VCL-SafeComm-Eth, 1+1 Automatic Ethernet Link Protection / Ethernet Failover Switch
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Product Overview
VCL-SafeComm-E is a family of Ethernet Link Protection Switches that provide 1+1 Automatic Ethernet Failover Protection between an "active" and "standby" equipment or IP networks. VCL-SafeComm-E is available in 2 variants.
VCL-SafeComm-Eth-F, which provides 1+1 Automatic Ethernet Failover Protection between two (Main and Standby) RTUs, Servers, Routers, Switches. The VCL-SafeComm-Eth-F can be used to provide equipment redundancy for applications which require 99.99% up-time. The VCL-SafeComm-F automatic fail-over protection automatically switches to the "standby" equipment in the event of failure of the "primary" equipment to ensure that the 99.99% up-time requirements are always being met. In the event of failure of the "primary / working" equipment, the VCL-SafeComm-Eth-F, Ethernet Failover Switch shall automatically switch and reroute all Cables to "secondary"/"standby" equipment. This ensures that downtime that would have otherwise occurred upon the failure of the "primary" equipment without automatic Ethernet failover capability, never occurs.
Ethernet Link Protection Switch - Data Sheet
Ethernet Link Protection Switch - Presentation
VCL-SafeComm-Eth-N, Ethernet Network Protection Switch - Application Diagram
VCL-SafeComm-Eth-F, Ethernet Failover Switch - Application Diagram
Application : Automatic Ethernet Equipment Failover Switch
(Ordering Part#: VCL-2478-SafeComm-Eth-F)
VCL-SafeComm-Eth-N, which provides 1+1 Automatic Ethernet Failover Protection between 2, IP Networks. The VCL-SafeComm-Eth-N can be used to provide link protection between IP networks across diverse domains such as fiber-radio; or fiber-satellite; or fiber-PSDN (Public Switched Data Network) to provide automatic fail-over protection to the "standby" network in the event of failure of the "primary" network.
VCL-SafeComm-Eth-N, Ethernet Network Protection Switch shall automatically switch and reroute all Ethernet traffic to "secondary"/"standby" IP network in the event of the failure of the "active" / "primary" network. This ensures minimum network downtime, which otherwise would have occurred upon the failure of the "primary" network.
Ethernet Link Protection Switch System Introduction
Features and Highlights
- Fail-Safe. Never becomes a point of failure. Automatically reverts to and reconnects the "primary link" / "primary equipment" even in a power down condition.
- User configurable link test parameters.
- User configurable switching parameters.
- Built-in real-time clock / real-time logging maintains a history of all events.
- Serial Management Interface (USB) for local access.
- SNMP Management and Monitoring.
- Remote access over TCP-IP networks. Allows the user to access and carry out maintenance, or / and switch the links remotely, if required.
- Password Controlled Access. Maintains a complete log of all logins.
- Script Assisted Switching. Automatically initiates switching upon the receipt of the scripted message such as an SNMP Trap.
- Switching initiated through external triggers such as "Dry Contact Alarm Relays".
- Manual Switching through front-panel buttons with front-panel button locking facility to prevent accidental switching.
Applications
- Disaster Recovery. To provide automatic failover protection in mission critical applications requiring minimum downtime.
- To switch between and automatically re-route IP traffic to the "standby" network / equipment upon the failure of the "primary" transmission network / equipment.
- VCL-SafeComm-N may be used to provide automatic fail-over protection and switching across diverse IP domains such as fiber-radio; or fiber-satellite; or fiber-PSDN (public switched data network).
- Automatic Link Test Feature. Continuously Tests both "active" and "standby" IP links simultaneously for "end-¬to-end" network availability.
- Alerts the user upon the failure of any one of the two "active"/"primary", or "secondary"/"standby" IP transmission network.
- Enhances availability and reliability.
- Eliminates network downtime by automatically / seamlessly switch to the "backup" / "standby" equipment / network in the event of the complete and total failure of the primary/ active equipment / IP network.
- May also be used in combination with VCL-Enigmatron Firewall to provide firewall redundancy, enhanced security and resilience to hostile such as "DoS" (Denial of Service) and "Hack" attacks.
Ethernet Link Protection Switch - Data Sheet
Ethernet Link Protection Switch - Presentation
Technical Specifications
Specifications:
Number of Ethernet | 3 |
Interfaces | One Ethernet Interface: Network A One Ethernet Interface: Network B One Ethernet Interface User |
Maximum Data Throughput | 100Mbps |
Interface Type | 10/100BaseT |
Conformity | IEEE-802.3 |
Management and Control Ports
- Serial Management Port - RS232 COM Port and USB Port
- 10/100 BaseT for remote management
Range of input AC | 100V~240V AC, 50Hz / 60Hz. Voltage |
Input DC voltage - Dual Input | - 48V DC (nominal) |
Range of input voltage | -18V to -72V DC |
Input voltage reversal Protection | Provided in the Card |
Short circuit protection | Provided |
Input DC voltage - Dual Input | 110V DC or 220V DC (nominal) |
Range of input voltage | 85V DC to 290V DC |
Input voltage reversal Protection | Provided in the Card |
Short circuit protection | Provided |
Power Supply Options:
- AC or DC
- Dual Redundant
- 1+1 AC power (100 to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz)
- 1+1 DC 24V
- 1+1 DC -48V
- 1+1 DC 110~220V
Power Consumption:
- < 10W at ambient (steady state 24°C)
Security and Protection:
- Password Protection with password strength monitor
- SSH
Operational: | -10C to +65C (Typical: +25C) |
Cold start | 0C to +50C |
Storage | -20C to +70C |
Humidity | 95% non-condensing |
Cooling | Convention Cooled. No cooling fans are required. |
MTBF:
- Per MIL-HDBK-217F: ≥ 37 years @ 24C
- Per Telcordia SSR 332, Issue 1: ≥ 42 years @ 24C
Compliance:
- EMC FCC Part 15 Class 2
- Operation ETS 300 019 Class 3.2
- Storage ETS 300 019 Class 1.2
- Transportation ETS 300 019 Class
Application Diagrams
Application Diagram 1
VCL-SafeComm-N providing 1+1 Network Protection (Ordering Part#: VCL-2478-SafeComm-Eth-N)
- Provides 1+1 Network Protection
- Failsafe: Never becomes a point of failure. Automatically reverts to the primary link even in power down condition
- Fast automatic network switching upon network failure. Eliminates Network Downtime.
- Completely eliminates re-routing of Ethernet cables. Ethernet cables are automatically moved to the available network port.
- Essential for Offices, Banks, ATMs, Industrial Installations requiring minimum service interruption due to network outage.
- Disaster Recovery.
Automatic Network Protection / Switching Solution
To provide 1+1 Network Protection : Explained Application #1 (a) Ethernet Link is connected to Network A Application #1 (b) Network A Fails. Ethernet Link automatically switches to Network B Application #1 (c) Network A recovers - Ethernet Link automatically switches and reconnected to Network A Automatic Ethernet Equipment Failover Switch (Ordering Part#: VCL-2478-SafeComm-Eth-F) To provide 1+1 Equipment Failover Protection – Explained Application #2 (a) Ethernet link is connected to RTU-1 / Server-1 Application #2 (b) Equipment 1 fails. Ethernet link automatically switches to RTU-2 / Server-2 Application #2 (c) Equipment 1 recovers - Ethernet link automatically reverts and reconnects to RTU-1 / Server-1
Application Diagram 2