GHS managed switches
The modular GHS managed switch is our most powerful switch. As a Gigabit switch with optional layer 3 function, this is particularly suitable for use as an automation backbone and for connection to the higher-level company network. A huge range of combinable media modules as well as use in PROFINET RT and EtherNet/IP™ provide outstanding flexibility.
The GHS managed switch satisfies the port requirements of industrial applications with its modular design
Flexibility thanks to a wide range of media
The modular GHS managed switch is particularly flexible in use. It has four SFP ports which you can equip with the Phoenix Contact SFP modules. Furthermore, you can arrange media modules flexibly side-by-side in four free slots:
- Multimode and singlemode fiber-optic cables
- Polymer or HCS technology
- Twisted pair or
- Power over Ethernet
With an extension station, you can extend the switch by an additional 4 slots for media modules and up to 28 ports.
The display of the layer 3 switch enables easy configuration and diagnostics
Easy configuration and diagnostics
The GHS managed switch has a display for convenient configuration and diagnostics. This display enables handling without additional software or tools. The interchangeable configuration memory provides an additional option that makes configuration easier.
Simply save the device settings to an SD card for easy device replacement, thus saving time and effort. Furthermore, you can activate the media redundancy and Layer 3 function via the SD card.
Configuration via the web-based management system, via CLI commands, and via the FL NETWORK MANAGER software is also possible.
Redundant routing with layer 3 switches
Port-specific routing up to 28 times with layer 3 function
The layer 3 function of the modular managed switch can be used for routing between various subnetworks, ensuring efficient and cost-effective communication. The layer 3 switch supports VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) for the redundant management of several routers. This means that you can implement port-specific routing up to 28 times or operate multiple routers redundantly.
If you opt for an FL SWITCH GHS without layer 3 function, you can upgrade the license using the FL SD FLASH L3/MRM memory card at any time.
Overview of the FL SWITCH GHS
The most important data at a glance:
| GHS managed switch | |
|---|---|
| Transmission speed | 10/100/1,000 Mbps |
| Alarm contact | Yes |
| Temperature range | -20°C ... +55°C |
| Supply voltage | 18.5 ... 30.2 V DC (redundant) |
| Filter functions | |
| Quality of Service | Yes |
| VLAN | Yes |
| Multicast / IGMP snooping | Yes |
| Redundancy | |
| Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP) | Yes |
| MRP manager/client | Yes / yes |
| Fast Ring Detection (FRD) | Yes |
| Large Tree Support | Yes |
| Extended ring redundancy 15 ms | No |
| Management functions | |
| Port configuration, statistics, and utilization | Yes |
| Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) | Yes |
| Address Conflict Detection (ACD) | No |
| DHCP server | Option 82 |
| Command Line Interface (CLI) | Yes |
| Automation protocols | |
| PROFINET Conformance Class | B |
| PROFINET device | Yes |
| EtherNet/IP™, extended multicast filtering | Yes |
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Overview of the FL SWITCH GHS
The most important data at a glance:
| GHS managed switch | |
|---|---|
| Approvals | |
| Maritime approvals | No |
| Ex approvals | No |
| IEC 61850-3 | No |
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