Discover Keysight Network Bypass Switches

  • Pre-configured heartbeats: The only bypass to work with security tools through a single click, reducing setup times and eliminating potential errors during deployment.
  • Redundant or serial active tool support: Deploy multiple tools inline with a single bypass; the bypass supports active-standby and active-active network/security architectures.
  • High-density ports: iBypass VHD has the highest-density ports of any Bypass switch. Can protect up to 12 network links or 12 security devices.
  • Central management support: Ixia Fabric Controller Centralized Manager, the industry’s only centralized bypass management tool, simplifies and speeds configuration and management of tens to hundreds of devices.
  • Market-leading GUI: Easy-to-use interfaces support rapid deployment of complex topologies that are not possible with other vendors' bypass switches.
  • Multiple solutions: Keysight offers external bypass switches from 1G copper to 100G fiber — enabling complete independence from tool or packet broker failure.

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What Is a Bypass Switch?

Bypass switches are network hardware devices that act as failsafe mechanisms for inline network devices — meaning they're directly within the path of incoming network traffic. In the case of maintenance, service disruptions, or network outages, bypass switches automatically redirect traffic to maintain the network's core functionality. In addition, bypass switches can also mirror network traffic — sending packets directly to monitoring tools or to network packet brokers for de-duplication and distribution.

Bypass Switches: Frequently Asked Questions

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