Black Box LPB3028A Ethernet Switch with 24 Gigabit Ports and 10G Uplinks

The Black Box LPB3000 Series Ethernet Switch (Model LPB3028A) is designed to deliver high-performance network connectivity for enterprise environments. Featuring 24 10/100/1000BASE-T UTP ports and dual SFP+ ports, this switch provides flexible options for expanding your network infrastructure. Its robust design supports Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), enabling seamless powering of wireless access points, security cameras, VoIP phones, and remote sensors without additional power supplies. The switch's SFP slots allow you to customize distances from 500 meters up to 10 kilometers, making it suitable for data backhaul and campus deployments. The switch supports full SNMP management and a web-based interface, simplifying configuration, monitoring, and maintenance through an embedded GUI or remote management tools. Its higher backplane capacity and 10-Gigabit uplinks ensure ample bandwidth for high-volume data transfer and future scalability. The device’s powerful processor enhances IGMP performance, improving multicast traffic handling for multimedia streaming and VoIP traffic prioritization. Designed with environmental considerations, the switch incorporates IEEE 802.3az energy-efficient Ethernet, reducing power consumption during low activity periods, which can lead to energy savings of up to 50%. The switch also features cable length detection, adjusting signal strength based on cable run length to optimize power use. Its sturdy, desktop form factor includes mounting hardware for versatile deployment options. The LPB3028A is TAA compliant, environmentally friendly under WEEE directives, and comes with a one-year limited warranty, ensuring reliable performance and support. Ideal for data backhaul, campus networks, and enterprise applications, this switch offers a combination of high-speed ports, management features, and energy efficiency to meet modern network demands.

Features:

• Provides 10/100/1000BASE-T UTP ports plus SFP+ ports

• Supports Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) for powered devices such as access points, cameras, and phones

• Add SFP modules selectively to extend network distances from 500 meters to 10 kilometers

• Supports high-capacity data backhaul with flexible fiber and copper connectivity

• Full SNMP management and web-based GUI for simplified network configuration and monitoring

• Higher backplane capacity with 10-Gigabit uplinks for increased throughput

• Enhanced IGMP performance with a faster switch control processor

• Energy-efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) reduces power consumption during low data activity periods

• Cable length detection optimizes power use by adjusting signal strength based on cable run length