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Chapter

Configure Stratix Switches

Introduction

This chapter describes how you can use a Stratix switch.

Stratix switches provide a rugged, easy-to-use, secure switc

hing infrastructure

for harsh environments. You can connect these switches to network devices

such as servers, routers, and other switches. In industrial environments, you

can connect any Ethernet-enabled industrial communication devices including

programmable log controllers (PLC’s), human-machine interfaces (HMI’s),

drives, sensors, and I/O.

Select a Switch

Select the switch depending on the application and environment.

Topic Page

Set Up the Hardware 38

Select a Switch 37

Switch Features 38

Additional Resources 39

If your application Select

• Integrates enterprise and manufacturing

environments

• Requires I/O and Produced/Consum

communication

• Requires diagnostics data

• Requires security options

Stratix 8000 modular, managed switch

• Integrates plant floor devices

• Requires I/O and Produced/Consum

communication

• Require diagnostics data

• Requires security options

Stratix 6000 fixed, managed switch

• Requires easy set-up and direct

relacement of s

witches

• Meets IP20 or IP67 standards

Stratix 2000 unmanaged s

witch