Black Box LPJ008A-F User manual

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802.3af and 802.3at PoE Gigabit Injectors
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FCC and IC RFI Statements
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 interference 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 emission 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.

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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.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Features......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 What’s Included ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.4 Hardware Description .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4.1 Front Panel........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.4.2 Back Panel......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Safety Procedures: General Precautions ........................................................................................................................................10
3. Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................11
3.1 Power Cord Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Connecting Ethernet Cables .........................................................................................................................................................12
3.3 Connecting USB and Power Cables...............................................................................................................................................12
3.4 Powering On the Unit...................................................................................................................................................................13
3.5 LED Indicators...............................................................................................................................................................................13
3.5.1 Cold Start.........................................................................................................................................................................13
3.5.1 Click System Reset on the Graphical User Interface (GUI) .................................................................................................14
3.6 Rackmounting Installation ............................................................................................................................................................14
4. Black Box GUI and USB Driver Installation .............................................................................................................................................15
4.1 PC-to-PoE Gigabit Injector GUI .....................................................................................................................................................15
4.2 PC-to-PoE Gigabit Injector Connection via USB/RS-232.................................................................................................................15
4.3 Device Manager: to View Port Properties......................................................................................................................................16
4.4 USB Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................................................................18
5. GUI Operation ......................................................................................................................................................................................19
5.1 GUI Main Window........................................................................................................................................................................19
5.2 GUI System Information/Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 20
5.3 GUI Port Description.....................................................................................................................................................................21
5.4 GUI Parametric Information ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
6. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Appendix A. Optional Ethernet Interface .................................................................................................................................................... 24
A.1 Network Interface Setup.............................................................................................................................................................. 24
A.2 Advanced Setup Options ............................................................................................................................................................. 26
A.3 Controller Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................... 27
A.3.1 System Administration .................................................................................................................................................... 28
A.3.2 SNMP Settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 31
A.4 DHCP Client—Dynamic and Static Mode Setup ........................................................................................................................... 33
A.5 Setup NIC PoE Gigabit Injector with Black Box GUI...................................................................................................................... 34
Appendix B. SNMP MIB Controls ................................................................................................................................................................ 37
Appendix C. Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................................................................... 42

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1. Specifications
Compliance: All models: cUL/UL®; RoHS
Connectors: Data in: LPJ008A-F, LPJ008A-FM, LPJ008A-T, LPJ008A-TM: (8) RJ-45 (10/100/1000);
LPJ016A-F, LPJ016A-FM, LPJ016A-T, LPJ016A-TM: (16) RJ-45 (10/100/1000);
LPJ024A-F, LPJ024A-FM: (24) RJ-45 (10/100/1000);
Data/PoE out: LPJ008A-F, LPJ008A-FM, LPJ008A-T, LPJ008A-TM: (8) RJ-45 (10/100/1000);
LPJ016A-F, LPJ016A-FM, LPJ016A-T, LPJ016A-TM: (16) RJ-45 (10/100/1000);
LPJ024A-F, LPJ024A-FM: (24) RJ-45 (10/100/1000);
USB diagnostics port: All models: (1) USB Type B;
Power inlet: All models: (1) IEC 320 (3-pin);
LPJ008A-FM, LPJ008A-TM, LPJ016A-FM, LPJ016A-TM, LPJ024A-FM: Also Ethernet/SNMP port: (1) RJ-45
Indicators: LPJ008A-F, LPJ008A-FM, LPJ016A-F, LPJ016A-FM, LPJ024A-F, LPJ024A-FM: Green LED: Power detected “ON”;
LPJ008A-T, LPJ008A-TM, LPJ016A-T, LPJ016A-TM: Green LED: Power detected “CONNECT”;
LPJ008A-T, LPJ016A-T, LPJ016A-TM: Flashing green LED: 802.3af detected “CONNECT” at 15.4 W;
All models: Yellow LED: Fault detected
Power: AC input voltage range: 90–264 VAC;
AC input voltage rating: 100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz;
Output: LPJ008A-F, LPJ008A-FM, LPJ016A-F, LPJ016A-FM, LPJ024A-F, LPJ024A-FM: 15.4 W per port;
LPJ008A-T, LPJ008A-TM, LPJ016A-T, LPJ016A-TM: 33.6 W per port;
Size: 1.75"H (1U) x 17.25"W x 9"D (4.4 x 44 x 23 cm)
Weight: LPJ008A-F, LPJ008A-FM, LPJ016A-F, LPJ016A-FM, LPJ024A-F, LPJ024A-FM: 9 lb. (4.1 kg);
LPJ008A-T, LPJ008A-TM, LPJ016A-T, LPJ016A-TM: 8.5 lb. (3.9 kg)

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2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
Use the Power over Ethernet (PoE) Injectors to reliably power multiple PoE devices. Ten models are available:
• 802.3af PoE Gigabit Injector, 8-Port (LPJ008A-F)
• 802.3af PoE Gigabit Injector, 16-Port (LPJ016A-F)
• 802.3af PoE Gigabit Injector, 24-Port (LPJ024A-F)
• 802.3af PoE Gigabit Managed Injector, 8-Port (LPJ008A-FM)
• 802.3af PoE Gigabit Managed Injector, 16-Port (LPJ016A-FM)
• 802.3af PoE Gigabit Managed Injector, 24-Port (LPJ024A-FM)
• 802.3at PoE Gigabit Injector, 8-Port (LPJ008A-T)
• 802.3at PoE Gigabit Injector, 16-Port (LPJ016A-T)
• 802.3at PoE Gigabit Managed Injector, 8-Port (LPJ008A-TM)
• 802.3at PoE Gigabit Managed Injector, 16-Port (LPJ016A-TM)
2.2 Features
• UNH-IOL test lab certified for interoperability with other PoE equipment.
• An economical wiring solution. Carries both data and power over Ethernet cable run to each port.
• Use to power various VoIP phones, security system cameras, wireless network access points, Bluetooth®access points, and other
802.3af/at-compatible equipment.
• Enables you to avoid the cost and hassle of installing AC power at remote cameras or door scanners.
• Supports 10-/100-/1000-Mbps PoE Gigabit Injector data connections on 8, 16, or 24 RJ-45 inputs/outputs.
• Protection includes overvoltage/overcurrent overload and short circuit protection on the power output (per 802.3af/at
specifications). Provides fully compliant detection and disconnect.
• Overtemperature protection. Provides automatic shutdown without causing any damage.
• Diagnostic LEDs indicate detection of power and faults.
• Also has a USB port for diagnostics and manual port control via a Windows®GUI.
• Simple plug-and-play installation. No power management required.
• Just 1U high, easy to install in a rack or cabinet with the included mounting kit.
• RoHS compliant.
2.3 What’s Included
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-
746-5500.
• PoE Injector
• CD-ROM containing this user’s manual
• (2) mounting brackets
• (4) screws
• (4) rubber feet

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2.4 Hardware Description
2.4.1 Front Panel
Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the 24-port PoE Gigabit Injector. Figures 2-2 and 2-3 show close-up views of front-panel
components. Table 2-1 describes the front-panel components.
1
245
3
Figure 2-1. Front panel, 24-port units.
1
2
Figure 2-2. Close-up of front-panel data/power and data ports.
4
3
5
Figure 2-3. Close-up of front-panel Ethernet and USB Type B connectors.

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Table 2-1. Front panel components.
Number Component Description
1 (24) RJ-45 ports, top row Data and power ports
2 (24) RJ-45 ports, bottom row Data ports
3 (1) RJ-45 Ethernet connector Links to network interface card (only LPJ008A-FM, LPJ016A-FM, LPJ024A-FM,
LPJ008A-TM, LPJ016A-TM models have this connector)
4 USB Type B connector Links to USB
5 AC LED Lights when AC power is connected
2.4.2 Back Panel
Figure 2-4 shows the back panel of the 24-port PoE Gigabit Injector. Figure 2-5 shows a close-up view of the AC power
connector.
6
Figure 2-4. Back panel.
Figure 2-5. IEC-320 3-pin AC power in connector (#6 in Figure 2-4).

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2.5 Safety Procedures: General Precautions
Please read the following precautions carefully before installing and connecting the system to a power source:
NOTE: Only qualified and trained service personnel (in accordance with IEC 60950 and AS/NZS 3260) should install, replace, or
service the equipment. Install the system in accordance with country or national codes, or to the U.S. National Electric
Code if you are in the United States.
1. The building facilities in which the product will be used requires a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 15 A for 120 VAC
(U.S.A.) or 10 A, 230 VAC (international). The building facilities must protect the PoE Injector from overcurrent or short circuits.
2. Before connecting the PoE Injector to a power source (including power cord requirements), read the PoE Injector Hardware
Installation procedure in Chapter 3. This procedure, as with all procedures and instructions, can be found in the PoE Injector
User Manual. To download a copy of the manual, visit ftp.blackbox.com.
3. To prevent the PoE Injector from overheating, do not operate the product in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended
ambient temperature of 40° C. Allow at least 3 to 4 inches of clearance around all ventilation openings.
4. To support the PoE Injector weight, do not stack the chassis on any other equipment. Shelf mounted equipment requires a sta-
ble and durable surface. When installed, do not push or pull on the PoE Injector when the equipment is installed.
5. The PoE Injector consists of two rows of “Data” and “Data & Power” ports. The ports use RJ-45 data sockets. Do not connect
telephone cables into these ports. Only RJ-45 data cables may be connect to these sockets.
6. Do not work on the PoE Injector system or connect or disconnect the cables, during periods of lightning activity.
7. The AC or DC plus/socket combination must be accessible at all times, as it serves as the main disconnect device to the
product.
8. Before servicing the product, always disconnect the product from its AC and DC source.
9. Disposal of this product should abide by all appropriate national laws and regulations.

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3. Hardware Installation
3.1 Power Cord Requirements
Power cords must meet the requirements for the country where you will use the PoE Injector.
U.S. and Canada
• The cord must have a minimum of 10-A rated current competence.
• The cord must be UL®or CSA approved.
• The minimum requirement for the flexible cord is:
- 18 AWG (10-A)
- Three-conductor (line, neutral, ground)
- Type SV (stranded vacuum rubber jacketed) or SJ (stranded junior rubber jacketed) or SVT (stranded vacuum rubber
jacketed thermoplastic) or SJT (stranded junior thermoplastic)
• The plus must be earth-grounded with a NEMA 5-15 (15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15A, 250V) configuration.
Europe
Switzerland
• The supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011.
Denmark
• The supply plug must comply with section 108-2-D1, standard DK2-1a or DK2-5a.
United Kingdom
• The PoE Gigabit Injector is covered by General Approval (section 16.16.060, NS/G/12345/J100003, for indirect connection to a
public telecommunication system.
France and Peru
• IT equipment cannot power this device. In the case of an IT-powered device, the unit needs to be powered by 230V through an
isolation transformer with a ratio of 1:1 and the secondary connection (neutral) is properly grounded.
• The PoE Gigabit Injector must have access to a nearby power outlet. By disconnecting the power cord from the outlet, you will
eliminate power from the device.
• The flexible cord that connects to the PoE Gigabit Injector must have a configuration to connect with an EN60320/IEC320 inlet
connector.
• According to the EN60950/IEC 950 specifications, this device functions under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions. The
conditions are true if the equipment and the connected device functions under SELV conditions.

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3.2 Connecting Ethernet Cables
Connect the Ethernet cables (not included) to the PoE Gigabit Injector’s data/power and Ethernet ports. See Figures 3-1 and 3-2.
Ethernet port
Ethernet cables connected to data and power ports
Figure 3-1. PoE Gigabit Injector with Ethernet cables connected to data and power ports.
Figure 3-2. Close-up view of PoE GIgabit Injector with cable connected to Ethernet port.
3.3 Connecting USB and Power Cables
USB cable
Connect a USB cable (not included) to the USB Type B connector located on the front side of the PoE Gigabit Injector and a USB
port on your PC/laptop. See Figures 3-3 and 3-4.
USB Type B
connector (connects to
the USB port on the
PoE Gigabit Injector)
USB Type A
connector (connects
to the USB port
on a PC/laptop)
USB cable
Figure 3-3. USB cable.

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Figure 3-4. USB cable connected to PoE Gigabit Injector.
AC power cord
Connect the AC power cable to the AC power connector on the rear of the PoE Gigabit Injector and the power
outlet. See Figure 3-5.
IEC-320 power
connnector
AC power
plug
Figure 3-5. AC power cord.
3.4 Powering On the Unit
The PoE Gigabit Injector receives power via the power cord. To apply or remove power to/from the PoE Gigabit Injector, connect
or disconnect the AC power cable to/from the AC power connector on the rear of the unit.
With AC power applied, the unit starts up and the internal fans are active. The device runs through a quick power-on test, which
takes less than 10 seconds. During this period, all ports are initially disabled and the port indicators light up. The sequence of the
port LEDs are shown in Section 3.5. Ports are now operating under normal conditions.
3.5 LED Indicators
3.5.1 Cold Start
1. AC LED turns greenÆremains on
2. Ethernet LED turns greenÆredÆgreenÆturns offÆredÆturns off (unless connected)
3. 24 ports (with ports connected)ÆLED turns orangeÆgreenÆorangeÆgreenÆturns offÆLED turns green individuallyÆPorts 1,
9, 17ÆPorts 2, 10, 18ÆPorts 3, 11, 19ÆPorts 4, 12, 20ÆPorts 5, 13, 21ÆPorts 6, 14, 22ÆPorts 7, 15, 23ÆPorts 8, 16, 24Æall
24 ports are connectedÆLED remains green
4. 24 ports (without ports connected)ÆLED turns orangeÆgreenÆorangeÆgreenÆturns offÆLED blinks orange individually
Ports 1, 9, 17ÆPorts 2, 10, 18ÆPorts 3, 11, 19ÆPorts 4, 12, 20ÆPorts 5, 13, 21ÆPorts 6, 14, 22ÆPorts 7, 15, 23ÆPorts 8, 16,
24Æblinks orange across all 24 ports

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3.5.2 Click System Reset on the Graphical User Interface (GUI)
1. AC LED remains green
2. Ethernet LED remains off until the unit is connected
3. 24 ports (with ports connected): same sequence as Cold Start
4. 24 ports (without ports connected): same sequence as Cold Start
Table 3-1 LED Indicators.
Indicator Conditions
LED Off Green Orange Blinking Orange
Port LED Indicates port is Indicates port is Indicates port has Indicates port is
disabled connected an error disconnected but enabled
Ethernet LED Indicates Ethernet is N/A Indicates NIC is N/A
disconnected from connected to
network network
AC LED Indicates PoE Gigabit Indicates PoE Gigabit N/A N/A
Injector is not powered Injector is powered
3.6 Rackmounting Installation
Position the PoE Gigabit Injector on the rack. Line up the mounting bracket with the corresponding screw holes on the PoE
Gigabit Injector. (See Figure 3-6.) Keep the screw area visible to insert screws, and then tighten the screws. (See Figure 3-7.)
Screws and brackets are included in the package.
Figure 3-6. 24-port PoE Gigabit Injector with rackmount brackets attached.
Bracket
Screws
PoE Gigabit
Injector
Figure 3-7. Close-up view of rackmounting bracket and screws (side/rear).

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Chapter 4: Black Box GUI and USB Driver Installation
4. Black Box GUI and USB Driver Installation
Locate and download the GUI Installation file from the included CD-ROM.
4.1 PC-to-PoE Gigabit Injector GUI
Follow the Installation Wizard to install the Black Box GUI for your model, and the USB-to-Serial COM Port driver. You will need
the USB-to-Serial Com Port driver to communicate with the PoE Gigabit Injector via a Communication Port on the PC. See Figures
4-1 and 4-2.
Figure 4-1. Example of the GUI setup window.
NOTE: Call Black Box Technical Support (724-746-5500) to make sure you are installing the latest version of the Black Box GUI.
The example shown uses POE SNMPv3 GUI.
4.2 PC-to-PoE Gigabit Injector Connection via USB/RS-232
Using a USB/RS-232 cable, connect the USB Type B port on the PoE Injector to the USB Type A port on the computer. See Figure
4-2.
PC
PoE Gigabit Injector
USB Cable
Figure 4-2. PC-to-PoE Gigabit Injector connection diagram.

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4.3 Device Manager: to View Port Properties
When you are ready to begin, connect the proper end of the USB-to-Serial cable to your PoE Gigabit Injector and the other to an
available USB port on your PC. If you installed the USB driver described above, your PC will locate the new hardware.
To view which Serial COM Port your PoE Gigabit Injector is installed on, follow these instructions:
1. Click Start—>Control Panel—>System—>System Properties. See Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3. System Properties screen.
Click and the following window will open:
Figure 4-4. Device Manager screen, Locate and expand ports (COM and LPT).
Double-click the Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port icon. In this example, the USB-to-Serial Comm port is installed on COM4. The
COM port will vary, depending on the user.

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Figure 4-5. Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port screen.
Click . Make sure the Port Setting is as shown. Click . Click on the pull-down menu and select the
Com Port Number or stay with the default.
Figure 4-6. Prolific USB-to Serial Comm Port Properties/Advanced Settings screen.
Click to save all changes.
NOTE: Write down the COM Port number because the GUI will need to know the exact port on which to search for devices.

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4.4 USB Block Diagram
USB device (PoE)
internal function
Connects USB port (PC) to PoE
device via USB cable
Internal USB device sends a signal to
your PC, creating a “virtual COM port”
(serial communications port).
Wait for PC to respond
USB port (PC)
The PC automatically detects the
newly installed hardware. This function
is called plug-and-play and is
available with a USB connection.
The PC quickly identifies the connection
as serial COM. Windows®will automatically
install your device on an available serial
COM port. You can make changes via
Device Manager.
Figure 4-7. USB block diagram.
NOTE: If the USB-to-Serial Comm
Port driver is installed, the
user’s PC will automatically
detect the newly installed/
connected hardware.

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5. GUI Operation
The firmware is supplied with a Graphical User Interface (GUI), which is used to configure and manage the PoE Gigabit Injector
system. If you have successfully installed the Black Box GUI and USB driver as described in Chapter 4, go to the GUI on your desk-
top or from your Start Menu.
5.1 GUI Main Window
Step 1: Choose the connection type. See FIgure 5-1.
Figure 5-1. GUI main window.
Step 2: Select the COM port number, click “Search PoE” and highlight the PoE Gigabit Injector.
Figure 5-2. GUI connection information.

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802.3af and 802.3at PoE Gigabit Injectors
5.2 GUI System Information/Operation
The System Information/Operation panel on the GUI supports the main system level parameters for the unit. It also displays
information about the PoE ID, firmware revision, and system status.
Figure 5-3. System setup, control, information, and port commands.
The system level parameters that can be configured are:
• System Reset: This is a function that allows the GUI to reset the software on the unit. (If System Reset is activated and the GUI
does not respond, “Reset GUI.”)
• Firmware Download: This feature is used to download new application/firmware codes onto the unit. Contact Black Box Tech
Support at 724-746-5500 or [e-mail] for the latest firmware for your PoE Gigabit Injector – POE Firmware.
NOTE: Wait a few seconds for the GUI to respond to the commands selected. DO NOT click or check any commands
simultaneously. If a command is selected more than once within two seconds, the GUI may not respond properly.
The “Save Parameters to Flash” button will save system and port parameters to flash memory, so that they can be used to retain
the firmware across reboots of the unit.
The “Restore Factory Defaults” button will reset the defaults in the firmware and clear any stored data in the flash memory, so
the device will reset automatically. After the device has successfully reset, the “System Status” will read “0.” Click “Reset GUI” if
necessary. To make the factory defaults permanent, the user must click “Save Parameters to Flash.”
In the System ID field, the firmware version is represented in a major/minor format. It also specifies the hardware version.
System ID/Description: Click “Edit” to edit/change the description of the system. If you click “System Reset,” the previous descrip-
tion will be set for the system. To make this permanent, you must click “Save Parameters to Flash.”
During the “Download In Progress,” the GUI function buttons will be temporarily disabled.
Figure 5-4. System Update.
Example of GUI firmware file: PoE576FirmwareV09_05150-9.s99 73 KB 599 File 5/15/2009 9:01 AM