Model 7410 16-Channel Individual Control RJ45 RS232 A/B Switch, with Dual Remote Ports and Dual Power Supplies

Overview

The PathWay® Model 7410 16-Channel RJ45 RS232 A/B Switch with Dual Remote Ports and Dual Power Supplies allows the user the capability of sharing a single port RJ45 interface device, connected to the "COMMON" port, among two other devices, connected to the A and B ports, with individual control of each channel. The Model 7410 is enclosed in a 2U, full rack size, all metal black chassis designed to provide EMI/RFI shielding and fit in a standard 19" rack.

The unit can be operated by either the front panel pushbuttons or via the dual remote ports. The Model 7410 also supports cascade operation, where other supported units can be connected and operated through a single remote port interface. The state of the unit can be obtained from the front panel LED's or through the Dual Remote Ports.

* Custom RJ45 Cascade Operation allows multiple units to be connected together!

*Dual ASCII RS232 Remote Control Serial Ports

FEATURES OF THE MODEL 7410 RS232 A/B SWITCH:

• The switch ports are transparent to all data.
• All (8) pins of the RJ45 interface are switched via break-before-make electromechanical relays.
• Switch maintains last set position on power loss and continues to pass data.
• Individual control of all (16) channels.
• Front panel pushbutton control.
• Remote Control of the switch from ASCII RS232 Serial Supervisory Stations.
• Dual Remote Control RJ45 for RS232 ports that allow the user to control switch position, lockout front panel operations, control Cascaded Units, as well as obtaining status and receive Cascade Unit status updates.
• Cascade operation allows control of switch position and lockout of individual channels as well as obtaining the status of other units connected to the Cascade Ports through the Remote RJ45 female port of a single unit.
• Front panel LED's display present position, lockout, and power status.
• EIA/TIA-561 RS-232 compliance.
• Dual Power Supplies protect unit in case of power failure, provides backup power supply to keep the unit running.
• Wide Range Power Supplies allows operation within a wider range of voltages. Ideal for international applications!

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• SIZE
  • Width: 19" (48.3 cm) (19" full rack size)
  • Height: 3.5" (8.9 cm) (2U)
  • Depth: 10.11" (25.4 cm)
  • Weight: 8.27 lbs. (3.75 kg)
• POWER REQUIREMENTS
  • DC Voltage: 12VDC
  • DC Current: 480mA (peak), 240mA (nominal)
  • AC Power: 6W (peak), 3W (nominal)
• SIGNAL PORT INTERFACE:
  • (48) RJ45 Signal ports
  • (16) Channels of RJ45 A/B/COM ports
  • Individual Control
• REMOTE PORT INTERFACE:
  • (2) RJ45 (F) RS232 Remote Ports
  • (2) RJ45 (F) Cascade Ports (In, Out) with Custom Pinout
  FRONT PANEL CONTROL AND INDICATORS:
  • (32) Red LED's
  • (32) Green LED's
  • (16) Pushbuttons
• POWER SUPPLY 517277:
  • Input 100-240VAC, 50Hz/60Hz, 0.5A
  • Output: 12VDC (regulated), 1.5A
• ENVIRONMENT:
  • Operation Temperature: 0ºC to 50ºC
  • Storage Temperature: -40ºC to 85ºC
  • Humidity 10% to 90% without condensation

RS232 A/B SWITCH APPLICATION RS232 SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL:

The drawing illustrates up to 16 COMMON lines connected to the 16 COMMON ports being shared between two sources, A and B lines. The dual RS232 Serial Remote Ports allow for remote access to ASCII commands via either of 2 Supervisory Remote Stations.

Use Cases for the Model 7410 

Redundant Connectivity & System Fallbacks

The Model 7410 lets each channel switch a COMMON RJ45 device/interface between two endpoints (A and B). That makes it ideal for setups where one path should take over automatically or manually if the primary fails — such as:

• Switching between primary and backup routers, servers, or network devices for continuity.

• Redundant connections to industrial controllers, PLCs, or serial devices where downtime isn’t acceptable.

• Dual-network access for mission critical applications that must always remain connected. 

Centralized Control of Multiple Devices

Because it has 16 individually controllable channels, this is great for environments that need to manage many connections from one unit and one control point:

• Data centers or server rooms with many remote devices to switch between.

• Network labs where multiple test setups require reliable switching without manual cable changes.

• AV or broadcast control rooms where multiple sources/receivers need centralized path switching.

Remote Control & Automation

The unit supports remote control via dual RS-232 remote ports, meaning you can switch channels from:

• A networked management station or control software.

• Serial automation systems or scripts.

• Cascade configurations where one unit controls others (expanding beyond 16 channels).

High Availability & Redundant Power

The dual power supplies provide continuous operation even if one supply fails — useful when uptime is important, such as in:

• Industrial process control environments.

• Telecom or emergency communications infrastructure.

• Critical lab or enterprise network infrastructure where power disruptions mustn’t interrupt switching.

Testing, Development, and Lab Setups

In technical test environments where engineers or technicians need to switch between systems quickly and often:

• Automated test rigs that need to alternate between devices under test.

• Network or IoT device staging where multiple configurations are validated.

• Research labs where different hardware paths must be switched without physically re-plugging cables.

Cascade & Expandability for Larger Systems

The Model 7410 supports cascade operation so multiple units can be chained together — helpful for scaling up the number of channels without adding remote interfaces for each unit.

Ordering Information

• Catalog Number: 307410
• Model Number: 7410
• 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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 All data switches, data communication products, and data acquisition products are subject to a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.  The limit of ESL liability is limited to the cost of the ESL product 
*Prices online are subject to change and verification.