Ethernet Switch consumes less than 7 W power.
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Designed for rugged, communication-intensive applications, F302 3U CompactPCI switch features 8 Ethernet channels on front via RJ45, M12, or D-Sub connectors and optional channel accessible through rear J1 connector for fast/secure communication within embedded system. Utilizing FPGA-based low-power CPU, EN 50155 railway standard compliant product offers operating temperature of -40 to +85°C as well as shock/vibration resistant soldered components. It also features built-in self-test mechanisms.
Original Press Release:
Extension to MEN Micro's Managed Ethernet Switch Product Line Enables Faster, More Secure Communication
January 16, 2009
AMBLER, Pa. - MEN Micro Inc., a world-renowned provider of embedded computing and I/O solutions for demanding industrial, mobile and harsh environment applications, has extended its line of managed Ethernet switches to include a new 3U CompactPCI (CPCI) version. The F302 features eight Fast Ethernet channels on the front via RJ45, M12 or D-Sub connectors, depending upon the application, and an optional channel accessible through the rear J1 connector for exceptionally fast and secure communication within an embedded system.
A special service interface at the front of this flexible switch provides a number of options to configure the Ethernet channels individually via a hardware key, a Telnet command line interface or SNMP, without opening the system itself.
Designed for rugged, communication-intensive applications as found in transportation and other mobile environments, the new F302 is compliant with the EN 50155 railway standard and offers an operating temperature of -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) as well as soldered components to resist the effects of shock and vibration. The switch uses an FPGA-based low-power CPU that integrates the configuration firmware and keeps the entire board's power consumption to less than 7 W.
Front panel width is either three-slot (12 HP) with the standard RJ45 connectors or four-slot (16 HP) with M12 or D-Sub connectors. In either configuration, the card requires only one CPCI backplane slot.
The fault-tolerant F302 features built-in self-test mechanisms to increase the card's reliability. The switch restores itself on its own: if a link is temporarily unavailable, the F302 resumes operation after the disturbance without any restart or reset.
As with all MEN Micro Ethernet switches, the F302 supports full and half duplex, high-speed non-blocking store-and-forward switching and auto-negotiation as well as Layer 2 switching. The card is ready for conformal coating and has a guaranteed minimum availability of five years.
Pricing for the F302 is $987. Delivery is six weeks ARO.
About MEN Micro Inc.
Since 1982, MEN Micro has focused on innovation, reliability and flexibility to develop standard and custom board-level solutions used throughout industrial embedded applications and harsh environments.
The company provides a robust offering of highly reliable embedded computing and I/O solutions that employ the highest technology and innovations. In addition, MEN Micro offers exceptional custom development and environmental qualification services in accordance with industry standards. The company's standard product range contains more than 100 different computer boards and systems with corresponding BIOS, BSP and driver software based on different PowerPC and Pentium platforms.
The company has nearly 200 employees and is a member of several industry associations, consortiums and alliances.
Company Name:
MEN Micro
Phone: 215-453-8700
URL: www.menmicro.com
For additional information, visit www.menmicro.com/products/switches,2,02F302-.html or contact
Stephen Cunha, MEN Micro Inc., 24 N. Main Street, Ambler, Pa. 19002;
Phone: 215-542-9575; Fax: 215-542-9577; E-mail: Stephen.Cunha@menmicro.com.
