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Automatic Switching System Chassis  

Specify a system for full local and remote switching control for up to 2048 ports!

SM500A

Extended Double Diamond™ Warranty Available
(Three years for two)

Product Highlights

  • Our Tech Support’s Product of Choice!
  • Daisychain up to 64 chassis and control up to 2048 switching channels with a master switch!

  • Description

    Automatic Switching System Chassis


    Quick Facts

  • Our Tech Support’s Product of Choice!
  • Daisychain up to 64 chassis and control up to 2048 switching channels with a master switch!

  • Further Details

  • Great for maintenance! When your primary system’s ports need attention, simply switch to alternate lines.
  • Holds up to 16 optional interface cards.
  • Optional Application Configuration Software works with the SM533-C and SM534-C cards (sold separately) to give you switching control of one or more systems remotely via a Web connection.
  • Use the software’s GUI to name all chassis and ports, view all connections, and check their status in real time while performing basic and user-defined switch operations.
  • Redundant power supply options available for mission-critical applications.

    The BLACK BOX® Automatic Switching System gives you individual and full gang switching control without the expense of a fully automated network management system.

    A typical Automatic Switching System includes a rackmount chassis, a control card, 1 or 2 power supplies, and up to 16 switching interface cards (cards are sold separately). With our large selection of cards, you can change systems easily—simply pop in a different card. It’s that simple! Mix and match the cards in any variety you need.

    We’ve designed the system for easy setup. The hot-swappable cards plug right into the back of the chassis. There are no wires to disconnect, and you don’t have to power down to make changes to the system.

    If 16 cards aren’t enough, it’s time to daisychain! You can link up to 64 Automatic Switching System chassis—that’s up to 2048 switching channels under 1 controller! And using the Automatic Rack Chassis Configuration Software (also sold separately), you can control groups within one or more Automatic Rack Chassis systems with point-and-click ease from a Windows® PC.

    We also offer Web Browser, SNMP, ASCII, and Manual (Local) Control Cards in our list of options, so you can add industry-standard management, too. These cards enable you to manage the system from a remote PC connected to it through the RS-232 port, a LAN (10/100), and the Web.

    Most recently, we’ve expanded the Automatic Switching System family to include the SVGA Video Card, which supports high-resolution video.

  • Technical Specifications for Automatic Switching System Chassis:

    CE Approval — Yes
    Interface — Via optional switching system cards:
    Digital: RS-232/V.24, V.35, X.21/X.25, T1/T2;
    Analog: RJ-11, RJ-45;
    Coax: BNC, twinax
    Size — 7"H (4U) x 19"W x 6.5"D (17.8 x 48.3 x 16.5 cm)
    Weight — 12 lb. (5.4 kg) fully populated
    NOTE: The optional Dual Redundant Power Supply (SM535A) is a single power supply that provides redundant power for up to eight connected chassis. In this type of daisychain configuration, it attaches to the master chassis.

    This product works with:
  • Automatic Switching System Control Cards for Manual Local Control (SM531-C–SM532-C)
  • Automatic Switching System Control Cards for Web Browser, SNMP, ASCII, and Manual Local Control (SM533-C–SM534-C)
  • Automatic Switching System Configuration Software (SM540A)
  • Automatic Switching System Power Supplies (SM514A-PS, SM514A-PS-E) and Automatic Switching System Dual Redundant Power Supply (SM535A)
  • Automatic Switching System Cards, including:
    — AB V.35 Conductor (21 Leads) Card (SM501-C)
    — AB RS-232 Conductor (25 Leads) Cards (SM503-C, SM503-C-FM)
    — AB Coax BNC 100-Mbps Card (SM504-C)
    — AB Twinaxial Card (SM505-C)
    — AB Double Coax 100-Mbps Card (SM507-C)
    — AB RJ-11 (4-Wire) Card (SM508-C)
    — AB Dual RJ-11 (4-Wire) Card (SM508-C-2)
    — AB RJ-45 (8-Wire) Card (SM509-C)
    — AB Dual RJ-45 (8-Wire) Card (SM509-C-2)
    — AB DB9 Card (SM511-C)
    — AB DB15 Card (SM512-C)
    — SVGA (HD15) Video Card (SM530-C)
  • Automatic Switching System Blank Panel (SM518)
    Questions? Contact our FREE Tech Support.


    NOTE: Technical specification weight is the unit weight. It is not the packaged shipping weight. For shipping weight, please contact Black Box customer service at 877-877-2269.

  • Resources for Automatic Switching System Chassis:

    Product Data Sheets


    Connect your Automatic Switching System Chassis with:

    Accessory: SM533-C

    Automatic Switching System Cards for Web Browser, SNMP, ASCII, and Manual (Local) Control

    Automatic Switching System Card for Web Browser, SNMP, ASCII, and Manual (Local) Control, 12-VAC

    Accessory: SM531-C

    Automatic Switching System Manual (Local) Control Cards, 12-VAC

    Automatic Switching System Manual (Local) Control Card, 12-VAC

    Accessory: SM514A-PS

    Automatic Switching System Power Supply, 110-VAC

    Automatic Switching System Power Supply, 110-VAC

    Accessory: SM518

    Automatic Switching System Blank Panel

    Automatic Switching System Blank Panel

    Accessory: SM540A

    Automatic Switching System Configuration Software

    Automatic Switching System Configuration Software

    Accessory: SM501-C

    Automatic Switching System Cards, AB V.35 Conductor (21 Leads) Card

    Automatic Switching System AB V.35 Conductor (21 Leads) Card

    Double Diamond Warranty

    Standard Manufacturer's Warranty


    A One year warranty is included.

    Extended Two years for one Warranty Available


    Protect your purchase with an additional Two years for oneDouble Diamond™ warranty!
    Cost: $52.00

    Extended Three years for two Warranty Available


    Protect your purchase with an additional Three years for twoDouble Diamond™ warranty!
    Cost: $103.99

    Diamond

    Double Diamond™ Warranty (Standard)

    Coverage:

    The most complete product warranty exclusively from Black Box

    The Double Diamond™ Warranty is our no-questions-asked warranty that protects your Black Box® brand products* from accidental damage, including drops, water, and power surges.

    Most products come with a one- or two-year warranty. Some products, such as copper cables, manual switches, cabinets, and racks, are guaranteed for life! Standard Warranty features are as follows:

    Worry-Free Purchases

    If your new Black Box® brand products are accidentally damaged, you're covered with this no-questions asked warranty. FREE

    Coverage

    Double Diamond™ is the standard warranty that comes with your new Black Box® brand product. Most products come with a one- or two-year warranty.

    Lifetime Guarantees

    Many products, such as copper cables, manual switches, cabinets, and racks, are guaranteed for life.

    Fast Service

    During the warranty period, Black Box® Network Services will repair or replace your damaged equipment within one week of receipt at NO CHARGE!

    Extra Coverage

    Extend your warranty or protect a previously purchased Black Box® brand product* for an additional year for only 10% of the current retail price! And when you do, we give you the second year of extended coverage free! FREE Tech Support Hotline. No cost. No contracts. No kidding!

    No-Risk 45-Day Return Policy

    If it's not right, send it back.
    (Excludes custom built products)

    * Certain products may not be eligible.

    Warranty Compared

    Black Box® Double Diamond™ Warranty The Competition
    Warranty Length One Year to Lifetime, Depending on the Product. Read the fine print.
    Guaranteed for Life! Black Box® Brand Copper Cables, Manual Switches and More! No.
    Accidental Damage 100% Covered! No.
    Water Damage 100% Covered! No.
    Power Surges 100% Covered! No.
    Warranty Replacements No Questions Asked! Forget It.
    Tech Support Hotline 100% FREE! $$$
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    Price: $519.95

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