Black Box SW1036A Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, Latching, Single-Mode, SC

Black Box SW1036A Latching Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch, SC Single-Mode Connectors

The SW1036A Latching Fiber Optic A/B Switch is a full-duplex optical switch. It can be used to connect a network or shared device to one of two networks or remote devices. A front panel rotary style knob allows the user to select which of the two ports (A or B) is connected to the COMMON Port on the switch. The switch operates using a unique alloptical micro-mirror, eliminating the complexity and vulnerabilities of electronic fiber switches. When you turn the rotary knob on the front of the switch to select (A or B) connected to COMMON, the internal micro-mirror rotates to redirect the optical beam from one port to the other. This technique eliminates the need to convert optical signals to electronic signals for switching and is therefore transparent to data rates and protocols. No power is required to pass optical data through the switch and there is no setup required. The latching optical switch maintains the selected optical connection even when power is lost or removed.

Key Features

• Switch latches mirror movement mechanically into a selected position and holds it there without the need for continuous electrical power
• Connect a single workstation to two or more networks or remote devices
• Simple to use. To route signals, just turn a knob on the front panel
• Ideal for government, healthcare, financial, or other applications where a private, data-sensitive network connects to a publicly accessible network
• For reliable switching in mission-critical environments, the micro-mirror is bonded to precise positioning servers
• Air-gap isolation provides a physical break in the circuit connection
• Operates transparently to signal rates, formats, and wavelengths, and doesn't require an upgrade when your data protocols change or speeds increase
• Works with 9-/125-micron single-mode fiber cable
• Universal 100–240-VAC power supply
• No optical-to-electrical conversion between fiber connections
• 1 Year Double Diamond™ Warranty (Standard) included