A Network Device Mounting Rail for Connecting Removable Modules

摘要

A network device operable to receive and forward communications over a network through at least a first network connection and a second network connection. The network device includes a bypass module having a first device network connection and a second device network connection. A controller is operative to receive control signals originating external to the network device, and to selectively switch switching elements of the bypass module between a bypass state and a connected state based on the received control signals. The first network connection and the second network connection in communication with the first device network connection and the second device network connection in the connected state. The first network connection and the second network connection in communication with each other establishing a bypass communication path in the bypass state.

主权项

1. A network device operable to receive and forward communications over a network through at least a first network connection and a second network connection, the network device including a bypass module comprising:
a first device network connection and a second device network connection; switching elements operable to switch between a connected state and a bypass state, wherein the first network connection is in direct communication with the first device network connection and the second network connection is in direct communication with the second device network connection in the connected state, and wherein the first network connection is in direct communication with the second network connection in the bypass state; and, a controller operative to receive control signals originating external to the network device, and to selectively switch the switching elements between the bypass state and the connected state based on the received control signals.