RocketLinx Ethernet Switches: Switches for Mission-Critical Tasks

Ruggedness, High Performance, and Reliability for Harsh Environments

The RocketLinx series is a line of industrial Ethernet switches from Pepperl+Fuchs, specifically designed for mission-critical environments that require extended operating temperatures, rugged enclosures, and guaranteed reliable data transfer. RocketLinx switches serve as the high-performance foundation for communication at the field level and for communication between the field and the enterprise as part of Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Benefits and Applications

RocketLinx switches ensure continuous operation in the most demanding industries:

• Transportation and Infrastructure: Due to extended temperature ranges and rugged design, they are ideal for road systems, railways, and outdoor cabinets.

• Manufacturing Automation: Providing reliable connectivity between PLCs, robots, and devices that support PoE (Power over Ethernet).

• Energy and IIoT: Reliable transmission of monitoring and control data in energy installations and IIoT applications.

• Redundancy: Managed models support redundancy protocols for creating self-healing ring topologies, guaranteeing continuous communication.

RocketLinx Switch Types

The RocketLinx series offers a wide selection of models to meet various management and power requirements:

• Unmanaged Switches:

  • Description: Cost-effective, Plug-and-Play solutions for easily connecting Ethernet-enabled devices at the field level where reliability is critical. They require no configuration.

  • Features: Available in Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet speeds.

• Managed Switches:

  • Description: Provide advanced security, management, and redundancy capabilities required for complex networks and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

  • Functions: Advanced diagnostics, traffic prioritization (QoS), VLAN configuration, redundancy protocols.

• PoE Models (Power over Ethernet):

  • Description: Allow powering end devices (cameras, wireless access points, HMI panels) directly via the Ethernet cable, simplifying wiring.

• Fiber Optic Options:

  • Description: Models with SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) ports for fiber optic connectivity, necessary for long-distance data transmission or in environments with high electromagnetic interference.

Official Partner in Ukraine — CSC-Automation LLC

CSC-Automation LLC is the official distributor of Pepperl+Fuchs. We offer the full range of RocketLinx switches to build a robust, high-speed, and secure industrial network.