Black Box NBSALL8MGR Network Manageable Rackmount Gang Switch - Enterprise-Grade Layer 1 Switching Solution
The Black Box NBSALL8MGR is a professional-grade 1U rackmount gang switch designed for mission-critical network environments requiring reliable failover and backup switching capabilities. This TAA-compliant, network-manageable switch features 8 RJ-45 A/B ports supporting 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet networks, making it ideal for enterprise data centers, military systems, broadcast networks, and financial institutions.
Advanced Network Management and Control Features
Experience versatile control options with manual, electronic (RS-232 console), or remote TCP/IP network management. The switch supports Telnet, SNMP, and web browser-based management, enabling seamless integration into existing network infrastructure. The key-lockable gang switching feature provides additional security for simultaneous port control.
Reliable Failover and Redundancy
Built with enterprise reliability in mind, the NBSALL8MGR features:
- Auto bypass and auto-recovery functions
- Latching A/B position mechanism for continuous signal transmission during power loss
- Dual power inputs for redundancy
- Support for daisy-chaining up to 255 chassis (4080 ports)
Technical Specifications and Performance
The switch delivers enterprise-grade performance with:
- Gigabit Ethernet support (10/100/1000Base-T)
- All-pin switching capability on RJ-45 ports
- Protocol and data rate transparency
- Compact 1U form factor (17.3" x 1.8" x 10.5")
- Lightweight design at approximately 5 lbs
Key Features: Network manageable, TAA compliant, RoHS/WEEE certified, redundant power supply support, and comprehensive Layer 1 switching capabilities.
Installation and Compatibility
The NBSALL8MGR is designed for standard 19-inch rack installation and features:
- 1U rack-mount form factor for space-efficient deployment
- Compatible with twisted pair cabling infrastructure
- Support for RS-232 circuits with hardware handshake leads
- Easy integration with existing network monitoring systems
Environmental and Compliance Standards
Meeting strict regulatory requirements, this switch is:
- TAA Compliant for government installations
- RoHS and WEEE certified for environmental sustainability
- Made in the United States
- Backed by a 1-year limited warranty
Applications and Use Cases
Ideal for:
- Military and classified information systems
- Broadcast network infrastructure
- Financial trading environments
- Mission-critical enterprise networks
- Data center failover solutions
- Latches the A/B position to keep signals moving even if power is lost.
- Enables individual or simultaneous (ganged) control of circuits.
- Switch manually, electronically via a local RS-232 console, or remotely over a TCP/IP network.
- Lockable switch with removable key for securing gang switching control.
- Supports connections to Gigabit Ethernet segments.
- Features highly reliable internal telecommunications relays.
- Transparent to data rates, protocols, formats, and signal levels.
- Compact, 1U-high rack-mountable chassis.
- Includes dual power inputs for redundancy.
- Daisychain multiple units for up to 4080 ports or 255 chassis.
Use this Layer 1 switching system to add network backup and failover switching to your data networks. It's ideal for mission-critical applications, including classified information and military systems, broadcast networks, and stock exchanges.
With the Pro Switching System 1U NBS, it's very simple to switch all users from the main network to a backup network. Locally, this is done using a momentary toggle switch on the chassis' front or from a serial RS-232 workstation. But it also supports control from a remote workstation via its 10BASE-T Ethernet port. Through this TCP/IP connection, you can switch and monitor the system's circuits using Telnet, SNMP, or a Web browser link.
The switching system also features auto bypass and auto-recovery functions. If the "normal" network paths between the chassis and the device being monitored go down for any reason, the chassis will automatically switch from the normal connection state to the bypass, or failover, connection state.
This model switches all eight leads on the RJ-45 ports. It's designed for use in 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-TX Ethernet networks, for switching RS-232 circuits that use both data and hardware handshake leads, or any application that requires the use of more than four leads. (We also offer models that switch just Pins 1/2 and 3/6 of the RJ-45 connectors.)
Each switching circuit has a common (C) port that's latched to its associated A or B port, which means it passes signals even if the chassis is without AC power. Because its relays are physically latched into position, once a position is set, it stays set. The switch circuit is as reliable as the CATx cables connected to it.
A key-lockable switch secures the gang switching function. With the key-lock switch in the enabled position, all ports in the Pro Switching System 1U NBS can be simultaneously switched by pressing the momentary toggle switch on the chassis' front.
Port settings are also software controllable, so you can toggle a connected device from the A to the B position from a workstation. You not only have reliable network paths, but you can automate switching to control individual settings.
Need to add ports later? Simply daisy-chain multiple Pro Switching System 1U NBS chassis together - up to 255 in all - and control them as a single system.