Black Box Fiber Optic A/B Desktop Switch Latching with ST MM Connectors

There's a reason why this type of manual switch continues to be the switch of choice for networking professionals everywhere: The tried-and-true optical switches perform as promised year after year.

It's reliable because it uses micro-mirrors instead of electronics to route data signals from one fiber optic port to the next. And unlike conventional electronic switches, it is not complex and vulnerable electronic circuits to monitor and protect from intrusion, component failure, or interference.

The switch is available in latching and non-latching models. The optical mirror movement on the latching versions maintain the selected position even when there's a power failure.

You can also order an A/B switch with unique loopback capabilities. Using loopbacks, you can verify the integrity of your backup fiber link while still connected to your primary fiber link. This is especially useful in failover applications where you want to continuously test the "unused" circuit to ensure that it's available if needed.

• Ideal for government, healthcare, financial, or data-sensitive network connects to a publicly accessible network
• Universal 100-240-VAC power supply
• Operate transparently to signal rates, formats, and wavelengths
• Work with 62.5-/125-micron multimode
• Latching switches latch mirror movement mechanically into a selected position
• Enables to connect a single workstation to two or more networks or remote devices
• The micro-mirrors on full-duplex fiber switch optically transmits data port to port