This manual contains information for firmware version 1.59.
LGB5128A
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Trademarks Used in this Manual
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
About this Manual
This manual gives specific information on how to operate and use the management functions of the switch. The manual is
intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for operating and maintaining network equipment;
consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of general switch functions, Internet Protocol (IP), and Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP).
Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:
NOTE: Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features or instructions.
WARNING: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.
CAUTION: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage the system or equipment.
Related Publications
For specific information on how to operate and use the management functions of the switch, visit www.blackbox.com and enter
LGB5128A in the search bar, then download the user’s manual, or download the user’s manual from
ftp://ftp.blackbox.com/anonymous/manuals/L/LGB5128A_USER_rev1.pdf.
For information about the command-line interface (CLI), visit www.blackbox.com and enter LGB5128A in the search bar, then
download the CLI guide, or download the CLI guide from
ftp://ftp.blackbox.com/anonymous/manuals/L/LGB5128A_USER_rev1.pdf.
Cable Types
You may use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) for RJ-45 connections —Category 3 or better for 10-Mbps connections; Category 5
or better for 100-Mbps connections; Category 5, 5e, or 6 for 1000-Mbps connections. For fiber optic connections, you may use
50-/125- or 62.5-/125-micron multimode fiber or 9-/125-micron single-mode fiber.
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FCC and IC RFI Statements/CE Mark
Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference
Statements
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emis sion from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de
la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
CE Mark
Declaration of Conformance for EMI and Safety (EEC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the protection requirements of European Emission Standard EN55022/
EN61000-3 and the Generic European Immunity Standard EN55024.
IEC61000-4-4 (2004) Line to Line: 1KV, Line to Earth: 2KV
IEC61000-4-5 (2001) 130 dBuV (3V) Level 2
IEC61000-4-6 (2003)1 A/m
IEC61000-4-8 (2001)Voltage dips:
IEC61000-4-11(2001)Voltage interruptions: >95%, 250 periods
Class A
4K V CD, 8KV, AD
Half-duplex: Backpressure
>95%, 0.5 period,
30%, 25 periods
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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
CAUTION: Circuit devices are sensitive to static electricity, which can damage their delicate electronics. Dry weather conditions or
walking across a carpeted floor may cause you to acquire a static electrical charge.
To protect your device, always:
• Touch the metal chassis of your computer to ground the static electrical charge before you pick up the circuit device.
• Pick up the device by holding it on the left and right edges only.
• If you need to connect this device with outdoor devices, then you must add an arrester on the cable between the outdoor
device and this device.
NOTE: The switch is an indoor device; if it will be used in outdoor environment or connects with some outdoor device,
use a lightning arrester to protect the switch.
WARNING:
• Do not demolish the product. If damage is caused by self-demolition, you will be charged a fee for repair.
• Do not place the product outdoors or in a sandstorm.
• Before installation, make sure the input power supply and product specifications are compatible with each other.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect all AC or DC power cords and cables to completely remove power from the unit.
• Before importing/exporting a configuration, make sure the firmware version is the same.
• After a firmware upgrade, the switch will replace the configuration automatically with the latest firmware version.
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NOM Statement
Instrucciones de Seguridad
(Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement)
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca
de una alberca, etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación.
Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico
sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes
que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros
aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como
se indique en el aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados
sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
2.2 What’s Included ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3 Front and Side Panels of the Switch ..............................................................................................................................9
3.2 SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Slots .................................................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Port and System Status LEDs ....................................................................................................................................... 11
3.4 Power Supply Sockets .................................................................................................................................................. 12
4. Installing the Switch ............................................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Selecting a Site ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.4.2 Desktop or Shelf Mounting ............................................................................................................................... 16
4.5 Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver .......................................................................................................................... 16
4.6 Connecting to an AC Power Source ............................................................................................................................ 17
4.7 Connecting to a DC Power Source .............................................................................................................................. 18
4.8 Wiring Map for Serial Cable ........................................................................................................................................18