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8-Port Gigabit 802.3at/af PoE Switch 8-Port Gigabit 802.3at/af PoE Switch8-Port Gigabit 802.3at/af PoE Switch
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LPB1308A LPB1308ALPB1308A
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.
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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.
3 (8) PoE LEDs
Lights when port is linked to power
device; Off when no power device is
connected.
4 (8) 10/100 LEDs
Off when port is connected to
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
3.1 Switch/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.