The QuickSwitch® 6272 ST Duplex Fiber Optic Gigabit A/B Switch with Remote Serial Control provides a powerful and versatile tool to manage switching requirements. The system affords local and remote access functionality. Remote access can be accomplished by RS232 commands sent via the Remote Serial Port. Users can remotely monitor status and control switch functions.

Features:

• The Model 6272 uses mirror technology
  and is transparent to data and speed.
• A/B/COM Ports are ST Duplex, Multimode, 62.5/125 Micron.
• The Mode 6272 supports Fiber Optic wavelength of 1300 nm
  and Gigabit data rate.
• Control the Model 6272 via front panel pushbutton control or
  Remote ASCII Command access through the serial port.
• Front panel LEDs display the current switch position.
• DB9/Female RS232 Serial Port for remote control.
• Switching time is less than 1 msec.
• Rackmount configuration is standard.

Specifications:

• WAVELENGTH: 1300 nm.
• PORT CONNECTORS: (3) ST duplex fiber optic rear panel
  connectors, labeled A, B, COMMON.
• CONTROL: Front panel pushbutton allows local selection of switch position.
• REMOTE CONTROL: (1) DB9 (F) connector on rear panel accepts serial RS232.
• DISPLAY: (2) Red LEDs display switch position, status, and power presence.
• POWER: UL Approved 120 VAC, 60 Hz wall mount power module supplies
  12 VDC, 500 mA to the Model 6272.
• DIMENSIONS: 19.0" W x 1.75" H x 8.0" D.
• WEIGHT: Approximately 4.5 lbs.

APPLICATION: QuickSwitch 6272 ST Duplex Fiber Optic Mirror A/B Switch with Remote Serial Control is an ideal backup switch for high speed requirements. The DB9 Remote allows the user to control the switch remotely using ASCII RS232 Serial data commands.

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