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Compact black desktop network switch with five RJ45 ports and LED indicators

Black Box Corporation

Black Box Corporation LBS005A USB-Powered 10/100 5-Port Switch

SKU CH-ENN9-ECY3M MPN LBS005A

A USB-powered desktop switch with five autosensing 10/100 Mbps ports and plug-and-play setup

  • Product formatDesktop
  • Management typeUnmanaged
  • Main ports5 x RJ45
  • Main port speed10/100 Mbit/s
  • Uplink connection10/100 Mbit/s
  • Layer support2
  • USB-powered design eliminates the need for an external adapter
  • Five 10/100 Mbps ports connect multiple wired devices instantly
  • Auto-MDI/MDI-X on every port removes crossover cable hassles
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no software or configuration
  • Compact desktop form fits neatly behind a PC

USB-Powered 5-Port Desktop Switch

The Black Box LBS005A adds five 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connections to a laptop or desktop using only a USB port for power. It suits home offices or temporary workstations where a mains outlet is not convenient.

10/100 Mbps Unmanaged Limits

Each port auto-negotiates 10 or 100 Mbps in half or full duplex, so the switch cannot carry gigabit traffic or support VLANs. Uplink speed is identical to the downlink, and there is no management interface for traffic shaping.

Five RJ45 Ports in a Compact Case

The unit provides exactly five RJ45 ports with auto-MDI/MDI-X, removing the need for crossover cables. Non-blocking store-and-forward switching handles simultaneous traffic across all ports without internal contention.

How it compares

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Price $39.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 559 comparable items (median $56.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBlack Box
Model nameLBS005A
Connectivity
Management typeUnmanaged
Main port speed10/100 Mbit/s
VLAN capabilityNo
Uplink connection10/100 Mbit/s
Layer support2
Ports & slots
Main ports5 x RJ45
Power
Power over EthernetNo
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size254 × 203 × 152 mm
Compatibility
Module supportNo
More details
Type of switchOther
Product formatDesktop

Questions about this item

Should I pick this 5-port model or a different port count?

This switch provides exactly 5 RJ45 ports, so choose it when you need to connect up to five wired devices; if you need more ports you will need a larger switch.

What does the 10/100 Mbps rating mean for my actual network speed?

Each port auto-negotiates to either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps full duplex, giving a maximum throughput of 100 Mbps per connected device.

Does the USB power input limit the switch to USB 2.0 current?

The unit draws its power from a USB port but the network interfaces remain independent 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; USB bandwidth does not cap the switching performance.

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