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Catalog # 308086 Model 8086 RJ45 Cat6 A/B Switch with Manual Front Panel Knob Switches 2 Positions, Networks or Devices

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Base Price:

$613.00

Catalog No:

308086

Model No:

8086

Product Type:

Switches: Copper

Interface:

RJ45

Positions:

Cable Type/Port Connector:

RJ45

Channels per Switch Chassis:

Manual Control/No Power Required:

LineSelect® Manual Operation

Compliance/Standards:

Cat6

Configuration:

Desktop

Local Control:

Rotary Knob

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Overview

LineSelect® Model 8086 Cat6 Compliant, RJ45 A/B Switch with Manual Control

Cat6 compatibility and fully mechanical, no-power design make the Model 8086 ideal for network engineers, test labs, and environments where dependable network selection is needed without complexity. The LineSelect® Model 8086 Cat6 Switcher enables access to two 10/100/1000 Base-T networks. The unit allows the user to reroute data between two networks or devices with a simple turn of a knob. The Model 8086 supports all 8 pins of the RJ45 Cat6 interface. No need to plug and unplug cables thereby eliminating connector wear.

Switches all 8 pins. Allows compatibility with ALL RJ45 interfaces.
Provides robust reliability with uncomplicated operation.
Field proven data network switch, highly reliable.

FEATURES:

Allows access to two networks from one computer or workstation.
Certified for Cat6 compliance.
High quality sealed switch with self-wiping contacts.
Eliminates the need to plug and unplug cables.
Transparent to data format.
All 8 pins of the RJ45 interface are switched via a break-before-make rotary switch.
No external power required.
Manual control via knob located on front panel.
Rated for 10/100/1000 networks (Up to Cat6).
(3) RJ45 Connections, ports A, B, and Common, located on rear panel.
Attractive anodized black box packaging provides EMI/RFI shielding.
Switching mechanism is sealed precious metal contact switch.
Custom length CAT6 cables available for your switch installation.
Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

SPECIFICATIONS:

PORT CONNECTORS: (3) RJ45 female connectors labeled A, B, and COMMON.
FRONT PANEL CONTROL: (1) Rotary Switch on front panel selects A or B.
PINS SWITCHED: All 8 pins are switched.
POWER: Manually operated. No power required.
ENCLOSURE: Shielded aluminum enclosure.
DIMENSIONS: 5.45"W x 2.65"H x 7.75"D (13.9 x 6.8 x 19.7 cm)
WEIGHT: Approximately 1.1 lb. (0.5 kg)

LineSelect® Model 8086 RJ45 CAT6 A/B Network Application:

The diagram illustrates a COMMON device connected to the COMMON port allowing the user to switch between to two 10/100/1000 Base-T networks, connected to the RJ45 ports A and B via the front panel rotary switch knob.

Model 8086 Cat6 A/B Switch Application

Key Capabilities & Uses of Model 8086

Simple Manual Network Switching
The Model 8086 is a Cat6 compliant RJ45 A/B manual network selector switch that lets a single device connected to the COMMON port toggle between two separate network connections (A and B) with a physical rotary knob — no software or power required. It switches all 8 pins of the Cat6 interface and supports speeds up to Gigabit Ethernet standards.

Redundancy & Fail-Over Support
In environments where reliable connectivity is critical (e.g., control rooms, substations), the switch provides a fast way to change between primary and backup networks without disconnecting cables. This can help during maintenance windows or when a network segment is offline.

Diagnostic Access & Field Use
Engineers can use the 8086 to connect diagnostic workstations, laptops, or portable tools to different network segments safely — ideal for on-site troubleshooting or commissioning tasks where switching is needed quickly and manually.

Eliminates Wear & Cable Handling
By providing a hardware switch, it avoids frequent unplugging/replugging of RJ45 cables, which reduces connector and cable wear and maintains cleaner, more reliable physical network connections.

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