OSW – Optical Switch

The OSW – Optical Switch provides fast, reliable optical path switching for metro, DCI, and backbone networks. Using MEMS (or latching electromechanical) technology, it redirects live traffic between fibers without O/E conversion—ideal for protection switching, lab/test matrices, OTDR sharing, or service routing.
The module integrates with HYD 1U/2U/5U platforms or is available as a 1U standalone unit. Operators can command switchover locally or via Web/CLI/SNMP (Netconf/YANG optional), with status LEDs, alarms, and dry-contact relays for easy NMS integration. Low insertion loss, high return loss, and minimal PDL ensure stable multi-wavelength operation across 1260–1650 nm.

• Configurations: 1×2, 2×1, 2×2, 1×4, 1×8 (other 1×N on request)

• Optical band: 1260–1650 nm (O-L bands), CWDM/DWDM compatible

• Performance (typical): IL ≤ 1.0 dB (1×2), PDL ≤ 0.2 dB, RL ≥ 55 dB, crosstalk ≤ −60 dB, repeatability ≤ 0.05 dB

• Speed & reliability: ms-level switching; >10⁷ cycles (technology-dependent)

• Control & management: push-button/local, Web/CLI/SNMP, optional Netconf/YANG; dry-contact alarms

• Interfaces: LC/UPC standard (LC/APC, SC variants optional); G.652/G.657 SMF

• Power & form factors: plug-in card for HYD 1U/2U/5U or 1U rack device; −48 VDC or AC adapter options

• Use cases: optical protection, service routing, OTDR/OSA sharing, test matrices, maintenance bypass orchestration