optics website
at www.netoptics.com

Optical Bypass Switch with Heartbeat

About this Guide

This guide covers the installation and use of the following models:

Part Number Description

BPO-HBSX-LC GigaBit SX Bypass Switch with Heartbeat

BPO-HBSX-SC/LC GigaBit SX Bypass Switch with Heartbeat, SC to LC

BPO-HB-LX/SX GigaBit LX to SX Bypass Switch with Heartbeat

BPO-HBLX-SC/LC GigaBit LX Bypass Swith with Heartbeat, SC to LC

BPO-HBLX-LC GigaBit SX Bypass Switch with Heartbeat

BPO-HB50SX-LC GigaBit SX Bypass Switch with Heartbeat, 50µm

cables

cables

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