#SM960A
Pro Switching Gang Switch Chassis - 4U, 18-Card Slot
The 4U Gang Switch System offers flexibility, controlling one card, entire gang switch, or daisy-chained system via Ethernet.
Product Features
- Add reliability to critical networks and systems with a 4U Gang Switch system.
- Monitor and control access to networks remotely.
- Gang switch all ports or switch individual ports.
- Automate the backup of individual connections or entire networks based on port failure or time of day.
- daisy chain up to 255 racks.
- Holds up to 16 switch modules in a single chassis
- One daisy-chained system can support up to 4080 ports
The Pro Switching System Plus is an intelligent ganged switching system consisting of a chassis and individual interface cards (order separately). The advanced design of this system gives you incredible operational flexibility and performance.
You can switch one card individually or switch the entire rack through a Controller Card. You can even daisychain multiple chassis to control up to 4080 individual ports.
The chassis includes a backplane for plugging in the cards. Just order the cards you need, as well as a Power Supply Module (or for redundancy, order two Power Supply Modules).
Switch securely.
For fail-safe operation, the system uses proprietary micro-mirror or latching relay switching technology. That means data can continue to pass through even if the power has been cut off.
The cards perform Layer 1 switching, so the system operates independently of data rates, protocols, formats, or signal levels.
The Controller Card.
The key to the system is the Controller Card. One is required for each 18-slot chassis, and it takes up two card slots. The Controller Card enables you to individually switch any port from the front panel, or gang switch the entire system.
For more capabilities, choose models with an RS-232 serial controller, or an SNMP-based Ethernet controller, which also includes GUI Switchcenter software. These intelligent cards enable you to switch from anywhere in the world via an RS-232 or IP connection.
Each chassis also has a keyed switch so you can enable/disable manual switching from the front-panel toggle switches.
Pick a card, any card.
Switching cards are available for RS-232, video, fiber, and CAT5 and CAT6 connections.
Mix it up.
Use the system to support both new and legacy technologies. Add cards for fast CAT6 10-GbE networking while keeping connections for older RS-232 and 75-ohm video connections.
Control power.
To power a backup network, choose the 1-In/2-Out Power Switch Modules. Or, to set up a redundant backup power supply, choose the 2-In/1-Out models. Both are available with advanced network reporting functions.
1 Year Double Diamond™ Warranty (Standard)
Take the risk out of equipment purchases with the Double Diamond™ Warranty from Black Box.
Our Double Diamond Warranty* protects your Black Box® brand products from manufacturing and/or material defects.
The SM960A comes with a standard 1 Year Double Diamond Warranty*. During the warranty period, Black Box will repair or replace your damaged equipment at NO CHARGE!*
What’s more, we also have a 30-day return policy on most products. Simply call Customer Service for a Return Authorization (RA) number, return your product in new condition and in the original package to receive a full refund.** Click here to find your local sales office to obtain a Return Authorization.
Extended Double Diamond Warranty.
Extend the warranty on select products or protect eligible previously purchased Black Box® brand items for an additional year - at just 10% of the original purchase price or for three years for only 20% of the purchase price.
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