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Modular flexible optical transceivers for data communications equipment.

• Compact, interchangeable, and hot-swappable.
• Metal enclosure helps shield communications from EMI interference.
• When used within a managed platform, supports digital diagnostic capabilities and loopbacks for easier maintenance.
• Supports the standard wavelength spectrum as defined by ITU G.694.2.
• MSA SFF-8472 and INF-8077i compliant, supporting interoperability with other network devices.

• If you plan to daisy-chain multiple chassis, the Controller Card in the first chassis controls the entire system.

The advanced design of the Pro Switching System, 2U (SM260A) gives incredible operational flexibility and performance. Switch one card individually or switch the entire chassis through a Controller Card. You'll need one Controller Card per rack chassis. If you plan to daisy-chain multiple chassis, the Controller Card in the first chassis controls the entire system.

This card enables you to switch the chassis from anywhere via an RS-232 or IP connection.

We also offer an RS-232 Only Controller Card (SM263A), which enables you to gang switch via the manual toggle switch or with serial commands.

Or if you want to extend RS-232/IP control to a second daisy-chained Pro Switching System chassis, order the SNMP Expansion Controller Card (SM264A). This enables you to send hardware control signals and control the daisy-chained system with RS-232 messages through the RS-232/Ethernet (SNMP) Controller Card (SM262A).

Ordering Instructions | First, order the chassis...

Pro Switching System, 2U, 18-Card (SM260A)

Next order at least one power supply | Power Supply Cards:

Redundant Power Supply Cards (NOTE: cards requires two chassis slots.):

100 - 240-VAC Input (SM261A-VAC)

-48-VDC Input (SM261A-VDC)

Or order:

AC External Adapter Card (SM261A-CARD) ( NOTE: card requires one chassis slot.)

And at least one power supply (order two for redundant power)...

Power Supply, 120 - 240 VAC, External (SM961A-PS)

...then select a Controller Card...

RS-232/Ethernet (SNMP) (SM262A)

RS-232 Only (SM263A)

SNMP Expansion (SM264A)

...next choose your A/B Switch Cards...

DB25/RS-232 (SM265A)

DB25/RS-530 (SM266A)

Video F-Connector, Latching (SM276A-LCH)

Video F-Connector, Non-Latching (SM267A)

Multimode Fiber Optic:

ST®, Latching (SM277A-MM-ST-LCH)

SC, Latching (SM277A-MM-SC-LCH)

ST, Non-Latching (SM277A-ST)

SC, Non-Latching (SM277A-SC)

Single-Mode Fiber Optic:

ST, Latching (SM278A-SS-ST-LCH)

SC, Latching (SM278A-SS-SC-LCH)

ST, Non-Latching (SM278A-ST)

SC, Non-Latching (SM278A-SC)

RJ-45 Copper:

RJ-45 CAT5 (SM268A)

RJ-45 CAT6 (SM269A)

For empty slots, order...

Blank Panel, Front or Rear, 2U (SM279A-BLNK)

Questions? Contact our FREE Tech Support.

Pick a card, any card.
A/B Switch Cards are available for RS-232, video, fiber optic, and CAT5e/CAT6 connections. The card featured here is the DB25/RS-232. Use the system for both new and legacy applications. You can add cards for fast CAT6 10-GbE networking while keeping connections for older RS-232 and 75-ohm video connections.

Secure and fallback switching.
For fail-safe operation, all the cards (except those noted) use proprietary latching or micro-mirror relay switching technology - which means data can continue to pass through even if the power has been cut off. Because the cards perform Layer 1 switching, the system operates independently of data rates, protocols, formats, or signal levels.

The non-latching fiber cards fall back to a Port C (chassis) to Port A connection when the power fails. When power is restored, the non-latching switch card reconnects Port C to the originally selected port (A or B). These types of cards are typical when you want a fallback or failover connection during power outages.

Each chassis also has a keyed switch so you can enable/disable manual switching from the front-panel toggle switches.

Ordering Instructions:

First, order the chassis...

Pro Switching System, 2U, 18-Card (SM260A)

Next order at least one power supply

Power Supply Cards:

Redundant Power Supply Cards (NOTE: cards requires two chassis slots.):

100 - 240-VAC Input (SM261A-VAC)

-48-VDC Input (SM261A-VDC)

Or order:

AC External Adapter Card (SM261A-CARD) ( NOTE: card requires one chassis slot.)

And at least one power supply (order two for redundant power)...

Power Supply, 120 - 240 VAC, External (SM961A-PS)

...then select a Controller Card...

RS-232/Ethernet (SNMP) (SM262A)

RS-232 Only (SM263A)

SNMP Expansion (SM264A)

...next choose your A/B Switch Cards...

DB25/RS-232 (SM265A)

DB25/RS-530 (SM266A)

Video F-Connector, Latching (SM276A-LCH)

Video F-Connector, Non-Latching (SM267A)

Multimode Fiber Optic:

ST®, Latching (SM277A-MM-ST-LCH)

SC, Latching (SM277A-MM-SC-LCH)

ST, Non-Latching (SM277A-ST)

SC, Non-Latching (SM277A-SC)

Single-Mode Fiber Optic:

ST, Latching (SM278A-SS-ST-LCH)

SC, Latching (SM278A-SS-SC-LCH)

ST, Non-Latching (SM278A-ST)

SC, Non-Latching (SM278A-SC)

RJ-45 Copper:

RJ-45 CAT5 (SM268A)

RJ-45 CAT6 (SM269A)

For empty slots, order...

Blank Panel, Front or Rear, 2U (SM279A-BLNK)

Questions? Contact our FREE Tech Support.

Pick a card, any card.
A/B Switch Cards are available for RS-232, video, fiber optic, and CAT5e/CAT6 connections. The card featured here is the RJ-45 CAT6. Use the system for both new and legacy applications. You can add cards for fast CAT6 10-GbE networking while keeping connections for older RS-232 and 75-ohm video connections.

Secure and fallback switching.
For fail-safe operation, all the cards (except those noted) use proprietary latching or micro-mirror relay switching technology - which means data can continue to pass through even if the power has been cut off. Because the cards perform Layer 1 switching, the system operates independently of data rates, protocols, formats, or signal levels.

The non-latching fiber cards fall back to a Port C (chassis) to Port A connection when the power fails. When power is restored, the non-latching switch card reconnects Port C to the originally selected port (A or B). These types of cards are typical when you want a fallback or failover connection during power outages.

Each chassis also has a keyed switch so you can enable/disable manual switching from the front-panel toggle switches.
Ordering Instructions:
First, order the chassis...

Pro Switching System, 2U, 18-Card (SM260A)

Next order at least one power supply

Power Supply Cards:

Redundant Power Supply Cards (NOTE: cards requires two chassis slots.):

100 - 240-VAC Input (SM261A-VAC)

-48-VDC Input (SM261A-VDC)

Or order:

AC External Adapter Card (SM261A-CARD) ( NOTE: card requires one chassis slot.)

And at least one power supply (order two for redundant power)...

Power Supply, 120 - 240 VAC, External (SM961A-PS)

...then select a Controller Card...

RS-232/Ethernet (SNMP) (SM262A)

RS-232 Only (SM263A)

SNMP Expansion (SM264A)

...next choose your A/B Switch Cards...

DB25/RS-232 (SM265A)

DB25/RS-530 (SM266A)

Video F-Connector, Latching (SM276A-LCH)

Video F-Connector, Non-Latching (SM267A)

Multimode Fiber Optic:

ST®, Latching (SM277A-MM-ST-LCH)

SC, Latching (SM277A-MM-SC-LCH)

ST, Non-Latching (SM277A-ST)

SC, Non-Latching (SM277A-SC)

Single-Mode Fiber Optic:

ST, Latching (SM278A-SS-ST-LCH)

SC, Latching (SM278A-SS-SC-LCH)

ST, Non-Latching (SM278A-ST)

SC, Non-Latching (SM278A-SC)

RJ-45 Copper:

RJ-45 CAT5 (SM268A)

RJ-45 CAT6 (SM269A)

For empty slots, order...

Blank Panel, Front or Rear, 2U (SM279A-BLNK)

Questions? Contact our FREE Tech Support.

The DB9 A/B switch latching card allows you to switch between two DB9 connections. If power is lost the connection will retain its connected state. Controller Cards take up only one slot, and external power connects to the controller card, One slot is reserved for future use, leaving you with 16 slots for A/B Switch Cards.

All switch cards take up one slot except for the power A/B cards which take up two slots. Manage access to networks, implement backup systems for network and computer connections, or share peripherals and other equipment. Local features include LED status and manual switching.

Remote control (dry contact closure, RS232, and Ethernet) provides unmatched management flexibility. Gang Switch systems are used around the world to add secure access control and reliable backup for critical systems from space launch centers to stock exchange networks.

Ordering instructions:

First, order the chassis

• Gang Switch, 4U, 18-Card (SM960A)

Next order at least one power supply (order two for redundancy)

• External Power Supply 100- 240 VAC (SM961-PS)
• Internal Power Supply -48 VDC (SM760-PS1)
• Internal Power Supply Dual -48VDC (SM760-PS2)

Then select a Controller Card

• Ethernet (SNMP) (SM962A)
• Logic Only (SM964A)

Next, choose your A/B Switch Cards

• Serial DBxx: DB25 A/B Latching (SM965A)
• DB9 A/B Latching (SM966A)
• DB15 A/B Latching (SM967A)
• Power: 240 VAC 1 in 2 out (SM971)
• 120 VAC 2 in 1 out (SM973)
• Video: 75-ohm F-Connector (SM976A)
• Multimode: SC Latching (SM977A-SC)
• ST Latching (SM977A-ST)
• RJ45 Copper: CAT5e Latching (SM978A)
• CAT6 Latching (SM979A)

This product works with Power Supply (SM961-PS) A/B Switch Cards (SM965A, etc.)