Net Optics iBypass HD - Manual (Page 7)

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iBypass HD
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About this Guide
Please read this entire guide before installing the iBypass HD. This guide applies to the following part numbers:
Part Number Description
IBP-8000 iBypass HD Main Chassis, 4 DBM Bays
IBP-8000-DC iBypass HD Main Chassis, 4 DBM Bays, -48V
DBM-100 DBM, iBypass HD, 10/100/1000, RJ45
DBM-200 DBM, iBypass HD, Gig, MM, 62.5μm, SFP Monitor Ports
DBM-250 DBM, iBypass HD, Gig, MM, 50μm, SFP Monitor Ports
DBM-300 DBM, iBypass HD, Gig, SM, 8.5μm, SFP Monitor Ports
Bypass Modes
A bypass switch is in Bypass Off mode during normal system operation. Traffic is routed through the attached IPS just
as if the IPS were in-line itself. The following figure shows a bypass switch in normal operation (Bypass Off mode).
IPS
Bypass Off
Traffic is routed through the IPS
Figure 2: Bypass Off mode – the IPS is in-line
A bypass switch is in Bypass On mode when a problem occurs. Traffic is routed directly though the network link,
bypassing the attached IPS. The following figure shows a bypass switch when a problem occurs (Bypass On mode).