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There's a reason why this type of manual switch continues to be the switch of choice for networking professionals everywhere: It's a tried-and-true optical switch that performs as promised year after year. It's reliable because it uses micro-mirrors instead of electronics to route data signals from one fiber optic port to the next. And unlike conventional electronic switches, there are no complex and vulnerable electronic circuits to monitor and protect from intrusion, component failure, or interference. The switches are available in latching and non-latching models. The optical mirror movement on the latching versions maintains the selected position even when there's a power failure.