Black Box LB9002A-ST-R2 manual

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  • Page 1

    Express Ethernet Switch 1 LB9002A - ST - R2 Express Ethernet Switches August , 2002 CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll - free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to mi dnight Friday : 877 - 877 - BBOX FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724 - 746 - 5500 or fax 724 - 746 - 0746 Mail order: Black Box Corporation , 1000 Pa[...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 2 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT Class B Digital Device. This equipment has b een tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable [...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 3 8. Servicio — El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servici o calificado. 9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación[...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 4 About This Manual This manual describes the Black Box Express Ethernet Switch in these basic sections: ?? Product Features ?? Installation ?? Trouble - shooting ?? Glossary of Terms Product Features T his section examines the key features, the physical features, and the product specifications of each model. Installation Th[...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 5 This manual services the compact size of Express Ethernet Switch, LB9002A - SC/ST, which has 1 port TX and 1 port FX.[...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 6 Table of Contents About This Manual ............................................................................................................................ 4 Product Features ............................................................................................................................... 4 Installation .[...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 7 Product Features This section addresses: ?? Key Features ?? Physical Features (including LEDs) ?? Product Specification Key Features ?? Auto - negotiation for speed and duplex on every TX port ?? Plug & play ?? True non - blocki ng architecture ?? Full wire - speed forwarding ?? Store - and - forward switching mechanis[...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 8 Physical Features ?? AC Input: 100 - 25 0VAC, 47 - 63Hz internal universal power supply ?? Input Fuse: 2A ?? Power Consumptio n: 7 W ?? Operating Temperature: 0 C - 40 C (32 F - 104 F) ?? Storage Temperature: - 25 C - 70 C ( - 13 F - 158 F) ?? Humidity: 10% - 90% non - condensing ?? Emission Compliance: FCC part 1 5 class [...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 9 Illustrated Compact - Size Switches The front panel of the compact switch has two or eight ports and LED indicators to provide instant feedback on the status of the switch. This gr oup includes LB9002A - SC/ST, and LB9108A. LB9002A - SC - R2/LB9002A - ST - R2 Figure 1 : Compact - size, 2 - port with fiber LB9002A - SC - R2[...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 10 LED State Indication Steady The port has established a valid network connection LNK/ACT (link/activity) Flashing The port is receiving or transmitting data Steady The port has established a valid 100 Mbps connection 100 Off The port has established a valid 10 Mbps network conne ction Steady The connection is in full - dup[...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 11 C ABLE 10BASE - T: 2 - pair UTP Cat. 3, 4, or 5; 100BASE - TX: 2 - pair UTP Cat. 5; 100BASE - FX: 62.5/125 multi - mode fiber - optic cable S WITCHING M ETHOD Store - and - Forward F ORWARDING R ATE 14,800 pps for 10 Mbps; 148,800 pps for 100 Mbps T EMPERATURE Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Storage: - 13 to +158°F [...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 12 Table 8: Specifications per model Model Dimension "W x "D x "H Weight Output Pwr LB9002A - SC/ST 10 x 5.3 x 1.4 25.4 x 13.5 x 3.6 cm 2.1 lb. 0.9 kg 100 - 250VAC 47 - 63 Hz 7W Installation Quick Tip Install a Black Box Express Ethernet Switch as a plug - and - play device. No special configuration is require[...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 13 The cable must be a Category 5 shielded twisted - pair or unshielded twisted - pair (STP/UTP) cable for 100BASE - TX, or Category 3, 4, or 5 STP/UTP cable for 10BASE - T. Consult Table 9 for further details. Fiber - optic cabling Prepare a pair of fiber optic cable s with SC or ST type connectors at both ends. The cable f[...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 14 Trouble - shooting Guide This trouble - shoo ting guide describes problems that could occur with the Express Ethernet Switch. The guide states possible reasons for the problems, and possible steps to take to solve the problems. No Power to the Switch. Symptom: Power cord is connected to the switch, but all LEDs, including[...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 15 Transmission Problems Symptom: Connections across a LAN switch are slow or unreliable. Possible Problem Solution Incorrect full - or half - duplex settings Express Ethernet Switches are all equipped with auto - negotiation to communicate with other DTEs on the network for the best available performance. 1. Verify if the c[...]

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    Express Ethernet Switch 16 Trademarks Any trademarks are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. Glossary 10BASE - T Networking standard for twisted - pair cabling c apable of carrying data at 10 Mbps. 100BASE - TX Networking standard for two pairs of high - quality twisted - pair wires carrying data at 100 Mbps. 100BASE - FX Netwo[...]