Air Gap Network Security Switches - Physical Layer
Air gap network security switches provide true electrical isolation between connected networks ensuring maximum data security in classified, industrial, enterprise, and military environments through physical layer hardware solutions utilizing true air gap switching technology guaranteeing no electrical continuity between ports allowing only one active connection at a time. Available in multimode and singlemode fiber (SC, ST, LC connectors), CAT6 RJ45 Ethernet, and DB9 serial configurations supporting 10Gbps+ data rates with latching and non-latching relay options featuring front panel push button control and Ethernet/serial remote management.
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FAQs
What are air gap network security switches used for?
Air gap network security switches are ideal for secure LAN segmentation, failover network access, backup system routing, classified network control, and secure audio, video, and data routing applications where physical layer isolation is critical. These switches provide true electrical isolation between connected networks ensuring maximum data security in classified, industrial, enterprise, and military environments. The true air gap switching technology guarantees no electrical continuity between ports enabling uncompromised physical layer separation for highly sensitive applications.
What interface configurations are available for air gap network security switches?
Air gap switches are available in multimode and singlemode fiber configurations including SC, ST, and LC connectors, as well as CAT6 RJ45 Ethernet and DB9 serial interface versions to support a broad range of secure connectivity requirements. Multimode fiber switches support wavelengths from 800nm to 1600nm and singlemode models operate at 1310nm and 1550nm with data rates exceeding 10Gbps. CAT6 copper switches support 10/100/1000 Mbps and 10 Gig Ethernet speeds while DB9 models provide reliable switching for RS232 and RS485 serial communications.
What control and management options do air gap switches support?
Air gap switches support ethernet-controlled models can be managed via telnet, web browser, or SNMP, along with serial-controlled versions supporting RS232/RS485 interfaces and dry contact relay control for flexible remote management options. Front panel push button selector control provides manual switching capability in secure LAN segmentation and classified network control applications. The multiple control interface options accommodate secure audio, video, and data routing installations requiring local manual control or remote network-based management.
What operating specifications do air gap network security switches provide?
Air gap network security switches operate within a temperature range of 0°C to +40°C with storage from -20°C to +70°C, are RoHS compliant, and ship with a universal 12V DC power supply that includes multiple country-style plug adapters. Fiber models support maximum insertion loss of 2 dB maintaining signal integrity in backup system routing and classified network control applications. The switches are housed in durable black plastic desktop enclosures designed for compact installation in classified, industrial, enterprise, and military environments.
How does true air gap switching ensure network security?
True air gap switching technology guarantees no electrical continuity between ports, allowing only one active connection at a time and delivering uncompromised physical layer separation for highly sensitive applications. This physical layer hardware solution provides complete electrical isolation preventing signal leakage or cross-talk between network segments. The absence of electrical continuity ensures maximum data security in classified network control, secure LAN segmentation, and mission-critical applications where logical isolation methods are insufficient.
What data rates and wavelengths do fiber air gap switches support?
Multimode fiber switches support wavelengths from 800nm to 1600nm and singlemode models operate at 1310nm and 1550nm, with data rates exceeding 10Gbps and maximum insertion loss of 2 dB. The wide wavelength support accommodates various fiber types and transmission standards in secure audio, video, and data routing applications. High data rate capability supports 10Gbps+ transmission requirements in backup system routing, failover network access, and classified network control installations requiring high-bandwidth physical layer isolation.
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