MOXA Managed Ethernet Switch 5 Port Ethernet Switch

MOXA Ethernet Switch, 5 Ports, Rack Desktop/Rack Mount - EDS-405A

This compact managed Ethernet switch provides deterministic, industrial-grade switching for control and monitoring networks. Designed for rack installation, it supports mixed 10/100 Ethernet links and implements traffic management and redundancy protocols suited to automation and industrial environments.

Features and Benefits:

• Five RJ-45 ports enabling small-scale network segmentation
  Managed switching with IEEE802.1p class-of-service for prioritised traffic
  Supports IEEE802.1w for rapid network convergence during failures
  VLAN tagging using IEEE802.1Q to isolate traffic domains
  Flow-control via IEEE802.3x to prevent packet loss under load
  Operates with 10BaseT and 100BaseT(X)/100BaseFX media compatibility

Applications

• Suitable for factory floor Ethernet device aggregation
  Ideal for PLC-to-controller deterministic communication
  Used for connecting HMIs and SCADA gateways in control racks
  Can be used for small substation or panel networking deployments

How does it handle loop prevention in a redundant topology?

It implements Spanning Tree Protocol conforming to IEEE802.1D-2004 to prevent loops and ensure a single active forwarding path.

What media speeds and types are supported on the ports?

The ports negotiate 10Mb/s and 100Mb/s links and are compatible with 100BaseT(X) and 10BaseT signalling for mixed-device connections.

Which QoS capability can I use to prioritise time-sensitive traffic?

IEEE802.1p class-of-service is available to mark and prioritise packets for latency-sensitive industrial control messages.

How does the switch manage congestion between devices?

It uses IEEE802.3x flow-control to pause transmitters and reduce packet loss when receivers are temporarily congested.