Agiltron Multicast Fiber Optical Switch - Lossless

(2x16, 4x16, 8x16, 16x16, up to 168x168)

The MCSW Series Multicast Fiber Optical Switches enable simultaneous connection of one input to all outputs without loss. They support fully non-blocking, conflict-free switching of any number of optical inputs to any outputs, with complete configuration flexibility. The system is entirely passive and supports data transmission speeds up to 100 GHz. The MCSW integrates fiber splitters, optical amplifiers, and optical switches to form an NxM multicast switch, where both N and M can range from 1 to 168 channels. It is available in a compact module or a rackmount system with RS232 or Ethernet connectivity, all with a user-friendly GUI interface. Because different types of amplifiers are used to support various wavelength bands, pricing is sensitive to the selected wavelength range. The ordering table lists available control interface options. Agiltron provides a set of standard control commands to assist customer engineers with software integration. For added convenience, a custom interface coding service is available upon request for an additional fee.

Features

Low Latency
High Reliability
Compact
Tap Monitoring

Applications

Reduce Network Opex
ROADM
Stock Trading

Specifications [1]

Parameters	Min	Typical	Max	Unit
Operating Wavelength	1310	1540	1620	nm
Insertion Loss	-5		1	dB
Latency [1]	5		50	dB
Return Loss		45		dB
Cross Talk On/Off Ratio		55		dB
PDL			0.05	dB
Switching Time (MEMS)	0.1	10	20	ms
Switching Time (CL)	1	10	50	µs
Switching Time (NS)	10	100	100	ns
Switch Durability	10¹³			cycle
Attenuation Range [2]	35			dB
Optical Power			500	mW
Operating Temperature	0		70	°C
Storage Temperature	-40		85	°C
Working Power	DC: 12~48 V; AC: 110~220 V (50/60 Hz)
Fiber Type	SMF-28 or equivalent

Notes: [1]. Fiber length delay out from the front panel [2]. Output power control option

Note: The specifications provided are for general applications with a cost-effective approach. If you need to narrow or expand the tolerance, coverage, limit, or qualifications, please click this link.

Mechanical Dimensions (Unit: mm)

Standard network rack Box: The height is related to connector selection; the minimum height will be selected. Module: The size is related to the fiber port counts.

A diagram shows a 1U Rack Mount unit with dimensions. The front view shows a width of 483.0 mm and a height of 44.0 mm. The side view shows a depth of 404.1 mm and a width of 440.0 mm.

Optical Diagram (2x4 Example)

The diagram illustrates the internal components of the multicast switch. It shows EDFA arrays connected to 1xN power splitters, which then connect to Mx1 selector switches. This configuration allows one input to be distributed to multiple outputs.

Ordering Information

Prefix	Input	Output	Wavelength	Amplifier ⁽¹⁾	Package ⁽²⁾	Speed	Control ⁽³⁾	Fiber Type	Fiber Length	Connector
MCSW-	2=2 3=3 4=4 8=8 10=A 12=B Special=0	2=A2 3=A3 4=A4 10=10 12=12 14=14 26=26 MN=MN Special=00	C-band=5 1310=3 L-band=6 C+L=7	No=1 Yes=2	Module=1 Rack=2	50ms=1 10µs=2 100ns=3 50ns=4	RS232=1 Ethernet=2	SM28=1 Special=0	0.5m=1 1m=2 Special=0	None=1 FC/PC=2 FC/APC=3 SC/PC=4 SC/APC=5 LC/PC=7 Duplex LC/PC=8 LC/APC=A LC/UPC=U MPO=Y Special=0

[1]. Using an amplifier, the insertion loss is set at zero for all channels. Without amplifier, the loss is the splitting ratio of an input signal.
[2]. Rack Mount Depth ~ 430 mm.
Note: Number of ports (MN) can be up to 168.

Questions and Answers

Q: If the device were to fail, would the switch continue to pass the fiber light through the switch as configured before failure? When power is restored, does the IN/OUT configuration before failure remain in place?: A: This depends. If one mirror fails, it only affects the light going through that mirror. Yes, when power is restored, it will go to the previous points.
Q: When power is restored, does the IN/OUT configuration before failure remain in place?: A: Yes, when power is restored, it will go to the previous flightpath.
Q: If power to the device were shut off, would the device continue to pass the fiber light as configured before failure?: A: This function is called latching. Agiltron uniquely offers MEMS latching switches, but they cost more.
Q: With the Ethernet Control Option, does the switch support SNMPv3?: A: Yes. This internet standard protocol allows users to write their own control code.
Q: With the Ethernet Control Option, what type of encryption does the SNMPv3 use?: A: MD5/DES.
Q: With the Ethernet Control Option, could this device be controlled by multiple users at different locations, and will all users also see the configuration updates?: A: Yes.
Q: With the Ethernet Control Option, does the user need to install any software on their computer other than a web browser?: A: No.

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