November 14, 2006 - SIXNET introduces a new 10-port industrial Ethernet managed switch. The ET-10MG offers 8 10/100 Mbps RJ45 ports plus 2 Gigabit combination ports for copper or fiber connections. All of the RJ45 copper ports support auto-negotiating (10/100 or 10/100/1000), auto-crossover and auto-polarity for plug & play connections. The fiber ports 9 & 10 also accept SFP fiber optic transceivers for noise immune links up to 80 km. SIXNET managed switches are enhanced with open-source Linux capabilities and tools, combined with real-time network management functions.
They offer secure and optimized performance with RSTP (rapid spanning tree protocol) for fast redundant rings. Even after a break in a communications pathway, messages will be delivered. SIXNET managed switches can even detect and report network problems before they seriously affect network operations. These switches also support a long list of advanced networking features such as SNMP, VLAN, IGMP, QoS, plus security with HTTPs, SSH, SNMPv3 and more. SIXNET managed switches boast ultra-reliability, working continuously through those hot summer days or cold winter nights.
Unlike office-grade switches that are intended only for use in air-conditioned offices, SIXNET Ethernet switches are designed to survive those extreme locations. They have full industrial ratings, including a wide operating temperature range (-40 to +75°C), Zone 2 hazardous locations, marine, offshore and more. They have also proven themselves in military applications such as in LAVs, ships and aircrafts. With their twenty-year support and service policy, free field-installable upgrades, and over one million service-free hours (MTBF), these switches are a great investment.
