Motion Products: Industrial Ethernet Switches

    Nov. 7, 2008
    Stratix 8000 modular managed switches use Cisco Catalyst switch architecture for integration into control networks.

    The switches can be configured using Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 programming software, automatically generate Logix tags for diagnostics, and include FactoryTalk View faceplates for status monitoring and alarms. The device includes a removable compact Flash card for onestep replacement. Modular, industrialrated product line ranges from six to 26 ports with options for copper and fiber to meet a variety of applications.

    Rockwell Automation Response Center
    10701 Hampshire Ave. S
    Bloomington, MN 55438
    (800) 223- 5354, ext. 2046
    ab.com/networks/architectures.html

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