Phoenix Contact Factory Line range of compact ethernet switches for EtherNet/IP
21 February, 2012The managed switches from Phoenix Contact’s Factory Line range have been expanded to include several types of switches that are preset for EtherNet/IP.
Securing the benefits of integrated networks
09 February, 2012Converging plant and enterprise networks into an integrated architecture is rapidly gaining ground in industry as a means to providing a method of uniting multiple control disciplines into a single cohesive plant-wide system. However, the use of ethernet to facilitate integration may expose the company to an increased level of risk.
ORing RGPS-7084GP-P 12-port rackmount managed gigabit PoE ethernet switch
07 February, 2012The ORing RGPS-7084GP-P is an industrial 12-port rackmount managed gigabit PoE ethernet switch with eight 10/100/1000Base-T(X) PSE ports and four 1000Base-FX SFP ports.
Hirschmann RSP ethernet switches with zero switchover time redundancy
05 February, 2012Hirschmann RSP ethernet switches offer redundancy with zero switchover time. They are designed for use in the field-level networks of power supply companies, but they also can be used in any situation where uninterrupted communication is required.
Hirschmann Eagle20-0400 and Eagle30-0402 multiport firewalls
31 January, 2012 byThrough Belden, Hirschmann is introducing the Eagle20-0400 and Eagle30-0402 multiple-port firewalls which claim to deliver significant cost savings while achieving greater link speeds. They are claimed to be the first firewalls on the market in a convection-cooled DIN rail housing that supports six LAN ports and WAN connectivity.
GE Intelligent Platforms RTR8GE rugged secure router
30 January, 2012 byGE Intelligent Platforms has announced the RTR8GE rugged secure router designed for harsh environments such as military, aerospace, industrial automation, gas and oil.
Weidmuller unmanaged ethernet switches
04 January, 2012 byWeidmuller has released a range of high-performance, unmanaged industrial ethernet equipment. The range includes a choice of fast ethernet or gigabit unmanaged switches and 10/100 media converters.
Kontron CP6930-RM 10 gigabit ethernet rackmount switch
24 December, 2011 byThe CP6930-RM is a 10 gigabit ethernet rackmount switch supporting up to 32 ports. It is hardened to meet high shock and vibration, EMI and extended temperature ranges. Multiple configuration options provide SFP+, SFP, RJ45 and M12 connectors.
Networking success for Hirschmannn's Mission Critical Network Design Seminar
01 December, 2011 by Glenn JohnsonHirschmann’s inaugural Australian Mission Critical Network Design Seminar on the Gold Coast proved to be a great success.
Remote emergency shutdown device for oil platform
14 October, 2011ENI Petroleum needed to verify a continuous and reliable line of communication for alarms between an oil well platform located just off the coast of Louisiana and drill ships over 100 km away.
Phoenix Contact Gigabit Modular Switch layer 3 routing upgrade
02 October, 2011 byThe Gigabit Modular Switch from Phoenix Contact now also supports layer 3 routing in order to route communications between individual subnetworks.
Hirschmann Octopus OS20 9-port Fast Ethernet switch
30 September, 2011 byBelden has extended its Hirschmann product range with a 9-port version of its Octopus OS20 switch series, providing Fast Ethernet ports (10/100base-Tx) with vibration-resistant M12 connections in D-coding. Further features include a robust IP67-rated metal housing and an extended temperature range from -40 to +70°C.
RADiFlow 3080, 3300 and 3700 switches/routers
27 September, 2011 byThe RADiFlow 3080, 3300 and 3700 switches/routers from RAD Data Communications offer enhanced security, with an integrated, service-aware firewall per port, and can handle temperatures from -40 to 75°C without fans.
Hirschmann ethernet switch software Release 7.0
30 August, 2011 byBelden has announced release 7.0 of its software platform for its Hirschmann product series, used in the MACH 100, 1000 and 4000, MICE, RS, RSR and Octopus families of managed switches.
Planet POE-E201 PoE repeater
19 August, 2011 byPlanet POE-E201 is a device that extends both the reach of Gigabit Ethernet data and IEEE 802.3at/802.3af Power over Ethernet over the standard 100 m Cat 5/5e/6 UTP cable to 200, 300, 400 and a maximum of 500 m.
