Routers and Layer 3 switches

Router and switch in one

Layer 3 switches combine switch mechanisms at Layer 2 level and routing at Layer 3 level.

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You can use industrial routers and Layer 3 switches from Phoenix Contact to integrate machines, production systems or entire subnetworks into your higher-level company network.

Your advantages

Optimum network structure, thanks to segmentation via Layer 3 switches
Highly flexible connection of machines to the production network irrespective of the address range, thanks to various different NAT mechanisms
Redundant connection of systems with the same IP address ranges to higher-level networks
Connection of multiple subnetworks via various different types of media, thanks to Layer 3 function and wide range of media

NAT switches for integrating systems with the same IP address ranges

The NAT switch combines NAT routing and switching in a single device

If identical machines are operated in parallel in a network, each machine must be configured individually. This is the only way to integrate them into the higher-level communication network. With NAT (Network Address Translation), you can operate entire production cells with the same IP address space – without having to configure the machines individually.

Our NAT switches combine the properties of a 2000 series Managed Switch with those of a highly flexible NAT router – in a single DIN rail device.

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Segmentation via Layer 3 switches

The Layer 3 GHS switch enables flexible automation and routing with a wide range of media

Design extensive and complex networks by means of network segmentation. Thanks to VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol), the modular Layer 3 GHS switch can be used for redundant routing between various subnetworks, ensuring efficient and cost-effective communication. The Gigabit switch supports routing to all ports and, thanks to its modular design, satisfies the port requirements of industrial applications. As such, port-specific routing can be operated up to 28 times. Furthermore, the Ethernet switch supports many protocols and standards.