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Automate Optical Connectivity with Low-Loss Fiber Switching
Test labs managing fiber-connected equipment need automated optical switching that preserves signal integrity across diverse environments and scales. Keysight automation optical switches deliver low-loss, automated fiber connectivity through three complementary platforms — microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) micromirror switching, piezoelectric DirectLight beam-steering, and robotic patch automation. The portfolio supports single-mode and multimode fiber from 8 ports to over 10,000 fibers, with insertion loss as low as 0.3 dB. All three platforms integrate with Velocity Core for centralized topology management and just-in-time provisioning across electrical and optical environments.
Three Switching Technologies
Choose from MEMS micromirror, piezoelectric beam-steering, or robotic switching to match your fiber type, port count, insertion loss, and switching speed requirements.
Ultra-Low Insertion Loss
Maintain signal integrity with insertion loss as low as 0.3 dB typical on the G5 Robotic Patch Panel and 0.5 dB typical on the 6000i Ultra optical matrix switch.
Scalable Port Capacity
Scale from 8-port matrix switches to over 10,000 fibers across the portfolio, with nonblocking architectures that support multistage expansion for large lab environments.
Unified Topology Management
Integrate all optical platforms with Velocity Core alongside electrical switches for centralized provisioning, scheduling, and secure remote access across the entire lab fabric.
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Insertion loss
0.5 dB to 3.0 dB
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Ports
320 to 1008
Popular Configurations
S320 Optical Circuit Switch
MEMS-based optical circuit switch with 320 ports, sub-30 ns latency, and low insertion loss for automated single-mode test lab connectivity.
MEMS-based optical circuit switch with 320 ports, sub-30 ns latency, and low insertion loss for automated single-mode test lab connectivity.
6000i/n, 7000i/n Optical Switches
Nonblocking all-optical matrix switches from 8×8 to 384×384 ports with low insertion loss, dark fiber switching, and SDN interfaces for lab or network use.
Nonblocking all-optical matrix switches from 8×8 to 384×384 ports with low insertion loss, dark fiber switching, and SDN interfaces for lab or network use.
G5 Robotic Patch Panel
Robotic optical patch panel scaling from 48 to over 10,000 fibers with ultra-low insertion loss and single-mode or multimode fiber support.
Robotic optical patch panel scaling from 48 to over 10,000 fibers with ultra-low insertion loss and single-mode or multimode fiber support.
The resources below will help you determine the optical switching platform you need for your application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The S320 uses microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) micromirror array technology for fast, low-loss single-mode switching with up to 320 ports. The Velocity Optical Matrix Switch uses piezoelectric DirectLight beam-steering for nonblocking matrices up to 384×384 with dark fiber switching and software-defined networking (SDN) control. The G5 Robotic Patch Panel uses robotic switching for ultra-low insertion loss (under 0.3 dB typical) across single-mode and multimode fiber, scaling beyond 10,000 fibers.
The G5 Robotic Patch Panel supports both single-mode and multimode fiber. The Velocity Optical Matrix Switch (6000i series) supports multimode fiber in matrix sizes up to 16×16. The S320 supports single-mode fiber only.
Dark fiber switching allows connections to be established and held without light present on the fiber. This enables pre-provisioning of paths and switching of intermittent or variable-power test signals. The Velocity Optical Matrix Switch (6000 and 7000 series) supports dark fiber switching across all matrix sizes.
All three platforms integrate with Velocity Core for centralized topology management and just-in-time provisioning alongside electrical automation switches. The Velocity Optical Matrix Switch also offers NETCONF, RESTCONF, SNMP, TL1, and SCPI control interfaces for direct integration with SDN platforms and third-party automation systems.
Yes. The Velocity Optical Matrix Switches support software partitioning, which enables multiple test teams to use the same switch without risk of conflict. Velocity Core provides scheduling and access control across all connected switches.
Insertion loss varies by platform and matrix size. The G5 Robotic Patch Panel offers the lowest at under 0.3 dB typical. The 6000i Ultra series achieves 0.5 dB typical on matrices up to 32×32. The S320 delivers 1.5 dB typical. The 7000 series ranges up to 2.7 dB maximum on the largest 384×384 configurations. Consult the optical switches data sheet for detailed per-platform specifications.