Red Lion SLX-8MS Data Sheet

SLX-8MS Industrial Ethernet Switches

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Sixnet® Networking Series

Managed Fast Ethernet Switches

Red Lion’s Sixnet® series SLX-8MS managed Fast
Ethernet switches feature eight ports with up to four
ber ports and Modbus monitoring, providing reliable
connectivity in harsh environments.

Rugged SLX-8MS managed switches feature 8 ports (up to 4 fiber ports) and are housed in
slim, hardened metal DIN-rail enclosures with redundant 10-30 VDC power inputs. Designed
to handle harsh environments, SLX-8MS switches offer wire-speed throughput, high MTBF
and wide -40° to 75°C operating temperature ratings. Real-Time Ring, Modbus/TCP and
HTTPS ensure reliable and secure operation in industrial applications.

APPLICATIONS

> Alternative Energy

> Maritime

> Oil & Gas

> Transportation

> Utility

> Water/Wastewater

FEATURES & BENEFITS

> 8 Fast Ethernet Ports

• Up to eight 10/100Base-T(X) copper ports

• Up to four 100Base-FX fiber ports

> Redundant Power Inputs

• 10-30VDC

• Reverse polarity protection

> Robust Industrial Design

• -40° to 75°C operating temperature

• Hardened IP40 enclosure

• Extended shock and vibration specs

• Electrical noise and surge immunity

• LED status indicators

• Configurable alarm output

• DIN-Rail or panel mount

• >2 million hours MTBF

• UL/CSA: Class 1, Div 2

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

> Hardened Industrial Design

> Wide -40° to 75°C Operating Temperature

> Redundant 10 to 30 VDC Power Inputs

> Modbus/TCP Remote Monitoring

> Real-Time Ring and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol for

network redundancy

> Fully Managed Features Include:

• Web browser or CLI management

• Secure web (HTTPS/SSL) and Telnet (SSH)

• Broadcast and multicast storm protection

• SNMP v1, v2, v3

• DHCP Server

• Real-Time Ring fast-healing ring technology

• RSTP - 802.1w and 802.1D

• 802.1p QoS/CoS/DS

• IGMP multicast filtering

• SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol)

• RMON & port mirroring for advanced diagnostics

• Modbus/TCP monitoring for port, power and
ring status

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SLX-8MS Industrial Ethernet Switch Specifications

SWITCH PROPERTIES

Operation: Managed
Number of MAC Addresses: 2048
IEEE Compliance: 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.1D/w,

802.1p and 802.1Q

Industrial Connectivity: Modbus registers for port,

power and ring status
Latency (Typical): 5 μs + frame time
Switching Method: Store-and-Forward
LED Status Indicators
Configurable Alarm Contact
Supports Full/Half Duplex Operation
Maximum Throughput: Up to 1.6 Gb/s
MDIX Auto Sensing Cable
Auto Sensing Speed and Flow Control
Communications: Full Wire Speed
MTBF: > 2M hours GB @ 40°C per MIL HNDBK-217F2

POWER INPUT

Input Voltage Range: Dual 10-30 VDC power inputs
Input Power (Max): 7 W
Input Power (Typical):

4.3 W (without fiber)

6.3 W (with fiber)
Transient Protection (Peak): 15,000 watts
Spike Protection: 5,000 watts (10 times for 10 us)

CONNECTORS

10/100Base-T: Up to eight (8) RJ-45 ports
100Base-FX: Up to four (4) ST or SC duplex fiber ports
Configuration Port: One (1) RS-232 (RJ-45) and one (1) USB (mini)

NETWORK MEDIA

10BaseT: ≥ Cat3 cable
100BaseTX: ≥ Cat5 cable
100Base-FX Multimode: 50-62.5/125 μm
100Base-FX Singlemode: 9-10/125 μm

RECOMMENDED WIRING CLEARANCE

Front: 4” (10.2 cm)
Top: 4” (10.2 cm)

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature: -40°C to 75°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% (non condensing)
Operating Altitude: 0 to 30,000 ft.
Shock and Vibration: IEC 60068-2-6, -27

CERTIFICATION & COMPLIANCE

Electrical Safety: UL508/CSA C22.2/142; IEC61010-1, CE
EMI Emissions: FCC part 15, ICES-003; EN61000-6-4, CE
EMC Immunity: EN61000-6-2, CE
Hazardous Locations: ANSI/ISA 12.12.01, CSA C22.2/213 (Class 1,

Division 2); EN60079-0, -15 (zone 2; category 3), CE (ATEX)
Marine: Offshore rated per ABS
Eye Safety (Fiber Models): IEC60825-1, Class 1; FDA 21 CFR 1040.10

and 1040.11

MECHANICAL

Case Dimensions:

Height: 4.7” (11.94 cm)

Width: 1.6” (4.07 cm)

Depth: 3.82” (9.70 cm)

Weight: 10.0 oz (0.28 kg) 8MS-4/5; 11.0 oz (0.31 kg) 8MS-8/9
Mount: DIN rail (35 mm) and panel mount

WARRANTY

5 Years on Design and Manufacturing Defects

DIMENSIONS in inches (mm)