Managed Ethernet Switches

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

• The STRIDE managed switches allow you to design and build rugged, reliable and cost effective networks with industrial Ethernet switches that will survive extreme temperatures, as well as dirty, unreliable industrial power.
  
  
• Meeting UL 1604 (Class I Div. 2), and the IEC68-2 standard for vibration resilience, the STRIDE managed switches will provide years of reliable performance in applications too tough for commercial grade switches.
  
  
• Our managed switches offer Gigabit port and fast Ethernet options, as well as various fiber SFP modules (SFP transceivers) that can be used on select managed switch models.
  
  
• Available managed Ethernet switches include:
  5-port switch, 8-port switch, 10-port switch and a 16-port switch (2 versions with fiber optic ports),
  8-port switch and 10-Port Gigabit port switch models (with SFP fiber optic port options)
  
  

STRIDE managed Ethernet switches start at $445.00 (SE-SW5M)

STRIDE™ Managed Ethernet Switches Overview

      Managed Ethernet Switches

• Mounting Options: Supports DIN Rail Ethernet Switch or side mounting options
  
  
• Activity, Link and Speed LEDs are integrated into the RJ45 ports
  
  
• Fiber Optic Port on selected models with ST or SC type connector that supports half and full duplex. SFP module options for single-mode or multimode LC type connections. SFP transceivers are sold separately.
  
  
• Fiber LED to indicate a proper connection for the fiber connectors and network activity (on models with SFP or Fiber ports)
  
  
• RJ45 Ports that are fully IEEE 802.3 compliant with 10/100 autodetecting for speed and duplex (10/100/1000 on selected Gigabit switch models)
  
  
• Auto crossover (MDI/MDIX) automatically supports either straight or crossed cables which greatly reduces cable installation errors

• Redundant Dual Power Inputs with industrial surge and spike protection help reduce down time when there is primary power loss. Reverse power protection is also supported.
  
  
• Power LED to indicate power on P1 or P2 power inputs
  
  
• Flexible Console Connections 2 Console Ports (USB & RS-232) for convenience.
  
  
• All Metal Case provides sturdy protection and is designed to remove excess heat from components; offers superior EMC performance.
  
  
• Industrial Temperature Range: -40 to +75 °C (-40 to +165 °F) operating temperature range. 5 to 95% RH humidity range (non-condensing).
  
  

• Network Security:
  The STRIDE managed switches have several security features that help to support a secure network strategy:
• Port Control (Disable unused)
• Remote Access Security
• IPsec Encryption
• MAC Address permission
  
  
• Redundancy Protocols:
  STRIDE managed switches support redundant ring technology to keep the network running even under fault conditions. This allows you to create a ring that allows for multiple, redundant paths on the network. The managed switch will then intelligently decide the best path to take.
  
  
• Troubleshooting Tools:
• Port Mirroring: With the Port Mirroring feature you simply specify which ports' data you want to view and where to send that data. Plug your PC into that port and use Ethernet sniffing software (such as Wireshark) and you can monitor the data being sent back and forth.


• Network Statistics: By looking at the type of packets coming in and out of the Ethernet switch, you can determine what action needs to be taken to make your network perform better.
  
  
• Browser Based Configuration:
  Use the STRIDE switch browser configuration tool for monitoring, setup (quick setup, network settings, redundancy settings) and advanced operations.

• Enhanced Traffic Filtering:
  
  
• Multicast Filtering (IGMP): It is common, in a control system, to see a large amount of Multicast packets. These packets cannot be filtered out by an unmanaged switch. A STRIDE managed switch can intelligently 'learn' whether certain Multicast packets should be sent to the devices on its ports and will filter them or not filter them appropriately.
  
  
• Traffic Priority (QoS/CoS): Using the Quality of Service feature, a STRIDE Ethernet switch can apply tags to a packet coming into the switch to give that packet a higher priority going to another switch.
  
  
• VLAN Support:
A VLAN is a logical way to separate networks in ways that used to require physical separation. VLAN groups can be configured through software instead of physically relocating devices or connections. This reduces wiring costs and allows for devices to be grouped together even if they are not located on the same network switch.


• Modbus Status Registers:
  If you have a controlling device on the network that has Modbus TCP or UDP client capability, there are several diagnostic tags that can be read from the STRIDE managed switches to indicate the health of your network.

• 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 need rock-solid reliability, AutomationDirect has the best values in industrial communication products.