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Black Box SW1030A 10GbE 3-port manual network switch

Black Box Corporation

Black Box Corporation SW1030A 10GbE 3-port manual network switch

SKU CH-QDSV-9A3B6 MPN SW1030A

A manual Ethernet switch with three 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for direct network routing

  • Network Management TypeEthernet Switch
  • Primary Ports3 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network
  • Primary Port Speed10GBase-T
  • Instant 10 GbE connectivity via three 10GBase-T ports
  • Manual switching gives direct control over active links
  • Compact three-port design fits tight rack spaces
  • Black Box reliability built for commercial networks
  • Available since 2019 for proven deployment

What this switch is and who it serves

The Black Box SW1030A is a manual Ethernet switch with three 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. It connects up to three 10GBase-T links in a single chassis. Network teams use it to route traffic between servers, storage arrays or uplink ports without software configuration. It suits environments that need a simple, physical path change rather than a managed fabric.

Three 10GBase-T ports and where capacity ends

Three primary ports give three simultaneous 10GBase-T connections. Each port handles a full 10 Gbps link, so aggregate throughput depends on how many ports are active at once. The switch runs out of ports when a fourth 10G device must join the same manual segment; there are no extra ports for expansion or cascading within this unit.

Manual operation limits in a 10GBase-T environment

Because the switch is manual, every path change requires physical intervention at the unit. There is no remote management, VLAN support, link aggregation or port mirroring. Latency is limited to the 10GBase-T standard, but the lack of automation makes it unsuitable for networks that need dynamic failover, monitoring or scripted reconfiguration.

Highlights

  • Instant 10 GbE connectivity via three 10GBase-T ports
  • Manual switching gives direct control over active links
  • Compact three-port design fits tight rack spaces
  • Black Box reliability built for commercial networks
  • Available since 2019 for proven deployment

Specifications

BrandBlack Box
Network Management TypeEthernet Switch
Primary Ports3 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network
Primary Port Speed10GBase-T
ModelSW1030A
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size254 × 203 × 152 mm

Questions about this item

Will the three 10GBase-T ports link at full speed with my older 1 GbE servers and Cat5e patch cords?

The ports are 10GBase-T only; they will not negotiate 1 GbE speeds, so 1 GbE servers and Cat5e cables cannot establish a link.

How can I verify the switch is passing traffic correctly on all three 10GBase-T ports after installation?

Connect 10 GbE devices to each port and confirm link LEDs illuminate; then run a traffic generator such as iperf3 between device pairs to validate throughput on every port.

Does the SW1030A package include rack-mount brackets and 10GBase-T patch cables, or must I purchase them separately?

The switch is a desktop unit with no rack-mount brackets included; 10GBase-T patch cables are also not supplied and must be sourced separately.

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