The Switchlight,Ñ¢ from M2 Optics, Inc. is a multi-functional optical device designed for efficient signal management in both active and passive optical networks. It features a compact 1RU or 2RU platform that integrates various subsystems including Switching, Monitoring, Amplifying, Replicating, and Tapping, allowing for customizable configurations tailored to specific needs. The switching subsystem supports asymmetric, full duplex switching with ultra-low insertion loss, enabling applications such as tool sharing for testing or monitoring. The monitoring subsystem captures all traffic on the fiber network and automates physical layer control for enhanced monitoring capabilities. The amplifying subsystem can accommodate up to four amplifiers with a maximum gain of 35dB, effectively boosting signal strength while minimizing space requirements. The replicating subsystem allows for extensive signal broadcasting, capable of multicasting a single signal up to 64 times or broadcasting one signal up to 128 times. The tapping subsystem provides intelligent passive optical taps, facilitating remote configuration changes and reducing labor-intensive tasks. Each unit comes with LIGHTCLICK,Ñ¢ software, offering a user-friendly web-based GUI and APIs for seamless integration into existing networks. The Switchlight,Ñ¢ is compatible with both single-mode and multimode fibers and operates across a wide wavelength range, making it a versatile choice for various optical applications.
A valuable feature of SwitchLight is the capability to multicast an optical signal, which is often required for applications such as sending video or data down multiple paths at the same time, 100Gbps port replication, and others. Unlike other alternatives that often add cost, latency, and congestion to the system, SwitchLight offers several key advantages in this area:Save Money Multicasts expensive 40Gbps and 100Gbps portsReduce Latency All-optical; eliminates electrical/OEO conversion Prevent Congestion Reduces number of lanes needed vs OEO switchesMinimize Loss Eliminates added insertion lossSelective Switching Turn on/off individual light paths as requiredAlong with enabling you to enhance your network in the most efficient manner, the SwitchLight is both data rate and protocal agnostic, so there is no worry about upgrades in the forseeable future. For more information about this unique solution, contact M2 Optics or a regional partner at your convenience.
| M2 Optics, Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Network Equipment |
| Product Name | Switchlight™ |
| Network Equipment | Switch; Other; Monitor, Amplify, Replicate, Tap |
