Protection from Threats, Intrusions and Attacks, Plus Regulatory Compliance Support 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. http://www.netoptics.com

1. Partner I Solution Brief
Cisco IPS Solutions and Net Optics
Protection from Threats, Intrusions and Attacks, Plus Regulatory Compliance Support
reliable and transparent threat prevention solution. In a high-availability network,
Highly Reliable, Comprehensive and
Transparent Threat Prevention
the loss of a single device or power source must not be allowed to disrupt
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Network-level, end-to-end outbreak and
loss protection
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Granular policy control of applications
and content
with Net Optics’ rich array of Bypass Switches provides the security of accurate,
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Wide range of deployment options
comprehensive threat prevention—transparently and without reducing reliability.
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Defense against power, link, or
application failure
The Cisco Systems and Net Optics partnership delivers to customers a highly
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)
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
A Powerful Regulatory Compliance Resource
threats. Now, customers can be confident in having the combined vigilance of
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Accurate coverage across PCI-DDS,
HIPAA, SOX, GLBA, FISMA and more
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Constant updating to reflect most recent
regulations
firewall, VPN and optional content security. Protection ranges from smaller
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Simplified management
businesses to large global enterprise networks at the Internet edge, campus
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Comprehensive security and compliance
architecture
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
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
Figure 1: Bypass Switch and IPS under normal operation
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
Figure 2: Bypass Switch re-routing traffic around IPS

2. Partner I Solution Brief
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 reroute 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
Net Optics Bypass Switches
without compromising on reliability.
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
Net Optics is the leading provider of Total Application and Network
BPO-SX
Bypass, Fiber, 1G, SX 62.5µm, SC, 850nm
Visibility solutions that deliver real-time network intelligence for peak
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
About Net Optics
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.
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Net Optics Bypass Switches
Bypass 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.
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