Written by Andrew Maskell
“Ethernet” has become one of the most common used words in industry nowadays.
This is due to the fact that everything around us is being connected to it in one form or another.
As we begin to incorporate more and more into our networks it is inevitable we need to come up with better ways of managing these and making sure we stay in control.
Up to now there has been a big technological step from an un-managed, to a managed switch which has been the cause of some frustration.
Having introduced the FL 2000 range of switches earlier this year at the Hanover Fair it was clear that simpler “lean” managed switches were on the wish list of many machine builders and integrators. Something that would match the task in hand and not a “Sledgehammer to crack a nut”.
Since then the range has continued to expand and has enjoyed great success worldw
ide due to the flexible options offered.
Features/options include:
- High data throughput (Gigabit options)
- VLAN capability
- PTCP Filter (Profinet)
- ACD (Address conflict detection)
- MRP(Media Redundancy Protocol)
- EtherNet/IP extended multicast filtering
- LLDP
And many more.
POSSIBLE NETWORK EXAMPLE
The FL2000 range of switches truly offers best in class and the best fit for your application.
Take a look at the complete range here for yourself or contact us to discuss your application.
Website :www.phoenixcontact.com
ANDREW MASKELL
(Product Manager – I/O & Networks)
Tel: 07584 235440
Email: amaskell@phoenixcontact.com
