VCL-SafeComm-E-FE – 10/100BaseT Fast Ethernet Failover / AB Fallback Switch (19 Inch Rack Mount)

Description

VCL-SafeComm-E is a family of Ethernet Failover Protection Switches that provide 1+1 Automatic Ethernet Failover / AB Fallback Protection between an "active” and "standby" equipment; or between “main” and “standby” networks which are connected to the network through an Ethernet interface.

VCL-SafeComm-E-FE – 10/100BaseT Fast Ethernet Failover (19 Inch Rack Mount) unit which supports a maximum of 100MBits/sec. data throughput on its primary and standby interfaces. The VCL-SafeComm-E-FE – 10/100BaseT Fast Ethernet Failover (19 Inch Rack Mount) unit features 1+1 redundant power supplies.

Number of interfaces available in Fast Ethernet version: Three

  • 1 x 10/100 Ethernet Interface: Network A (Primary)
  • 1 x 10/100 Ethernet Interface: Network B (Standby)
  • 1 x 10/100 Ethernet Interface User (Protected)

Data Sheet

This equipment is Fail-safe and never becomes a point of failure, even in power down condition.

1+1 Automatic Ethernet Link Protection

Application Diagram: Ethernet Link is connected to Network A / Network B

Use Case # 1: The VCL-SafeComm-E, Ethernet Failover equipment provides 1+1 Automatic Ethernet Failover Switching / Fallback Protection between two, Main and Standby Switches, Servers, RTUs or any other similar terminals to provide equipment redundancy in applications which require 99.99% terminal equipment up-time. The Ethernet 1+1 fail-over protection automatically switches to the “standby” terminal equipment in the event of failure of the “primary” terminal equipment to ensure that the 99.99% terminal equipment up-time requirements are always being met.

Use Case # 2: The VCL-SafeComm-E, Ethernet Failover equipment provides 1+1 Automatic Ethernet Failover / AB Fallback Switch provides protection between an "active” and "standby" IP / Ethernet / MPLS Networks (including "active” and "standby" Gateways and Routers) to provide 1+1 automatic ethernet fail-over protection between two distinctly separate networks through an ethernet interface.

Features and Highlights

  • Fail-Safe. Never becomes a point of failure. Automatically reverts to and reconnects the “primary network” / even in a power down condition.
  • End-to-End network Link monitoring
  • Number of Ethernet Interfaces: 3
    • 1 x 10/100 Ethernet Interface: Network A (Primary)
    • 1 x 10/100 Ethernet Interface: Network B (Standby)
    • 1 x 10/100 Ethernet Interface User (Protected)
  • User configurable link test parameters.
  • User configurable switching parameters.
  • Real-time logging maintains a history of all events.
  • Serial Management Interface (USB) for local access.
  • 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 complete log of all logins.
  • Script Assisted Switching. Automatically initiates switching upon the receipt of the scripted message / SNMP Trap.
  • Switching initiated through external triggers such as “Dry Contact Alarm Relays”.
  • Manual Switching through front-panel buttons with automatic front panel locking to prevent accidental switching
  • The data connection through the Safecomm-E-FE between the local area network and the WAN is completely transparent. The Safecomm-E-FE is a simple failover switch and does not provide any data routing between its data ingress and data egress ports.

Applications:

  • Enhances network availability and reliability.
  • Eliminates network downtime by automatically / seamlessly
  • Switch to the "backup” / “standby" network in the event of total failure of the primary/ active IP network.
  • Disaster Recovery. To provide automatic failover protection in mission critical applications.
  • To switch between and automatically re-route IP traffic to the “standby” network upon the failure of the “primary” transmission network.
  • VCL-SafeComm-E-FE 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. Concurrently tests both “active” and “standby” IP links, 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.

VCL-SafeComm-E-FE providing 1+1 Network Protection

  • Provides 1+1 Network / Link 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 any application that requires 1+1 Network / Link / Path redundancy including small / medium office establishments, PoS (point-of-sale) equipment, banking establishments, hotels, ATMs, smaller Industrial Installations etc., requiring minimum service interruption due to network outage.
  • Disaster Recovery.

Technical Specifications

Specifications:

Number of Ethernet 3
Interfaces 1 x 10/100 Ethernet Interface: Network A (Primary)
1 x 10/100 Ethernet Interface: Network B (Standby)
1 x 10/100 Ethernet Interface User (Protected)
Guaranteed Maximum Data Throughput 100Mbps
Interface Type 10/100BaseT
Conformity IEEE-802.3

Management and Control Ports

  • Serial Management Port - USB
  • 10/100 BaseT for remote management

AC Power Supply Specifications:

Range of input AC 100V~240V AC, 50Hz / 60Hz. Voltage

48VDC Power Supply Specifications:

Input DC voltage - Dual Input - 48V DC (nominal)
Range of input voltage -18V to -72V DC
Input voltage reversal Protection Provided in the System
Short circuit protection Provided in the System

110VDC~220VDC Power Supply Specifications:

Input DC voltage - Dual Input 110VDC or 220VDC (nominal)
Range of input voltage 85VDC to 290VDC
Input voltage reversal Protection Provided in the system
Short circuit protection Provided in the system

Power Consumption:

  • < 10W at ambient (steady state 24°C)

Security and Protection:

  • Password Protection with password strength monitor
  • SSH

Environmental (Equipment):

Operational: -10C to +65C (Typical: +25C)
Cold start 0C
Storage -20C to +70C
Humidity 95% non-condensing
Cooling Convention Cooled. No cooling fans are required.

MTBF and Equipment MTBF:

  • Never becomes a point of failure
  • Per MIL-HDBK-217F: ≥ 37 years @ 24C
  • Per Telcordia SSR 332, Issue 1: ≥ 42 years @ 24C

Compliance:

  • CE, RoHS
  • 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

Data Sheet

Data Sheet