Remote UTP Segment Switching

NetReach™ Model RSS-81

Applications:

-Switching diagnostics between segments
-Remote switching of analyzer equipment
-Re-routing of analog or digital lines
-Fallback switching & disaster recovery

Features:

-Standard RJ-45 UTP jacks
-High quality relays & contacts
-Switching of all 8 RJ-45 conductors
-Independent RS-232 command port
-Controlled via modem or terminal server
-ASCII code string or manual switching
-Automatic jack-to-common power-up option

Managing remote networks just became easier with the RSS-81 remote segment switch. Now you can automatically connect a PC or network analyzer to UTP Ethernet or Token Ring segments for diagnostics or fallback. The RSS-81 can also be used for “on command” re-routing of phone or data lines to alternate or backup equipment.

The RSS-81 is controlled via an RS-232 command port which is used to control which segment is connected to the common device or network analyzer. When used remotely, the command port can be connected to a modem, terminal server, or any other device capable of sending an RS-232 command sequence. All 8 of the RJ45 jacks are switched, so re-routing of either analog or digital data is also a common application for the RSS-81.

General Specifications:

Common Jack: One RJ-45 receptacle
Switched Jacks: Eight RJ-45 receptacles
Control Port: RS-232 DB-9M, DTE configuration
Data Rate: 300 to 9600, switch selectable
Command String: 8-contiguous ASCII control characters
Step Button: Front panel button to advance connection
Power: 115/230VAC 50/60Hz
Size: 1.75"H x 19"W x 6.5"D (one rack unit)

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