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Black Box Pro Switching Gang Switch Controller Card - 2U, RS232

Part #: 1-2161608

Black Box Pro Switching Gang Switch Controller Card - 2U, RS232

Part #: 1-2161608 MFG Part #: SM263A UPC #: 822088277422
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About the Black Box Pro Switching

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  • If you plan to daisy-chain multiple chassis, the Controller Card in the first chassis controls the entire system.

The advanced design of the Pro Switching System, 2U (SM260A) gives incredible operational flexibility and performance. Switch one card individually or switch the entire chassis through a Controller Card. You'll need one Controller Card per rack chassis. If you plan to daisy-chain multiple chassis, the Controller Card in the first chassis controls the entire system.

This card enables you to switch the chassis from anywhere via an RS-232 or IP connection.

We also offer an RS-232 Only Controller Card (SM263A), which enables you to gang switch via the manual toggle switch or with serial commands.

Or if you want to extend RS-232/IP control to a second daisy-chained Pro Switching System chassis, order the SNMP Expansion Controller Card (SM264A). This enables you to send hardware control signals and control the daisy-chained system with RS-232 messages through the RS-232/Ethernet (SNMP) Controller Card (SM262A).

Ordering Instructions | First, order the chassis...

Pro Switching System, 2U, 18-Card (SM260A)

Next order at least one power supply | Power Supply Cards:

Redundant Power Supply Cards (NOTE: cards requires two chassis slots.):

100 - 240-VAC Input (SM261A-VAC)

-48-VDC Input (SM261A-VDC)

Or order:

AC External Adapter Card (SM261A-CARD) ( NOTE: card requires one chassis slot.)

And at least one power supply (order two for redundant power)...

Power Supply, 120 - 240 VAC, External (SM961A-PS)

...then select a Controller Card...

RS-232/Ethernet (SNMP) (SM262A)

RS-232 Only (SM263A)

SNMP Expansion (SM264A)

...next choose your A/B Switch Cards...

DB25/RS-232 (SM265A)

DB25/RS-530 (SM266A)

Video F-Connector, Latching (SM276A-LCH)

Video F-Connector, Non-Latching (SM267A)

Multimode Fiber Optic:

ST®, Latching (SM277A-MM-ST-LCH)

SC, Latching (SM277A-MM-SC-LCH)

ST, Non-Latching (SM277A-ST)

SC, Non-Latching (SM277A-SC)

Single-Mode Fiber Optic:

ST, Latching (SM278A-SS-ST-LCH)

SC, Latching (SM278A-SS-SC-LCH)

ST, Non-Latching (SM278A-ST)

SC, Non-Latching (SM278A-SC)

RJ-45 Copper:

RJ-45 CAT5 (SM268A)

RJ-45 CAT6 (SM269A)

For empty slots, order...

Blank Panel, Front or Rear, 2U (SM279A-BLNK)

Questions? Contact our FREE Tech Support.

  • If you plan to daisy-chain multiple chassis, the Controller Card in the first chassis controls the entire system.

The advanced design of the Pro Switching System, 2U (SM260A) gives incredible operational flexibility and performance. Switch one card individually or switch the entire chassis through a Controller Card. You'll need one Controller Card per rack chassis. If you plan to daisy-chain multiple chassis, the Controller Card in the first chassis controls the entire system.

This card enables you to switch the chassis from anywhere via an RS-232 or IP connection.

We also offer an RS-232 Only Controller Card (SM263A), which enables you to gang switch via the manual toggle switch or with serial commands.

Or if you want to extend RS-232/IP control to a second daisy-chained Pro Switching System chassis, order the SNMP Expansion Controller Card (SM264A). This enables you to send hardware control signals and control the daisy-chained system with RS-232 messages through the RS-232/Ethernet (SNMP) Controller Card (SM262A).

Ordering Instructions | First, order the chassis...

Pro Switching System, 2U, 18-Card (SM260A)

Next order at least one power supply | Power Supply Cards:

Redundant Power Supply Cards (NOTE: cards requires two chassis slots.):

100 - 240-VAC Input (SM261A-VAC)

-48-VDC Input (SM261A-VDC)

Or order:

AC External Adapter Card (SM261A-CARD) ( NOTE: card requires one chassis slot.)

And at least one power supply (order two for redundant power)...

Power Supply, 120 - 240 VAC, External (SM961A-PS)

...then select a Controller Card...

RS-232/Ethernet (SNMP) (SM262A)

RS-232 Only (SM263A)

SNMP Expansion (SM264A)

...next choose your A/B Switch Cards...

DB25/RS-232 (SM265A)

DB25/RS-530 (SM266A)

Video F-Connector, Latching (SM276A-LCH)

Video F-Connector, Non-Latching (SM267A)

Multimode Fiber Optic:

ST®, Latching (SM277A-MM-ST-LCH)

SC, Latching (SM277A-MM-SC-LCH)

ST, Non-Latching (SM277A-ST)

SC, Non-Latching (SM277A-SC)

Single-Mode Fiber Optic:

ST, Latching (SM278A-SS-ST-LCH)

SC, Latching (SM278A-SS-SC-LCH)

ST, Non-Latching (SM278A-ST)

SC, Non-Latching (SM278A-SC)

RJ-45 Copper:

RJ-45 CAT5 (SM268A)

RJ-45 CAT6 (SM269A)

For empty slots, order...

Blank Panel, Front or Rear, 2U (SM279A-BLNK)

Questions? Contact our FREE Tech Support.

Technical Specifications of the Black Box Pro Switching

General Information


Manufacturer Black Box Corporation
Manufacturer Part Number SM263A
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.blackbox.com
Brand Name Black Box
Product Line Pro Switching
Product Name Pro Switching Gang Switch Controller Card - 2U, RS232
Product Type Switch Control Module

Technical Information


Application / Usage Data Networking

Interfaces/Ports


Total Number of Ports 1
Interfaces / Ports Details 1 x RJ-45 Network LAN2 x RJ-11

Media & Performance


Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
Ethernet Technology Ethernet

Physical Characteristics


Height 4.5"
Width 4.3"
Depth 12.8"
Weight (Approximate) 0.94 lb

Miscellaneous


Compatibility

Black Box SM260A Pro Switching Gang Switch Chassis

Green Compliant Yes
Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliant Yes
Environmental Compliance Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

Warranty


Limited Warranty 1 Year

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