Industrial Switch Product Highlights

• 5 or 8 fast Ethernet (10/100) ports including up to 4 fiber (100Mb) ports
• Managed with advanced features and security
• Slim 5 or 8 port DIN-rail packaging
• High performance and value
• Industrial-hardened design

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
• Security with HTTPS, SSL, SSH, SNMPv3 and more
• Easy configuration via Web, Telnet or CLI
• Free field-installable firmware upgrades forever

• Wide temperature operation -40 to 75°C
• 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
• Ultra-reliable >2 million hours MTBF
• Standard 5 year industrial warranty

Ethernet Performance

• Type: Managed, store and forward
• Operation: Wire-speed switching, non-blocking
• Modes: Full or half duplex operation with flow control
• MAC addresses: 2048
• Memory bandwidth: 3.2 Gbps
• Latency (typical): (plus frame time)
  • 5 us for 100 Mbps
  • 16 us for 10 Mbps
• Ethernet isolation: 1500 Vrms 1 minute
• Console Port(s): RS232 (RJ45) and USB (on newer models)

• RJ45 ports: Up to 8 RJ45 ports that are fully IEEE 802.3 compliant
• RJ45 configurable or 10/100 auto-detecting for speed and 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 µm fiber
• Singlemode: Links up to 120 km typical; use with 9-10/125 µm fiber
• See separate datasheet for more fiber transceiver details
• Contact Sixnet for special fiber optic transceivers (such as Bi-di), mixed types (mm and sm, SC and 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 and TSL), telnet, SSH and more
• Industrial connectivity 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 and 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 (5MS-1 with all copper ports)
  • 4.3 W (8MS-1 with all copper ports)
  • 5.6 W (5MS-4/5 with 2 fiber ports)
  • 6.3 W (8MS-4/5 with 2 fiber ports)
  • 9.0 W (8MS-8/9 with 4 fiber ports)
• Transient protection: 15 kW peak
• Spike protection: 5 kW (10 times for 10 us)
• Self-test/alarm output:
  • Same voltage as power input
  • 0.5 Amps max.

• Operating temperature:
  • -40 to 75°C (cold startup at -40°C)
• Storage temperature: -40 to 85°C
• Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing; conformal coating optional)
• Vibration and shock: IEC60068-2-6, and -27
  

• 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)
• Marine/maritime/offshore rated per ABS
• NEMA TS-2 for traffic control systems
  
• RoHS and WEEE compliant
• MTBF: >2MM hours GB @ 40°C per MIL-HNDBK-217F2

• Case: Slim style, ideal for DIN rail mounting
• Material: Corrosion-resistant aluminum
• Ingress protection: IP40
• Mounting: DIN-rail or direct-panel (no optional kits or accessories required)
• Dimensions: See mechanical diagrams or drawings
• Weight: (typical)
  • SLX-5MS: 8 oz. (0.23 kg)
  • SLX-8MS-1/4/5: 10 oz. (0.28 kg)
  • SLX-8MS-8/9: 11 oz (0.32 kg)

• 5 years on manufacturing and design defects

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.

To learn more about our SLX-5MS and SLX-8MS Industrial Ethernet Switches, simply contact sales@sixnet.com, call +1 518 877 5173 or request an industrial networking product CD now.

SLX-5MS - Industrial Switch

Sample Model Images

SLX-5MS-1 industrial switch with 5 RJ45 Ports	SLX-8MS-1 industrial switch with 8 RJ45 Port
SLX-5MS-4SC or 5SC industrial switch with 3 RJ45 & 2 Fiber (SC Style)	SLX-5MS-4ST or 5ST industrial switch with 3 RJ45 & 2 Fiber (ST Style)
SLX-8MS-4SC or 5SC industrial switch with 6 RJ45 & 2 Fiber (SC Style)	SLX-8MS-4ST or 5ST industrial switch with 6 RJ45 & 2 Fiber (ST Style)
SLX-8MS-8SC or 9SC industrial switch with 4 RJ45 & 4 Fiber (SC Style) (Note: ST style connectors are also available but are not shown.)

• SLX-5/8MS-1/4/5 Datasheet
• SLX-8MS-8/9 Datasheet
• 100M SC-ST Fiber Datasheet
• SL/SLX-xxx Hardware User Manual
• SL-SLX Quick Start Guide
• Managed Switch Software User Manual
• SLX-5/8MS-1/4/5 (.gif) Drawing
• SLX-8MS-8/9 (.gif) Drawing
• SLX-5/8MS-1/4/5 (.dxf) Drawing
• SLX-8MS-8/9 (.dxf) Drawing
• Firmware: Managed Switch Latest v5.0.168
• Firmware: Revision History
• Software: Switch Utility (Firmware Loader)
• Firmware: Upgrade Guide
• Software Data: SNMB MIB File
• Software: USB Driver
• Tunnel Monitoring Application

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 SLX-5MS and SLX-8MS Industrial Ethernet Switches, simply contact sales@sixnet.com, call +1 518 877 5173 or request an industrial networking product CD now.