Black Box HRD Switch Module - 8 x 100/1000 Mbps SFP (HRD) for LE2700 Hardened Series

The Black Box HRD Switch Module is a rugged, high-reliability networking solution designed to power mission-critical applications in harsh environments. Built to integrate seamlessly with the LE2700 Series Hardened Managed Modular Switch system, this eight-port module delivers dependable 100/1000 Mbps SFP connectivity for fiber backhaul and device-to-network communication. Engineered for industrial and outdoor deployments, it combines hardened construction with flexible management to support oil, gas, and utility operations, as well as public safety, traffic management, and security surveillance networks. Whether you’re connecting IP cameras, alarms, control sensors, or remote monitoring nodes, this HRD module provides stable, secure, and scalable performance that keeps critical links up and running under demanding conditions.

• Rugged, industrial-grade design: Built to withstand extreme temperatures, dust, vibration, and EMI within challenging environments such as oil/gas sites, pipelines, and outdoor municipal deployments, ensuring reliable operation where standard switches fail.
• Eight 100/1000 Mbps SFP fiber ports: Flexible, high-speed fiber interfaces for robust backhaul, with auto-negotiation and stable link integrity to support video, telemetry, alarms, and control traffic across long distances.
• Managed, secure, and scalable: Integrated management features enable VLAN segmentation, QoS, ACLs, SNMP, and remote monitoring, delivering granular control and visibility across multi-site networks while preserving bandwidth for critical data.
• Part of the LE2700 Hardened Series: Designed to complement a hardened modular switch chassis, enabling easy expansion and hot-swapping in edge and core deployments without compromising uptime or security.
• Versatile deployment for critical operations: Ideal for oil/gas well and pipeline control, municipal safety and traffic systems, and security/backhaul for IP cameras and alarm networks, delivering predictable performance in mission-critical scenarios.

Technical Details of Black Box HRD Switch Module

• Port count: 8 ports
• Port type: SFP fiber (8 x 100/1000 Mbps)
• Management: Hardened, managed module for LE2700 series
• Series compatibility: LE2700 Hardened Managed Modular Switch
• Designed for: Industrial, rugged environments; backhaul, surveillance, and control networks

How to install Black Box HRD Switch Module

1) Power down the LE2700 chassis or ensure you are operating in a safe maintenance window. 2) Remove the filler card from the appropriate slot if present and prepare the HRD switch module for installation. 3) Align the module with the chassis backplane and firmly seat it into the slot, ensuring a secure, click-in connection. 4) Connect fiber optic cables to the eight SFP ports using appropriate SFP transceivers and fiber types as required by your deployment (single-mode or multi-mode). 5) Reinstall any panel covers, reconnect power, and boot the chassis. 6) Access the management interface (CLI or web-based) to detect the new module, assign it to the appropriate VLANs, configure QoS and security policies, and verify link status on all ports. 7) Save the configuration and run functional tests to confirm backhaul connectivity and throughput under load. 8) Document the installation with site details and serial information for future maintenance and warranty purposes.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What type of ports does the HRD Switch Module provide? A: It offers eight SFP fiber ports capable of 100/1000 Mbps per port, suitable for fiber backhaul and high-speed connections.
• Q: Is this module hot-swappable within the LE2700 chassis? A: Yes, it is designed to be hot-swappable within the LE2700 Hardened Series, allowing maintenance without powering down the entire system.
• Q: What management features are supported? A: The module supports managed network features such as VLANs, QoS, ACLs, SNMP, and remote monitoring to optimize reliability and security.
• Q: What environments is the HRD Switch Module intended for? A: It is built for harsh environments, including oil and gas sites, pipelines, municipal safety and traffic systems, and security/backhaul applications.
• Q: What interfaces should I use for installation? A: Use appropriate SFP transceivers and compatible fiber optic cables (single-mode or multi-mode as required by the network design) and connect them to the eight SFP ports. Ensure proper fiber handling and polarity to maintain link integrity.