GBS MINI PoEUser ManualProPlex GBS Mini PoE User Manual
ProPlex-GBS-Mini-PoE-Manual-v1.2
Effective 6 September 2022

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ProPlex GBS Mini PoE User Manual v1.2 - 6 September 2022-2-LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................. 5
MODEL DIFFERENCES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
SETUP .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
POWER REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................................................... 9
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
RIGGING PROPLEX ENCLOSURES ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
RACKMOUNT KITS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
INSTALLING THE RACKMOUNT EARS ................................................................................................................................................. 11Installing the Dual Joiners ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Mounting In the Rack .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
RackMount Kit Ordering Codes ........................................................................................................................................... 13
OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
BROWSER INTERFACE .................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Status .................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Network Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Node Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Configuration....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Network Status .................................................................................................................................................................... 17
PoE Status............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
VLANs .................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
LED INDICATORS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................................................................. 21
RETURN PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................................................... 22

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LIMITED WARRANTY
ProPlex Data Distribution Devices are warranted by TMB against defective materials or workmanship for aperiod of two (2) years from the date of original sale by TMB.
TMB’s warranty shall be restricted to the repair or replacement of any part that proves to be defective and forwhich a claim is submitted to TMB before the expiration of the applicable warranty periods.
This Limited Warranty is void if the defects of the Product are the result of:•••Opening the casing, repair, or adjustment by anyone other than TMB or persons specifically authorized byTMB
Accident, physical abuse, mishandling, or misapplication of the product.
Damage due to lightning, earthquake, flood, terrorism, war, or act of God.

TMB will not assume responsibility for any labor expended, or materials used, to replace and/or repair theProduct without TMB’s prior written authorization. Any repair of the Product in the field, and any associatedlabor charges, must be authorized in advance by TMB. Freight costs on warranty repairs are split 50/50:
Customer pays to ship defective product to TMB; TMB pays to ship repaired product, ground freight, back toCustomer.
This warranty does not cover consequential damages or costs of any kind.
A Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Number must be obtained from TMB prior to return of any
defective merchandise for warranty or non-warranty repair. For all repairs please contact TMB Tech Support
Repair using the contact information below or email TechSupportRepairNA@tmb.com.
US527 Park Ave.
San Fernando, CA 91340
Tel: +1 818.899.8818
Fax: +1 818.899.8813
tmb-info@tmb.com
www.tmb.com

UK
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Southall, UB2 4SD England
Tel: +44 (0)20.8574.9700
Fax: +44 (0)20.8574.9701
tmb-info@tmb.com
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-4-PRODUCT OVERVIEW
ProPlex GBS Gigabit Ethernet switches are designed for portable entertainment production and are part ofthe ProPlex Data Distribution range of products for complete show data management. Features include:
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Powerful, rugged, compact switches suitable for high volume, multicast, real-time show data
Super simple switch management via user friendly browser
Compatible with a wide range of entertainment-specific protocols
Rugged, tour-ready ProPlex “BSH” Mini PortableMount enclosure
Shock-mounted components. Purpose-designed ventilation. Peerless reliability.
Versatile PoE capability. Can be powered by PoE or powered by mains and output PoE on 4 ports.
5 or 6 copper ports with tour-grade Neutrik EtherCon connectors
Fibre port option with heavy-duty Neutrik OpticalCon QUAD connectors. OpticalCon DUO alsoavailable by special order.
Complete with rugged, multi-attachment, removeable yoke.

MODEL DIFFERENCES
GBS Mini PoE is offered in two model variations which determine the connector style on the rear of the unit.
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PPGBSPOE105M - ProPlex GBS Mini PoE 1GB 6 Port, Single Fibre
PPGBSPOE006M – ProPlex GBS Mini PoE 1GB 6 Port, No Fibre

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SINGLE FIBRE

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NO FIBRE

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DIMENSIONS

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SETUP
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Upon receipt of the unit, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts arepresent and in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if
any parts appear to be damaged from shipping or if the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save thecarton and all packing materials. In the event that a unit must be returned to the factory, it is important that it
be returned in the original factory box and packing.

POWER REQUIREMENTS
Before powering the unit, make sure the line voltage is within the range of accepted voltages. This unit
accommodates 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz. All units must be powered directly from a switched circuit and cannotbe operated with a rheostat (variable resistor) or dimmer circuit, even if the rheostat or dimmer channel isused solely for a 0-100% switch.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully. This user guidecontains important information about the installation, usage,and maintenance of this product.
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Keep this User Guide for future reference. If unit is sold to another user, make sure they also receive thisinstruction booklet.
Ensure the unit is connected to proper voltage, and that line voltage is not higher than that stated on thedevice.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
Always disconnect from the power source before servicing or fuse replacement. Always use thefuse specified in this manual.
Maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 40°C (104°F). Do not operate unit at temperatures above thisrating.
In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Repairs must be carried out
by trained, authorized personnel. Contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Only OEM
spare parts should be used.
Do not connect the device to a dimmer pack.
Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.

Caution! There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the housing or attempt any
repairs yourself. In the unlikely event your unit may require service, please contact your distributor.

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RIGGING PROPLEX ENCLOSURES
Always consult a certified rigging specialist
before suspending any device overhead.

Use ProBurger® couplers or equivalent C- or O-type clamps for attaching to truss After establishing the desired
position, tighten all appropriate bolts.
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Always use safety cables!
When selecting installation location, consider routine maintenance.
Never mount Mini enclosure where it will be exposed to moisture, high humidity, extreme temperatures, orrestricted ventilation.

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ProPlex RackMount Kits are designed to allow easy rack mounting of ProPlex PortableMount units.
ProPlex PortableMount enclosures include a yoke for truss mounting. Before attaching RackMount Kit, remove theyoke by unscrewing four Phillips-head (crosshead) screws which attach the yoke to the chassis.

Important: Be sure to reinsert the yoke screws into the unit
after yoke has been removed. Store yoke in a safe place
until needed again.

INSTALLING THE RACKMOUNT EARSProPlex RackMount Kits are available for both Single-unit and Dual-unit mounting configurations. The 1U
RackMount Kit Single is comprised of two rack ears, one long and one short. The Dual has two short rack ears +two dual joiners for front and rear of the units.
To fasten the rack ears or joiners to the ProPlex PortableMount chassis, remove the two chassis screws on eachside at the front or rear of the chassis. These same screws are used to securely fasten the RackMount ears andjoiners to the chassis.

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The drawing below depicts the completed installation of the Single-Unit Small RackMount Kit. These rack ears aredesigned to be symmetrical, so that the short and long ears can be mounted to either side of the chassis.

The following drawing depicts the completed installation of the Dual-unit Small RackMount Kit. This configuration
requires the TWO center Dual Joiners (included in the Kit), attached at the front and rear of the units, enhancing
stability in the rack.

INSTALLING THE DUAL JOINERS
The Dual-unit Small RackMount Kit will include FOUR joining links
and FOUR countersunk flat head screws. These links are designed
to nest into each other and are secured with the included screws
and threaded holes.
Each link piece is identical. Simply rotate the joining link and line up
the installation holes to install on either the left or right side of thecorresponding unit.

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- 12 -MOUNTING IN THE RACKWhen installing multiple units, they can be mounted on alternating sides of the rack, side by side, or underneathone another. When rack mounting ProPlex GBS Mini PoE, ensure adequate airflow when mounting one above theother, whether in Single or Dual Mounting configurations.

RACKMOUNT KIT ORDERING CODES
When ordering ProPlex RackMount Kits, Single or Dual, be sure and specify “Medium” for the ProPlex GBS MiniPoE.
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PP1RMKITMS - ProPlex 1U RackMount Kit, Medium, Single•

PP1RMKITMD - ProPlex 1U RackMount Kit, Medium, Dual

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- 13 -OPERATIONThe GBS Mini PoE is ready-to-use out of the box. It can be connected directly to a network without any
configuration. To customize the user configuration, use the Browser Interface.

BROWSER INTERFACE
Connect the GBS Mini PoE to your ethernet network along with your Mac or PC. Open a preferred browser andtype the current IP address into the internet address bar. Press enter to open the Browser Interface.
When first accessing the Browser Interface, you will see the Navigation Menu On the left side of the screen. Thesemenu options will help you manage the various settings within the unit. The right side of the screen displays
information from the currently chosen menu and will change depending on the menu selection.

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The default page of the Browser Interface is the STATUS page. This shows an overview of all the current settings
including name, network settings such as IP and MAC addresses, and current firmware version. The STATUS
screen is intended to show all the pertinent operation information of the GBS Mini PoE at-a-glance and is uneditable.

NETWORK SETUP
Edit the IP Address and Mask, or enable Easy IP. All settings changed in this page are only applied after selecting
the SET button at the bottom right of the screen.

IP ADDRESS – Change the IP Address to a desired address. The value in this field is directly editable.
MASK – Commonly referred to as Subnet Mask. The value in this field is directly editable. Note: When EASY IP isON, Mask changes are unavailable.
EASY IP – When EASY IP is set to ON, the GBS Mini PoE will search all masks, instead of just the current IPrange. EASY IP is enabled with a dropdown menu.

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Change the name of the GBS Mini PoE to a desired name. The value in this field is directly editable and can beused to differentiate Nodes by area or placement (e.g., Truss 1, FOH 2 or Server Room East). All settings changedin this page are only applied after selecting the SET button at the bottom right of the screen.

CONFIGURATIONUSER CONFIGURATION - The GBS Mini PoE has two internal memory locations for user configurations. Ifchanges are mistakenly applied to any settings, it is easy to revert to a saved configuration by pressing the “Load”
button. To save a configuration, make your desired settings and select the “Record” button. Once the configuration
is saved, you will be able to name the configuration file in the text box and select “Set Name”.

DEFAULTS – Clear all settings in the GBS Mini PoE.
DOWNLOAD CONFIG FILE – Allows you to download the current configuration to your computer for backup
purposes.
UPLOAD CONFIG FILE – Browse your computer for a previously saved file location. Once uploaded, the settings
will automatically apply to the unit, at which point you will have the option of recording into the internal user
configuration memory.

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Monitor network statistics such as speed and packet transfer in/out of the GBS Mini PoE. Statistic counters can bereset to zero with the RESET TABLE button at the bottom right of the screen.

PORT – Indicates the port number connected to Ethernet.
SPEED – Type of Ethernet connection detected in port (100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, etc.)
RECEIVED DATA – Data received, measured in kB
DROPPED RX PACKETS – Packets dropped while receiving data
TRANSMITTED DATA – Data transmitted, measured in kB
DROPPED TX PACKETS – Packets dropped while transmitting data
TX SPEED – Speed of data transmission, measured in Mbps
RX SPEED – Speed of data receiving, measured in Mbps

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Monitor or enable PoE power use. Enabling PoE per port is only applied after selecting the SET button at thebottom right of the screen.

POWER ENABLE – Enable PoE per port. Selected via a checkbox and enabled with the SET button at the bottom
right of the screen.
AVAILABLE POWER – Currently available power per port. 15.4 W max available power when no PoE devices areconnected.
ACTUAL POWER – Currently sourced power to PoE devices. Measured in W per port.
POWER CLASS – Displays the PoE power class of connected equipment.
DETECTION STATUS – Status of PoE detection. When no PoE devices are connected, detection status will be
SEARCHING.

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- 18 -VLANS
Each port can be individually assigned to VLAN group 1-9 or as a trunk. Each port VLAN is determined with a dropdown menu. Once all port VLAN assignments are complete, select the SET button in the bottom right of the screen
to save settings.

FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Occasionally we will publish Firmware updates for GBS Mini PoE. Upgrading the GBS Mini PoE firmware is a
simple process via the Browser Interface. You can visit our website to check the current operating firmware andchange log notes for all our products at www.tmb.com.
Select CHOOSE FILE and select the firmware file from your computer. Select the UPGRADE in the bottom rightcorner of the screen and wait for the update to finish.

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- 20 -TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONPart Number

PPGBSPOE105M

PPGBSPOE006M

Ethernet Ports

5x Neutrik EtherCon RJ45

6x Neutrik EtherCon RJ45

Optical Ports

1x Neutrik OpticalCon QuadNone

Network Protocols

sACN, ArtNet, CobraNet, Dante, ETCNet, Ethersound, MA-Net, andmore

Ethernet Speed

10/100/1000 Mbps

Switch FabricNon-blocking wire-speed
IEEE 802.3af-2003 standard

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

1x PoE input port, class 0, max power consumption 15.4W
4x PoE output ports, power budget: 4 x 15.4 W = 61.6 W

Power Input

100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz or PoE

Power Connectors

Neutrik PowerCon IN and THRU

Power Consumption

75 W max

PoE Power Consumption

10 W max

Operating Temp

-20 to +40 ºC

Enclosure
Unit Dimensions (WxHxD)
Shipping Dimensions (WxHxD)

ProPlex BSH Medium
8 x 3.63 x 10.72 in [205 x 92.3 x 272.3 mm] w/ yoke
8 x 1.72 x 10.72 in [205 x 43.7 x 272.3 mm] w/o yoke
11.8 x 4.2 x 9.4 in [300 x 106 x 240 mm]

Unit Weight

5.6 lbs [2.54 kg]Shipping Weight

6.2 lbs [2.80 kg]

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- 21 -RETURN PROCEDURE
Please send returned merchandise prepaid and in the original packing. Freight call tags will not be issued
for shipping the product to TMB, but TMB will pay the freight for return to the customer. Clearly label
package with a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA #). Products returned without an RMA #will delay service. Please contact TMB and request an RMA # prior to shipping the unit. Be prepared toprovide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the return. Be sure toproperly pack the unit; any shipping damage resulting from inadequate packaging is the customer’sresponsibility. TMB reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace product(s). Proper UPS
packing or double-boxing will better ensure product integrity when shipped.
Note: If you are given an RMA #, please include the following information on a piece of paper inside thebox:
1) Your name2) Your address3) Your phone number
4) The RMA #5) A brief description of the symptoms

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- 22 -CONTACT INFORMATIONLOS ANGELES HEADQUARTERS
527 Park Avenue | San Fernando, CA 91340, USA
Tel: +1 818.899.8818 | Fax: +1 818.899.8813
sales@tmb.com

TMB 24/7 TECH SUPPORTUS/Canada: +1.818.794.1286
Toll Free: 1.877.862.3833 (1.877.TMB.DUDE)
UK: +44 (0)20.8574.9739
Toll Free: 0800.652.5418
techsupport@tmb.com

LOS ANGELES +1 818.899.8818
LONDON +44 (0)20.8574.9700
NEW YORK +1 201.896.8600
BEIJING +86 10.8492.1587
CANADA +1 519.538.0888

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