Black Box LE2711C Hardened Managed Fast Ethernet Switch Module

The Black Box LE2711C is a rugged Fast Ethernet network switch module engineered for mission-critical industrial and utility applications. Built to withstand extreme temperatures from -40 to +185°F (-40 to +85°C), this hardened switch module delivers reliable connectivity in the harshest environments including oil and gas facilities, electric substations, railway systems, and SCADA deployments.

Key Features

• Fast Ethernet 100 Mbit/s connectivity with ST multi-mode fiber interface supporting up to 2 km transmission
• Dual redundant power supplies with sub-30 millisecond automatic failover for maximum uptime
• Modular, scalable design allows flexible configuration and future upgrades
• Comprehensive management via Web, SNMP, and console interfaces for remote monitoring
• Quality of Service (QoS) support with 802.1p/q tagged VLAN frames and jumbo frame handling
• High-availability protocols including xSTP, link aggregation, and redundant ring topology
• IP multicast snooping with IGMPv2/v3 support
• IEEE 802.3az energy-efficient Ethernet compliant

Applications

Ideal for oil and gas pipeline monitoring, municipal traffic control, IP surveillance backhauling, utility substations, industrial automation (SCADA/PLC/M2M), and HVAC remote monitoring systems requiring reliable network connectivity in extreme conditions.