What is a fiber optical switch?
Purely Optical
The signal path through the switch is purely optical. There is no conversion to or from electrical transport. This purity provides security and disables any form of interception.
Speed Transparent
The use of optical switching brings speed transparency enabling any data speed to be transferred through the switch wihout delay or interruption.
Protocol independent
As switching occurs on level 1 there are no limitations to protocols at above levels. There are no interferences of any kind with the data stream.
How It Works
- Fiber optic cables transmit data as pulses of light.
- A fiber optical switch acts as a traffic controller, deciding which path the light signal should take.
- It can open, close, or change the route of the signal, depending on the network’s needs.
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Years of expertise in securing and developing fiber optical switches.
A Fiber Optical Switch is a device used in fiber optic communication networks to control and manage the path of light signals traveling through fiber optic cables. It works by directing the light signals from one fiber optic line to another, essentially “switching” the signal between different paths.
Imagine a railway junction where trains (data signals) can be switched from one track (fiber optic line) to another. The fiber optical switch is the controller that decides which track the train takes.
Network Star Topology
In networks the Fiber Optical Switch enables star topology routing by providing a large amount of ports to connect several workstations to the same network.
Bridging Networks
Functioning as a bridge the Fiber Optical Switch forwards messages to a certain host in the same network by using the same filter on each port and decoding the frames.
Traffic Control
The Fiber Optical Switch can be used to control traffic coming into or leaving the network, easily connecting both computers and access points.
Expanding Bandwidth
When expanding the bandwidth of LAN the Fiber Optical Switch can be used by dividing LAN into several collision domains with independent broadband
Why It’s Used
- Redirect Data Traffic: Control where data goes in a network.
- Improve Network Efficiency: Optimize the use of available fiber lines.
- Enable Redundancy: Provide alternative paths for signals in case of a failure.
- Facilitate Testing and Maintenance: Allow for quick re-routing to test or repair parts of the network without disrupting overall operations.
Benefits of using a fiber optical switch
Using fiber optical switches can significantly enhance the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of a network, making them essential components in modern communication systems.
- High Speed: They operate at the speed of light, ensuring fast data transfer.
- Low Loss: Minimal signal degradation during switching.
- Scalability: Easily handle large amounts of data traffic in complex networks.
- Reliability: Durable and suitable for high-performance applications.