Hirschmann Octopus OS30/34 switch

The Hirschmann Octopus OS30/34 switch is designed to deliver maximum network availability under extreme environmental conditions. The ruggedised switch has been specifically designed for transportation, manufacturing and machine building settings.

The Octopus switch series features gigabit ports for connecting high-speed backbones and gigabit end devices, while its Power over Ethernet (PoE) support reduces cabling. Additionally, a bypass relay - according to the IEC 61375 standard for Ethernet in trains - extends the redundancy mechanisms and broadens the functional range of the Octopus series.

Two customisable housings area available for the Octopus switch: the mid-sized Octopus allows for a maximum of 20 ports, including four gigabit ports and up to 15 PoE ports. The full-sized Octopus adds eight additional Fast Ethernet ports for a total of 28 ports per Octopus.

The Octopus OS30/34 is available either with Layer 3 software, including routing functionalities, or with Layer 2 software for switching. With configurable features in two different housings, engineers and installers now have increased access to high-speed uplink ports and gigabit ports for local devices powered through PoE, including digital video recorders and wireless local area network (WLAN) access points.

The Octopus switch also gives the option of fibre or copper cabling, and offers high vibration resistance and broad protection to electrostatic discharges. With an IP67 rating, the switch meets the requirements of routing functions in waterproof and dust-tight housings for mounting outside of cabinets and operates at temperatures ranging from -40 to +70°C.