Black Box Gigabit Managed Ethernet Switch - 26-Port

The Black Box Gigabit Managed Ethernet Switch - 26-Port is an exceptional networking solution tailored for small to medium-sized businesses and entry-level enterprise networks. With its advanced features and robust performance, this managed switch ensures seamless connectivity for various applications, including video streaming, VoIP, and Wi-Fi client operations. Experience efficient traffic management and enhanced security with this high-performance switch, designed to elevate your network infrastructure.

• Comprehensive Port Configuration: The switch comprises 24 autosensing 100-/1000-Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports and 2 dual-media ports, offering flexible connection options. The dual-media ports can act as standard UTP Ethernet ports or adapt to fiber using SFP modules, allowing for versatile network setups.
• Advanced Traffic Management: Supporting up to 13 groups of 802.3ad LACP link aggregation, this switch allows you to bundle multiple ports for high-bandwidth connections. This feature enhances switch-to-switch cascading applications, providing higher full-duplex speeds essential for demanding network environments.
• Robust Multicast Support: With support for 1024 multicast groups and IGMP (v1/v2/v3) functionalities, the switch effectively limits bandwidth-heavy multicast traffic. This ensures that your network remains responsive and efficient, even during high traffic loads.
• Full Management Capabilities: The Black Box switch offers comprehensive management options via SNMP versions 1, 2c, and 3, along with an integrated web server for easy browser-based management. The GUI interface simplifies switch configuration, system monitoring, and maintenance tasks.
• Enhanced Security Features: Implementing enterprise-class security, this switch includes 802.1X port-based network access control, comprehensive ACLs, and encrypted remote management with SNMPv3, SSH, and SSL. A guest VLAN option allows visitors to access the internet securely without compromising the corporate network.

Technical Details of the Black Box Gigabit Managed Ethernet Switch

• Port Configuration: 24 x 100-/1000-Mbps RJ-45 ports, 2 x dual-media ports (100-/1000-Mbps RJ-45 + 100-/1000-Mbps SFP)
• Switch Layer: Layer 2+
• Power Saving: IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet
• VLAN Support: Up to 4000 simultaneous VLANs
• Management Protocols: SNMP (v1/v2c/v3), HTTP/HTTPS, Telnet/SSH
• Access Control: RADIUS-based 802.1X
• Maximum ACL Entries: 256

How to Install the Black Box Gigabit Managed Ethernet Switch

1. Place the switch on a flat, stable surface or mount it in a standard rack using rack-mountable brackets if necessary.
2. Connect the power supply to the switch and plug it into an electrical outlet.
3. Using an Ethernet cable, connect your network devices to the RJ-45 ports. If using fiber connections, insert the appropriate SFP modules and connect the fiber cables.
4. Access the web management interface by entering the switch’s IP address into a web browser.
5. Log in using the default credentials provided in the user manual, and configure the switch settings according to your network requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What types of devices can I connect to the Black Box Gigabit Managed Ethernet Switch?
  A: You can connect a variety of devices, including computers, printers, VoIP phones, and servers, via Ethernet cables. The switch allows for both copper and fiber connections.
• Q: How does the VLAN support work?
  A: The switch supports up to 4000 VLANs, enabling you to segment your network traffic based on departmental needs or guest access, ensuring better security and performance.
• Q: Can I manage the switch remotely?
  A: Yes, the switch supports remote management via SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS, and Telnet/SSH, allowing you to configure and monitor the switch from anywhere with internet access.
• Q: Does this switch support QoS for prioritizing traffic?
  A: Yes, the Black Box switch supports 802.1p Layer 2 QoS, allowing you to prioritize time-sensitive applications like VoIP and video streaming for optimal performance.
• Q: Is there a power-saving feature in this switch?
  A: Absolutely! The switch is equipped with IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet technology, which reduces power consumption during periods of low data activity, leading to potential energy savings of up to 50%.