Many transparent mode security tools today are sold as software and installed on general-purpose servers. Compared with dedicated hardware, the lower cost advantage is more attractive to end customers. Silicom Bypass Network The card can switch the network to a bypass state when a server failure occurs, so that server failure problems, including power outages and crashes, will not affect the network.

The Bypass network card provides three modes of automatic switching, including bypass, Inline and Disconnect. Interface speeds available include 1/10/40/100 Gbps, copper or fiber, 2 ports to 6 ports.