Gigabit speed switch for industrial networks
August 2016
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Belden has announced the newest industrial Ethernet switch from Hirschmann – the Greyhound 1040. This full Gigabit Ethernet switch delivers on the high-bandwidth and data speed needs of industrial networks and offers a 2,5 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) fibre port option.
“We know our customers are facing increased bandwidth and power requirements. The Greyhound 1040 switch enables you to react quickly and modify networks in real time as your needs change,” said Juergen Schmid, senior product manager at Belden. “Typically, high-speed and high-power capabilities require costly hardware. Our industry-first 2,5 GE fibre port option fills a unique niche in the market, when 1 Gigabit isn’t enough, but 10 Gigabits is too costly. We expect this mid-range option will soon be an IEEE standard.”
The 1040 supports up to 28 Gigabit ports and can operate as a backbone switch. For networks with strict uptime requirements, it enables system updates, modifications and expansions without taking the network offline through:
• Redundant power supplies that can be easily changed out in the field.
• Interchangeable media modules that enable the addition of new ports or changing existing port types.
“More applications and devices than ever before require power. Whether you’re upgrading your physical security system or taking advantage of the Industrial Internet of Things phenomenon, you need powerful solutions like the Greyhound 1040 for high-speed communications,” adds Schmid.
Industries, such as power transmission and distribution, transportation and physical security, will benefit from the switch’s technical features and its adherence to specific industry standards, certifications and approvals.
For more information contact Fons de Leeuw, Profitek, +27 (0)12 345 6544, [email protected], www.profiteksa.com
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