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The Cisco Systems and Net Optics partnership delivers to customers a highly
reliable and transparent threat prevention solution. In a high-availability network,
the loss of a single device or power source must not be allowed to disrupt
network connectivity. At the same time, adding a network security device to
protect the network should not introduce a single point of failure. By combining
Cisco’s growing spectrum of industry-leading Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPSs)
with Net Optics’ rich array of Bypass Switches provides the security of accurate,
comprehensive threat prevention—transparently and without reducing reliability.
Cisco’s proven range of IPS solutions, along with Net Optics’ pioneering leadership
in Bypass technology make for a solid wall of protection against proliferating
threats. Now, customers can be confident in having the combined vigilance of
two trusted leaders safeguarding their critical networks and applications.
In addition, next-generation IPS solutions can now be deployed with complete
transparency, while delivering full protection. Cisco’s wide range of IPSs includes
firewall, VPN and optional content security. Protection ranges from smaller
businesses to large global enterprise networks at the Internet edge, campus
and data center. The comprehensive range of form factors, plus a growing
cohort of new solutions offer unrivaled options for meeting a company’s specific
challenges.
Net Optics Bypass Switches
Whether deployed in Layer-3 mode, Layer-2 mode, or Virtual-Wire (Layer-1),
Cisco IPSs are highly resilient, with redundant power supplies. However, in the
event of an unplanned outage or scheduled maintenance, Net Optics Bypass
Switches allow traffic to be rerouted, providing a trouble-free access port for
in-line network security and monitoring devices. The Bypass Switch, with its
vital Heartbeat functionality, sends a “test” packet to the device that protects
network traffic against link, application, and power failure. This Heartbeat adds
automated link fail-open protection and provides support for 10Mbps to 10Gbps
connectivity and managed models
Highly Reliable, Comprehensive and Transparent Threat Prevention
• Network-level,end-to-endoutbreakandloss protection
• Granularpolicycontrolofapplicationsand content
• Widerangeofdeploymentoptions
• Defenseagainstpower,link,orapplication failure
A Powerful Regulatory Compliance Resource
• AccuratecoverageacrossPCI-DDS,HIPAA, SOX, GLBA, FISMA and more
• Constantupdatingtoreflectmostrecentregulations
• Simplifiedmanagement
• Comprehensivesecurityandcompliancearchitecture
Partner I Solution Brief
Cisco IPS Solutions and Net OpticsProtection from Threats, Intrusions and Attacks, Plus Regulatory Compliance Support
Figure 1: Bypass Switch and IPS under normal operation
Figure 2: Bypass Switch re-routing traffic around IPS
When an IPS is taken offline, a Bypass Switch will immediately detect
the change, either by link-state or by loss of the Heartbeats, and will re-
route traffic around the IPS. Once the IPS is brought back on-line, traffic
automatically resumes through the appropriate ports. Net Optics offers a
wide range of Bypass Switches, with copper or fiber ports, and speeds of
10/100/1000 Mbps and 10 Gbps. The Bypass Switches provide redundant
power to maximize reliability of the network. Now, the joint solution
from Cisco Systems and Net Optics provides next-generation IPS security
without compromising on reliability.
About Net Optics
Net Optics is the leading provider of Total Application and Network
Visibility solutions that deliver real-time network intelligence for peak
performance in network monitoring and security. As a result, businesses
achieve the scalable end-to-end visibility they need to optimize network
performance of physical, virtual and private cloud environments, and
remote branch offices. More than 8,000 enterprises, service providers and
government organizations—including 85 percent of the Fortune 100—
trust Net Optics’ comprehensive plug and play family of application-aware
NPM, Network Packet Broker, Virtual/Cloud and Visibility Management
System (VMS) solutions to deliver immediate results and quick time to
value through an easy-to-use interface. Net Optics maintains a global
presence through leading OEM partner and reseller networks.
About Cisco
Cisco(NASDAQ:CSCO)istheworldwideleaderinnetworkingthat
transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate.
Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For
ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com.
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Partner I Solution Brief
Net Optics Bypass SwitchesBypass Switches provide a trouble-free access port for in-line network security and monitoring devices. The Bypass Switch with Heartbeat sends a heartbeat packet to the device, protecting network traffic against link, application, and power failure on the attached in-line device.
Net Optics Bypass Switches
BPO-LR Bypass, Fiber, 10G, LR 8.5µm, SC, 1310nm
BPO-SR Bypass, Fiber, 10G, SR 62.5µm, SC, 850nm
BPO-50SR Bypass, Fiber, 10G, SR 50µm, SC, 850nm
BPO-SX Bypass, Fiber, 1G, SX 62.5µm, SC, 850nm
BPO-LX Bypass, Fiber, 1G, LX 8.5µm, SC, 1310nm
BPO-HBSX-LC Bypass, Heartbeat, Fiber, 1G, SX 62.5µm, LC, 850nm
BP-CU3 Bypass, Copper, 10/100/1G
BP-HBCU3 Bypass, Heartbeat, Copper, 10/100/1G