High performance optical switch solutions
KEY FEATURES APPLICATIONS
Multimode
Optical Switch Tray
OST
Multimode Optical Switch Tray
The Polatis OST family of multimode optical switch trays
utilizes the DirectLight beam-steering technology, delivering
high performance in a compact, fully non-blocking,
multimode product.
The multimode OST can form the integral part of a resilient
network, for connection management in a business
continuity setting or as part of a shipboard communication
system. Since there is no regeneration, no signal monitoring
and no signal modulation is introduced, the OST is a secure
node for carrying sensitive communications. With its low
loss, very high repeatability and low crosstalk, the multimode
OST is a perfect fit for testing of Fibre Channel and GigE
interfaces as part of an automation strategy.
The OST is available in both symmetric (NxN) and
asymmetric (MxN) port configurations, provided in a
standard 19” rack mount enclosure. Users can select
either 50 micron or 62.5 micron cores.
DirectLight
®
Technology
All Polatis products are based on the patented DirectLight
beam-steering technology, setting the benchmark for
reliable, high performance switching.
Polatis also offers Fixed port and Reconfigurable single
mode OST products, as well as a range of optical switch
modules and standard backplane optical cards.
• High signal stability
• Fast switching speed
• High power handling
• Dark fiber switching
• Fully non-blocking
• Bi-directional operation
• Protocol and bit rate independent
• Ethernet, RS232 and GPIB options
• Standard protocols: SCPI, TL1, SNMP
• High repeatability
• Mode transparent
• Automated component test
• Automated manufacturing test
• GigE, fibre channel module test
• Secure communication networks
• Shipboard communications
• Enterprise networks
• Business continuity services
• Systems verification testing
• Intelligent traffic systems
• Optical sensor arrays
Copyright © 2007 Polatis Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this document is
provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
Polatis Inc. assumes no liability for actions taken based on information contained herein.
Polatis Incorporated
In the US: 5 Fortune Drive, Billerica, MA 01821
Telephone +1 800 514 7435 Fax +1 978 670 4915
In the UK: 332 Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge CB4 0WN UK
Telephone +44 (0)1223 424200 Fax +44 (0)1223 472015
General Inquiries: info@polatis.com, www.polatis.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit our website: www.polatis.com
Email us: sales@polatis.com
Phone us:
European Sales:
+44 (0)1223 394802
North American Sales:
+1 469-952-3326
PROD-305-04-0-S AUGUST 2007
Packaging Information
The performance characteristics of the switch
trays vary according to the fiber count.
Ordering Information
The part numbering scheme for Polatis products is as
follows:
Fiber
Count 04 08 12 16
04 A A A A
08 A A A A
12 A A A A
16 A A A A
OST - x - P -
Fibers
4-16 Input
Fibers
4-16 Output
Connector
L = LC
F = FC
C = SC
T = ST
Polish
P = PC
Fiber
8 = Multimode 50/125µm graded index 0.20NA
9 = Multimode 62.5/125µm graded index 0.28NA
Interface
E = Ethernet & RS232
M = Ethernet (Multisession) & RS232
G = GPIB, Ethernet & RS232
Protocol
S = SCPI
T = TL1
N = SNMP
Power
B = Battery (48V)
Mains connector type
A = North America/Japan
E = Continental Europe
U = UK
C = China/Australia
Environmental
N = Normal
E = Extended
Customization
S = Standard
R = Rear panel connectors
V = Non-standard variant
Fiber Count Designator A A
Fiber Type (Core/Cladding) 50/125 62.5/125
Insertion Loss @ 1310nm
1
<2.5dB <3.0dB
Insertion Loss @ 850nm
1
<2.0dB <2.5dB
Crosstalk <-40dB
Repeatability
<±0.05dB
Return Loss >30dB
Switching Time <17ms
Maximum Optical Power
2
+27dBm
Switch Lifetime 10
8
cycles
Operating Temp (Normal) +10° to +40°C, <85% RH non-condensing
Operating Temp (Extended) - 5° to +55°C, <90% RH non-condensing
Storage Temp (Normal) -40° to +70°C, <40% RH non-condensing
Storage Temp (Extended) -40° to +70°C, <95% RH non-condensing
Qualification (Normal) EN60950
Qualification (Extended) Designed to meet Telcordia GR63
EN60950
All parameters are measured excluding connectors at 1310nm and 20°C with an unpolarized
source after thermal equalization unless stated.
1 Measured using a 3 patch-cord method as defined in TIA/EIA-526-14A
2 Switch will operate on dark fiber
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Fiber Count Connector Tray Power
Dimensions Dissipation
8-32 LC or MU 19” rack mount
8-16 FC, SC or ST 1 rack unit high 20W
17-32 FC, SC or ST 19” rack mount
2 rack units high