Moxa‘s New Ethernet Switches Tailored for Large-Scale Industrial Uses

Industrial facilities require extensive data to optimize revenue and minimize costs, and Moxa has delivered with a new Ethernet switch designed for Network speeds of up to 10 GB.

Moxa has introduced a new lineup of high-bandwidth Ethernet switches specifically tailored for industrial applications. The lineup includes a layer 3 rack mount series designed to deliver speeds of up to 10 GbE, as well as a layer 2 DIN rail mount series offering speeds of up to 2.5 GbE. These switches are designed to cater to the high-speed networking needs of industrial environments.

To enhance production, efficiency, and component quality tracking, industrial facilities require extensive data to optimize revenue and minimize costs. Although numerous high-speed Ethernet switches are available commercially, not all are suitable for the demands of an industrial setting. This is why Moxa has introduced two new families of high-bandwidth industrial switches; The MRX layer 3 rack mount series and the EDS-4000/G4000 series layer 2 DIN rail switches.


The MRX-Q4064 (above) and MRX-G4064 are equipped with 6+2 fans to maintain stable operating temperature ranges. Image used courtesy of Moxa
 
MRX Series Ethernet Switches

The MRX series of industrial Ethernet switches currently comprises the MRX-Q4064 and the MRX-G4064 and are layer 3 rack-mount devices. These advanced switches are capable of supporting a significant number of field devices with minimal latency and high bandwidth, making them ideal for various industrial environments. They offer flexible port configurations to accommodate diverse industrial setups. Additionally, both switches are designed to regulate temperature with 8 fan modules and feature a dual power supply for effective power management and seamless, uninterrupted operations and bridge IT and OT networks.

Each MRX features a modular design and is well-suited for large industrial networks. Both the MRX-Q4064 and MRX-G4064 can accommodate up to 64 ports.


Data in the 21st Century is required faster and in higher volume than ever before. Image used courtesy of Adobe Stock
 
The MRX-Q4064

    (16) 10GbE built-in
    (48) 2.5GbE ports supported through modules


Dimensional drawing of rack mount options for the MRX series of Ethernet switches. Image used courtesy of Moxa
 
The MRX-G4604

    (8) 10GbE ports built-in
    (56) 2.5GbE ports support through modules

The MRX device is equipped with a command line interface (CLI) for streamlined management, an out-of-band management (OOBM) port for secure remote access, and port mirroring for efficient monitoring and security management.

The EDS-4000/G4000 Series

This comprehensive portfolio of layer 2 DIN-rail Ethernet switches comprises 68 different models and has uplink options of up to 2.5GbE. These layer 2 switches are designed to build a secure and reliable industrial network with the MRX-G4064 and MRX-Q4064 series switches. All EDS-4000/G4000 series switches are compliant with the IEC 62443-4-2 industrial cybersecurity standard to block any malicious activity with DHCP snooping features.


The EDS-4008 has a compact and modular design that allows easy adaptation to suit the customer's needs. Image used courtesy of Moxa

The EDS-4000/G4000 series of switches offers a wide range of advanced features designed to elevate your networking capabilities.

Familiarity with Moxa’s technology affirms that the EDS switch is equipped to support Turbo Ring, Turbo Chain, and MRP technologies, thereby ensuring network redundancy. Moreover, these devices are designed to be compatible with PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus TCP communication protocols, enabling them to be customized to align with the specific requirements of individual systems.