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Product Features
Product Overview
The Black Box SP513A-R2 T1 Non-Span Surge Suppressor delivers essential network dataline protection for critical communication infrastructure. This surge suppressor safeguards against damaging electrical surges that can disrupt network connectivity and damage sensitive equipment.
Designed specifically for T1 line applications, this unit provides reliable overcurrent and overvoltage protection to maintain signal integrity and prevent costly downtime. The robust construction and proven protection technology make it an ideal choice for telecommunications installations, data centers, and enterprise network environments where uptime is paramount.
This section brings together practical product details such as Dataline Protection, Package Contents, Country of Origin, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Technical Overview
This surge suppressor implements comprehensive eight-wire protection for standard RJ-45 connectors, ensuring complete coverage across all data lines. The protection circuitry actively monitors for both overcurrent and overvoltage conditions, responding instantly to divert harmful electrical surges away from connected equipment.
The unit features two female RJ-45 connectors with an included pigtail connector that converts one port to male RJ-45 when required. This flexible configuration supports various installation scenarios without requiring additional adapters or specialized tools.
This section brings together practical product details such as Dataline Protection, Package Contents, Country of Origin, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The SP513A-R2 offers distinct advantages for network protection applications, combining reliable surge suppression with installation flexibility. The comprehensive eight-wire protection ensures no data line remains vulnerable to electrical disturbances.
These strengths make the product easier to deploy and manage in real environments, especially where reliability, usability, and day-to-day operational continuity matter. Notable benefits include Complete 8-wire protection, Overcurrent and overvoltage safeguards, Flexible connector configuration, 10-year warranty coverage, Made in USA quality.
Deployment / Use Cases
This surge suppressor is specifically engineered for T1 line applications where maintaining signal integrity is critical. It serves as essential protection for telecommunications infrastructure, preventing surge-related damage to expensive network equipment.
Typical deployment scenarios include telecommunications central offices, data center perimeter connections, enterprise network demarcation points, and any location where T1 lines interface with sensitive electronic equipment. The unit protects both incoming and outgoing data lines, making it suitable for bidirectional communication applications.
Telecommunications Infrastructure
Protect T1 lines at central offices and customer premises equipment interfaces.
- Safeguards expensive telecom gear
- Maintains signal quality
- Prevents surge propagation
Data Center Applications
Install at network perimeter points where external lines enter the data center environment.
- Protects server connections
- Maintains uptime
- Reduces equipment replacement costs
What's in the Box
The package includes everything needed for immediate installation and operation. Each unit comes complete with the surge suppressor and necessary connectivity components.
Highlights
- Provides eight-wire protection for RJ-45 connectors
- Features overcurrent and overvoltage protection
- Includes two female RJ-45 connectors with pigtail adapter
- Specifically designed for T1 line applications
- Backed by a 10-year limited warranty
- Manufactured in the United States
- Protects network datalines from electrical surges
- Maintains signal integrity in telecommunications applications
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Black Box Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SP513A-R2 |
| Brand Name | Black Box |
| Product Name | T1 Non-Span Surge Suppressor |
| Product Condition | New |
| Product Type | Surge Suppressor/Protector |
| Technical Information | |
| Dataline Protection | Network |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | T1 Non-Span Surge Suppressor Pigtail Connector |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 10 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
What type of connectors does this surge suppressor use?
The SP513A-R2 features two female RJ-45 connectors. The package includes a pigtail connector that converts one of these to a male RJ-45 connector when needed, providing flexible installation options for various network configurations without requiring additional adapters.
How many wires does this surge suppressor protect?
This unit provides comprehensive eight-wire protection for standard RJ-45 connectors. This means all eight conductors in typical Ethernet cables receive surge protection, ensuring complete coverage and preventing damage to any part of the data connection.
What is the warranty period for this product?
Black Box provides a 10-year limited warranty for the SP513A-R2 T1 Non-Span Surge Suppressor. This extended warranty period reflects the product's durability and reliable performance in protecting network infrastructure from electrical surges.
Where is this surge suppressor manufactured?
The SP513A-R2 is manufactured in the United States. This domestic production ensures quality control and supports reliable supply chain logistics for businesses requiring consistent access to network protection components.
What types of electrical disturbances does this unit protect against?
This surge suppressor provides protection against both overcurrent and overvoltage conditions. It actively monitors the electrical line and diverts harmful surges away from connected equipment, safeguarding sensitive network components from damage caused by electrical disturbances.
What applications is this surge suppressor designed for?
The SP513A-R2 is specifically engineered for T1 line applications in telecommunications and network infrastructure. It's ideal for protecting connections at central offices, data center perimeters, enterprise network demarcation points, and any location where T1 lines interface with electronic equipment.