Low-cost manual switches—
including those that can protect your data.
Low-cost manual switches—
including those that can protect your data.
Lifetime DB25 Switches • ABC Lockable Switches, Key Operated
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FEATURES
• Share a peripheral between
multiple PCs.
• Great for printer-sharing applications.
• Also perfect for sharing a modem
between PCs. Save on expensive
line costs.
• No programming or complicated
software required.
• Reliable—tested to 25,000
switching cycles.
OVERVIEW
You can save money without compromising quality and
reliability. How? Share expensive equipment with one of our
rock-solid switches. You’ll save money on extra peripherals,
you don’t really need and get a lifetime guarantee to boot.
Say you have four PC users in your office, and they all have
to use a printer once in a while. How many printers do you
need? Just one—when you connect every user to an ABCDE
switch.
It’s just as easy to share a modem. With a flip of the switch,
any of the four users can dial out.
Or use two different printers with the same computer.
You could have a black-and-white printer for drafts and a
color printer for final copies.
Whatever your application, we have a switch for you!
ABC switches switch two computers (A and B) to one
peripheral (C), or two peripherals to one computer.
ABCDE switches switch up to four computers (A, B, D, E)
to one peripheral (C), or four peripherals to one computer.
X switches switch two computers to two peripherals,
so, for example, two computers can share access to two
printers.
6 to 1 switches enable six devices using DB25 connections
to share one common device.
Note that switches with 25 leads can be used in either
serial or parallel applications. For all your options, see page 3.
• Monitor switches have six LEDs: Transmit Data, Receive
Data, Request to Send, Clear to Send, Data Set Ready, and
Data Terminal Ready.
• Key-operated lockable switches prohibit unauthorized
users from switching. They come with a lock and key,
so if someone doesn’t have the key, he or she can’t
turn the switch. That means your data is protected.
Key-operated lockable switches are tested to 25,000use cycles to ensure reliability.
Best of all, we guarantee these switches—or their repair or
replacement is on us!
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Manual switches.
Black Box has nonpowered, low-cost manual switches
for applications that don’t require memory, buffering, or
spooling. How do you choose a switch that’s right for you?
Just ask yourself three easy questions:
Which connector style?
Before ordering a switch, find out what connectors
are on your existing cables and computer equipment.
This ensures that you can connect your new switch.
Female connectors are standard on the switches featured
in this document. On some models, male connectors are
available; in some cases, there’s an additional charge.
Also, a switch must be able to support the same pinning
as your equipment. For example, of the 25 electrical leads
in a DB25 connector, only 4 (or 12) of them might be
active. Consult the operating manual that came with your
computer equipment to determine how many (and which)
leads your new switch needs to support.
How many devices?
Figure out the number of devices you’re connecting
and how you want to connect them. That determines the
specific kind of switch you need. With ABC switches, two
users can share one peripheral, or a single user can choose
between two devices. ABCDE switches enable four users
to share one device or one user to choose from four
peripherals. With X switches, two users can share two
devices.
How much space do I have?
We feature two switch sizes in this document: Chassis
styles A and B. Both share the same width and depth
dimensions. If vertical height is a consideration where
you’re placing switches, see our specifications on page 3.
Technically Speaking
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TECH SPECS
Connectors — SW034A-FFF: DB9 F;
SW044A: DB15 F;
All others: DB25 F
Size — Chassis Style A: 2.5"H x 6"W x 6.3"D (6.4 x 15.2 x 16 cm);
Chassis Style B: 3.5"H x 6"W x 6.3"D (8.9 x 15.2 x 16 cm)
Weight — 1.5 lb. (0.7 kg)
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Recognize any of these situations?
• You wait more than 30 minutes to get through
to a vendor’s tech support.
• The so-called “tech” can’t help you or gives you
the wrong answer.
• You don’t have a purchase order number and the
tech refuses to help you.
• It’s 9 p. m. and you need help, but your vendor’s
tech support line is closed.
According to a survey by Data Communications
magazine, 90% of network managers surveyed say
that getting the technical support they need is extremely
important when choosing a vendor. But even though
network managers pay anywhere from 10 to 20% of their
overall purchase price for a basic service and support
contract, the technical support and service they receive
falls far short of their expectations— and certainly isn’t
worth what they paid.
At Black Box, we guarantee the best value and the
best support. You can even consult our Technical Support
Experts before you buy if you need help selecting just
the right component for your application.
Don’t waste time and money— call Black Box today.
Why Buy From Black Box?
Exceptional Value. Exceptional
Tech Support. Period.
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Item Code
Lifetime DB25 Switches, ABC–25 (2 to 1),
Chassis Style A (Specify gender.)
25 Leads, Serial or Parallel (for PC Users) SWL025A
12 Leads SWL088A-FFF
4 Leads SW084A-FFF
Lifetime DB25 Switch, ABC–25 Monitor,
Chassis Style A (Available with female connectors only.)
24 Leads SW015A-FFF
Lifetime DB25 Switches, ABCDE (4 to 1),
Chassis Style B (Specify gender.)
25 Leads, Serial or Parallel (for PC Users) SWL026A
12 Leads SWL058A-FFFFF
4 Leads SW054A
Lifetime DB25 Switch, ABCDE–25 Monitor,
Chassis Style B (Available with female connectors only.)
24 Leads SW055A-FFFFF
Lifetime DB25 Switch, X (2 to 2),
Chassis Style A (Available with female connectors only.)
12 Leads SW100A-FFFF
Lifetime DB25 Switches, 6 to 1,
Chassis Style A (Available with female connectors only.)
24 Leads, Parallel SW059A-FFFFFFF
12 Leads, Serial SWL090A-FFFFFFF
ABC Lockable Switches, Key Operated,
Chassis Style B (Specify gender.)
24 Leads, Pin 1 Tied Common, DB25 SW020A
DB9 SW034A-FFF
DB15 SW044A
For optimum performance and a 20% savings, order…
For DB25 applications:
RS-232 Cable, 25-Conductor, 10-ft. (3-m)
(Specify gender.) ECM25C-0010
For DB9 applications:
DB9 Extension Cable, 10-ft. (3-m),
Male/Female EDN12H-0010-MF
For DB15 applications:
DB15 Thumbscrew Cable,
10-ft. (3-m), Male/Male EGM16E-0010-MM
SWL025A: top: rear view;
bottom: front view
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