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 8-Port Industrial Ethernet Managed Switch
Slim Line SL-8MS
Industrial Ethernet
Managed Switch


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 Product Highlights:
  • 8 Ethernet ports plus Now with up to 4 fiber ports!
  • Fully managed w/ advanced features and security
  • Slim packaging fits on your DIN rail
  • High performance and value
  • Truly industrial hardened design for -40 to 75°C operation (SLX models)
  • Dual power inputs keeps you running
  • Alarm output reports error conditions
 Overview:
 
The SL-8MS is an 8 port industrial Ethernet managed switch that was designed to be rugged, reliable, real-time and secure. The ruggedness comes from its tough DIN rail packaging, industrial ratings plus SIXNET’s 25+ years of expertise in designing truly industrial rated products. The reliability is field proven with over 1,000,000 service-free hours (MTBF) based on real-world data of thousands of switches currently in the field. The real-time operation is possible due to advanced networking functions such as SNMP, RSTP, QoS, VLAN, IGMP and much more. Plus there is real security using HTTPS, SSH, SNMPv3, password protection and authentication. SIXNET industrial Ethernet switches are the toughest and most reliable!

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 Features:
 
 Advanced Hardware Features
  • Eight Ethernet Ports that are fully IEEE 802.3 compliant
  • All 10/100 RJ45 ports are auto-detecting, auto-crossover and auto-polarity
  • Up to four 100Mbps fiber optic ports for distances up to 120km
  • Self-test / alarm output for reporting errors
  • Dual redundant power inputs with surge and spike protection
  • DIN rail or direct panel mounting (no extra kits required)
    *** SIXNET-exclusive 3-way mounting feature - See diagram ***
 Real-time Secure Performance
  • Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP) for fast redundant rings
  • SNMPv1 and v2 network management
  • SNMPv3 authentication & encryption for security
  • SNMP notifications (traps) for report on event
  • Priority Queuing (QoS/CoS) for real-time operation
  • IGMP for Multicast filtering (snooping & querying)
  • VLAN for convenient traffic segregation
  • Open-source programming for ultimate flexibility
  • Broadcast & multicast storm protection
  • RMON & port mirroring for advanced diagnostics
  • True security with HTTPS, SSL, SSH, SNMPv3 & more

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 True Industrial Design for Long-term Reliability
  • Ultra-reliable with 1,000,000+ service-free hours (MTBF) ... More info
  • Free field-installable upgrades forever ... Get updates now
  • UL, CSA (CUL), & CE certified ... More info
  • Hazardous locations rated for Class 1, Div. 2 (Zone 2) areas... More info
  • Rugged corrosion-resistant aluminum packaging
  • Wide temperature operation -40 to 75°C (SLX models) ... More info
 Specifications:
 
 General
Operation Store and forward wire speed switching, non-blocking
Modes Full or half duplex operation with flow control supported on all ports
MAC Addresses 2048
Memory Bandwidth 3.2 Gbps
Latency (typical) 5 us for 100 Mbps and 16 us for 10 Mbps (plus frame time)
Ethernet Isolation 1500 Vrms 1 minute
Console Port(s) RS232 (RJ45), Fixed settings: 9600, 8N1 (9600 Bps, 8 data bits, parity = None, stop bits = 1, flow control) or USB (on newer models)
 
 RJ45 Copper Ports
RJ45 Ports Up to eight RJ45 ports that are fully IEEE 802.3 compliant
RJ45 Speed & Duplex Configurable or 10/100 auto-detecting for speed & duplex (full or half)
RJ45 MDI/MDIX Auto-mdi/mdix-crossover automatically supports either straight or crossed cables
RJ45 Polarity Auto-polarity for automatic correction of crossed TXD and RXD pairs
 
 Fiber Optic Ports
Fiber Optic Ports Up to four 100 Mbps fiber optic ports for distances up to 120km
Transceivers SC or ST style
Multimode Links up to 4 km typical; 1310 nm; use with 50-62.5/125 um fiber
 
  • Transmitter power (dB): -21 min, -17 typ, -14 max
  • Receiver sensitivity (dB): -34 typ, -31 max
Singlemode Links up to 20 km typical; 1310 nm; use with 9/125 um fiber
 
  • Transmitter power (dB): -15 min, -11 typ, -8 max
  • Receiver sensitivity (dB): -36 typ, -31 max
Singlemode LongHaul Links up to 40 km typical; 1310 nm; use with 9/125 um fiber
Special Order
  • Transmitter power (dB): -5 min, -3 typ, -0 max
  • Receiver sensitivity (dB): -36 typ, -34 max
Longer Distances and Special Transceivers Contact SIXNET for special fiber optic transceivers (such as Bi-di), mixed types (mm & sm, SC & ST, etc.) on the same switch, or long haul with distances up to 120 km.
Eye safety IEC60825-1, Class 1; FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11
 
 Networking and Management
Devices Supported All IEEE 802.3 compliant devices are supported
Protocols

SNMPv1/v2/v3, RMON, DHCP, SNTP, TFTP, STP, RSTP, QoS/CoS/ToS/DS, IGMPv1/v2, VLAN (tag and port based), HTTP, HTTPS (SSL & TSL), Telnet, SSH and more

Industrial Protocols Supported Modbus/TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFInet, Foundation Fieldbus HSE and others
Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.1D/w, 802.1p, 802.1Q
Management Interfaces Web (see online demo), text (Telnet & SSH), CLI (command line interface) and SNMP (see the user manual for supported MIBs)
Open Source Linux The Linux Advantage - Contact SIXNET for more information
 
 Power and Alarm Output
Power Input Dual redundant power inputs for redundant power supplies
Input Voltage Range 10 to 30 VDC
Power Consumption Typical with all ports linked and active
 
  • 4.3 W (SL-8MS-1 with all copper ports)
  • 6.3 W (SL-8MS-4/5 with 2 fiber ports)
  • 9.0 W (SL-8MS-8/9 with 4 fiber ports)
Industrial surge and spike protection 15 kW peak, 5 kW (10 times for 10 us)
Self-test / Alarm Output Same voltage as power input; 0.5 Amps max.
 
 Environmental
Operating Temperature

-10 to 60°C for SL models
-40 to 75°C for SLX models (cold startup at -40°C) ... More info

Storage Temperature -40 to 85°C
Humidity 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing);
(Conformal coating is an available option - Contact SIXNET)
Vibration IEC68-2-6
Shock IEC68-2-27
Freefall IEC68-2-32
 
 Standards and Certifications
CE Meets all applicable directives ... See Declaration of Conformity
Electrical Safety UL508 & CSA C22.2/14 per CUL, EN61010-1 ... More info
EMC FCC part 15, ICES-003, EN55022, IEC61326-1 ... More info
Hazardous Locations UL1604, CSA22.2/213 per CUL (Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D); EN50021/EN60079-15(Zone 2) , ATEX Group II, Cat 3 (Zone 2), EEx nA II T4 X ... More info
MTBF Mean Time Between Failure: >1,000,000 hours ... More info
RoHS and WEEE RoHS (Pb free) and WEEE compliant ... More info
ISO9001:2000 Certified "Total Quality" company ... More info
Industrial Warranty 3 years with product registration ... More Info
 
 Mechanical
Case Slim line, ideal for DIN rail mounting
Material Corrosion-resistant aluminum with clear protective coating
Protection IP30 protection from dust and debris
Mounting

DIN rail or direct to panel (no optional kits or accessories required)
*** SIXNET-exclusive 3-way mounting feature - See diagram ***

Dimensions 1.60" x 5.20" x 3.82" (4.06 x 13.21 x 9.70 cm) ... See diagram
Weight

SL/SLX-8MS-1/4/5: 10 oz. (0.28 kg)
SL/SLX-8MS-8/9: 11 oz. (0.31 kg)

 
 Models Available:  
   
SL-8MS-1
8 RJ45 Ports

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SL-8MS-4SC or 5SC
6 RJ45 & 2 Fiber (SC Style)


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SL-8MS-4ST or 5ST
6 RJ45 & 2 Fiber (ST Style)


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SL-8MS-8SC or 9SC
4 RJ45 & 4 Fiber (SC Style)
(Note: ST
style connectors are also available but are not shown.)

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 Ordering Guide:
 
Part Number
RJ45 Fiber Ports
SL-8MS-1
8
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SL-8MS-4SC
6
2 multimode SC for links up to 4 km
SL-8MS-4ST
6
2 multimode ST for links up to 4 km
SL-8MS-5SC
6
2 singlemode SC for links up to 20 km
SL-8MS-5ST
6
2 singlemode ST for links up to 20 km
SL-8MS-5SCL
6
2 singlemode long haul SC for links up to 40 km
SL-8MS-5STL
6
2 singlemode long haul ST for links up to 40 km
SL-8MS-8SC 4
4 multimode SC for links up to 4 km
SL-8MS-8ST 4
4 multimode ST for links up to 4 km
SL-8MS-9SC 4
4 singlemode SC for links up to 20 km
SL-8MS-9ST 4
4 singlemode ST for links up to 20 km
SL-8MS-9SCL 4
4 singlemode long haul SC for links up to 40 km
SL-8MS-9STL 4
4 singlemode long haul ST for links up to 40 km
Options  
Wide Temperature Replace the SL with SLX to specify -40 to 75°C operation
Special Transceivers Contact SIXNET for special fiber optic transceivers (such as Bi-di), mixed types (mm & sm, SC & ST, etc.) on the same switch, or long haul with distances up to 120 km.
Conformal Coating
Improves corrosion and moisture protection - Contact SIXNET
Accessories  
ET-PS-024-02
2 Amp, AC to 24 VDC Power Supply, DIN rail mount
SP-ETH-2
Dual Ethernet port surge & lightning protector (protects 2 ports)
RJ45-DB9F-CBL
Managed switch console port cable, PC DB9 to switch RJ45 (RS232)
   
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 Mechanical Diagram:
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 3-Way Mounting Feature:
 

This SIXNET-exclusive feature allows you to choose the mounting method that best fits your requirements. This capability is a standard feature so no accessories or optional kits required!


Vertical snap-on
DIN rail mounting for quickest installation and optimal rail
width utilization

Vertical screw-to-panel mounting for better shock and vibration resistance

Flat screw-to-panel mounting for low profile orientation in shallow boxes plus best shock
and vibration resistance.
Newer units now accept up to a #12 screw for direct panel mounting!

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Industrial Certifications

 
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