IPS-16/32
Intelligent Protection Switches (A/B switch)
A/B Switches
Cornet Technology’s intelligent protection switches are highly reliable, high bit-rate, high-bandwidth, electromechanical, 16 or 32 channel digital, analog, and optical fiber A/B and A/B/C switches. Designed for "fail soft" operation, these switches provide automatic path switching for T1/E1, EIA-530, EIA-232 and V.35, handles a mix of interfaces (multi-mode and single mode fiber, 10/100/100-BaseT, traditional WAN, T1/E1, and VF) in a single chassis, offers dual-redundant power supplies, and features IP control (SNMP and Telnet). There is always connectivity through the switches, even when power is removed ensuring that the switch does not become a single point of failure. Automatic path switching selects between two redundant paths. The working path is monitored while the IPS system verifies the backup path. Any failure of the work path forces a switch to the backup path in less than one second. Our intelligent protection switches are ideal for out-of-service testing and monitoring, SCADA backup, Ethernet switch/hub redundancy, fallback switching, and FEP/router sparing.
Our design team will work with you to create a unique fallback switch strategy ideal for your application. We offer both standard and OEM custom design solutions.
Resources
Download more information on the IPS A/B switches in PDF format
RPS-24
Providing Critical Router Backup
When continuous network equipment uptime is an absolute necessity, Cornet Technology’s Router Protection Switch (RPS-24) provides you with that extra bit of security. The RPS-24 is an intelligent protection switch targeted at providing router backup in dark or dim sites where continuous up-time is critical and rack space is at a premium. The 24-port design closely matches the number of inputs on a standard router.
These reliable switches use proven latching relay technology to ensure that connectivity is maintained even in the event of a complete power failure. The RPS-24 supports up to GigE Ethernet and is designed to automatically detect Ethernet link status. The key function of the RPS-24 is to provide one-to-one backup for routers using automatic A to B, B to A switching.
The RPS-24 monitors the link status of all active IP circuits from the Router. When a problem is detected, it automatically switches the problem circuit to the back-up Router and issues an SNMP trap indicating the need for engineer intervention. The RPS-24 can detect that both main and backup routers are down. In this admittedly very rare event, a port failure trap is issued indicating the critical need for engineer on site attendance.
Resources
Download more information on the RPS-24 in PDF format
Download the Application Note: Router Sparing - Networks requiring maximum uptime
For further information on our product lines or to order contact us at 703.658.3400 or email us at sales.CTI (at) cornet.com.
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