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Black Box LGB5028A-R2 Installation & Getting Started Manual

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INSTALLATION & GETTING STARTED GUIDE
LGB5028A-R2, LGB5052A-R2
GBE
MANAGED
SWITCHES
24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1.877.877.2269 OR VISIT BLACKBOX.COM
28-PORT GbE MANAGED SWITCH
28-PORT GbE MANAGED SWITCH
System
System
Link/Act
Link/Act
Speed
Speed
Mode
Mode
11
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
19
21
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
20
22
23
23
24
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
SFP/SFP+
SFP/SFP+
25
25
26
26
27
27
28
28

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION & GETTING STARTED GUIDE LGB5028A-R2, LGB5052A-R2 MANAGED SWITCHES 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1.877.877.2269 OR VISIT BLACKBOX.COM System System Link/Act Link/Act SFP/SFP+ SFP/SFP+ Speed Speed 28-PORT GbE MANAGED SWITCH 28-PORT GbE MANAGED SWITCH Mode Mode...
  • Page 2 3.6 Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver ..............................13 3.7 Connecting to a Power Source ................................14 3.8 Connecting to the Console Port ................................15 3.9 Wiring Map for Serial Cable (LGB5028A-R2 Only) ..........................15 3.10 Operation of Web-Based Management ..............................16 4. MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS ............................17 4.1 Connecting Network Devices ................................17...
  • Page 3 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 5. CABLE LABELING CONNECTION AND RECORDS ........................21 6. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 22 7. POWER AND COOLING PROBLEMS ............................23 7.1 Installation .......................................23 7.2 In-Band Access .......................................23 8.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 SAFETY INFORMATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 SAFETY INFORMATION 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: Š...

  • Page 5: Related Publications

    To download the user guides from blackbox.com: 1. Go to www.blackbox.com 2. Enter the part number in the search box (for example, LGB5028A-R2 or LGB5052A-R2). 3. Click on the product in the “Products” page. 4. Click on the “Support” tab on the product page and select the document you wish to download.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1.877.877.2269 1.1 OVERVIEW This LGB5028A-R2, LGB5052A-R2 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Managed Switches offer a full suite of L2 Ethernet Switch features and additional 10GbE uplink connections, including advanced L3 features such as Static Route for Enterprise networks via fiber or copper connections.

  • Page 7: Switch Architecture

    The switch can also be managed over the network with a web browser or Telnet application. The switch includes a built-in network management agent that allows it to be managed in-band using SNMP or RMON (Groups 1, 2, 3, 9) protocols. The LGB5028A-R2 has a DB9 console port and the LGB5052A-R2 has an RJ-45 console port connector for out-of-band management.

  • Page 8: Hardware Description

    IEEE 802.3x auto-negotiation of flow control, so the optimum data rate and transmission can be selected automatically. 2.2 SFP+ TRANSCEIVER SLOTS The LGB5028A-R2 or LGB5052A-R2 switch supports the Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP+) transceiver slots on ports 25-28 or 49-52.

  • Page 9: Port And System Status Leds

    2.3 PORT AND SYSTEM STATUS LEDS The LGB5028A-R2 and LGB5052A-R2 switches include a display panel for system and port indications that simplify installation and network troubleshooting. The LEDs are located on left hand side of the front panel for easy viewing. Details are shown below and described in the following tables.

  • Page 10: Installing The Switch

    Š Make sure the twisted-pair Ethernet cable is always routed away from power lines, radios, transmitters or any other electrical Š interference. Š Make sure that LGB5028A-R2, LGB5052A-R2 10Port Series Switch is connected to a separate grounded power outlet that provides Š 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz.

  • Page 11: Mounting The Switch In A 19-Inch Rack

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE SWITCH CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 3.4 MOUNTING THE SWITCH IN A 19-INCH RACK Before rack mounting the switch, pay attention to the following factors: Š Temperature: Since the temperature within a rack assembly may be higher than the ambient room temperature, check that the rack- Š...

  • Page 12: Mounting The Switch On A Desk Or Shelf

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE SWITCH TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 STEP 2: Mount the device in the rack (via the included rackmount kit), using four rackmounting screws (included). Be sure to secure the lower rack-mounting screws first to prevent the brackets being bent by the weight of the switch.

  • Page 13: Installing An Optional Sfp Transceiver

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE SWITCH TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 3.6 INSTALLING AN OPTIONAL SFP TRANSCEIVER You can install or remove an SFP transceiver from an SFP slot without having to power off the switch. Š...

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Power Source

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE SWITCH TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 FIGURE 3-3. INSTALL THE SFP MODULE IN THE SWITCH 3.7 CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE You can plug or remove power cord from AC power socket, to switch the power on and off. WARNING: For International use, you may need to change the AC line cord.

  • Page 15: Connecting To The Console Port

    3.9 WIRING MAP FOR SERIAL CABLE (LGB5028A-R2 ONLY) The DB9 cable is used for connecting a terminal or terminal emulator to the LGB5028A-R2 Managed Switch’s RS-232 port to access the command-line interface. An RJ-45 cable (not pictured) is used to connect the LGB5052A-R2 switch to the terminal or emulator.

  • Page 16: Operation Of Web-Based Management

    Username: admin Password: <none> (Just press the Enter key.) To access the web management of LGB5028A-R2, LGB5052A-R2 switch, enter the default IP Address in your web browser and press enter. e.g., http://192.168.1.1 Once you have entered the IP Address into the web browser, you will be prompted to enter a Username and Password in order to access the web management interface.

  • Page 17: Making Network Connections

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE CHAPTER 4: MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 4.1 CONNECTING NETWORK DEVICES The switch is designed to be connected to 10, 100 or 1000Mbps network cards in PCs and servers, as well as to other switches and hubs.

  • Page 18: Network Wiring Connections

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 4: MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 4.5 NETWORK WIRING CONNECTIONS A punch-down block is an integral part of many of the newer equipment racks. It is actually part of the patch panel. Instructions for making connections in the wiring closet with this type of equipment follows.

  • Page 19: Connectivity Rules

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 4: MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 STEP 1: Remove and keep the LC port’s rubber plug. When not connected to a fiber cable, the rubber plug should be replaced to protect the optics.
  • Page 20 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 4: MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 TABLE 4-4. MAXIMUM 1000BASE-LX SINGLE FIBER GIGABIT FIBER CABLE LENGTHS CABLE TYPE FIBER BANDWIDTH MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH CONNECTOR Single-mode fiber: BIDI TX: 1310 nm; 12.42 mi.
  • Page 21 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 5: CABLE LABELING AND CONNECTION RECORDS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 When planning a network installation, it is essential to label the opposing ends of cables and to record where each cable is connected.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Check connections between the switch, the power cord and the wall outlet. Power LED is OFF Contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com Verify that the switch and attached device are powered on. Be sure the cable is plugged into the switch and corresponding device.

  • Page 23: Power And Cooling Problems

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 7: POWER AND COOLING PROBLEMS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 7.1 INSTALLATION If the power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is plugged in, you may have a problem with the power outlet, power cord, or internal power supply.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    1.877.877.2269 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Connectors LGB5028A-R2: (24) 10/100/1000 Mbps UTP, (4) 1 G/10Gbps SFP+, (1) DB9M console port; LGB5052A-R2: (48) 10/100/1000 Mbps UTP, (4) 1 G/10Gbps SFP+, (1) RJ-45 console port Network Interface LGB5028A-R2: Ports 1-24: RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/X;...
  • Page 25 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 8: SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) Approvals Standards IEEE 802.3 => 10BASE-T Ethernet (Twisted-pair Copper) IEEE 802.3u => 100BASE-TX Ethernet (Twisted-pair Copper) IEEE 802.3ab => 1000BASE-TX Ethernet (Twisted-pair Copper) IEEE 802.3z =>...

  • Page 26: Appendix A. Regulatory Information

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 APPENDIX A: REGULATORY INFORMATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 A.1 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 27: A.2 Nom Statement

    NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 APPENDIX A: REGULATORY INFORMATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 A.2 NOM 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.

  • Page 28: Appendix B. Disclaimer/Trademarks

    B.1 DISCLAIMER Black Box Corporation shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential or cost of cover damages, resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Corporation may revise this document at any time without notice.
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