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| Net Optics Introduces the New iBypass Switch Net Optics has announced its new iBypass Switch. The Intelligent Bypass Switch, known as the iBypass Switch, is a completely new concept for secure in-line test access points. The iBypass Switch ensures an in-line access point that preserves the network link if the in-line device, such as an Intrusion Prevention System, fails or requires maintenance or redeployment. The unique utilization display on the front panel of the iByass Switch and remote web browser and SNMP management tool provide real-time network traffic information. The iBypass Switch can also be remotely configured and controlled, allowing network managers the option of taking in-line devices off-line from anywhere in the network without bringing the link down. The iBypass Switch is the first bypass device that provides system and network administrators with an at-a-glance, actionable view into network utilization and secure deployment of in-line network appliances. With its visual display and remote interfaces, iBypass Switch is a leap forward from other bypass devices. The visual display is suited for busy administrators who need an immediate way to see performance issues on critical network links. The display and alarm LEDs provide a quick visual reference to ensure that the utilization levels are not exceeding the capacity of the monitoring device or a pre-determined threshold. Both the front panel display and the remote interfaces alert network managers when the iBypass Switch is in bypass mode and the in-line device is off-line. From iBypass' front panel display, network professionals can view the current bandwidth utilization of each side of a full-duplex link with the size and time of the highest traffic peak. Network professionals save time spent using monitoring tools to check bandwidth on the link they are monitoring. The iBypass Switch provides this critical information at a glance so corrective steps can be taken immediately. The browser-based and SNMP interfaces allow the administrator to remotely set parameters, view status and traffic data, and control the Bypass Mode of the iBypass Switch. Through these interfaces, iBypass Switch provides additional security and performance monitoring information such as the number of over- and under-sized packets received, number of dropped packets, and number of CRC align errors. The browser-based interface, iBypass Web Manager, provides access to individual iBypass Switches from any browser that can access the iBypass Switch's IP address. Net Optics System Manager controls and monitors multiple iBypass Switches throughout the network, creating a single control point for an entire system of iBypass Switches. With either interface, users can view link conditions without relying solely on monitoring devices that may be busy on more important tasks. Or, having spotted a potential problem with an analyzer, the network manager can remotely verify link conditions in real time. For network administrators that are already using an SNMP management tool, iBypass Switches can be fully accessed after loading the Net Optics Management Information Base. iBypass Switch is based on Net Optics' field-proven iBypass Switch with Heartbeat. The iBypass Switch monitors the link to the attached in-line device by sending a heartbeat packet to the device once every second. If the iBypass Switch does not receive the heartbeat back, it automatically switches network traffic to bypass the unresponsive device-even if the device is still receiving power. The iBypass Switch continues to send the heartbeat and restores the traffic through the in-line device as soon as the link is restored. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Networking News :: home page |