Allen-Bradley Stratix 5410 industrial distribution ethernet switch

Rockwell Automation has expanded its portfolio of industrial Ethernet switches with the Allen-Bradley Stratix 5410 industrial distribution switch. With four 10 Gb Ethernet ports, the Stratix 5410 switch provides a high-performance connection to the rest of a facility’s network architecture. The switch can be used as a Layer 2 switch or a Layer 3 routing switch, which allows engineers to use it in various applications.

With a 19″ rackmount design, the Stratix 5410 switch gives end users a centralised point of network distribution and increased port density. It is suitable for heavy industry applications where resiliency is often required and has a rugged exterior to help withstand harsh environmental conditions.

With embedded Cisco technology and Premier Integration into the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system, the Stratix 5410 switch provides familiar solutions for information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) professionals. This helps ease network configuration, management and support. Using the Rockwell Software Studio 5000 design environment, engineers can leverage FactoryTalk View faceplates from Rockwell Automation and add-on profiles to simplify switch configuration and monitoring. In addition, the embedded Cisco technology helps optimise integration with the enterprise network.

Enhanced security features include programmable port access, as well as configurable port security. Capabilities such as encrypted administrative traffic, 802.1x authentication, access control lists (ACL), and TACACS+ and RADIUS support plantwide security as part of a defence-in-depth security approach.