Moxa has unveiled the IKS-6728-4GTXSFP and the IKS-6726-2GTXSFP, rackmount modular managed Ethernet switches that deliver Gigabit performance in mission-critical applications, such as ITS, oil and gas, and railway. These switches include key industrial certifications so integrators can build an industrial-grade network that spans from fields to the control room.
“Industrial network integrators and operators are beginning to realise that sometimes commercial-grade hardware is simply not enough in mission-critical applications. A network with hardened, industrial-grade performance on the edge layer but not on the distribution is a network with a glaring vulnerability,” explained Gary Chang, product manager at Moxa. “The IKS switches introduce industrial ruggedness and industrial redundancy to the distribution layer, so that the entire network is more reliable from fields to the control room.”
Network redundancy with up to 4 Gigabit ports
The IKS-6728-4GTXSFP is a modular switch with 24 Fast Ethernet and four Gigabit ports, allowing more flexible Gigabit configurations such as redundant Gigabit rings in addition to redundant Gigabit uplinks. The more cost-effective IKS-6726-2GTXSFP supports 2 Gigabit ports, but comes in the new housing, which is a more compact, space-saving design that leaves more rack space in the rear of the rack for potential double-rack installations.
System integrators can flexibly customise both of the IKS modular switches with IM-6700 modules to achieve a configuration of Fast Ethernet ports tailored for their specific application. By customising which modules are installed, the IKS series switch will possess the exact combination of different media types needed for a given application.
The IKS-6728 and IKS-6726 are part of Moxa’s complete edge-to-core industrial Ethernet portfolio.
Product features include:
* Turbo Ring, Turbo Chain, RSTP/STP, and MSTP for network redundancy.
* Isolated redundant power inputs with universal 24/48 VDC or 110/220 VAC power supply.
* Compliant with EN 50121-4, NEMA TS2, DNV, and C1D2 industrial standards for trackside, ITS, maritime, and oil and gas applications.
* Modular design for customised media combinations.
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