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News Release from: Sixnet | Subject: L industrial Ethernet switches
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 13 September 2004
Industrial Ethernet switches go a long
way
Sixnet has incorporated another new option into its line of industrial Ethernet switches.
Sixnet has incorporated another new option into its line of industrial Ethernet switches The new "L" option allows a 40 km long haul fibre optic distance instead of the standard 15km
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 12 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Sixnet real-time Ethernet switches offer many other capabilities in addition to the 40km fibre distance.
They operate over a wide temperature range of -40 to +85C and have an IP67 waterproof option as well.
These ruggedised switches were designed for plant floor environments and carry UL, CSA (CUL), CE, Zone 2 (hazardous locations) and DNV (marine and offshore) ratings.
In addition, they have simplified installation, allow for deterministic control and have increased reliability with over 1Mh mean time between failures.
Also in Sixnet's family of industrial connectivity products are the EtherTrak managed Ethernet switches.
These switches offer real-time secure performance with SNMP network management and rapid spanning tree for fast redundant rings.
Features like these ensure the reliability of a network with automatic switchover on a segment failure and advanced indication of network problems.
Then, port mirroring enables advanced troubleshooting to quickly find and fix networking issues.
These units also come with open Linux inside and free firmware upgrades forever.
There are several models of industrial Ethernet switches available from Sixnet, all backed by a 20-year support and service promise.
They offer different combinations of copper and fibre ports and other capabilities as well. Request a free brochure from Sixnet ...
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