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Express 8-Port Mux  

Use your AS/400 host to control workstations via fiber and UTP!

IC219A


Lifetime Warranty

Product Highlights

  • With a pair of these muxes, you can link your AS/400 host to your 5250 workstations via fiber and UTP!

  • Description

    Express 8-Port Mux


    Quick Facts

  • With a pair of these muxes, you can link your AS/400 host to your 5250 workstations via fiber and UTP!

  • Further Details

  • Add Active Star Hubs to control up to 56 devices.
  • Groundbreaking! This is the only fiber mux that features split-polling without requiring performance-robbing PTFs.
  • Includes a field-replaceable, wide-ranging power supply.
  • Also features noise filtering, LED diagnostics, and configurable UTP pin assignments.
  • Supports point-to-point and multipoint.
  • You can separate two AS/400 controller polling groups up to 15,000 feet (4572 m) over multimode cable!
  • Detects standard, 1-Mbps data rates and 2-Mbps IBM 5250 Express data rates automatically for easy upgrades.

    If you've been looking for a way to link your AS/400® controller polling groups over fiber, we have your solution. The BLACK BOX® Express 8-Port Mux enables you to transmit data between your groups over a single fiber pair!

    The Express 8-Port Mux sustains controller redundancy and maximum fiber optic efficiency by multiplexing four ports each from up to two separate controllers. If distance is what you're looking for, you've found it! You can separate your groups up to 15,000 feet (4572 m) over multimode fiber optic cable! Plus, you can add Active Star Hubs to control up to 56 devices!

    This mux supports standard 5250 protocol and equipment as well as the IBM® 5250 Express protocol and advanced AS/400 equipment. IBM controllers support a split-polling feature that enables higher data rates, even when connected to standard legacy devices.

    he Express 8-Port Mux multiplexes the split-polling feature transparently without the need for performance-robbing Programming Temporary Fixes (PTFs). This enables enhanced AS/400 controllers to achieve their maximum throughput potential at either 1 or 2 Mbps, delivering a speed improvement of up to 200%!

    The Express 8-Port Mux has eight shielded RJ-45 ports with configurable pin assignments.

    The fiber link is via ST® multimode connections. The mux can operate in point-to-point and multipoint ring topologies, reducing your hardware requirements by as much as 50%.

    The mux also features automatic rate detection, advanced noise suppression on all ports, LED diagnostics, configurable UTP pin assignments, and a field-replaceable universal power supply.

    This product works with:
    • CAT5e 100-MHz Patch Cable, 4-Pair, Straight-Pinned (EVNSL85)
    • General-Purpose Fiber Optic Cable (EXN4050A)
    • Active Star Hubs (IC207A–IC208A)
    • Twinax Baluns (IC257A–IC259A, IC329A, IC365A–IC366A, IC369A, 31417)
    Questions? Contact our FREE Tech Support.

  • Technical Specifications for Express 8-Port Mux:

    Active Pair — Port configurable
    Distance (Maximum) — Host to mux: 2000 ft. (609.6 m);
    Mux to device: 2200 ft. (670.5 m);
    Mux to mux: 6600 ft. (2011.6 m)
    Fiber Optic Budget — 12 dB, typical
    Input Impedance — 100 ohms, nominal
    Speed — 1 or 2 Mbps, depending on IBM 5250 protocol
    CE Approval — Yes
    RoHS — Yes
    Connectors — (8) RJ-45, (1) DB25 M, (1) pair of ST
    Indicators — LEDs: Power, Port Activity, Mode
    Power — 100–240 VAC, +5 VDC, external
    Size — 1.75"H (1U) x 19"W x 8.8"D (4.4 x 48.3 x 22.4 cm)
    Weight — 5.6 lb. (2.5 kg)
    This product works with:
    • CAT5e 100-MHz Patch Cable, 4-Pair, Straight-Pinned (EVNSL85)
    • General-Purpose Fiber Optic Cable (EXN4050A)
    • Active Star Hubs (IC207A–IC208A)
    • Twinax Baluns (IC257A–IC259A, IC329A, IC365A–IC366A, IC369A, 31417)
    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 Express 8-Port Mux:

    Product Data Sheets


    Connect your Express 8-Port Mux with:

    Accessory: EVNSL85-0010

    GigaBase 350 CAT5e Patch Cable, Snagless Boots, Beige, 10-ft. (3.0-m)

    GigaBase 350 CAT5e Patch Cable, Snagless Boots, Beige, 10-ft. (3.0-m)

    Accessory: EXN0625A-0500

    Multimode, General-Purpose, Bulk Fiber Optic Cable, PVC, Zipcord Duplex, 500-ft. (152.4-m)

    Multimode, General-Purpose, Bulk Fiber Optic Cable, PVC, Zipcord Duplex, 500-ft.

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    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.

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

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    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!

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    If it's not right, send it back.
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    Guaranteed for Life! Black Box® Brand Copper Cables, Manual Switches and More! No.
    Accidental Damage 100% Covered! No.
    Water Damage 100% Covered! No.
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    Tech Support Hotline 100% FREE! $$$
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