An Intelligent Optical Switch is an advanced network switch designed for fiber optic networks.
- Used in fiber-based Ethernet networks to provide improved reliability and flexibility
- Contains optical components like fiber transceivers to convert electric signals to light pulses
- Equipped with a software-controlled processor to enable more intelligent features and network automation
- Supports the dynamic and automated rerouting of signals in the event of network failures using redundant paths
- Can be remotely monitored and managed through software to quickly respond and restore connectivity
- Advanced models may have machine learning capabilities for increased network optimization and efficiency
Intelligent optical switches allow greater flexibility, automation and restoration capabilities in high-speed fiber optic networks compared to more basic optical circuit switches. Their advanced components adapt dynamically to changing network conditions.
Half the height of the current product line, the Glimmerglass System 600 low profile, high density system is a dramatic improvement for developers of both commercial networks and mission-critical systems for government and defense.
Glimmerglass developed the System 600 for size and power-constrained environments that require reliable, remotely controlled management. Housed in a 4 rack unit (RU) chassis and operating with less power than a light bulb, the new System 600 supports a range of ports up to 160x160 with integrated optical power level monitoring, variable optical attenuation, and photonic multicasting.
System operators of commercial networks, mission-critical defense systems, advanced optical testing facilities and high-performance research networks rely on Glimmerglass to connect, monitor and manage light streams on optical fibers. Each Glimmerglass Intelligent Optical Switch delivers low loss, any-to-any fiber connections without regenerating optical signals so that customers can manage 10 Gigabit Ethernet, SONET/SDH, radio frequencies (RF), microwaves, analog and digital video.