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Black Box SM978A Switch Modules Pro Switching System Plus A/b Switch Card, Rj-45 Cat5 013269122635
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Black Box Pro Switching System Plus A/B Switch Card, RJ-45 CAT5 - For Switching Network - 3 x RJ-45 LAN - Twisted Pair - TAA Compliant SM978A

GANG SWITCH - 4U, RJ45 CAT5E A/B CARD LATCHING, GSA, TAA

Manufacturer Part Number: SM978A

Switch between two RJ45 CAT5e connections at speeds up to 1 GbE. The RJ45 CAT5e A/B switch latching card allows for the switching between two Ethernet connections with speeds up to 1 GbE if power is lost the connection will default to the A location.Controller Cards take up only one slot and external power connects to the controller card One slot is reserved for future use leaving you with 16 slots for A/B Switch Cards. All switch cards take up one slot except for the power A/B cards which take up two slots. Manage access to networks implement backup systems for network and computer connections or share peripherals and other equipment.Local features include LED status and manual switching. Remote control (dry contact closure RS232 and Ethernet) provides unmatched management flexibility.Gang Switch systems are used around the world to add secure access control and reliable backup for critical systems from space launch centers to stock exchange networks.First order the chassis. Gang Switch 4U 18-Card (SM960A) Next order at least one power supply (order two for redundancy)External Power Supply 100- 240 VAC (SM961-PS) Internal Power Supply -48 VDC (SM760-PS1) Internal Power Supply Dual -48VDC (SM760-PS2) Then select a Controller Card, Ethernet (SNMP) (SM962A) Logic Only (SM964A) Next choose your A/B Switch Cards, Serial DBxx DB25 A/B Non-Latching (SM965A) DB9 A/B Non-Latching (SM966A) DB15 A/B Non-Latching (SM967A) Power 240 VAC 1 in 2 out (SM971) 120 VAC 2 in 1 out (SM973) Video 75-ohm F-Connector (SM976A) Multimode SC Latching (SM977A-SC) ST Latching (SM977A-ST) RJ45 Copper CAT5e Latching (SM978A) CAT6 Latching (SM979A) This product works with Power Supply (SM961-PS) A/B Switch Cards (SM965A etc.)



CPN:GANG SWITCH - 4U, RJ45 CAT5E A/B CARD LATCHING, GSA, TAA
MANUFACTURER NAME: Black Box
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER: SM978A
UPC EAN CODE: 013269122635
LANGUAGE: EN
MARKET:US

General Information:

The RJ45 CAT5e A/B switch latching card allows for the switching between two Ethernet connections with speeds up to 1 GbE, if power is lost the connection will default to the A location.

Controller Cards take up only one slot, and external power connects to the controller card, One slot is reserved for future use, leaving you with 16 slots for A/B Switch Cards. All switch cards take up one slot except for the power A/B cards which take up two slots. Manage access to networks, implement backup systems for network and computer connections, or share peripherals and other equipment.

Local features include LED status and manual switching. Remote control (dry contact closure, RS232, and Ethernet) provides unmatched management flexibility.

Gang Switch systems are used around the world to add secure access control and reliable backup for critical systems from space launch centers to stock exchange networks.

First, order the chassis

  • Gang Switch, 4U, 18-Card (SM960A)

Next order at least one power supply (order two for redundancy)

  • External Power Supply 100- 240 VAC (SM961-PS)
  • Internal Power Supply -48 VDC (SM760-PS1)
  • Internal Power Supply Dual -48VDC (SM760-PS2)

Then select a Controller Card

  • Ethernet (SNMP) (SM962A)
  • Logic Only (SM964A)

Next, choose your A/B Switch Cards

  • Serial DBxx: DB25 A/B Non-Latching (SM965A)
  • DB9 A/B Non-Latching (SM966A)
  • DB15 A/B Non-Latching (SM967A)
  • Power: 240 VAC 1 in 2 out (SM971)
  • 120 VAC 2 in 1 out (SM973)
  • Video: 75-ohm F-Connector (SM976A)
  • Multimode: SC Latching (SM977A-SC)
  • ST Latching (SM977A-ST)
  • RJ45 Copper: CAT5e Latching (SM978A)
  • CAT6 Latching (SM979A)

This product works with Power Supply (SM961-PS) A/B Switch Cards (SM965A, etc.)

ManufacturerBlack Box Corporation
Manufacturer Part NumberSM978A
Manufacturer Website Addresshttp://www.blackbox.com
Brand NameBlack Box
Product NamePro Switching System Plus A/B Switch Card, RJ-45 CAT5
Product TypeExpansion Module
  Product UPC013269122635
Technical Information:
Application/UsageSwitching Network
Interfaces/Ports:
Total Number of Ports3
Connector TypeRJ-45
Interfaces/Ports Details3 x RJ-45 LAN
Media & Performance:
Media Type SupportedTwisted Pair
Miscellaneous:
CompatibilityBlack Box Pro Switching System
Country of OriginUnited States
TAA CompliantYes
Environmentally FriendlyYes
Warranty:
Warranty1 Year

Date Inserted: Thursday November 7, 2024

This product was last updated on Tuesday November 12, 2024

All products are brand new and factory sealed unless otherwise stated.
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