Black Box LPB3010A User manual

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1. OV ER VIE W ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.2 What’s Included ........................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Hardware Description ..............................................................................................................................................................................4
1.3.1 Front View of the Switch ...................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.3.2 Rear View of the Switch....................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.3.3 LED Descriptions................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.3.4 Mode/Reset Button ...........................................................................................................................................................................................7
2. INSTALLING THE SWITCH ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Mounting the Switch in a 19-inch Rack ..................................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Mounting the Switch on a Desk or Shelf................................................................................................................................................9
2.3 Connecting the AC Power Cord ..............................................................................................................................................................9
2.4 Installing SFP+ Modules........................................................................................................................................................................10
3. INITIAL CONFIGURATION OF THE SWITCH ............................................................................................................................. 11
3.1 Initial Switch Configuration Using Web Browsers...............................................................................................................................11
3.2 Initial Switch Configuration Procedure ................................................................................................................................................11
4. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................................................... 13
APPENDIX A. REGULATORY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 14
A.1 FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................................................................................14
A.2 NOM Statement ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
APPENDIX B. DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS ................................................................................................................................. 16
B.1 Disclaimer ...............................................................................................................................................................................................16
B.2 Trademarks Used in this Manual ..........................................................................................................................................................16

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CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This user guide describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the 10-, 28-, or 52-Port Gigabit Managed PoE+ Switch. Three
models are available:
LPB3010A has (8) PoE+ 130 W and (2) 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ module slots
LPB3028A has (24) PoE+ 370 W and (4) 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ module slots
LPB3052A has (48) PoE+ 740 W and (4) 1G/10G SFP/SFP+ module slots
By reading this user guide, users can perform the following tasks:
Check the switch status by reading the LED behavior
Reset the switch or restore the switch to factory defaults
Install the switch
Use a Web browser to initially configure the switch
Troubleshoot the switch
1.2 WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support
at 877-877-2269 or [e-mail]
(1) 10-, 28-, or 52-Port Gigabit Managed PoE+ Switch
(1) AC power cord
(4) adhesive rubber feet
(1) mounting kit
(1) RJ-45 to DB9 serial console cable

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CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW
1.3 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
1.3.1 FRONT PANEL OF THE SWITCH
Figure 1-1 shows the front panel of the switch. Table 1-1 describes its components.
FIGURE 1-1. FRONT PANEL OF THE SWITCH
NOTE: The 28-port switch is shown. The 10- and 52-port switches are similar, but have a different number of ports.
TABLE 1-1. FRONT-PANEL SWITCH COMPONENTS
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
(1) Link/Act/Speed Mode LED
Indicates the mode of all ports on the switch. Users can
press the Mode button sequentially to switch among the two
different modes (Link/Activity/Speed mode and PoE mode).
(1) System LED
Indicates if the switch is powered up correctly or not,
or, indicates if there is a system alarm triggered for
troubleshooting.
(1) Console port Links to RS-232 console for management
(8), (24), or (48) 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports Connect to twisted-pair devices
(2) or (4) 1G/10G SFP+ Ports Connect to 1G/10G fiber uplinks
(1) PoE Mode LED Lights when the port is using Power over Ethernet (PoE)
(1) Mode/Reset button Press to select the mode, or to reset the switch
(10), (28), or (52) Port Status LEDs
Indicates the current status of each port. Users can check
these LEDs to understand the port status in different modes,
after changing the mode by pressing the Mode button.

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1.3.2 BACK PANEL OF THE SWITCH
Figure 1-2 shows the back panel of the switch. Table 1-2 describes its components.
FIGURE 1-2. BACK PANEL SWITCH COMPONENTS
TABLE 1-2. BACK-PANEL SWITCH COMPONENTS
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
(1) 3-prong power connector Links to 100 to 240 VAC power
1.3.3 LED DESCRIPTIONS
The LEDs on the front panel provide users with switch status checking and monitoring. There are three types of LEDs:
System LED: Indicates if the switch is powered up correctly or not, or indicates if there is a system alarm triggered for troubleshooting.
Mode LEDs: Indicates the mode of all ports on the switch. Users can press the Mode button sequentially to switch among the two
different modes (Link/Activity/Speed mode and PoE mode).
Port Status LEDs: Indicates the current status of each port. Users can check these LEDs to understand the port status in different
modes, after changing the mode by pressing the Mode button.
The following table details the functions and descriptions of various LED indicators.

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CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW
TABLE 1-3. SYSTEM LED INDICATOR
LED COLOR STATE DESCRIPTION
System Green On The switch is powered ON correctly.
Off The switch is not receiving power.
Red On An abnormal state, such as exceeding operating temperature range, has been detected in the switch.
TABLE 1-4. MODE LED INDICATORS
LED COLOR STATE DESCRIPTION
Link/Act/Speed Green On The Port Status LEDs are displaying link status, network activity, and speed of each port.
PoE Green On The RJ-45 Port Status LEDs are displaying PoE powering status of each port.
NOTE: Press the MODE button for less than 2 seconds to change LED modes (Link/Act/Speed Mode or PoE Mode).
TABLE 1-5. PORT STATUS LED INDICATORS
LED COLOR STATE DESCRIPTION
RJ-45 Ports
Green On The port is enabled and has established a link to the connected device, and the connection speed is
1000 Mbps.
Green Blinking The port is transmitting/receiving packets, and the connection speed is 1000 Mbps.
Amber On The port is enabled and has established a link to the connected device, and the connection speed is
10/100 Mbps.
Amber Blinking The port is transmitting/receiving packets, and the connection speed is 10/100 Mbps.
Amber Off The port has no active network cable connected, or has not established a link to the connected device.
Otherwise, the port may have been disabled through the switch user interface.
SFP+ Ports
Blue On The port is enabled and has established a link to the connected device, and the connection speed is
10 Gbps.
Blue Blinking The port is transmitting/receiving packets, and the connection speed is 10 Gbps.
Green On The port is enabled and has established a link to the connected device, and the connection speed is 1
Gbps.
Green Blinking The port is transmitting/receiving packets, and the connection speed is 1 Gbps.
Green Off The port has no active network cable connected, or it has not established a link to connected device.
Otherwise, the port may have been disabled through the switch user interface.

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TABLE 1-6. POE MODE LED INDICATORS
LED COLOR STATE DESCRIPTION
RJ-45 Ports
Green On The port is enabled and supplying power to connected device.
Amber On An abnormal state, such as overload status, has been detected in the switch.
Off Off The port has no active network cable connected, or it is not connected to a PoE PD device. Otherwise,
the port may have been disabled through the switch user interface.
1.3.4 MODE/RESET BUTTON
Press the Mode/Reset Button for a certain period of time to perform the following tasks.
Change Port Status LED Mode: Read the port status correctly in the two different modes (Link/Act/Speed mode or PoE mode).
Reset the Switch: Reboot and get the switch back to the previous configuration settings saved.
Restore the Switch to Factory Defaults: Restore the original factory default settings back to the switch.
NOTE: According to the next table, users can easily judge which task is being performed by reading the LED behaviors while pressing
the Mode/Reset button. Once the LED behaviors are correctly displayed, release the button.
TABLE 1-7. MODE/RESET BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
TASK TO BE PERFORMED TIME PERIOD TO PRESS
THE BUTTON SYS LED BEHAVIOR PORT STATUS LED BEHAVIOR
Change LED Mode 0 to 2 seconds On Green LED status will be changed according to the mode selected.
Reset the Switch 2 to 7 seconds Blinking Green ALL LEDs Light OFF
Restore to Defaults 7 to 12 seconds Blinking Green ALL LEDs Stay ON

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CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH
NOTE: The switch is an indoor device. If you need to use it to connect outdoor devices such as outdoor IP cameras or outdoor
Wi-Fi®APs with cable, then you need to install an arrester on the cable between outdoor device and the switch.
2.1 MOUNTING THE SWITCH IN A 19-INCH RACK
Step 1: Attach the mounting brackets to both sides of the chassis. Insert screws and tighten then with a screwdriver to secure the
brackets.
FIGURE 2-1. ATTACHING BRACKETS TO THE SWITCH
Step 2: Place the switch on a rack shelf in the rack. Push it in until the oval holes in the brackets align with the mounting holes in
the rack posts.
Step 3: Attach the brackets to the posts. Insert screws and tighten them.
FIGURE 2-2. ATTACHING BRACKETS TO THE RACK POST

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CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH
2.2 MOUNTING THE SWITCH ON DESK OR SHELF
Step 1: Verify that the workbench is sturdy and reliably grounded.
Step 2: Attach the four adhesive rubber feet to the bottom of the switch.
FIGURE 2-3. ATTACHING THE RUBBER FEET
2.3 CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD
Step 1: Connect the AC power cord to the AC power receptacle of the switch.
Step 2: Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the AC power outlet.
Step 3: Check the SYS LED. If it is ON, the power connection is correct.
FIGURE 2-4. CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD

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CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH
2.4 INSTALLING SFP+ MODULES
You can install or remove an SFP+ module from an SFP+ port without having to power off the switch.
Step 1: Insert the module into the SFP+ port.
Step 2: Press firmly to ensure that the module seats into the connector.
FIGURE 2-5. INSTALLING AN SFP+ MODULE INTO AN SFP+ PORT
NOTE: The SFP+ ports should use a UL Listed optional transceiver, rated 3.3 VDC, Laser Class 1. Compatible transceivers are listed
in the next table.
COMPATIBLE SFP MODULES
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION DISTANCE
1-GBPS CONNECTIONS
LFP441 SFP 1.25-Gb, 850-nm Multimode Fiber, LC 550 m
LFP442 SFP 1.25-Gb, 1310-nm Singlemode Fiber, LC 20 km
LFP412 SFP with Extended Diagnostics - 1250-Mbps Multimode Fiber, 1310-nm 2 km
LFP413 SFP with Extended Diagnostics - 1250-Mbps Singlemode Fiber, 1310-nm 10 km
LFP414 SFP with Extended Diagnostics - 1250-Mbps, Singlemode Fiber, 1310-nm 30 km
LFP416 SFP 1250-Mbps, Extended Diagnostics, 10/100/1000BASE-T, SGMII Interface, RJ-45 100 m
10-GBPS CONNECTIONS
LSP441 SFP+ 10GBASE-SR Multimode Fiber, 850-nm, LC 300 m
LSP442 SFP+ 10GBASE-LR Singlemode Fiber, 1310-nm, LC 20 km
LSP443 SFP+ 10G Copper 100 m
LSP421 SFP+ 10GBASE-SR Multimode Fiber, 850-nm, LC, Extended Diagnostics 300 m
LSP422 SFP+ 10GBASE-LR Singlemode Fiber, 1310-nm, LC, Extended Diagnostics 10 km
LSP431 SFP+ 10GBASE-SR Multimode Fiber, 850-nm, LC, Ext. Diag., Ext. Temp. 300 m