• 9 ports with up to two fiber optic ports
• Super-fast, fault tolerant ring redundancy
• Pre-configured for true plug and play simplicity
• Truly rugged design with -40 to 85°C operation
• MIL-STD-1275 power protection
• Compact, low-profile packaging that fits in tight spaces and shallow enclosures

ADVANCED HARDWARE FEATURES

• Nine Ethernet Ports that are fully IEEE 802.3 compliant
• All 10/100 RJ45 ports are auto-detecting, auto-crossover and auto-polarity
• Up to two 100Mbps fiber optic ports for distances
  up to 120km
• Self-test / alarm output for reporting errors
• Dual redundant power inputs with MIL-STD-1275 surge and spike protection
• DIN rail or direct panel mounting (no extra kits required)

• Real-time Ring™ for ultra-fast fault-tolerant loops
• Link loss recovery of 30 mS + 5 mS per hop!
• Priority Queuing (QoS/CoS) for real-time operation
• Modbus over Ethernet monitoring - use Modbus to monitor power and ring status
• Free and easy to use Windows configuration utility (Optional: only needed for advanced operation; the switch and rings are plug & play and work right out of the box!)
• Message filtering to prevent broadcast storms
• Store and forward wire speed switching - no delays!

• Ultra-reliable with 1,000,000+ service-free hours (MTBF)
• Free field-installable upgrades forever
• Unique 20-year support and service policy
• Industrial -40 to +85°C operating range
• UL, CSA (CUL), & CE certified
• Hazardous locations rated for Class I,
  Div. 2 (Zone 2) areas

• Operation: Store and forward wire speed switching, non-blocking
• Modes: Full or half duplex operation with flow control supported on all ports
• MAC addresses: 2048
• Memory bandwidth: 3.2 Gbps
• Latency (typical): 5 us for 100 Mbps and 16 us for 10 Mbps (plus frame time)
• Ethernet isolation: 1500 Vrms 1 minute

• RJ45 ports: Up to nine RJ45 ports that are fully IEEE 802.3 compliant
• RJ45 speed & duplex: Configurable or 10/100 auto-detecting for speed & duplex (full or half)
• RJ45 MDI/MDIX: Auto-mdi/mdix-crossover automatically supports either straight or crossed cables
• RJ45 polarity: Auto-polarity for automatic correction of crossed TXD and RXD pairs

• Fiber optic ports: Up to two 100 Mbps fiber optic ports for distances up to 120km
• Transceivers: SC or ST style
• Multimode: Links up to 4 km typical; 1310 nm; use with 62.5/125 um fiber
  • Transmitter power (dB): -19 min, -17 typ, -14 max
  • Receiver sensitivity (dB): -34 typ, -32 max
• Singlemode: Links up to 20 km typical; 1310 nm; use with 9/125 um fiber
  • Transmitter power (dB): -15 min, -11 typ, -7 max
  • Receiver sensitivity (dB): -34 typ, -31 max
• Singlemode LongHaul: Links up to 40 km typical; 1310 nm; use with 9/125 um fiber
  • Transmitter power (dB): -5 min, -3 typ, -0 max
    (special order)
  • Receiver sensitivity (dB): -36 typ, -34 max
    (special order)
• Longer Distances: Contact SIXNET for distances
  up to 120 km
• Eye safety: IEC60825-1, Class 1; FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11

• Devices supported: All IEEE 802.3 compliant
  devices are supported
• Protocols & features: All IEEE 803.2, Real-time Ring™, QoS/CoS/ToS/DS, port mirroring, broadcast storm protection, Modbus monitoring
• Real-time Ring™
  • Maximum recommended switches in a ring: <50 for best performance but more is possible (Contact SIXNET for more details)
  • Dual ring support: Yes
  • Link loss recovery time: 30 mS plus 5 mS per hop
• Industrial protocols supported: Modbus/TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFInet, Foundation Fieldbus HSE and others
• Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.1p
• Management interfaces: Free Windows configuration utility (only needed to configure advanced capabilities such as QoS, port mirrioring, Modbus monitoring ...)

• Power input: Dual redundant power inputs for redundant power supplies
• Input voltage range: 10 to 50 VDC (derate operating temperature 1.8°C per volt above 30V)
• Power consumption typical with all ports linked and active
  • 6.0 W (ET-9RS-1 with all copper ports)
  • 7.0 W (ET-9RS-2/3 with 1 fiber port)
  • 8.0 W (ET-9RS-4/5 with 2 fiber ports)
• Industrial surge and spike protection: 15 kW peak, 5 kW (10 times for 10 us)
• MIL-STD-1275 surge and spike protection (All models)
  • Surge: 100V for 1 second ... More Info
  • Transient: 15,000 watts peak
  • Spike: 250 volts (50 times for 100 uS)
• Self-test / Alarm Output: Same voltage as power input; 0.5 Amps max.

• Operating temperature: -40 to 85°C (cold startup at -40°C) (derate 1.8°C per volt above 30 VDC input) 
• Storage temperature: -40 to 85°C
• Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
• Vibration: IEC68-2-6
• Shock: IEC68-2-27
• Freefall: IEC68-2-32

• Electrical safety: UL508 & CSA C22.2/14 per CUL, EN61010-1
• EMC: FCC part 15, ICES-003, EN55022, IEC61326-1
• Hazardous locations: UL1604, CSA22.2/213 per CUL (Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D); EN50021/EN60079-15 (Zone 2), ATEX Group II, Cat 3 (Zone 2), EEx nA II T4 X
• MTBF Mean Time Between Failure: >1,000,000 hours
• RoHS and WEEE: RoHS (Pb free) and WEEE compliant
• ISO9001:2000: Certified "Total Quality" company
• Industrial warranty: 3 years with product registration

• Case: Low profile, ideal for shallow enclosures and tight spaces
• Material: rust-proof Lexan and aluminum with clear protective coating
• Protection: IP30 protection from dust and debris
• DIN rail mounting or direct to panel (no optional kits or accessories required)
• Dimensions: 3.8" x 6.25" x 2.3"
  (9.6 cm x 15.9 cm x 5.8 cm)
• Weight: 12 oz. (0.34 kg)

• ET-9RS Datasheet
• Legacy FxFiber-SFP Datasheet
• Legacy GxFiber-SFP Datasheet
• Legacy Ring Switch User Manual
• ET-9RS (.dwg) Drawing
• ET-9RS (.wmf) Drawing