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Stratix 2500 lightly managed
switch addresses evolving
networking needs
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anufacturers that use
unmanaged network
switches, but struggle with
downtime or security concerns, now
have an alternative to using managed
switches. The Allen-Bradley Stratix
2500 lightly managed switch from
Rockwell Automation provides the
security, resiliency, segmentation and
bandwidth-optimisation benefits of a
managed switch without the need for
extensive configuration.
Unmanaged switches deliver the
network connectivity required for
“As a lightly
managed switch,
the Stratix
2500 switch
far exceeds the
capabilities of
an unmanaged
switch by
monitoring
and optimising
traffic flow
and providing
diagnostic
information to
help minimise
downtime.”
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less complex industrial applications,
but they can’t provide diagnostics,
manage traffic or enhance security.
Manufacturers need a more robust
switch when issues like packet storms
are bringing down their network, or if
they want to protect against growing
security threats. This is where a lightly
managed option like the Stratix 2500
switch delivers exceptional value.
When installed straight out of the box,
the Stratix 2500 industrial Ethernet
switch can prioritise critical industrial
network traffic. It also can be configured
for application-specific needs.
Manufacturers can use this flexibility
to future-proof their operations by
deploying the switch out of the box today
and scaling it up to a lightly managed
switch as their needs evolve.
helps ease network configuration,
management and support while
optimising integration with the
enterprise network.
“With embedded Cisco technology, the
Stratix 2500 switch delivers the security
and monitoring capabilities required
by IT professionals, while exposing an
easy-to-use web interface for operations
professionals,” said Samuel Pasquier,
Director of Product Management, IoT
Platforms, Cisco.
The switch is another result of the
ongoing collaboration between Rockwell
Automation and Cisco to provide
industrial networking solutions that
help manufacturers on their digital
transformation journey. n
As a lightly managed switch,
the Stratix 2500 switch far
exceeds the capabilities of
an unmanaged switch by
monitoring and optimising
traffic flow and providing
diagnostic information to help
minimise downtime. It also
can support up to 64 VLANs
for logical segmentation,
which helps reduce total cost
of ownership. In addition, port
security allows users to disable
ports or control end-device
connectivity based on the
media access control address.
The Stratix 2500 lightly
managed switch uses
embedded Cisco technology
and is part of the Rockwell
Automation Integrated
Architecture system. This
The Allen-Bradley Stratix 2500 lightly
managed switch from Rockwell Automation
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