Siemon adds LC fiber-optic adapter lock to LockIT secure network accessories line

DECEMBER 22, 2010 -- Siemon has unveiled its LockIT LC optical fiber adapter lock. Part of Siemon’s LockIT line of secure network connectivity, the new adapter lock is designed to be tamper-proof and protect against unauthorized access to unused LC ports.

Siemon says the adapter locks require no special connectivity and can be used to secure nearly any LC optical fiber-based network infrastructure. The LockIT system is designed to provide physical layer security without adding complexity or impacting overall functionality and density.

The LockIT adapter lock is engineered to snap securely into any industry-standard LC port, blocking cord access and preventing tampering. Removable only with a specially designed key, the lock fits flush within the port, providing full access to adjacent ports regardless of density, Siemon adds. The adapter lock is brightly colored to allow network personnel to quickly identify locked ports.

The new secure component is system and cabling performance independent, allowing it to secure any active equipment LC port, or passive LC patching, plug and play or work area port, Siemon says.

“The obvious benefit is a very cost-effective and easily-implemented deterrent against malicious access to the network through unsecured connectivity,” explained Tony Veatch, Siemon director of product management. “But LockIT is also an excellent way to protect against accidental connectivity errors, acting like a ‘lock-out/tag-out’ system for the network infrastructure. We see great interest in such a solution in public areas including conference rooms, airports, and classrooms. This simple, effective product is suitable for industries such as transportation, finance, retail, hospitality, and education, as well as in mission critical data center applications.”

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