Chapter 2: Introduction
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2. INTRODUCTION
2.1
Inspecting the Package and Product
Examine the shipping container for obvious damage prior to installing this
product; notify the carrier of any damage that you believe occurred during shipment
or delivery. Inspect the contents of this package for any signs of damage and ensure
that the items listed below are included.
This package should contain:
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Hardened Switch (LBH182, LBH181 or LBH184) with a Fiber Port, or
Hardened Switch (LBH082, LBH081 or LBH084) with all copper ports.
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Set of metal clips and screws for secure shelf or wall-mounting
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Installation and User Guide
Remove the Hardened Industrial Switch from the shipping container. Be
sure to keep the shipping container should you need to ship the unit at a later date.
In the event there are items missing or damaged, contact your supplier. If
you need to return the unit, use the original shipping container. Refer to Chapter 5,
Troubleshooting, for specific return procedures.
2.2
Product Description - General
In factory automation control systems, field bus control systems are giving
way to IP-based networks. The Hardened Industrial switch provides modern Ethernet
connectivity for a variety of factory automation and SCADA applications.
The Black Box LBH18x series Hardened switch provides eight 10/100
copper ports and one 100Mbps fiber up-link port. They are hardened to withstand the
stress of industrial environments, highly reliable (over 25 years MTBF), and are easily
fitted into industrial and telecom control cabinets. Operation is “plug-and-play.” Front-
mounted LEDs provide status information on each port. Multiple LBH18x series
switches can be linked in a cascaded or “daisy-chain” manner for expansion of the
network.
The fiber port is available with a 2KM multi-mode SC or LC-type connector,
or with a single-mode LC, SC-type to support 20 and 40 kilometers distance. The
100Mbps fiber port of the LBH18x supports full distance fiber LAN cabling to a wiring
closet switch upstream.
