User`s manual

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1. Introduction
Welcome to the Moxa NPort S8000, an advanced industrial serial device server integrated with a fully managed
redundant Ethernet switch, which enables easy network operation for your serial devices and connecting
Ethernet-enabled devices in industrial field applications.
There are four models in the NPort S8000 series:
• NPort S8455I-MM-SC
Combination switch / device server with 4 RS-232/422/485 ports, 3 10/100M Ethernet ports, 2 100M
multi-mode fiber ports, SC connector, 15 KV ESD, 12–48 VDC, 0 to 60°C operating temperature
• NPort S8455I-MM-SC-T
Combination switch / device server with 4 RS-232/422/485 ports, 3 10/100M Ethernet ports, 2 100M
multi-mode fiber ports, SC connector, 15 KV ESD, 12–48 VDC, -40 to 75°C operating temperature
• NPort S8455I-SS-SC
Combination switch / device server with 4 RS-232/422/485 ports, 3 10/100M Ethernet ports, 2 100M
single-mode fiber ports, SC connector, 15 KV ESD, 12–48 VDC, 0 to 60°C operating temperature
• NPort S8455I-SS-SC-T
Combination switch / device server with 4 RS-232/422/485 ports, 3 10/100M Ethernet ports, 2 100M
single-mode fiber ports, SC connector, 15 KV ESD, 12–48 VDC, -40 to 75°C operating temperature
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
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Overview
 Industrial Communications and Automation
 Industrial vs. Commercial
 Informative vs. Passive
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Package Checklist
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Product Features
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Product Specifications
 General Specifications
 Device Server Specifications
 Ethernet Switch Specifications