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Pro Switching System Chassis, 2U, 18-Card  

Get full-performance gang-switching capabilities in an ultra-compact 2U chassis.

SM260A

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

Product Highlights

  • Save space in your rack.
  • Mix and match hot-swappable RS-232, RS-530, video, fiber, CAT5e, and CAT6 A/B switching modules in a single chassis.
  • Chassis holds up to 18 modules. Cascade multiple chassis and racks.
  • Offers secure switching via latching relays.
  • Choose a single power supply or dual-redundant power cards.
  • Control switching locally or remotely.

  • Description

    Pro Switching System Chassis, 2U, 18-Card


    Quick Facts

  • Save space in your rack.
  • Mix and match hot-swappable RS-232, RS-530, video, fiber, CAT5e, and CAT6 A/B switching modules in a single chassis.
  • Chassis holds up to 18 modules. Cascade multiple chassis and racks.
  • Offers secure switching via latching relays.
  • Choose a single power supply or dual-redundant power cards.
  • Control switching locally or remotely.

  • Further Details

    The Pro Switching System 2U is an intelligent ganged switching system consisting of an ultra-compact 2U 18-slot chassis and a selection of A/B switching, controller, and power supply cards.

    Controller Cards take up only one slot, and Power Cards take up one slot or two slots for redundancy, leaving you with 13–15 slots for A/B Switch Cards. All occupy one slot, except for the DB25 Cards, which require three slots.

    Local and remote control.
    The advanced design of this system gives incredible operational flexibility and performance. Switch one card individually or switch the entire chassis through a Controller Card. You’ll need one Controller Card per rack chassis. If you plan to daisychain multiple chassis, the Controller Card in the first chassis controls the entire system.

    You can choose an RS-232 Only Controller Card, which enables you to gang switch via the manual toggle switch or with serial commands, as well as an RS-232/Ethernet (SNMP) Controller Card, which enables you to switch the chassis from anywhere via an RS-232 or IP connection.

    If you want to extend RS-232/IP control to a second daisychained Pro Switching System chassis, order the SNMP Expansion Controller Card. This enables you to send hardware control signals and control the daisychained system with RS-232 messages through the RS-232/Ethernet (SNMP) Controller Card.

    Pick a card, any card.
    A/B Switch Cards are available for RS-232, video, fiber optic, and CAT5e/CAT6 connections.Use the system for both new and legacy applications. You can add cards for fast CAT6 10-Gb E networking while keeping connections for older RS-232 and 75-ohm video connections.

    Secure and fallback switching.
    For fail-safe operation, all the cards (except those noted) use proprietary latching or micro-mirror relay switching technology—which means data can continue to pass through even if the power has been cut off. Because the cards perform Layer 1 switching, the system operates independently of data rates, protocols, formats, or signal levels.

    The non-latching fiber cards fall back to a Port C (chassis) to Port A connection when the power fails. When power is restored, the non-latching switch card reconnects Port C to the originally selected port (A or B). These types of cards are typical when you want a fallback or failover connection during power outages.

    Each chassis also has a keyed switch so you can enable/disable manual switching from the front-panel toggle switches.

    Control power.
    To power your chassis, order one or two external power supplies and the power adapter card. For backup power, add a Redundant Power Supply Card.

    Ordering instructions

    First, order the chassis...
    Pro Switching System, 2U, 18-Card (SM260A)

    Next order at least one power supply (order two for redundant power)...
    Power Supply, 120–240 VAC, External (SM961A-PS)

    Next order a card to adapt power input...
    Power Supply Cards:
    AC External Adapter Card (SM261A-CARD)
    Redundant Power Supply Cards (NOTE: Each card requires two chassis slots.):
    100–240-VAC Input (SM261A-VAC)
    -48-VDC Input (SM261A-VDC)

    ...then select a Controller Card...
    RS-232/Ethernet (SNMP) (SM262A)
    RS-232 Only (SM263A)
    SNMP Expansion (SM264A)

    ...next choose your A/B Switch Cards...
    DB25/RS-232 (SM265A)
    DB25/RS-530 (SM266A)
    Video F-Connector, Latching (SM276A-LCH)
    Video F-Connector, Non-Latching (SM267A)
    Multimode Fiber Optic:
    ST®, Latching (SM277A-MM-ST-LCH)
    SC, Latching (SM277A-MM-SC-LCH)
    ST, Non-Latching (SM277A-ST)
    SC, Non-Latching (SM277A-SC)
    Single-Mode Fiber Optic:
    ST, Latching (SM278A-SS-ST-LCH)
    SC, Latching (SM278A-SS-SC-LCH)
    ST, Non-Latching (SM278A-ST)
    SC, Non-Latching (SM278A-SC)
    RJ-45 Copper:
    RJ-45 CAT5 (SM268A)
    RJ-45 CAT6 (SM269A)

    For empty slots, order...
    Blank Panel, Front or Rear, 2U (SM279A-BLNK)

    Questions? Contact our FREE Tech Support.

    This product works with:
  • Power Supply (SM961A-PS)
  • Power Supply Card (SM261A-CARD)
  • Redundant Power Supply Cards (SM261A-VAC, SM261A-VDC)
  • A/B Switch Cards (SM265A, etc.)
  • Blank Panel (SM279A-BLNK)
  • Questions? Contact our FREE Tech Support.


    Technical Specifications for Pro Switching System Chassis, 2U, 18-Card:

    CE Approval — Yes
    RoHS — Yes
    Size — Including handles and connectors: 3.5"H (2U) x 19"W x 12.5"D (8.9 x 48.3 x 31.8 cm)
    Weight — Empty: 2.5 lb. (1.1 kg)
    This product works with:
  • Power Supply (SM961A-PS)
  • Power Supply Card (SM261A-CARD)
  • Redundant Power Supply Cards (SM261A-VAC, SM261A-VDC)
  • Controller Cards (SM262A, etc.)
  • A/B Switch Cards (SM265A, etc.)
  • Blank Panel (SM279A-BLNK)
  • 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 Pro Switching System Chassis, 2U, 18-Card:


    Connect your Pro Switching System Chassis, 2U, 18-Card with:

    Accessory: SM961A-PS

    Pro Switching System Plus 120–240 VAC Power Supply Module

    Pro Switching System Plus 120–240 VAC Power Supply Module

    Accessory: SM277A-MM-ST-LCH

    Pro Switching System, 2U, A/B Switch Card, Multimode Fiber Optic, ST, Latching

    Pro Switching System, 2U, A/B Switch Card, Multimode Fiber Optic, ST, Latching

    Accessory: SM262A

    Pro Switching System, 2U, Controller Card, RS-232/Ethernet (SNMP)

    Pro Switching System, 2U, Controller Card, RS-232/Ethernet (SNMP)

    Accessory: SM261A-CARD

    Pro Switching System, 2U, AC External Adapter Card

    Pro Switching System, 2U, AC External Adapter Card

    Accessory: SM279A-BLNK

    Pro Switching System Blank Panel, Front or Rear, 2U

    Pro Switching System Blank Panel, Front or Rear, 2U

    Accessory: SM265A

    Pro Switching System, 2U, A/B Switch Card, DB25/RS-232

    Pro Switching System, 2U, A/B Switch Card, DB25/RS-232

    Accessory: SM278A-SS-ST-LCH

    Pro Switching System, 2U, A/B Switch Card, Multimode Fiber Optic, SC, Non-Latching

    Pro Switching System, 2U, A/B Switch Card, Multimode Fiber Optic, SC, Non-Latching

    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: $41.20

    Extended Three years for two Warranty Available


    Protect your purchase with an additional Three years for twoDouble Diamond™ warranty!
    Cost: $82.39

    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: $411.95

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