NVT NV-FLX-08-RL, NV-FLX-08 Specsheet

IP MIGRATION MADE SIMPLE

Fast Ethernet and
PoE++ (50W per port)
over multi-pair UTP with
up to 2,000ft (610m)
reach.

NVT PHYBRIDGE

FLEX8 SWITCH

DATA SHEET

The NVT Phybridge FLEX8 plug-and-play long reach PoE Switch is a versatile,
high-powered, enterprise-class solution with 8 downlink ports delivering fast
Ethernet (100Mbps full duplex, symmetrical) and PoE++ (50Wper port) over
multi-pair UTP for up to 2,000ft (610m) – that’s 6Xs the distance of typical PoE
switches. The FLEX8 switch has two, 1Gb uplink ports for daisy chain
deployments and comes standard with a 190W external power supply and a
universal mounting kit for wall or rack mounting.

FLEX8 is designed to make the migration to IP quick, easy and cost-effective by
leveraging 1-, 2- or 4-pair UTP infrastructure. FLEX8 is an enabler of Modern
LAN principles and is IoTG certified. Benefits include:

Accelerating your return on investment by reducing infrastructure costs.
Collapsing planning and deployment time.
Eliminating infrastructure barriers, risks, disruption and costs.
Creating a robust IP platform that is easy to configure, deploy and manage.

Unlike other Network Switches, FLEX8 Delivers:

Speed, Reach and Power

The FLEX8 switch leverages new or existing 1-, 2- or 4-pair UTP cable. It can
operate in standard mode (without an adapter) up to 328ft (100m), and in long
reach PoE mode (with an adapter) for extended reach to 2,000ft (610m). The
FLEX8 switch auto detects data rate for maximum bandwidth and transmission
distance. It is equipped with a speed toggle which can be positioned to force
10Mbps when necessary to establishing a link.

Cable Type Data Rate Reach

4-Pair CAT5E 100Mbps 2,000ft (610m)
2-Pair CAT5E 100Mbps

1-Pair CAT5E*

* For single-pair deployments the FLEX-Link or FLEX4 Adapter needs to be locally powered

10Mbps
100Mbps
10Mbps

1,000ft (305m)
2,000ft (610m)
1,000ft (305m)
2,000ft (610m)

Adapter Accessories for FLEX8

FLEX-Link FLEX-C FLEX4

• Maximum 50W,
delivered on 4-pairs

• Local power option to
support greater power

Power

Casing Metal Plastic Metal
Single-pair

Supported

EN 50121-4
Standard

delivery to IP device

• Adapter is IEEE­compliant and will
negotiate power
requirements with IP
device

Yes (needs local power) No Yes (needs local power)

Yes

(Approved to operate in a

Railway/Subway

environment)

• Maximum 30W,
delivered on 2-pairs
(spare pairs)

• No local power option
available

• Does not negotiate
power requirements
with IP device

• Device should be IEEE
compliant

No

• Maximum 30W,
delivered on 2

• Local power option to
support greater power
delivery to IP device

• Adapter is IEEE­compliant and will
negotiate power
requirements with IP
device

(Approved to operate in a

Railway/Subway

environment)

-pairs

Yes

Features

8 port plug-and-play unmanaged
switch delivering fast Ethernet
and PoE++ (up to 50W) over
multi-pair UTP with up to 2,000ft
(610m) reach.
8 x 10/100Mbps (symmetrical,
fullduplex) downlink ports
supporting up to 50W of power
per port.
2 x 1Gb uplink ports

Can support 1-, 2- or 4-pair UTP
cabling infrastructure

Can operate in standard mode
(without a FLEX Adapter) and
long reach PoE mode for
extended reach to 2,000ft (610m)

Auto detects data rate for
maximum bandwidth and
transmission distance utilization

Speed toggle to force 10Mbps
speed when necessary to
establish a link.

LED indicators for operating
status and cable diagnostics

Supports Multicast, Unicast and
Broadcast

EN 50121-4 Standard for
Railway/ Subway environments

Operating temperature from

-10°C to +65°C
Designed and manufactured in

North America
5-Year Warranty
Power consumption: 6W

G

IoT

certified

by NVT Phybridge

PoE Power Available to FLEX-Link, FLEX4 and FLEX-C

FLEX-Link/FLEX4 20ft (6m) 250ft (76m) 500ft (152m) 750ft (228m) 1,000ft (305m) 1,250 (381m) 1,500ft (457m) 1,750ft (533m) 2,000ft (610m)

4-Pair UTP/STP 50W 47W 44W 41W 38W 35W 32W 30W 27W

2-Pair UTP/STP 30W 30W 27W 25W 22W 20W 17W 14W 12W

The FLEX-Link can support up to 50W of power using all 4-pairs or maximum of 30W using 2-pairs. FLEX4 can accept up to 120W of power and it can output up to 30W of power for 802.3af/at
compliant devices. To account for cable losses and increase PoE delivery, the FLEX-Link and FLEX4 adapters have the option of using a local external power supply. The FLEX-Link and FLEX4 are
IEEE-compl

iant and will negotiate power with the IP device.

FLEX-C 20ft (6m) 250ft (76m) 500ft (152m) 750ft (228m) 1,000ft (305m) 1,250 (381m) 1,500ft (457m) 1,750ft (533m) 2,000ft (610m)

4-Pair UTP/STP 30W 30W 30W 29W 27W 26W 25W 23W 22W

2-Pair UTP/STP 30W 30W 27W 25W 22W 20W 17W 14W 12W

The FLEX-C supports IEEE-compliant devices and can support up to 30W of power using 2-pairs. If additional power is required use the FLEX-Link instead.

FLEX8 Technical Specifications

Model FLEX8

Part Number NV-FLX-08

Dimensions

Weight

Interface: Ethernet Uplink
(Trunk IP)

7.09” x 4.53” x 1.45” (LxWxH) 18cm x 11.5cm x 3.68cm, (LxWxH)

1.3 lbs (0.59 kgs)

2 RJ45 ports: 10/100/1000 Base-T autosensing, independent speed selection, Ethernet IEEE 802.3, CAT5e copper
cable

Interface: Downlink
(PoE and IP to Adapter)

Power Supply

Power Consumption

8 x RJ45 Jacks
Speed: 10/100Mbs (full duplex)

48-58VDC (55VDC, 190W power

6W

DC voltage: 48VDC to 58VDC

Power Injection (PoE)

IEEE 802.3af/at
If power is provided on all 4-pairs then maximum 50W;
If power is provided on 2-pairs then maximum 30W

Operating Temperature

Humidity

+14°F to +149°F (-10°C to +65°C)
Tests conducted against international safety standard at maximum ambient temperatures of +104°F (40°C)

10% to 95% (non-condensing) at +95°F

If endpoint is within 328ft (100m) FLEX
adapter is not required.

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Compliance and Agency Approval

EMC

Safety

Environment RoHS Directive 2011/65

Emissions (Class B) FCC Part 15, ICES-003, EN 55032:2012, EN 50121-4:2015
Immunity: EN 55024:2010 ,EN 50121-4:2015
UL 60950-1 2nd Ed 2014-10-14, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2nd Ed 2014-10
IEC 60950-1:2005+A1+A2, EN 60950-1:2006+A1+A2+A11+A12,

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(+35°C)

UPLINK
GbE 1

UPLINK

PoE++ (50W) over 2- or 4-pair

GbE 2

UTP up to 2,000ft (610m)

Endpoint

Specifications subject to change without notice.

FLEX-C

Endpoint

FLEX-Link

FLEX-Link

Long Reach PoE over UTP

55VDC Local Power Optional

Endpoint

FLEX4

Endpoint

FLEX4

Long Reach PoE over UTP

55VDC Local Power Optional

Endpoint

Endpoint

Endpoint

For more information, visit: www.nvtphybridge.com