12-Port Serial over Ethernet Industrial Switch

Experience unparalleled performance with the Layer 2+ Plus Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch, designed specifically for demanding industrial environments. Engineered for exceptional stability and reliability, this switch ensures seamless Ethernet transmission in factories, outdoor settings, and harsh conditions. Its robust construction withstands the rigors of industrial applications while delivering advanced management features that facilitate optimal network control. Elevate your operational efficiency and safeguard your critical data communications with a solution that has consistently proven its mettle across various sectors. Invest in enduring quality—choose the Layer 2+ Plus Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch for your networking needs.

Product Features

  • 8×10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
  • 2×100/1000BASE-X SFP ports for SFP Type auto detection
  • 2x RS485/422/232(5-pin Serial Terminal)
  • Optionally support IEEE 802.3 af/at/bt Power Over Ethernet Standard
  • Full gigabit L2+ management, easy to manage the network by CLI/WebGUI/NMS.
  • Build up a redundant industrial network with STP/RSTP/MSTP/ERPSv2
  • Port-based VLAN, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, and GVRP to ease network planning
  • Traffic Classification Based on IEEE 802.1p, CoS, WRR, and Strict Mode
  • SNMPv1/v2c/v3 for different levels of network management
  • Wide operating temperature range -40 to 75℃

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Take Industrial Operations to the Next Level with Serial over Ethernet Switch

The Serial over Ethernet Industrial Switch is equipped with a rugged IP40 metal enclosure to ensure industrial operation in harsh environments where extremely low or high temperatures can be experienced. It is specially designed for outdoor and industrial applications such as city surveillance systems, smart manufacturing, etc. It is ideal for smart lamp post applications, and rapid deployment provides users with a cost-effective and highly reliable option.

Serial over Ethernet Industrial Switch

The Future of Industrial IoT is Here: Get Connected with Serial Over Ethernet Switch

The future of industrial IoT is here, and it’s time to get connected with a serial over ethernet switch. This technology offers a number of advantages for industries that are looking to take their operations to the next level. Serial over ethernet switch provides a high-speed connection between devices and helps to facilitate communication between them. This means that data can be transferred more quickly and efficiently between devices, allowing for better decision-making and faster response times. In addition, serial over ethernet switch is more robust and reliable than other methods of connecting devices, making it ideal for mission-critical applications.

Serial over Ethernet Industrial Switch

Streamline Your Serial Communication With Fiberroad’s Industrial Switch

Fiberroad Serial over Ethernet Industrial Switch provides an all-in-one solution. It converts RS232/422/485 connections to Ethernet connections, allowing seamless communication between traditional serial-based devices such as PLC, meters, sensors, and barcode readers to an IP-based Ethernet device. More importantly, the industrial switch is fully compliant with Modbus/TCP and offers a convenient solution for connecting existing devices or controllers running the Modbus serial protocol(Modbus/ACSCII or Modbus/RTU) to an Ethernet network.

Serial over Ethernet Industrial Switch

Build Up Secure Network with L2+ Industrial Switch

FR-7M3208S provides robust Layer 2+ Gigabit network connectivity, including but not limited to Static route, LAN network security, ACL/QoS policy… Moreover, By configuring ITU-T G.8032 ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching) technology, Spanning Tree Protocol (802.1s MSTP), and redundant power systems in industrial automation networks to enhance system reliability and uptime in harsh environments. As can be seen, the Managed Industrial Switch is easy to manage and maintain.

Manage the Industrial Network Anytime, Anywhere

Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch allows various network management methods, such as the WebGUI, CLI and NMS. The notion of easy to use, particularly with no additional hardware investment and installation. Industrial Network Switch can deploy centralised management, Layer 2 to Layer 4 QoS, Bandwidth allocation, real-time monitoring, etc.

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Serial over Ethernet Switch FAQs

How does the Serial over Ethernet industrial switch work?

The Serial over Ethernet industrial switch works by converting existing serial connections (RS-232/422/485) to Ethernet connections, allowing for communication between serial-based devices and IP-based Ethernet devices. It is also fully compliant with Modbus/TCP protocol and provides an easy solution for connecting existing devices or controllers running the Modbus serial protocol. Furthermore, the industrial switch provides real-time data access, secure network transmissions, remote diagnostic capabilities, multiple operating modes, and more. With its powerful yet flexible features, this industrial switch is ideal for both short-term and long-term applications.

How to set up ITU-T G.8032 ERPS on this industrial switch?

Setting up ITU-T G.8032 ERPS on our industrial switch is simple and straightforward. With the intuitive web-based user interface, you can easily configure multiple rings with just a few clicks. Moreover, our advanced ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching) technology enables automatic node switching in case of any link failure, ensuring complete redundancy and maximum system uptime even in harsh environments.

How do I connect my Serial over Ethernet switch to my network?

The Serial over Ethernet switch is easy to set up and requires no special configuration. First, connect the switch to your local area network using a standard Ethernet cable. Then, connect your serial devices to the appropriate serial ports on the switch using RS-232/422/485 cables (depending on what type of serial devices you are connecting). Finally, you can use the integrated web interface or Modbus/TCP protocol to configure and manage the switch for further customization.

What is Modbus/TCP Protocol?

The Modbus/TCP Protocol is a communications protocol built with industrial applications in mind. It’s designed as a master-slave protocol, meaning that one device (the master) sends requests to other devices (the slaves) and can receive responses from them. The Serial over Ethernet Switch allows you to use this protocol by converting existing serial connections (RS-232/422/485) to Ethernet connections, allowing for communication between serial-based devices and IP-based Ethernet devices.

Hardware Specifications
Product FR-7M3208S FR-7M3208SP FR-7M3208SBT
Copper Ports 8×10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 Auto-MDI/MDI-X (Port 1-8)
Fiber Ports 2×100/1000BASE-X SFP Slots (Port 9 and Port 11)
Console 1x RJ45-to-RS232 Serial Port(115200)
Serial Communication Ports 2 x RS485/422/232
Signals RS-232: a:TXD、b:RXD、c:Na、d:Na、e:GND

RS-422: a:T+、  b:T-、  c:R+、d:R-、 e:GND

RS-485: :a: Na、 b: Na、 c:D+、d:D-、 e:GND

Baud rate 2400-115200bps
Terminal 5-Pin Terminal
Load Capacity RS-485/422 supports 128 points polling environment
Movement RS-485 adopts automatic data flow control technology
Interface Protection RS-232  15KV static protection

Isolation voltage 2KV, electrostatic protection 15KV

Connector 1 removable 6-contact terminal blocks

Pin 1/2 for Power 1, Pin 3/4 for Power 2, Pin 5/6 for fault alarm

Alarm One relay output for power failure, Alarm relay current carry ability: 1A@24V DC
RAM 128Mbyte
FLASH 32MByte
Reset Button <5 sec: System Reboot; >10 sec: Factory Default
Surge Protection ±6kV DC, ±4kV RJ45 ±6kV DC, ±6kV RJ45
Enclosure IP40 aluminum case
Installation DIN-Rail and Wall-mount
Dimension 138 x 108 x 49mm
Weight 750g(Bare weight), 900g(With package)
Switching
Switch Architecture Store-and-Forward
Switch Fabric 36Gbps/non-blocking
Forwarding Rate 14.88Mpps(64-byte packet size)
Packet Buffer Size 4 Mbits
Maximum Packet Length 10K bytes
MAC Address Table 8K entries, automatic source address learning and aging
Flow Control IEEE 802.3x pause frame for full duplex, Back pressure for half duplex
PoE & Power Supply
PoE Ports \ Port 1 to 8 IEEE802.3 af/at Port 1 to 8 IEEE802.3 af/at/bt
PoE Power Supply Type \ End-span End-span
Power Supply Pin \ 1/2(+), 3/6(-) 1/2(+), 3/6(-) or 4/5(+), 7/8(-)
Max Power Per Port \ 30W 90W
Input Voltage DC9-56V DC48-56V DC52-56V
PoE Power Budget \ 240W maximum

(Depending on power input)

240W maximum

(Depending on power input)

Support Documents

Item Type Version Release Date
FR-7M3208S Series Datasheet
566 KB
Datasheet
Quick Start Guide
22 MB
Manual
2D Drawing_FR-7 Series
71 KB
2D Drawing
WebGUI Network Management User Manual
8 MB
Manual
Tech Note-ERPS
942 KB
Tech Note

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