The BLACK BOX CORPORATION SW1046A is a latching DB9 A/B switch designed for IT environments requiring reliable signal path management. This module facilitates switching of all nine leads within a DB9 connection, supporting data speeds exceeding 10 Mbps. It is suitable for businesses that need to alternate between two devices or signal paths connected via DB9, such as switching between primary and backup systems, or connecting a single peripheral to multiple hosts without recabling. The latching mechanism ensures a stable connection once selected, preventing accidental disconnections. This switch module addresses the need for efficient, physical layer switching in applications where serial data or similar DB9-based signals are utilized, offering a straightforward solution for managing connectivity.
The BLACK BOX CORPORATION SW1046A is a DB9 A/B switch, supporting the switching of all nine leads within a standard DB9 connection.
This switch module is capable of handling speeds in excess of 10 Mbps, making it suitable for various serial data applications.
A latching A/B switch like this is ideal for scenarios where you need to reliably switch a single DB9 device between two different systems or signal paths, such as for failover or shared peripheral access.
The provided product data does not specify whether the latching DB9 A/B switch requires external power.
SW1046A - Black Box Corporation THE LATCHING DB9 A/B SWITCH SUPPORTS SWITCHING OF ALL NINE LEADS AND CAN HANDLE