Moxa is a globally recognized brand that specializes in industrial networking, especially for mission-critical environments like transportation, energy, manufacturing, and automation.
An Ethernet switch is a device that connects multiple Ethernet devices on a local area network (LAN), using MAC addresses to forward data to the correct destination.
Moxa Ethernet switches are designed specifically for harsh environments, offering reliability, ruggedness, and long-term support.
🔧 Key Features of Moxa Ethernet Switches
Feature Description
Industrial-Grade Built to withstand wide temperature ranges, vibrations, dust, humidity.
DIN-Rail or Rack Mountable Easily integrated into control panels or cabinets.
Redundant Power Inputs For continuous operation in case of power failure.
Fast Recovery Time <20ms with Moxa’s Turbo Ring or Turbo Chain protocols.
Managed & Unmanaged Models Managed for advanced control, Unmanaged for plug-and-play simplicity.
Long Life Cycle Designed for 10+ years of industrial service.
Wide Voltage Input Support Compatible with industrial power supplies (e.g., 12V–48V DC).
📦 Types of Moxa Ethernet Switches
1. Unmanaged Switches
Plug-and-play, no configuration needed.
For basic communication between devices.
Example Series: EDS-2005, EDS-205A, EDS-208A
2. Managed Switches
Allow VLAN configuration, QoS, SNMP, port mirroring, network diagnostics, and redundancy protocols.
Ideal for complex networks needing control and monitoring.
Example Series: EDS-405A, EDS-516A, EDS-G509, ICS-G7528
3. PoE (Power over Ethernet) Switches
Provide power + data through a single Ethernet cable.
Useful for IP cameras, wireless APs, sensors.
Example Series: EDS-P206A, EDS-G205-1PoE
4. Layer 2 / Layer 3 Switches
Layer 2: Basic switching and VLANs.
Layer 3: Adds routing between VLANs/subnets.
Example Series: ICS-G7528 (Layer 3)
