Switch/Multicast switch

The optical switch is an important component of any state-of-the-art optical network. The Czech Light Switch (CLS) is a device which switches optical signals from the inputs into the specified outputs. The Czech Light Multicast optical switch (CLM) is a further modification which switches the signal from each input to one or more outputs. The switches may be used as intelligent patch panels which, thanks to their non-mechanical switching, maximize the repeatability of connections. The Czech Light Switch contains a switch matrix and an embedded controller, allowing for remote access and configuration. All is mediated by an intuitive, web-based interface. This possibility of remote access allows, for example, the configuration of a backup circuit which may be implemented in case of problems with the main communications route. The comfortable option of remote configuration and the high repeatability of switching are some of the reasons this device is often used in laboratories, test beds or manufacturing centers.