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Chapter 2: Over view
Models with Ethernet control also have an intelligent automatic switching capability. This feature allows the switch to be used to
monitor a specific Ethernet network connection and to automatically switch all ports (performs a system switch operation) based
on whether the monitored IP address responds to ICMP echo requests (responds to PINGs) or not. See section 5.5 for additional
details.
2.2 Available Models
Ten Pro Switching System 4 Network Backup Switch models are available:
• NBS004A (4-Port Network Backup Fiber Switch)
• NBS004MA (4-Port Network Backup Fiber Switch, Network Manageable)
• NBS006A (6-Port Network Backup Fiber Switch)
• NBS006MA (6-Por t Network Backup Fiber Switch, Network Manageable)
• NBS008A (8-Port Network Backup Switch, Pins 1, 2, 3, and 6, 10/100 Mbps)
• NBS008MA (8-Por t Network Backup Switch, Pins 1, 2, 3, and 6, 10/100 Mbps, Network Manageable)
• NBSALL8 (8-Port Network Backup Switch, All 8 Leads, 1000 Mbps)
• NBSALL8MGR (8-Por t Network Backup Switch, All 8 Leads, 1000 Mbps, Net work Manageable)
• NBS016A (16-Port Network Backup Switch, Pins 1, 2, 3, and 6, 10/100 Mbps)
• NBS016MA (16-Port Network Backup Switch, Pins 1, 2, 3, and 6, 10/100 Mbps, Network Manageable)
2.3 What’s Included
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support
at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.
• (1) Pro Switching System 4 Network Backup Switch
• (2) power supplies
• (2) power cords
• (2) keys
• (1) RJ-11 4-wire patch cable
• (1) CD
• This user manual