Spec Sheet

IP MIGRATION MADE SIMPLE
FLEX8 SWITCH
NVT PHYBRIDGE
DATA SHEET
Fast Ethernet and
PoE++ (50W per port)
over multi-pair UTP with
up to 2,000ft (610m)
reach.
The NVT Phybridge FLEX8 plug-and-play long reach PoE Switch is a versatile,
high-powered, enterprise-class solution with 8 downlink ports delivering fast
Ethernet (100Mbps full duplex, symmetrical) and PoE++ (50Wper port) over
multi-pair UTP for up to 2,000ft (610m) – that’s 6Xs the distance of typical PoE
switches. The FLEX8 switch has two, 1Gb uplink ports for daisy chain
deployments and comes standard with a 190W external power supply and a
universal mounting kit for wall or rack mounting.
FLEX8 is designed to make the migration to IP quick, easy and cost-effective by
leveraging 1-, 2- or 4-pair UTP infrastructure. FLEX8 is an enabler of Modern
LAN principles and is IoT
G
certified. Benefits include:
Unlike other Network Switches, FLEX8 Delivers:
Speed, Reach and Power
The FLEX8 switch leverages new or existing 1-, 2- or 4-pair UTP cable. It can
operate in standard mode (without an adapter) up to 328ft (100m), and in long
reach PoE mode (with an adapter) for extended reach to 2,000ft (610m). The
FLEX8 switch auto detects data rate for maximum bandwidth and transmission
distance. It is equipped with a speed toggle which can be positioned to force
10Mbps when necessary to establishing a link.
Accelerating your return on investment by reducing infrastructure costs.
Collapsing planning and deployment time.
Eliminating infrastructure barriers, risks, disruption and costs.
Creating a robust IP platform that is easy to configure, deploy and manage.
Features
8 port plug-and-play unmanaged
switch delivering fast Ethernet
and PoE++ (up to 50W) over
multi-pair UTP with up to 2,000ft
(610m) reach.
8 x 10/100Mbps (symmetrical,
fullduplex) downlink ports
supporting up to 50W of power
per port.
2 x 1Gb uplink ports
Can support 1-, 2- or 4-pair UTP
cabling infrastructure
Can operate in standard mode
(without a FLEX Adapter) and
long reach PoE mode for
extended reach to 2,000ft (610m)
Auto detects data rate for
maximum bandwidth and
transmission distance utilization
Speed toggle to force 10Mbps
speed when necessary to
establish a link.
LED indicators for operating
status and cable diagnostics
Supports Multicast, Unicast and
Broadcast
EN 50121-4 Standard for
Railway/ Subway environments
Operating temperature from
-10°C to +65°C
Designed and manufactured in
North America
5-Year Warranty
Power consumption: 6W
IoT
G
certified
by NVT Phybridge
Adapter Accessories for FLEX8
FLEX-Link FLEX-C FLEX4
Power
• 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
• 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
• 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
Casing Metal Plastic Metal
Single-pair
Supported
Yes (needs local power) No Yes (needs local power)
EN 50121-4
Standard
Yes
(Approved to operate in a
Railway/Subway
environment)
No
Yes
(Approved to operate in a
Railway/Subway
environment)
Cable Type Data Rate Reach
4-Pair CAT5E 100Mbps 2,000ft (610m)
2-Pair CAT5E 100Mbps
10Mbps
1,000ft (305m)
2,000ft (610m)
1-Pair CAT5E*
100Mbps
10Mbps
1,000ft (305m)
2,000ft (610m)
* For single-pair deployments the FLEX-Link or FLEX4 Adapter needs to be locally powered