The SLX-5MS is a 5 port industrial Ethernet managed switch that is designed to be rugged, reliable, real-time and secure. It combines compact DIN rail packaging, protected circuitry and powerful software to keep your system going even in the toughest conditions.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
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5 fast Ethernet (10/100) ports including up to 2 fiber (100Mb) ports
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Managed with advanced features and security
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Slim packaging fits on your din rail
- High performance and value
- Industrial hardened design
REAL-TIME SECURE PERFORMANCE
- Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP) for fast redundant rings
- SNMPv1 and v2 network management
- SNMPv3 authentication & encryption for security
- SNMP notifications (traps) for report on event
- Priority Queuing (QoS/CoS) for real-time operation
- IGMP for Multicast filtering (snooping & querying)
- VLAN for convenient traffic segregation
- Open-source programming for ultimate flexibility
- Broadcast & multicast storm protection
- RMON & port mirroring for advanced diagnostics
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Security with HTTPS, SSL, SSH, SNMPv3 & more
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Easy configuration via Web, Telnet or CLI
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Free field-installable firmware upgrades forever
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Wide temperature operation -40 to 75°C
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Ultra-reliable with 1,000,000+ service-free hours (MTBF)
- UL, CSA, CE, hazardous locations and maritime rated
- Self-test / alarm output for reporting errors
- Dual redundant power inputs with surge and spike protection
DIN rail or direct panel mounting (no extra kits required)Rugged corrosion-resistant aluminum packaging
GENERAL
- Operation: Store and forward wire speed switching, non-blocking
- Modes: Full or half duplex operation with flow control
- MAC addresses: 2048
- Memory bandwidth: 3.2 Gbps
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Latency (typical): (plus frame time)
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5 us for 100 Mbps
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16 us for 10 Mbps
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- Ethernet isolation: 1500 Vrms 1 minute
- Console Port(s): RS232 (RJ45) and USB (on newer models)
- RJ45 ports: Up to five RJ45 ports that are fully IEEE 802.3 compliant
- RJ45 configurable or 10/100 auto-detecting for speed & duplex (full or half)
- RJ45 auto-mdi/mdix-crossover automatically supports either straight or crossed cables
- RJ45 auto-polarity for automatic correction of crossed TXD and RXD pairs
- Up to two 100 Mbps fiber optic ports for distances up to 120km
- Connector style: SC or ST or FC (special order)
- Multimode: Links up to 4 km typical; use with 50-62.5/125 um fiber
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Singlemode: Links up to 120 km typical; use with 9-10/125 um fiber
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See separate datasheet for more fiber transceiver details
- Contact SIXNET for special fiber optic transceivers (such as Bi-di), mixed types (mm & sm, SC & ST, etc.) on the same switch, or long haul with 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: SNMPv1/v2/v3, RMON, DHCP, SNTP, TFTP, STP, RSTP, QoS/CoS/ToS/DS, IGMPv1/v2, VLAN (tag and port based), HTTP, HTTPS (SSL & TSL), telnet, SSH and more
- Industrial protocols supported: Modbus/TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFInet, foundation fieldbus HSE and others
- Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.1D/w, 802.1p, 802.1Q and more
- Management interfaces: Text (Telnet & SSH), CLI (command line interface) and SNMP (see the user manual for supported MIBs)
- Dual redundant power inputs for redundant power supplies
- Input voltage range: 10 to 30 VDC
- Power consumption: (typical with all ports linked and active)
- 3.6 W (SL-5MS-1 with all copper ports)
- 5.6 W (SL-5MS-4/5 with 2 fiber ports)
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Transient protection: 15 kW peak
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Spike protection: 5 kW (10 times for 10 us)
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Self-test / alarm output:
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Same voltage as power input
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0.5 Amps max.
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- Operating temperature:
- -40 to 75°C (cold startup at -40°C)
- Storage temperature: -40 to 85°C
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Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
(conformal coating optional) - Vibration and shock: IEC60068-2-6, -27 and -32
- Electrical safety: UL508, CSA C22.2/14; EN61010-1, CE
- EMC: FCC part 15, ICES-003; EN610006-2/4, CE
- Hazardous locations: UL1604, CSA C22.2/213 (Class I, Div. 2, Groups); EN60079-15 (Zone 2, Category 3), CE (ATEX)
- RoHS and WEEE compliant
- ISO9001:2000 certified company
- Case: Slim style, ideal for DIN rail mounting
- Material: Corrosion-resistant aluminum
- Ingress protection: IP30
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Mounting: DIN rail or direct to panel
(no optional kits or accessories required) - Dimensions: 1.07" x 5.20" x 3.82" (2.71 x 13.21 x 9.70 cm)
- Weight : 8 oz. (0.23 kg)
This Sixnet-exclusive feature allows you to choose the mounting method that best fits your requirements. This capability is a standard feature so no accessories or optional kits are required!
![]() Vertical snap-on DIN rail mounting for quickest installation and optimal rail width utilization. |
![]() Vertical screw to-panel mounting for better shock and vibration resistance. |
![]() Flat screw- to-panel mounting for low profile orientation in shallow boxes plus best shock
and vibration resistance. |
| PART NUMBER | DESCRIPTION |
| SLX-5MS-1 | 5 RJ45 10/100 ports |
| SLX-5MS-4SC | 3 RJ45 and 2 multimode SC fiber, 4 km |
| SLX-5MS-4ST | 3 RJ45 and 2 multimode ST fiber, 4 km |
| SLX-5MS-5SC | 3 RJ45 and 2 singlemode SC fiber, 20 km |
| SLX-5MS-5ST | 3 RJ45 and 2 singlemode ST fiber, 20 km |
| SLX-5MS-5SCL | 3 RJ45 and 2 singlemode SC fiber, 40+ km |
| SLX-5MS-5STL | 3 RJ45 and 2 singlemode ST fiber, 40+ km |
Contact Sixnet for special or long haul transceivers up to 120 Km.
| ACCESSORIES | |
| ET-PS-024-02 | Power supply – AC to 24VDC, 2A |
| SP-ETH-2 | Dual port Ethernet surge & lightning protector for the 10/100 ports only |
MODEL IMAGES

SLX-5MS-4SC or 5SC with 3 RJ45 & 2 Fiber (SC Style)
SLX-5MS-4ST or 5ST with 3 RJ45 & 2 Fiber (ST Style)





