Belden has extended its Hirschmann product program to include Ethernet switches from its new RSP family, which offer redundancy with zero switch over time.
These fanless switches have eleven ports, three of which can be used for SFP transceivers. They support Fast (100 BASE-FX) or – optionally – Gigabit Ethernet (100/1000 BASE-FX). The remaining eight ports can be used either for 100 BASE-TX or as a combination of four SFP transceivers and four TX ports.
Additional features include comprehensive management, diagnostic and filter functions plus a variety of redundancy methods and markedly expanded security mechanisms.
In addition to the standard configuration, Hirschmann also offers a version that supports highly precise synchronisation compliant with IEEE 1588v2, plus Parallel Redundancy Protocol and High-availability Seamless Redundancy).
These switches have high vibration resistance and extensive resilience to magnetic fields and electrostatic discharges. Redundancy methods such as PRP, HSR and PRP/HSR Redundancy Box, RSTP, MRP and Fast MRP ensure a high level of network availability.
Mounted on DIN rails, the switches can be activated by plug-and-play and feature sturdy, compact stainless steel housings measuring 100W x 164H x 116D mm.