The KSwitch product family from Kontron offers a new generation of industrial Ethernet switches (Fast, Gigabit or in future also 10 GE) especially for harsh industrial environments. They are suitable for wired connectivity at the edge. With eleven different series of switches, a variety of configurations are possible for different application areas, such as industrial automation, IIoT, infrastructure and communication.
The modern single-chip design combines reliability and cost efficiency with good performance, reduced power consumption and a compact design. The portfolio is available from the distributor Rutronik.
The KSwitch portfolio from Kontron
The KSwitch portfolio offers a wide range of options: from rack to DIN rail mounting, with or without PoE power supply ('Power over Ethernet'), cost-effective 'unmanaged' solutions, as well as Ethernet switches that can be managed via a web interface. All models can be used in industrial environments with a high temperature range. The standard RJ45 connectors and SFPs simplify the selection and use of cables and fiber optic lines.
