Black Box LPB1308A Overview Introduction, What’s Included, Features, Hardware Description

8-Port Gigabit 802.3at/af PoE Switch 8-Port Gigabit 802.3at/af PoE Switch

8-Port Gigabit 802.3at/af PoE Switch

Temperature Tolerance — Operating: +32 to +131° F (0 to +55° C);

Storage: -4 to + 194° F (-20 to +90° C)

Relative Humidity — 10 to 90%, noncondensing

Power — Input: 100–240 VAC/50-60 Hz; Output: 48 VDC per port, (8) ports at full 30 W

output supported; Consumption: 250 watts (maximum)

Size — 1.8”H x 7.3”W x 11”D (4.5 x 18.5 x 28 cm)

Shipping Weight — 5.1 lb. (2.3 kg)

2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

This switch provides eight 10-/100-/1000-Mbps ports. It was designed for easy installation and high performance in an environment where traffic is on the network and the number of users increases continuously.

The switch installs where space is limited and provides smooth network migration and easy upgrade to network capacity. It can be rackmounted in a 19” cabinet or rack.

2.2 What’s Included

Your package should contain the following items.

If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.

•(1) 8-Port 802.3at/af PoE Gigabit Ethernet Switch

•(1) power cord

•(1) rackmount kit: (2) brackets, (2) screws

•This user’s manual

2.3 Features

•Each port autonegotiates between 10, 100, and

1000 Mbps.

•All eight ports support PSE/PoE.

•Supports up to 30 W maximum power for each

PSE/PoE port.

•Mounts in a 19” rack.

•Auto-learns network configurations.

•Auto-detects full-/half-duplex modes for any port.

•Offers dedicated full-duplex 2000-Mbps bandwidth.

•Store-and-forward switching methods.

•IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex and back- pressure flow control for half-duplex operation.

•Non-blocking and non-head-of-line blocking full wire-speed forwarding.

•Auto-MDI/MDI-X function for any port.

•Smart plug-and-play.

2.4 Hardware Description

Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the switch’s front and back panels. Table 2-1 describes its components.

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Figure 2-1. Front panel.

6 7

Figure 2-2. Back panel.

Table 2-1. Components.

Number	Component		Description
1	(8)	RJ-45 connectors	Link to 10/100/1000 Ethernet devices
2	(8)	ACT LEDs	Lights when port is connected; flashes
			when data is transmitting or receiving.
			Lights when port is linked to power
3	(8)	PoE LEDs	device; Off when no power device is
			connected.
			Off when port is connected to
4	(8)	10/100 LEDs	10 Mbps; On when ports is
			connected to 100 Mbps
5	(8)	1000 LEDs	On when port is connected to
			1000 Mbps
6	Power LED		Lights when power to the unit is on
7	3-prong receptacle		Links to 100–240 VAC power cord

3. Installation

3.1Switch/Hub to 8-Port Gigabit 802.3at/af PoE Switch

This switch provides automatic crossover detection for any port so it’s simple to uplink to another switch without using a crossover cable.

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