New Hirschmann RSB20 managed Ethernet switches from Belden
New Hirschmann RSB20 series of managed Ethernet switches from Belden: 16 models are available with a variety of ports, factory settings for EtherNet/IP, and specific operating temperature ranges.
-- Control Engineering, 1/22/2010

Belden introduces the new Hirschmann RSB Series of basic managed switches.
Belden (NYSE: BDC), developer of signal transmission products for the industrial, enterprise, building management, broadcast, and security markets, introduces the new Hirschmann RSB Series of basic managed switches with what it calls an "optimal price/performance ratio."
The new Hirschmann RSB20 series of managed switches from Belden consists of 16 models that are distinguished by the number and type of ports offered, factory settings for EtherNet/IP and specific operating temperature ranges. This provides an economically attractive entry into the segment of managed switches, Belden says, where customers only pay for their exact equipment (feature and function) needs. The RSB20 portfolio permits customized, hardened and reliable communications solutions.
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This series of basic managed switches are ideally suited for OEM and network-edge level managed performance, Belden says. Plug and play features allow for quick commissioning without sacrificing switch or network diagnostics and performance.
Product features include:
· 8 and 9 port versions (10/100 BASE-TX, 100 BASE-FX);
· Variety of fiber port solutions (MM, SM and SFP;
· Available as plug & play for EtherNet/IP;
· Fanless operational temperature ranges from 0 to +60 °C or -40 to +70 °C;
· Redundant 12/24VDC power inputs;
· Broad management and redundancy modes;
· Various configuration and diagnostic functionality - standard;
· Industrial standards: cUL508 and cUL1604 Class 1 Div. 2 and NEMA TS 2.
- Edited by Mark T. Hoske, editor in chief, Control Engineering, www.controleng.com.

































