Chapter 1: Introduction
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1. Introduction
These switches provide (5) or (8) 10-/100-/1000-Mbps ports. They were designed for easy installation and high
performance in environments where traffic on the network and the number of users increases continuously.
Both switches have a built in Power Device (PD) feature on port 1. Using this port, you can power the switch from a PSE
port over ordinary CAT5 cables.
The small compact unit was specifically designed for small to medium workgroups. Install it where space is limited for
smooth network migration and an easy upgrade to network capacity.
2. Key Features
5-/8-Port 10/100/1000 Mbps (Auto-negotiation) Switch
Ports 5/8 have a built in IEEE 802.3af Power Device (PD) feature that allows the switch to get power from a PSE
device over ordinary CAT5 cables.
Unit is palm-sized with metal case
Auto-detects full-/half-duplex modes for any port
Offers dedicated full-duplex 2000-Mbps bandwidth
Supports
Store-and-Forward
switching
methods
Includes IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex and back-pressure flow control for half-duplex
Provides non-blocking and non-head-of-line blocking full wire speed forwarding
Supports Auto-MDI/MDI-X function for any port
3. Package Contents
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box Technical
Support at 724-746-5500 or [email protected].
(1) Gigabit Ethernet Switch
(1) Power Adapter: 120 VAC, 60 Hz U.S. plug for LPDG705A and LPDG708A; 100-240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 0.4 A
universal power supply with (2) power clips: (1) EU, (1) UK for LPDG705AE and LPDG708AE
(1) User’s Manual
