RuggedCom Introduces New High Density Industrially Hardened Ethernet Switch – the RuggedSwitch® RS2300
Woodbridge, November 13, 2008 – RuggedCom Inc. (“RuggedCom”) (TSX:RCM), a leading provider of rugged communications networking solutions designed for mission-critical applications in harsh environments, has announced the release of a new high density industrially hardened Ethernet switch, the RuggedSwitch® RSG2300. The RSG2300 will address the needs of large mission critical networks found in substation automation for electric utilities, intelligent transportation systems, and advanced control and automation for industrial processes.
The new RuggedSwitch® RSG2300 product features:
- Up to 32 Fast Ethernet Ports (24 Copper + 8 Copper or 8 Fiber)
- Configurations with up to 4 Gigabit Fiber Ports Available
- RuggedRated™ for Harsh Environments
- Advanced Managed Ethernet Switch Functions
- Integrated Cyber Security Features
“As more automation equipment becomes Ethernet enabled, higher density Ethernet switches are required to accommodate this proliferation of new devices. The RuggedSwitch® RSG2300 fills this need and reduces the number of network infrastructure products needed to support the large network", explains Roger Moore, VP of Engineering for RuggedCom. “The RSG2300 is the newest addition to the RuggedSwitch® 19-inch rack product family, building on the success of the industry leading RuggedSwitch® RSG2100, the Ethernet switch of choice for mission critical applications found in harsh environments.”
As with all RuggedCom products, the RuggedSwitch® RSG2300 is RuggedRated™ for harsh environments. RuggedRated™ products meet or exceed a wide range of industry standards; provide a high level of immunity to electromagnetic interference and heavy electrical surges (IEC 61850, IEEE 1613); feature a wide operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C (no fans); can be powered from a variety of sources (24VDC, 48VDC, 88-300VDC/85-264VAC); and have high MTBFs and reliability characteristics. In addition, the RSG2300 can be configured with a dual parallel load sharing power supply which increases the overall network reliability and reduces downtime. All of these features allow the RuggedSwitch® products to be placed in almost any location for great installation flexibility.
RuggedCom is committed to expanding its product line in order to provide customers with the most complete line of rugged communications networking solutions designed for harsh environments in mission critical environments. The RSG2300 joins RuggedCom’s existing solutions that include: the RuggedRouter® network router and cyber security appliance; the RuggedSwitch® family of hardened Ethernet switches; the RuggedWireless™ wireless devices; the RuggedServer™ serial device server; the RuggedMC™ media converter; applications software such as RuggedNMS™ network management software; and a wide range of professional services, including consulting, network design, and training.
About RuggedRated™:
The RuggedRated™ specification establishes a set of criteria that networking and communications devices must meet in order to ensure reliable operation within harsh environments. The RuggedRated™ symbol identifies products that have been specifically designed to meet these criteria. For more information about RuggedRated™, please visit www.RuggedRated.com
About RuggedCom Inc.:
RuggedCom is a leading provider of rugged communications networking solutions designed for mission-critical applications in harsh environments. RuggedCom's technology solutions include Ethernet switches, network routers, wireless devices, serial servers, media converters, software and professional services. RuggedCom's products are designed for use in harsh environments such as those found in electrical power substations and “Smart Grids”, intelligent transportation systems, industrial process control and military applications.
For More Information Contact
Jamie Blakeley
+1 (905) 856-5288
+1 (888) 264-0006 toll free
www.RuggedCom.com
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