Compact switches free up space to future-proof networks, says Impulse Embedded
Moxa’s EDS-2000 and EDS-4000 industrial Ethernet switches facilitate the seamless transfer of data packets between connected devices, such as computers, Wi-Fi access points, servers and IoT devices. They are available from Impulse Embedded.
Both have a small footprint to free up space inside cabinets for more device connections as demands change. In addition, tThe EDS-4000 is believed to be the first IEC 62443-4-2 compliant industrial Ethernet switch.
Moxa’s EDS-2000 and EDS-4000 industrial Ethernet switches provide systems integrators with networking tools that play a pivotal role in connecting multiple devices within a LAN where switches must be durable to maintain seamless, uninterrupted network connectivity, advised Impulse Embedded.
The EDS-4000 Ethernet switches are managed, providing a higher level of control, security and performance optimisation, than the unmanaged EDS-2000 models. The EDS-4000 Ethernet switches are suitable for medium to large networks that require higher levels of customisation and monitoring.
The unmanaged EDS-2000 Ethernet switches will work the moment they are plugged in. According to Impulse Embedded, these switches are simple and easy to use and are a cost-effective choice for simple network environments that will not require much configuration.
Highlights include a choice of five or eight port options. SC / ST fibre models are available for the EDS-2008-EL Series and there are full Gbit ports for the EDS-G2000-EL / ELP Series. The EDS-2000 also supports 12V, 24V or 48V DC input and microsecond level latency. They also have high EMC resistance, said Impulse Embedded.
When network data travels through an Ethernet switch, there is no priority over which device takes precedence when entering or leaving. Ethernet packets or Ethernet frames arrive on an Ethernet port and are directed through the switch based on the network table. Using the QoS (quality of service) feature for unmanaged switches, devices can assign priority to the traffic they are sending, and the unmanaged EDS-2000 switch can interpret and apply appropriate priority to the network packets being transmitted through the switch.
Another feature for the EDS-2000 range is broadcast storm protection. It maintains consistent network connectivity when the network is overwhelmed with network traffic in a short period of time overwhelming its capacity – an event known as a broadcast storm. The struggle to process the high number of broadcast packets can reduce network throughput or cause it to crash. Broadcast storm protection is particularly useful in industrial automation Ethernet networks.
The EDS-4000 range is claimed to be the first IEC 62443-4-2 compliant industrial Ethernet switch and can therefore be used for cybersecurity and safeguarding against malicious activity. They have networking speeds of 10/100Mbits per second Fast Ethernet, and 10/100/1000Mbits per second Gigabit Ethernet in the G4000 series.
The EDS-4000/G4000 range is based on a modular power design, allowing the power unit to easily be removed and replaced in the event of a failure.
