Designed for customers in industrial environments with high data traffic, the new OCTOPUS switch series incorporates Gigabit ports for connecting high-speed backbones and Gigabit end devices, while its Power over Ethernet (PoE) support reduces cabling. Along with bypass relay—compliant with the IEC 61375 standard for Ethernet over Ethernet—this new switch extends redundancy mechanisms and expands the functionality of the OCTOPUS series.
Two customizable housings are available for the new OCTOPUS switch, allowing customers to choose a switch that meets their specific needs:
• The familiar OCTOPUS midsize offers up to 20 ports, including four Gigabit ports and up to 15 PoE ports.
• The full OCTOPUS adds eight Fast Ethernet ports, for a total of 28 ports per OCTOPUS.
• The OCTOPUS OS30/34 is available with Layer 3 software, including routing capabilities, or with Layer 2 software for switching.
With configurable features in two different housings, engineers and installers now have greater access to high-speed uplink ports and Gigabit ports for local Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices, including digital video recorders and wireless WLAN access points.
The OCTOPUS switch gives customers the choice of fiber or copper cabling and offers high vibration resistance and comprehensive protection against electrostatic discharge. With an IP67 rating, the switch meets routing requirements in waterproof and dustproof enclosures for outdoor mounting and operates in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +70°C.
These features make OCTOPUS particularly interesting for many transport applications, such as train networks, passenger information systems in train stations, transport lines and traffic control on roads, bridges and tunnels.
