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Westermo, a manufacturer of industrial Ethernet switches and data communications products for mission-critical systems in harsh environments, has launched a new range of compact, easy-to-use unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches. The SandCat five port 
fast Ethernet switch series offers a cost-effective, plug-and-play solution for industrial applications that complements Westermo’s range of managed switches. Supporting 100 Mbit/s, these new devices have been designed to meet the increasing network complexity, reliability and bandwidth demands of utilities, marine, manufacturing, and energy industries.
The SandCat switches provide a low-cost option for connecting multiple end-devices to the network, while availability of a fiber port enables communication over larger distances or different sites. Although managed switches are used widely to enhance configuration and security of data networks, the SandCat series can be used to extend the port count of managed switches, enabling the installation of more end-devices. The switches can also be used when a central device is required to create a physical topology for optimal redundancy and remote access or to act as a simple switch within factory automation applications.
The SandCat series is designed for mission-critical applications in harsh industrial environments, allowing Ethernet connections to be established between drives, inverters, HMIs, PLCs, and I/O units. The DIN rail IP30 switches meet EMC, isolation, vibration, and shock standards, enabling installation in challenging industrial environments, and also feature multiple small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver options, as well as extensive industry approvals and certifications ensures maximum application flexibility.
Further information on the market for industrial Ethernet switches is available from ARC Advisory Group.