Rackmount Optical Switch (Rack Mounted Fiber Optic Switch)

A fiber optic switch represents the single most dynamic element in an optical network which traditionally can switch data between different ports of a network. Lfiber’s rackmount optical switch is a good choice for deployment in optical switching-based or demultiplexing-based systems, with some of them incorporated in commercial products.

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1U/2U/3U/4U Rackmount Optical Switch (Rack Mounted Fiber Optic Switch)

Lfiber’s 1xN rackmount optical switch comes with functions of breakdown self-checking & alarm warning. Its standard rack mount design and visual LCD display unit make it very convenient for maintenance and use. It features low loss and ultra-high reliability.

This rackmount optical switch is available in standard-sized 1/2/3/4/6U 19″ rack mount cases. Lfiber can provide customized designs to for specific applications. Also, we can offer modular assemblies that integrate other components to form a full function or subsystem according to customers request.

Principle and Function of Fiber Optic Switch

Lfiber’s rackmount fiber optic switch functions by selectively switching a light signal delivered through an optical fiber or an integrated optical circuit to another. In essence, the switch is the control for making, breaking, or changing the connections within an optical circuit. As with any other type of switch, this optical switch has many uses. In summary, this optical switches can be used in a variety of applications, large and small. The use of a fiber optic switch allows data to be routed where and when it is needed.

Rackmount Optical Switch

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FEATURES of RACK MOUNTED FIBER OPTIC SWITCH

Low Loss and High Reliability
AC/DC Flexible Dual Power Supply
Parallel Interface (RS232, RJ45)
LCD Display Module for Light Path Status Displays
Breakdown Self-checking and Alarm Warning (LCD Display)

APPLICATIONS of RACKMOUNT FIBER OPTIC SWITCH

Optical Signal Switching and Routing
Optical Network Monitoring
Testing of Fiber Optic Component
Military Communications

Specifications of Rackmount Optical Switch
Channel Number (N)	1 < N ≤ 64		64 < N ≤ 128
Insertion Loss (dB)	Typ: 0.5; Max:1.0		Typ: 1.0; Max:1.5
Operating Wavelength (nm)	1260~1650 (SM)	532~1064/1310 (MM)		Custom
Testing Wavelength (nm)	1310/1490/1550/1625	532/650/780/850/980/1310		Custom
Return Loss (dB)	SM (9/125) ≥ 50; MM (50/125, 62.5/125) ≥ 30
Crosstalk (dB)	SM (9/125) ≥ 70; MM (50/125, 62.5/125) ≥ 70
Polarization Dependent Loss (dB)	≤0.05
Wavelength Dependent Loss (dB)	≤0.25
Temperature Dependent Loss (dB)	≤0.25
Repeatability (dB)	≤0.02
Lifetime (Cycles)	10 million
Switching Time (ms)	≤10 (adjacent channel)
Optical Input Power (mW)	≤500
Working Voltage (V)	AC 85-256V (Typ. 110V, 220V), DC 36-72V (Typ. 48V), or Dual Power Supply
Operating Temperature (℃)	0 ~ +70
Storage Temperature (℃)	-40 ~ +85
Dimension / Channel Number (mm/N)	1U: 483 x 250 x 44.5	2U: 483 x 250 x 89	3U: 483 x 250 x 133.5	4U: 483 x 250 x 178

Notes:
1. Above data are test results with connectors assembled.
2. This rackmount optical switch is customizable and specifications are subject to change without notice.

3. For product customization or special requirement, please contact our sales representative.

Control Methods of the Rack-Mounted Optical Switch

It provides three methods to control the device.

Method 1: Use the button on the rack panel.
Method 2: Use the RS232 / USB interface.
Method 3: Use the RJ45 interface.

Method 1 is the simplest, you can easily control the rack-mounted optical switch using the button on the rack panel.

By method 2, the rack-mounted optical switch is easily controllable through LabVIEW and Python.
If there is a need, we can offer software solutions (based on Microsoft Windows OS) so that you can easily control the optical switches (even though you don’t have any knowledge about programming) via the RS232 / USB interface on your computer.
The software is programmed with Visual Basic (VB). We can provide the source code if customers need it.

Ordering Information of Rack Mounted Fiber Optic Switch
1xN Rackmount Optical Switch	Port/Channel Number	Test Wavelength	Fiber Type	Pigtail	Rack Mount	Connector
	1~128	532 nm	9/125 (SM)	250 μm	1U	None
		650 nm	50/125 (MM)	900 μm	2U	LC/PC
		780 nm	62.5/125 (MM)	Custom …	3U	LC/APC
		850 nm	Custom …		4U	SC/PC
		1310 nm			Custom …	SC/APC
		1550 nm				FC/PC
		1310/1550 nm				FC/APC
		Custom …				Custom …