724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
16-Port 802.3at/af PoE Switch
16-Port 802.3at/af PoE Switch
16-Port 802.3at/af PoE Switch
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LPB316A
LPB316A
LPB316A
Relative Humidity —
10 to 90%, noncondensing
Power —
Input: 100–240 VAC/50-60 Hz;
Output: 48 VDC per port, (16) ports at full 30 W
output supported;
Consumption: 500 watts (maximum)
Size —
1.7”H x 7.8”W x 18.9”D (4.4 x 20 x 48 cm)
Weight —
6.4 lb. (2.9 kg)
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
This switch provides 16 10-/100-Mbps ports. It was
designed for easy installation and high performance in
an environment where traffic is on the network and
the number of users increases continuously.
Rackmount this 19” switch for use in medium to large
workgroups. It installs where space is limited and
provides smooth network migration and an easy
upgrade to network capacity.
2.2 What’s Included
Your package should contain the following items.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box
Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or
[email protected].
• (1) 16-Port 802.3at/af Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Switch
• (1) power cord
• This user’s manual
2.3 Features
• Each port autonegotiates between 10 and
100 Mbps.
• Ports support PSE/PoE.
• Supports up to 30 W maximum power for each
PSE/PoE port.
• Mounts in a 19” rack.
• Auto-learns network configurations.
• Auto-detects full-/half-duplex modes for any port.
• Offers dedicated full-duplex 200-Mbps bandwidth.
• Store-and-forward switching methods.
• IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex and back-
pressure flow control for half-duplex operation.
• Non-blocking and non-head-of-line blocking full
wire-speed forwarding.
• Auto-MDI/MDI-X function for any port.
• Smart plug-and-play.
2.4 Hardware Description
Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the switch’s front and back
panels. Table 2-1 describes its components.
1
2
1
1
4
3
2
3
Figure 2-1. Front panel.
5
6
Figure 2-2. Back panel.
Table 2-1. Components.
Number
Component
Description
1
(16) RJ-45 connectors
Link to 10/100 Ethernet devices
2
(16) LINK/ACT LEDs
Lights when port is connected;
flashes when data is transmitting or
receiving.
3
(16) PoE ACT/Status
LEDs
Lights when port is linked to power
device; Off when no power device
is connected.
4
Power LED
Lights when power to the unit is on
5
I/O Power switch
Switches power on/off to the unit
6
3-prong receptacle
Links to 100–240 VAC power cord
3. Installation
3.1 Switch/Hub to 16-Port 802.3at/af PoE
Switch
This switch provides automatic crossover detection for
any port so it’s simple to uplink to another switch
without using a crossover cable.
Uplink
Mac
®
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
Workstation
Server
Server
Figure 3-1. Application #1.
3.2 PC/Other Devices to 16-Port 802.3at/af
PoE Switch
You can connect this switch to PCs, servers, and other
network devices using a straight-through Ethernet
cable.
