Modular Switches

Ethernet switches are hardware devices that centralize communications among multiple connected Ethernet devices, such as computers Wi-Fi access points, IoT devices and servers, to one local area network (LAN). They manage the flow of data across the network by transmitting received network packets to one or more devices for which the packets are intended. Ethernet switches can identify every device connected to them and direct the traffic flow of the devices, which ensures the efficiency and security of the network.

Ethernet switches can be divided into two main categories: modular and fixed configuration. Modular Ethernet switches allow expansion modules to be added into the switch as needed, while fixed configuration Ethernet switches have a fixed number of ports.

Phoenix Contact 2000 Series universal managed switches can be tailored to a system with a performance spectrum for standard and PROFINET applications. The FL SWITCH 2400 and 2500 versions are designed for flat control cabinets with their low depth and downward port outlet direction. The devices have 8 or 16 ports and can be used in extreme ambient conditions.

Hirschmann MSP switches offer complete modularity and various high-speed port options with up to 10 Gb/s. Optional Layer 3 software packages for dynamic unicast routing (UR) and dynamic multicast routing (MR) are available. MICE media modules are hot-swappable configurable media modules for MS20/30 switches and are used to attain the desired port density/type.