“We know our customers require more bandwidth and power. The GREYHOUND 1040 switch allows them to react faster and modify networks in real time as their needs change,” said Juergen Schmid, Executive Director of Products at Belden. “Typically, high-speed, high-power capabilities require expensive hardware. Our market-first 2.5 GE fiber port option serves a very specialized niche where 1 Gigabit isn’t enough, but 10 Gigabits is too expensive. We expect this mid-range, cost-effective option to soon become an IEEE standard.”.
The GREYHOUND 1040 switch supports up to 28 Gigabit ports and can function as a primary switch. For networks with stringent uptime requirements, the GREYHOUND 1040 allows for system upgrades, modifications, and expansions without network downtime through:
- Redundant power supplies that can be easily changed in the field.
- Interchangeable media modules that allow the addition of new ports or changing existing port types.
“More applications and devices than ever before require power. Whether you’re upgrading your physical security system or taking advantage of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology phenomenon, you need powerful solutions like the GREYHOUND 1040 switch for high-speed communications,” Schmid adds.
Sectors such as power transmission and distribution, transportation, and physical security will benefit from the technical characteristics of the GREYHOUND 1040 switch and its adherence to industry-specific standards, certifications, and approvals.
