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Industrial High-Performance Ethernet Switching
The NETernity™ RM983RC, a high-capacity industrial, commercial, government, telecommunication, and defense network Layer-2 Gigabit Ethernet switch, is presented by GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms. In the 6U form factor, it holds 12 or 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, offering scalable and reliable connectivity for high-demanding environments.
Flexible Front Panel I/O Routing
RM983RC features front I/O routing with 10/100/1000BaseT, 1000BaseSX, and 1000BaseLX connectivity. They can be combined in sets of four by users to support maximum network design flexibility. Optional conformal coatings provide increased robustness in challenging environments.
OpenWare™ Lite Management for Effective Control
Equipped with OpenWare™ Lite, a Linux-based management system, the switch facilitates rapid configuration via serial console or network. It offers VLANs, MSTP, trunking, mirroring, and SNMP, which ensure proper traffic management and network segmentation.
Industry Expertise and Reliability
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a joint venture between GE and FANUC Ltd., provides dependable automation solutions across the world. The RM983RC stands on the shoulders of their past experience of providing high-performance, dependable hardware for industrial factory automation, PLC integration, and embedded control systems.
Author Insights on Ethernet in Industrial Networks
Ethernet remains the standard choice for industrial networks due to its scalability and performance. The RM983RC demonstrates how today’s Layer-2 switches combine speed, flexibility, and manageability, which automation engineers need to construct reliable control networks.
Applications and Solution Scenarios
The NETernity™ RM983RC finds application in manufacturing automation, process control, defense communications, and telecommunication infrastructure. Its route-tolerant I/O flexibility allows it to be easily plugged into new or existing industrial networks.