Robotic Fiber Switch
Would you like to have a robot do the troublesome patch panel wiring change?
ROME
ROME (Robotic Optical Management Engine) is an L1 switch that realizes wiring switching between devices by reconnecting optical cables with robots.
It enables smart operation such as topology change in the lab and wiring switching in the data center.
It is a trump card for remote operation when movement is restricted.
Overview
ROME is a switch that enables rewiring between devices by using robots to reconnect optical cables. Compared to MEMS and OEO methods, it has less impact from increased insertion loss and maintains connection status even during power outages.
Elegant wiring
Manual wiring switching tends to make cable routing complicated. Since the ROME500 performs wiring switching inside the device, the wiring around the patch panel becomes orderly. In addition, since the robot performs wiring switching, accidents due to human error can be prevented.
Reduced wiring management effort
Wiring can be switched only by authorized users, and since the work history is recorded, security is improved.
Remote work
Wiring can be switched remotely. There is no need to enter the data center or lab. It is possible to switch wiring in a long distance, enabling cost- and environment-friendly system operation.
specification
We offer configurations with varying numbers of ports depending on the scale of your project.
ROME500
| size | Body: 442mm (W) x 443mm (H) x 791mm (D), (95kg) LCU*: 444mm (W) x 44mm (H) x 698mm (D), (11kg) |
|---|---|
| Power supply (per power input) | 100-240V, 50/60Hz 4A or -48/-60 V, DC 8A |
| power consumption | 55W (standby), 150W (switching) |
| number of ports | 512 ports (256 connections), but 2 sets of 128 connections |
| fiber | Single Mode SMF-28e, Multi-Mode OM4 |
| connector type | Select from SC or LC |
| amount of light loss | Insertion loss: Maximum 1.0dB (patch panel to patch panel) Maximum 0.5dB (ROME only) * 3σ value |
| return loss | Single Mode: -45dB (patch panel to patch panel) Multi-Mode: -22dB * 3σ |
| Required rack size | Main Chassis: 19inch, 10RU LCU: 19inch, 1RU |
| interface | RJ45 (Ethernet), DB9 (Console) |
| UI | CLI, GUI |
| set configuration | Main unit (switching mechanism), LCU (control unit), rail Patch panel (optical connector type selectable), wiring switching application (GUI) |
*Logical Control Unit
ROMEmini
| size | Body: 482mm (W) x 311mm (H) x 508mm (D), (36kg) (LCU* integrated type) |
|---|---|
| Power supply (per power supply input) | -48V, DC 8A |
| power consumption | 50W (during standby), 150W (during switching operation) |
| number of ports | 192 ports (96 connections) |
| fiber | Single Mode SMF-28e, Multi-Mode OM4 |
| connector type | LC |
| amount of light loss | Insertion loss: Maximum 1.0dB (patch panel to patch panel) Maximum 0.5dB (ROME only) * 3σ value |
| return loss | Single Mode: -45dB (patch panel to patch panel) Multi-Mode: -22dB * 3σ |
| Required rack size | 19inch, 7RU |
| interface | RJ45 (Ethernet), DB9 (Console) |
| UI | CLI, GUI |
*Logical Control Unit
Application example
Integration with lab management tools
By building a next-generation laboratory that combines ROME with lab management tools, it becomes possible to automate testing, streamline management processes, and effectively utilize resources, resulting in faster development and reduced development costs.
Product Introduction Video
Product Introduction Video: Please watch the video "Leave the remote switching of optical wiring at the network edge to us" posted on YouTube.
Robotic Fiber Switch ROME500
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