GAO's fiber switches have the following functions:

• Signal Routing: GAO's fiber switches primary function is to route optical signals from one input fiber to one or more output fibers or ports. It allows for selective connection and redirection of optical signals based on specific criteria, such as wavelength, destination, or network conditions.
• Signal Switching: Our fiber switches enable the switching of optical signals between different fiber paths or connections. They can establish or change connections between input and output fibers dynamically, allowing for the reconfiguration of network paths or restoration in the event of fiber failures or network congestion.
• Optical Signal Protection and Redundancy: Our fiber switches can be used for signal protection and redundancy in optical networks. They provide alternate paths or redundant connections, to ensure uninterrupted signal transmission and minimize the impact of fiber or equipment failures.
• Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM): GAO Tek's fiber switches are used in WDM systems by enabling the switching of optical signals at different wavelengths. They allow for the selective routing of specific wavelengths to desired destinations, facilitating efficient wavelength division multiplexing and demultiplexing.
• Fiber Link Restoration: In the event of a fiber link failure or degradation, GAO's fiber switches can automatically or manually redirect the optical signal to an alternative fiber or path, ensuring continuous and reliable communication.

GAO Tek's fiber switches are rugged, versatile, and precision measurement instruments. They comply with applicable industry standards such as IEC, NEMA, TIA, ANSI, and IEEE.

Our fiber switches help our customers comply with relevant U.S. government regulations such as:

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations
• Trade Compliance and Import Regulations
• Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Regulations

Our fiber switches help our clients in complying with relevant Canadian government regulations such as:

• Radio Standards Specifications (RSS)
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations (EMCR)
• Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

Our fiber switches have the following applications:

• Data Centers: GAO's fiber switches are used in data centers to connect servers, storage systems, and networking equipment. They enable high-bandwidth, low-latency communication between devices, facilitating the efficient transfer of data and supporting the demanding requirements of data-intensive applications.
• Enterprise Networks: Our fiber switches are deployed in enterprise networks to interconnect switches, routers, and other network devices. They provide fast and secure communication between different departments, floors, or buildings within an organization, enabling efficient data transfer and network management.
• Telecommunications Networks: GAO Tek's fiber switches are used in telecommunications networks, including service provider networks, to facilitate the routing and switching of voice, data, and video traffic. Our fiber switches enable the delivery of high-speed broadband services and support the increasing demand for network capacity and reliability.
• Video Surveillance Systems: Our fiber switches are employed in video surveillance systems to connect internet protocol cameras and network video recorders. They ensure high-quality video transmission, support power over ethernet capabilities for camera power supply, and enable centralized management and monitoring of surveillance infrastructure.
• Industrial Networks: GAO's fiber switches find application in industrial environments such as manufacturing plants, utilities, and transportation systems. They provide reliable and robust network connectivity for industrial control systems, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, and other critical infrastructure components.

GAO Tek's fiber switches can be shipped overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada and can be shipped globally.