Intelligent and robust switches

Proven durability

LANactive solutions are based on selected industrial components, which are robust, durable and highperforming. Aginode carries out ongoing quality controls following the latest standards (ISO 9001). The result: an MTBF value (Mean Time Before Failure) of over 400 years.

Less space

LANactive FTTO doesn’t require the bulky horizontal copper cable bundles generally used in traditional installations. This improves accessibility whilst reducing cabling volume by up to three-quarters. A considerable amount of room is saved in racks and cable pathways, adding up to considerable space savings on every floor. As fibre cabling requires no electrical grounding or shielding and is slimmer than copper conductors, it has a smaller overall cable diameter.

Longer distances

Fibre breaks through copper’s 90-metre distance limit. Large distances, spanning hundreds of metres, between buildings, campuses and industrial sites can be easily bridged by fibre.

Flame retardant and fire retardant

Cabling used in an FTTO installation has outstanding flame retardant (IEC 60332-1) and fire retardant (IEC 60332-3) properties. Fibre cables comply with different fire performance classes and three additional criteria (smoke production, flaming droplets and acidity). These have been defined as part of the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) that now governs cable usage in buildings. In addition, the reduced cable volume and use of smaller bundles significantly reduces fire load, enhancing safety and making compliance with relevant regulations easier.

No interference

Fibre needs no grounding or earthing. Unlike copper, fibre is immune to electromagnetic interference and may run along power lines.

Easy to install

Compact, discreet FTTO switches are installed in cable ducts or floor boxes. Despite their small form factor, the switches offer up to four copper RJ45 user ports for delivering data and power to end user devices. As this is delivered over a relatively short distance – the last few metres of the network – there is less power loss and less energy required.

Easy Configuration

Optional memory cards with MAC addresses always store the latest full switch configuration automatically. If a switch needs to be replaced, all you need to do is remove the memory card and insert it into the new switch. No special knowledge or training required.

Enhanced Energy Efficiency

LANactive access switches are located close to the end user. These replace switches that would normally be located in a floor distribution room, which would require HVAC systems, lighting and so on. The FTTO switch itself consumes a minimum of power for data transmission. Switches also support Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az), so that energy is only consumed when data is transferred. Aginode EcoMode optimises data transfer modes, based on current user needs and preferences.

Data and Power

The switch draws current from an external power supply, which can power all connected devices. As this is delivered over a relatively short distance – the last few metres of the network – there is less power loss and less energy is required.

Secure

Aginode switches provide the ideal basis for secure Local Area Networks. Intelligent Management and security features increase the security of the network and restrict unwanted data traffic in the access layer.