Intelligent and robust

switches
EASY TO INSTALL
Compact, discreet switches are installed in cable
ducts or floor boxes. Despite their small form factor,
the switches offer up to four copper RJ45 user ports
for delivering data and power to end user devices.

INTELLIGENT CONFIGURATION
Optional memory cards with MAC addresses
always store the latest full switch configuration
automatically. If a switch needs to be replaced,
even temporarily, all you need to do is remove the
memory card and insert it into the new switch. No
special knowledge or training is required.

ENHANCED ENERGY EFFICIENCY

LANactive access switches are located close to
the end user. These replace switches that would
normally be located in a floor distribution room,
which would require HVAC systems, lighting and
so on. The FTTO switch itself consumes a minimum
of power for data transmission. Switches also DATA PLUS POWER
support Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az), The switch draws current from an external power
so that energy is only consumed when data is supply, which can power all connected devices.
transferred. Nexans EcoMode optimises data As this is delivered over a relatively short distance
transfer modes, based on current user needs – the last few metres of the network – there is less
and preferences, for even lower power draw. power loss and less energy is required.
Data transfer rates are manually or automatically
reduced from 1,000 Mbps to 100 Mbps
according to a preset time schedule.

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Fibre To The Office:
breaking the 90-metre limit

SECURE SCALABLE
Nexans switches provide the ideal basis This solution offers high bandwidth reserves and,
for secure Local Area Networks. Intelligent if required, significant redundancy can be built in
Management features increase the security of the right up to the outlet. As a result, you can develop
network and minimise service costs. the entire network step-by-step in accordance with
current or expected requirements.
PROVEN DURABILITY
LANactive solutions are based on selected FACTORY PRE-TERMINATED
industrial components, which are robust, durable ASSEMBLIES
and high-performing. Nexans carries out ongoing Nexans Pre-Term solutions combine ease of
quality controls following the latest standards (ISO installation and outstanding performance. Pre-
9001). The result: an MTBF value (Mean Time Term assemblies are manufactured in a controlled
Before Failure) of over 400 years. environment and pretested for guaranteed
performance. Reducing risk and complexity in the
LESS SPACE field means time required on-site can be reduced
LANactive doesn’t require the bulky horizontal by as much as 60%.
copper cable bundles generally used in traditional
installations. This improves accessibility whilst FLAME RETARDANT AND FIRE
reducing cabling volume by up to three-quarters. RETARDANT
A considerable amount of room is saved in racks Cabling used in an FTTO installation has outstanding
and cable pathways, adding up to considerable flame retardant (IEC 60332-1) and fire retardant
space savings on every floor. As fibre cabling (IEC 60332-3) properties. Fibre cables comply
requires no electrical grounding or shielding and is with different fire performance classes and three
slimmer than copper diodes, it has a smaller overall additional criteria (smoke production, flaming
cable diameter. A single fibre link provides data droplets and acidity). These have been defined
connections for up to five user ports. as part of the EU Construction Products Regulation
(CPR) that now governs cable usage in buildings.
LONGER DISTANCES In addition, the reduced cable volume and use
Fibre breaks through copper’s 90-metre distance of smaller bundles significantly reduces fire load,
limit. Large distances, spanning hundreds of enhancing safety and making compliance with
metres, between buildings, campuses and relevant regulations easier.
industrial sites can be easily bridged by
multimode or singlemode fibre with minimal signal NO INTERFERENCE
attenuation. Fibre needs no grounding or earthing. Unlike
copper, fibre is immune to electromagnetic
interference and may run along power lines.

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Management and monitoring
Centralised, end-to-end management Interoperability
with NEXMAN Controller and Zero-Touch
LANactive switches and protocols are interoperable
Configuration
with offerings from other switch manufacturers
In a traditional fibre or copper network, each and work with third party non-Ethernet devices.
network switch needs to be configured manually. LANactive also offers full interoperability with
This can be a lengthy process, prone to human various network management systems.
error. The centralised structure makes managing
and servicing networks easier and less costly. Smart Accurate view with intelligent device lists
device management allows flexible, simple and Categories can be defined according to a tree
secure switch configuration from a central location. structure and devices can be assigned using
Any switch can be easily routed to any end user. Drag & Drop. Any number of device lists can be
Large, complex networks with thousands of switches created, for example arranged in different groups,
can be managed quickly and easily and faults and sorted by IP address, MAC address, device
configuration errors are rapidly tracked down. name and software version, or imported from
Nexans LANactive Zero-Touch Configuration environments such as XML, CSV or database.
is a contemporary way of designing, building Counting and labelling according to category are
and operating networks with minimum effort. also possible, along with various viewing options
The use of LANactive GigaSwitches together and creation of Excel or XML inventory lists.
with the NEXMAN Controller configuration and The device list is automatically updated through
management software ensures networks are polling and changes are highlighted.
flexible and scalable. Updates
The main configuration is carried out once and Device lists, firmware versions, single switch and
performed centrally. It’s not necessary to pre- master configurations and firmware can be stored
configure the LANactive GigaSwitches as these in selected locations, and one or more devices
will be automatically configured during initial can receive scheduled configuration and firmware
installation. updates. Comprehensive information on update
After connecting a Nexans LANactive and progress is visible in a log window; this data
GigaSwitch to a network segment, the switch is stored for later analysis.
will automatically link to its controller to receive
provisioned firmware and configuration. In
addition, the NEXMAN controller offers enhanced
security features for the network.

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Redundancy
Topologies – with or without redundancy
With fewer components and a clear-cut concept (one fibre cable and several switches per office floor),
FTTO allows you to design your network in a way that provides all the flexibility you need. Besides a fast,
hassle-free installation, you can enjoy easy scalability as your requirements change and your network
needs to expand.

WITHOUT REDUNDANCY

WITH REDUNDANCY

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