There is a wide variety of switches available for use in networking; however, some of these switches have certain constraints. Bypassing the constraints imposed by switches is one way to improve the performance of a network and boost its usage of bandwidth. Switches with bypass capabilities can be purchased as independent equipment, or alternatively, they can be incorporated into a Network Management System (NMS). Bypassing the constraints of the switch can result in a number of advantageous outcomes. A greater level of system performance is attainable through the utilization of the switch if it is typical constraints are circumvented. For instance, a bypass switch that can switch AC currents at a maximum of 1000 amps may also be used to switch DC currents at a greater voltage. This is because AC currents and DC currents have opposite phases. This has the potential to significantly increase both the reliability and performance of the system.