Variety may be the spice of life, but it doesn't always make it easy to purchase network components. To help you sort through the numerous types and brands on the market, the BLACK BOX® On-Line Product Listing provides an in-depth description of each product and its specifications. But even ordinary products and applications can get confusing once you start linking multiple cable platforms and network services. To see the full picture, sometimes you need...a picture. That's why many of our product listings also include a diagram.

Simply click on the diagram/application button to the left of the product photo.

A color-coded diagram will appear in a separate window to illustrate the technologies you may encounter in a multiplatform operation (such as Ethernet, T1, ISDN, and modem lines.) The key below provides the cable and communication services icons used in our diagrams to illustrate the entire product environment.

Through the diagrams, you'll see how a specific product integrates with the other components of your network. The components pictured also make shopping easier. The diagram shows all the products you need to install or expand your network, from multiplexors to cables. And remember: Whenever you're in doubt, call Tech Support. They'll help you find a solution to your connectivity problem. Once you're finished with the diagram, just close that window. You'll return to the product listing page, where you can find more information about the product and an order form.