Black Box LGC340A-R2 Media Converter and Network Switch for Industrial Edge Applications

The Black Box LGC340A-R2 Media Converter and Network Switch offers versatile connectivity options tailored for industrial environments and edge networks. Equipped with two autosensing 10/100/1000 Mbps copper ports and two SFP slots supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps and 10/100/10000 Mbps speeds, this device can function as a managed fiber termination, fiber drop and insert, or a dual copper-to-fiber media converter. Its flexible SFP slots allow you to configure the device as a copper/fiber switch or an all-copper switch, depending on your network requirements, providing significant cost savings by combining multiple functions in a single unit. The device’s media conversion capabilities extend network reach, enabling distance extension and redundancy with 1+1 failover modes, including non-revertive and revertive options, ensuring high availability in mission-critical setups. Its compatibility with standard SFP modules, along with auto-detection of link speed, guarantees seamless integration with existing infrastructure. Designed for harsh environments, the LGC340A-R2 features an extended operating temperature range from -40 to +185°F (-40 to +85°C) and dual power inputs—AC or dual DC—making it suitable for industrial and outdoor applications. Fully manageable via CLI or SNMP, it includes a serial console port for local management. Mounting on a DIN rail (sold separately) enhances its installation flexibility. This device supports jumbo frames up to 10,240 bytes and is compliant with environmental standards, including WEEE and TAA, reflecting its environmentally friendly construction. Its compact design, weighing approximately 1 pound, makes it an ideal solution for space-constrained network edge deployments, providing reliable, high-speed connectivity with advanced redundancy features and easy management for network administrators.

Features:

• Use as a switch, a media converter, and a mode converter.

• Provides 1+1 uplink protection failover in under 50 milliseconds.

• Includes an AC power adapter or dual DC power inputs for flexible power options.

• Operates within an extended temperature range from -40 to +185°F (-40 to +85°C).

• Supports 155 Mbps and 1250 Mbps SFP modules for versatile connectivity.

• Jumbo frame support up to 10,240 bytes enhances large data transfers.

• Designed for DIN rail mounting (sold separately) for easy installation.

• Manage via CLI or SNMP for comprehensive network configuration and monitoring.