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For Switching Network - 2 x DB-25 Serial, 1 x DB-25 Serial - TAA Compliant
MSRP$684.51
$651.30
Save 5%Special order — estimated available by September 10, 2026.
Genuine Black Box through authorized distribution — TAA country-of-origin verified and NDAA §889 screened before checkout.
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)
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Limited Warranty: 1 Year
For over forty years, Black Box has been a world-leading provider of premier IT infrastructure solutions. Today, we continue to design and manufacture award-winning products for Pro AV, KVM, cabling and networking known for their advanced functionality, flawless performance, outstanding reliability and fail-safe security. Our solutions are used every day in government, education, commercial enterprises and any other organization that requires the utmost quality and performance from their IT infrastructure. On top of creating industry-leading products, Black Box demonstrates every day a complete commitment to providing our customers with the best technical support and service in the industry. Our award-winning, dedicated support staff works around the clock to ensure our customers’ systems are always up and running optimally. They are truly as important to the successful IT, communications and business operations of our customers as the powerful products and solutions we deliver.
| Application/Usage | Switching Network |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Module |
| Compatibility | Black Box Pro Switching SM260A Switch Chassis |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SM265A |
| Interfaces/Ports Details | 2 x DB-25 Serial, 1 x DB-25 Serial |
| Limited Warranty | 1 Year |
| Connector Type | DB-25 |
| Manufacturer | Black Box Corporation |
| Product Name | Pro Switching Gang Switch - 2U, RS-232/DB25, A/B Card, Latching |
| Brand Name | Black Box |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Product Condition | New |
| Total Number of Ports | 3 |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
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