EK26/EF26 Industrial Ethernet Switch

Rack-Mount Managed Industrial Connectivity

The Sixnet EK26 is an industrial Ethernet switch offering 26 total Ethernet ports including up to 8 super fast Gigabit ports and up to 4 noise-immune fiber optic ports. Its rugged and compact 1U case fits into standard EIA, WECO and ETSI racks from 19" to 24". This industrial switch is also loaded with advanced software capabilities for network management, network optimization and powerful network security.

 

Industrial Switch Product Highlights

  • Up to 26 ports total 
  • Up to 8 Gigabit ports for 10/100/1000 RJ45
    (4 of these also support 100 and 1000 Mb fiber) 
  • Space efficient 1U rack mount metal enclosure available with sealed IP50 protection
  • Easy to configure management functions including SNMP, VLAN, QoS, IGMP, MSTP and much more
  • Fast and flexible redundancy with RSTP or Real-Time Ring™ 
  • Rugged design with -40 to 85°C operation
  • Ideal for the tough industrial networking applications

To learn more about our EK26 Industrial Ethernet Switch, simply contact sales@sixnet.com, call +1 518 877 5173 or request an industrial networking product CD now.

Rugged & Flexible Hardware
  • 26 ports total including Gigabit and fiber
  • Space efficient 1U rack-mount design fits into 19”, ETSI, 23” and 24” racks or can be directly wall mounted
  • Redundant AC and DC power options
  • Relay output contact to signal alarms  
  • Sealed IP50 option protects against dust, dirt and debris

Real-Time Secure Performance

  • Real-Time Ring™ or Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP)
    for fast redundant ring or mesh networks
  • SNMPv1 and v2 network management
  • SNMPv3 authentication and encryption for security
  • SNMP notifications (traps) for report on event
  • Priority Queuing (QoS/CoS) for real-time operation
  • IGMP for Multicast filtering (snooping and querying)
  • VLAN for convenient traffic segregation
  • Broadcast and multicast storm protection
  • RMON and port mirroring for advanced diagnostics
  • True security with HTTPS, SNMPv3, SSH and more
  • Easy configuration via Web, Telnet or CLI
  • RS232 and USB console ports for local management  
  • Free field-installable firmware upgrades

Industrial Design for Long-term Reliability
  • Wide temperature -40 to 85 °C operation
  • Rugged corrosion-resistant aluminum enclosure 
  • Hardened circuitry to meet tough industrial networking standards
  • CE and FCC rated for safety and EMC

To learn more about our EK26 Industrial Ethernet Switch, simply contact sales@sixnet.com, call +1 518 877 5173 or request an industrial networking product CD now.

Ethernet Performance

  • Store and forward wire speed switching, non-blocking
  • Full or half duplex operation with flow control
  • MAC addresses: 8192
  • Memory Bandwidth: 32 Gbps
  • Latency (typical): <5 us (plus frame time) for 100 Mbps (varies on load)
  • Ethernet Isolation: 1500 Vrms 1 minute
  • Console port: RS232 (DB9) and USB (type B)

Network Management

  • All IEEE 802.3 compliant devices are supported
  • Protocols: SNMPv1/v2/v3, RMON, DHCP, SNTP, STP, RSTP, QoS/CoS/ToS/DS, IGMPv1/v2, VLAN (tag and port based), HTTP, HTTPS (SSL and TSL), Telnet, SSH and more
  • Industrial protocols supported: Modbus/TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFInet, Foundation Fieldbus HSE and others
  • Standards (as applicable): IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.1D/w, 802.1p, 802.1Q, 802.3z, 802.3ab and more
  • Management interfaces: Web, text (Telnet or SSH), CLI (command line interface) and SNMP (see the User Manual for supported MIBs)
Back View of EK Industrial Switch (standard front style "F" option shown)

EK26 back

 

Power Input & Alarm Output
  • Power input
    • Standard input voltage options
      • 18-36 VDC (24 VDC nominal)
      • 36-75 VDC (+/-48 VDC nominal)
      • 90-264 VAC (110/220 VAC nominal)
      • 130-370 VDC (250 VDC nominal)
    • Dual inputs or redundant supplies optional
    • Other options may be available such as other voltage ranges or mixed inputs - contact Sixnet for details
  • Input power consumption: 27 W maximum
  • Surge protection (9-75 VDC inputs)
    • Transient: 15,000 watts peak
    • Spike: 5,000 watts (10 times for 10 uS)
  • Alarm output
    • 1 form C relay with NC (normally closed) and NO (normally open) terminals
    • Maximum voltage: 250 VAC or 220 VDC
    • Maximum current: 2 A @ 30 VDC or 0.25 A @ 250 VAC
    • Minimum load: 10 mVDC, 10 µA

Environmental
  • Operating temperature
    • T option (fan cooled): -40 to 85° C (no derating)
    • S option (sealed IP50): -40 to 85° C with all ports linked at 10/100Mb or derate to:
      • 75° C with 2 ports linked at Gigabit
      • 70° C with 4 Gigabit links
      • 65° C with 6 Gigabit links
      • 60° C with 8 Gigabit links
    • Cold startup (all models) at -40° C
  • Storage temperature: -40 to 85° C (-40 to 185° F)
  • Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing) (conformal coating optional)
  • Vibration and Shock: IEC 60068-2-6, -2-27; IEC 60970-2-2

Standards & Compliance

  • Electrical Safety: EN61010-1, CE
  • EMC: FCC part 15, ICES-003; EN61000-6-2/4, CE
  • RoHS and WEEE compliant
  • ISO9001:2008 Certified "Total Quality" company

Mechanical

  • Case: 1U rack-mount (19" brackets included) (optional ETSI, 23", 24" and wall brackets)
  • Mounting: 19" to 24" racks, EIA / WECO / ETSI brackets available
  • Material: Corrosion-resistant heavy-gauge aluminum
  • Ingress protection: IP50 with S (sealed) option or IP30 with T option
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 1.75 x 17.3 x 12 inches (44.5 x 439.4 x 305.0 mm)
  • Weight (typical): 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) – may vary slightly by model

All Specifications are subject to change. Contact Sixnet to learn more.

To learn more about our EK26 Industrial Ethernet Switch, simply contact sales@sixnet.com, call +1 518 877 5173 or request an industrial networking product CD now.

Ports

 
  • RJ45 ports
    • Up to 26 total ports that are fully IEEE 802.3 compliant
    • RJ45 speed and duplex configurable or auto-detecting for speed and duplex (full or half), 10/100 on Fast ports and 10/100/1000 on Gigabit ports
    • RJ45 auto-mdi/mdix-crossover automatically supports either straight or crossed cables
    • TD/RD auto-polarity automatically corrects for crossed TD and RD signals
  •  
    Fiber ports
     
    • Up to 4 with pluggable SFP transceivers (100 Mb or Gigabit)
 
EK26 ports
 


Port Groups

(see image above for group # references)
 
  • Group 1
    • 8 ports that are 10/100 RJ45
  • Group 2
    • 2 bonus 10/100 RJ45 ports
  • Group 3
    • EK model = 4 combination Gigabit ports - each of these ports have both an RJ45 connector (for standard copper links) and a SFP cage (for optional mini-GBIC pluggable fiber transceivers) (Note: for each port only one connection can be used at a time)
    • EF model = 4 combination fast Ethernet ports for copper or fiber links
  • Group 4
    • EK model = 4 additional Gigabit ports that support 10/100/1000 RJ45
    • EF model = 4 fast Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 ports
  • Group 5
    • 8 10/100 RJ45 ports
 


See separate datasheets for fiber transceiver specifications.

To learn more about our EK26 Industrial Ethernet Switch, simply contact sales@sixnet.com, call +1 518 877 5173 or request an industrial networking product CD now.

Industrial Switch Options
  • Part Number
    • EK26 = 26-port rack switch including 8 Gigabit ports
    • EF26 = 26-port rack switch with no Gigabit ports
  • Style
    • F = front style with Ethernet ports in front; console ports and power connections in back
    • R = reverse style with LEDs and console ports in front; Ethernet and power in back (special order - contact sales for availability)
  • Case
    • S = sealed IP50 (conduction cooled – no fans) for -40 to 85° C operation (see derating in specifications)
    • T = high temperature (fan cooled) for -40 to +85° C operation (no derating) (fans on right side)
  • Power
    • D6N = dual 24/48/60 VDC inputs (18-75 VDC)
    • A0N = single VAC/VDC input (90-264 VAC or 130-370 VDC)
    • AAN = dual VAC/VDC inputs with dual internal power supplies 
  • Other Options
    • -1 = all copper model

Industrial Switch Accessories
  • EK1-BRCKT-19 - Set (2) of 1U 19” mounting brackets (one set included)
  • EK1-BRCKT-23 - Set (2) of 1U 23” EIA/WECO mounting brackets
  • EK1-BRCKT-2324 - Set (2) of 1U 23/24” EIA/WECO mounting brackets
  • EK1-BRCKT-ETSI - Set (2) of 1U 536 mm ETSI mounting brackets
  • EK1-BRCKT-WALL - Set (2) of wall mounting brackets
  • RJ45-PLUG-16 - Dust plugs for unused RJ45 port (16 pieces pack)
  • EK-CCOAT-1 - Conformal coating (contact Sixnet for details)

Optional SFP Transceivers
  • GMFIBER-SFP-500 - Gigabit SFP fiber transceiver, mm, 550 m
  • GMFIBER-SFP-2K - Gigabit SFP fiber transceiver, mm, 2 km
  • GSFIBER-SFP-10K - Gigabit SFP fiber transceiver, sm, 10 km
  • GSFIBER-SFP-30K - Gigabit SFP fiber transceiver, sm, 30 km
  • GSFIBER-SFP-50K - Gigabit SFP fiber transceiver, sm, 50 km
  • GSFIBER-SFP-80K - Gigabit SFP fiber transceiver, sm, 80 km
  • FMFIBER-SFP-4K - 100Mb SFP fiber transceiver, mm, 4 km
  • FSFIBER-SFP-30K - 100Mb SFP fiber transceiver, sm, 30 km
  • FSFIBER-SFP-60K - 100Mb SFP fiber transceiver, sm, 60 km
  • FSFIBER-SFP-100 - 100Mb SFP fiber transceiver, sm, 100 km

Sample Configurations

 
 
EK26 with all RJ45 ports
EK26 with RJ45 ports



EK26 with reverse "R" option (LEDs and console ports in front)
(special order - contact Sixnet for availability)
'EK26

To learn more about our EK26 Industrial Ethernet Switch, simply contact sales@sixnet.com, call +1 518 877 5173 or request an industrial networking product CD now.

Industrial Ethernet Switch Software & Firmware Downloads

  • New Firmware Releases
  • Legacy Firmware
  • Revision History
  • Firmware Loader
  • USB Driver
  • SNMP MIB File

To learn more about our EK26 Industrial Ethernet Switch, simply contact sales@sixnet.com, call +1 518 877 5173 or request an industrial networking product CD now.