Moxa Ethernet Switches
Moxa Ethernet switches are designed for industrial uses and offer both managed and unmanaged options that thrive in a harsh industrial environment. These switches, with an excellent reputation for reliability, tout several of Moxa's proprietary technologies, which reduce downtime and nearly guarantee that the network will recover in less than 20 milliseconds if it does go down. So, in most cases, you can expect the network to be up and running continuously. Moxa's switches support something called "advanced network redundancy," which allows for several different paths from the networking edge to the core.
Moxa Ethernet switches are purpose-built for smooth operations in harsh environments. They come in a well-focused selection of panel-mount and DIN-rail-mount options that can accommodate just about any deployment condition. Powering devices via PoE (Power over Ethernet) is one of the features that Moxa builds into several of its high-quality switches. It reduces the amount of wiring that has to be pulled and, more importantly, makes deployment easier and more flexible. Moxa offers something like a dozen different switch models that do this.
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Moxa unmanaged switches are about as close as you can get to a guaranteed simple install for your industrial Ethernet network. You don't have to worry about configuring the devices; you just hook them up, and they do what they're supposed to do: switch.
Moxa managed Ethernet switches are built to industrial-grade standards and deliver reliable performance where consistent network operation is needed, even in extreme environments that usually have a wide operating temperature range. They are built with redundancy protocols like advanced Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain, which rapidly recover the network portion of an industrial system after any faults that might occur within it. These switches take care of the network so that the application can continue to the next layer and do what it's designed to do.
From Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches to models that speak Gigabit Ethernet, you have a range of options. Moxa offers installation alternatives from ruggedized DIN-rail to standard rack-mount that let you use the switch in many installation environments.
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Do Moxa Industrial Ethernet switches feature industrial grade reliability?
Yes. Moxa Industrial Ethernet switches feature industrial grade reliability, durability, and performance. These switches are built to withstand harsh industrial environments, including extreme temperatures, humidity, vibration, and electromagnetic interference (EMI). Moxa Industrial Ethernet switches feature industrial grade reliability by meeting various industry standards, such as IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, and NEMA TS-2.
4 things to consider when selecting Ethernet switches
Should the switch be managed or unmanaged?
Unmanaged switches receive data from connected devices and route it to the desired destination. Managed switches perform the same functions as unmanaged switches, with the added benefit of being able to configure, manage and monitor the Local Area Network (LAN).
What types of devices will be connected to the switch and do they require power?
If the devices require power, a Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch will be needed. This type of switch provides power to the devices that are connected to it, as long as those devices are designed for the same type of power. This is very common in IP cameras and surveillance equipment.
How many devices will connect to the switch?
Ensure that the switch has enough available ports to accommodate all devices, with spare ports available for future expansion.
How much data will the switch transfer?
If the switch is going to handle large amounts of data, it is going to need to operate at high enough speeds to accommodate it. The most common options are Fast and Gigabit. Fast allows up to 100 megabytes per second to be transferred, while Gigabit allows up to one Gigabit per second.