Allot NetEnforcer AC-1000 Series, Hardware Manual

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Chapter 1: AC-1000 Series Hardware
NetEnforcer AC-1000 Hardware Guide 1-19
Bypass Units
The AC-1000 series operates with an external Bypass Unit. The Bypass Unit is a
mission-critical subsystem designed to ensure network connectivity at all times. The
Bypass mechanism provides "connectivity insurance" in the event of a NetEnforcer
subsystems failure.
NetEnforcer is supplied with a Bypass Unit appropriate to the Unit. The AC-1010 Fiber
operates with a Fiber Bypass and the AC-1010 Copper operates with a Copper Bypass.
The AC-1020 Fiber operates with a Double Fiber Bypass and the AC-1020 Copper
operates with a Double Copper Bypass. The AC-1040 operates with a Multi-port
Copper Bypass.
CAUTION A NetEnforcer AC-1000 unit must be connected to the appropriate
Bypass Unit. This is to ensure continuous service in the event of
failure.
A separate NetEnforcer Bypass package is included with your AC-1000 series
shipment.
AC-1010 Bypass Units
Single Copper Bypass Unit
The Single Copper Bypass Unit works in conjunction with NetEnforcer AC-802 Copper
models.
Figure 1-8 – Single Copper Bypass Unit
NOTE Use UTP CAT-6 straight Ethernet cables to connect link connections
marked with Internal and External labels. The maximum Ethernet cable
length is generally 50 meters.