Manufacturers Automation Inc.: A Tiny but Mighty Ethernet Switch

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June 16, 2021

As the manufacturing industry evolves and changes, there are often space constraints for installing products in existing cabinets or machines. To keep up with changing connectivity requirements while saving you time and effort, the EDS-2000-EL Series unmanaged switches include 5-and 8-port Ethernet options that provide a small footprint, long-lasting durability and low latency to ensure a quicker response around MES applications.

EDS-2000-EL Series

Industrial Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

  •    –   5 or 8 Ethernet port options
  •    –   SC/ST fiber models are available for the EDS-2008 Series
  •    –   Supports 12/24/48 VDC input
  •    –   Microsecond-level latency
  •    –   High EMC resistance
  •    –   QoS and BSP DIP switch configuration

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