Hirschmann's new Ethernet switch
March 2010
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Profitek has introduced the new MACH1040 Gigabit Ethernet switch to complement its Hirschmann portfolio of networking products. Designed with high-voltage resistance for flexible use, the new switch offers high operational safety and network availability.
The Layer-2 switch, which can also be used as a router in combination with software to be available by mid-2010, has 16 Gigabit Ethernet combination ports (1000 BASE-TX) that will also connect SFP fibre optic transceivers (100/1000 BASE-FX/SX/LX/LH). All ports support version 2 of the Precision Time Protocol (IEEE 1588 V2). Power over Ethernet ports (IEEE 802.3af) are also available.
Further characteristics include an operating temperature range of -40 to +70°C with resistance to jarring and EMI protection. Passive cooling and a redundant power supply ensure high operational reliability. Furthermore, the switch meets the standards and approval requirement of IEC 61850, IEEE 1613, EN 50121-4, EN 50155, cUL 508, cUL 1604 C1 Div2 and GL.
This makes the MACH1040 suitable for use in extreme electrical environments, such as power plants and transformer stations. The combination ports facilitate the flexible implementation of high-speed data networks of various topologies without additional investment costs for future retrofits or extensions.
The unit features the latest, energy-saving chip technology and has been designed for assembly in 19” cabinets. Boot time is only 10 seconds, and by connecting an ACA 21-USB auto-configuration adapter to its USB port, all configuration data and the operating system can be saved and recalled at any time, if required.
Alarm contacts are available for detecting the status of the switch; detailed information can be displayed by means of a standard web browser. Further management functions include Command Line Interface, Management Information Base, Telnet, HTTP, TFTP as well as SFP Management. In addition, an SNMP interface permits the use of network management software, such as HiVision and HiDiscovery.
According to Profitek sales director, Fons de Leeuw, “The Mach 1000 family permits the implementation of fast data networks with twisted-pair cables as well as optical fibres even in harsh EMI environments. Moreover, the hardware is already prepared for Layer-3 applications. An appropriate software update will be available next year.”
For more information contact Fons de Leeuw, Profitek, +27 (0)12 664 4998, [email protected], www.profiteksa.com
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