VCL-SAFECOMM-E-FE-DIN

Automatic Ethernet Failover / AB / Fallback Switch

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-DIN - 10/100BaseT Fast Ethernet Failover (Compact DIN-Rail) unit which supports a maximum of 100MBits/sec. data throughput on its primary and standby interfaces. The unit is powered from a 12VDC power source with the option of an external AC-DC adapter. 

Number of interfaces available in Fast Ethernet version: Three

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

1+1 AC or DC power supply available in 19 Inch Rack Mount version.

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 Benefits

• Fail-Safe. Never becomes a point of failure. Automatically reverts to and reconnects to the “primary network” / even in a power down condition.
• End-to-End network Link monitoring
• User configurable link test parameters.
• User configurable switching parameters.
• Built-in real-time clock (RTC) / 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 a complete log of all logins.
• Script Assisted Switching. Automatically initiates switching upon receipt of the scripted message / SNMP Trap.
• Switching initiated through external triggers such as “Dry Contact Alarm Relays”.
• Manual Switching through front-panel buttons automatic front panel locking to prevent accidental switching.