NVT Phybridge FLEX 8 Port Unmanaged Switch

The plug and play FLEX8 unmanaged switch makes the modernization to IP devices (IoT) simple, secure and cost-effective. When paired with the FLEX Adapters, this powerful enterprise-grade switch delivers fast Ethernet and PoE over Multi-Pair UTP with up to 2,000ft (610m) reach – that’s 6Xs the reach of standard Ethernet switches.

With the FLEX8, customers are taking full advantage of Modern LAN principles, protecting existing infrastructure assets, and eliminating any need to rip and replace the established UTP cabling. The FLEX8 unmanaged switch optimizes network design with advanced interoperability and easy integration into the overall LAN creating a secure, robust path for IP endpoints.

• Accelerate your return on investment by reducing infrastructure costs.
• Simplify your IP modernization, collapsing planning and deployment time.
• Eliminate infrastructure barriers, risks, disruption, and costs.
• Create a robust plug-and-play IP platform that is easy to deploy and manage.
• Be environmentally responsible during your IP upgrades.

Speed, Reach and Power

FLEX8 delivers 10/100Mbps symmetrical (full duplex) and PoE++ (50W) over 4-pair UTP or PoE+ (30W) over 2-pair UTP with 2,000ft (610m) reach, providing substantial power to support bandwidth demanding IP endpoints easily and reliably.

Simple Deployment

FLEX8 comes preconfigured and ready to deploy, making modernization to IP quick and efficient in organizations of every size. Modernizing multiple sites is greatly simplified with a repeatable, predictable and scalable deployment methodology across every location.

FLEX Adapter Options

There are three media converter options available to pair with the FLEX family of switches and extend PoE over Multi-Pair UTP. The FLEX-C and FLEX-Link are single endpoint solutions and the FLEX4 enables 4 IP endpoints from a single long run Multi-Pair UTP cable.

FLEX-C – Maximum 30W, delivered on 2-pairs (spare pairs), No local power option available, Does not negotiate power requirements with IP device, Device should be IEEE compliant

FLEX-LINK – Maximum 50W, delivered on 4-pairs, Local power option to support greater power delivery to IP device, Adapter is IEEE-compliant and will negotiate power requirements with IP device

FLEX4 – Maximum 30W, delivered on 2-pairs, Local power option to support greater power delivery to IP device, Adapter is IEEE-compliant and will negotiate power requirements with IP device