Model 9716 16-Channel RJ45 Cat 5e Compliant A/B Switch, Manual, Individual Channel Control, Rackmount
Overview
With each of its sixteen channels, the LineSelect® Model 9716 RJ45 A/B switch allows the user to access two RJ45 devices connected to its A and B port with one RJ45 device connected to its COMMON port. Each of the sixteen channels is switched individually via its respective knob located on the front panel.
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No power required – fully passive operation for reliable, fail-safe switching
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Supports 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) networks with full 8-pin connectivity
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A/B switching per channel allows one common device to connect to two separate networks
FEATURES OF THE MODEL 9716 16-CHANNEL RJ45 CAT5E A/B MANUAL SWITCH:
- 16 Front panel knobs provide individual control of each channel of the LineSelect® Model 9716.
- Manually operated, no power required.
- Rated for 10/100/1000 networks (Up to Cat5e).
- All 8 pins of the RJ45 interface are switched via a break-before-make rotary switch for each channel. Allows compatibility with all RJ45 interfaces.
- All RJ45 ports are located on the rear panel.
- Rackmount enclosure, (2U high).
- Custom length Cat5e RJ45 cables available.
- Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- PORT CONNECTORS: (48) RJ45 (F) connectors. Each of the 16 channels has a set of three connectors labeled A, B, and COMMON.
- FRONT PANEL CONTROL: (16) Knobs allow local switching.
- POWER: No power required. Manually operated.
- DIMENSIONS: Rackmount 19.0" W x 3.5" H x 8.66" D. (48.3 x 8.9 x 22.0 cm)
- WEIGHT: Approximately 8.2 lbs. (3.8 kg)
16-CHANNEL RJ45 CAT5e A/B SWITCH APPLICATION WITH INDIVIDUAL CONTROL:
The drawing illustrates 16 channels of Cat5e RJ45 A/B Switching. Each channel is individually controlled locally. Each channel has a COMMON device connected to the RJ45 COMMON port with access to Device A or Device B connected to the RJ45 A and B ports, respectively.

Ordering Information
- Catalog Number: 309716
- Model Number: 9716
- Base Price: See website or contact us for current pricing and availability.
Documentation & Support
- Specification Sheet (PDF) Download Available.
- Product Manual available upon request.
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Shipping and Returns 
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- 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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