STRIDE Ethernet Switches

STRIDE™ Unmanaged Ethernet Switches (5-9 ports)
New! ... STRIDE™ Managed Ethernet Switches/ Gigabit Switches (5-16 ports) and Accessories

Industrial Strength Ethernet

STRIDE is the AutomationDirect line of rugged unmanaged and managed Ethernet switches and media converters.
Designed with our PLC, HMI and drive customers in mind, STRIDE Ethernet switches are specifically built for industrial environments. With a STRIDE industrial Ethernet switch on an isolated control LAN, you can reduce data collisions that slow down your network.

STRIDE Ethernet switches automatically determine and remember the devices connected to each port and route messages only through the appropriate ports. Install STRIDE Ethernet switches and your Ethernet control network will maintain more consistent cycle times even under heavy I/O and data exchange.

Extreme Temperatures

For industrial applications where temperatures can change from freezing to sweltering heat, the STRIDE line offers Ethernet switches that are designed for standard industrial environments, as well as the most extreme industrial environments.

The rugged metal housing Ethernet switch models offer superior EMC performance and corrosion-resistance while also allowing you to choose various mounting methods for your application. This is standard and no kits are required!

Fiber Optic Support

STRIDE Ethernet switch models offer a variety of Fiber Optic connections.
Fiber optic cables are immune to electrical and magnetic interference and cannot be damaged by induced voltage transients. Fiber optic cabling not only enhances reliability, it saves time you might have spent tracking down those nasty communications problems caused by electrical interference. Also, your network distance is greatly increased when using Fiber optic cabling.

Stride Ethernet Switches/ Gigabit Switches and Converters

STRIDE Industrial Ethernet Switches
(Managed Switches/ Gigabit Switches & Unmanaged Switches)


	STRIDE� Unmanaged Ethernet Switches (5-9 ports) All unmanaged switch models offer multiple 10/100BaseT RJ45 Ethernet ports; several include fiber optic connection with SC fiber optic connector and ST connector versions. Advanced hardware and reliable power protection Simple installation - no user setup required Dual redundant power inputs with industrial surge and spike protection 10/100 Ethernet switches: All 10/100BaseT RJ45 ports are auto-detecting, auto-crossover and auto-polarity STRIDE unmanaged Ethernet switches start at *$99.00* STRIDE Unmanaged Ethernet Switches Overview

	STRIDE� Managed Ethernet Switches (5-16 ports) & Accessories ... New! STRIDE managed switches/ Gigabit switches are especially beneficial in an industrial network application. Supported features such as SNMP, IGMP, VLAN, QOS and network redundancy, allow networks to be configured and managed in a way that assures the highest performance levels. Reliable, rugged and cost effective Ethernet switches that will survive extreme temperatures as well as unreliable industrial power. STRIDE managed Ethernet switches offer Gigabit port switch and fast Ethernet options, as well as various fiber SFP modules (SFP transceivers) that can be used on select managed switch models. SFP transceivers are sold separately. Available managed Ethernet switches include: 5-port switches, 8-port switches and 16-port switches (2 versions with fiber optic ports), 8-port switches and 10-port Gigabit switches (with SFP fiber optic port options) STRIDE managed Ethernet switches start at *$445.00* STRIDE Managed Ethernet Switches Overview

Commercial Grade vs. Industrial Grade Ethernet Switches Before you take a risk with commercial grade products to save a few bucks, ask yourself how much just one field failure will cost you in service time, reputation, and money. Communication products that are not designed to operate in the heat, cold, or humidity of an industrial site, or products not ruggedized for power spikes and vibration don�t have to quit working to cause headaches. Communication products, along with cables and connectors, are notorious for causing those irritating intermittent control system bugs that inevitably consume many man-hours of troubleshooting over a few dollars in parts. Sometimes commercial grade will do, but for those times when you or your customer needs rock-solid reliability, AutomationDirect has the best values in industrial communication products.

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