LineSelect® Model 8446 Quad-Channel RJ45/BNC A/B Switch, Manual Operation
Overview
The LineSelect® Model 8446 Quad-Channel RJ45 / BNC A/B Switch enables access to two devices per each of its four channels. Channel 1 allows access to RJ45 devices 1-A or 1-B. Channel 2 allows access to RJ45 devices 2-A or 2-B. Channel 3 allows access to BNC devices 3-A or 3-B. Channel 4 allows access to BNC devices 4-A or 4-B. All channels are switched simultaneously. The 4-Channel Network Switch supports all 8 pins of the RJ45 Cat5e interfaces, and supports both the center conductor and shield of the BNC interfaces. The Model 8446 is enclosed in a slim desktop style enclosure.
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Ideal for switching "Ethernet-over-Coax-Converters”
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High Quality Manual Data Network Switches Increase the Reliability of Your Network!
FEATURES OF THE MODEL 8446 QUAD-CHANNEL A/B SWITCH:
- Simultaneously switches two RJ45 Channels and two BNC Channels locally via a knob located on the front panel.
- RJ45 channels are tested for Cat5e compliance.
- All (8) pins of the RJ45 interface are switched via a break-before-make rotary switch.
- Both the shield and center conductor of the coaxial interface are switched via break-before-make rotary switch.
- All ports located on rear panel: (6) RJ45 female and (6) BNC female.
- Attractive anodized black box packaging provides EMI/RFI shielding.
- Four threaded screw holes located on the bottom panel.
- Switching is manually operated. Requires no power.
- Custom length cables available for your switch installation.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- PORT CONNECTORS:
- (6) RJ45 (F) category 5e connectors on rear panel.
- (6) BNC (F) Connectors on rear panel.
- FRONT PANEL CONTROLS: (1) Rotary Switch on front panel selects A or B.
- PINS SWITCHED:
- RJ45: All (8) pins switched,
- BNC: Center conductor and Shield.
- POWER: Manually operated. No power required.
- ENCLOSURE: Shielded Aluminum Enclosure.
- DIMENSIONS: 8.1"W x 2.18"H x 8.0"D. (20.6 x 5.6 x 20.4 cm)
- WEIGHT: Approximately 1.6 lb (0.8 kg.)
LineSelect® Model 8446 Quad Channel RJ45/BNC A/B Multi-Interface Copper Network Application:
- Ideal for switching "Ethernet-over-Coax-Converters”
The application diagram shows a COMMON device connected to the RJ45 COMMON port with access to Device A and Device B, connected to the RJ45 A port and the RJ45 B port, respectively for each of two channels. The application diagram also illustrates a COMMON device connected to the BNC COMMON port with access to Device A and Device B, connected to the BNC A port and the BNC B port, respectively for each of two channels. All four channels are switched simultaneously.

Ordering Information
- Catalog Number: 308446
- Model Number: 8446
- Base Price: See website or contact us for current pricing and availability.
- Optional Wide-Range power supply: Catalog Number 517277 IEC C14 Inlet, 100-240VAC, 12 VDC
Documentation & Support
- Specification Sheet (PDF) Download Available.
- Product Manual available upon request.
- For custom fiber optic network switch requirements contact our sales support team 401-943-1164 or email eslab@electrostandards.com
- We welcome international inquiries and ship worldwide.
Shipping and Returns 
- Shipped via UPS ground (unless otherwise requested).
- Freight Charges prepaid and added to invoice. We can estimate freight charges for you.
- Return policy: contact us within 30 days of shipment for an RMA number. Items returned without RMA not accepted. Please refer to our full return policy in our Terms and Conditions found on our website.
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