Engineered for Mission-Critical Operations: New 16-Port Industrial Switch Guarantees Network Uptime with PoE+ and ERPS Ring Technology

The relentless advancement of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and mission-critical automation demands network infrastructure that is not only robust but also intelligently adaptive. Answering this call, the IES7511-16PGE4GF-DC 16-Port Gigabit Layer 2+ Managed Industrial PoE Switch emerges from Benchu Group as a cornerstone for building future-proof industrial networks. This switch transcends basic connectivity, offering a sophisticated blend of high-power PoE, advanced management protocols, and an industrial-hardened design, positioning it as an indispensable asset for engineers designing systems for manufacturing floors, intelligent transportation, and city-wide surveillance networks.

Engineered for Extreme Environments and Simplified Deployment

True industrial-grade reliability is defined by the ability to withstand operational extremes. The IES7511-16PGE4GF-DC Industrial Ethernet Switch is built with a robust IP40 housing and engineered to perform flawlessly in a wide temperature range from -40°C to 85°C. Its DIN-Rail mountable form factor and support for redundant power inputs (DC) are critical for seamless integration into control cabinets and harsh environments, eliminating single points of failure. This design philosophy ensures operational continuity where network downtime is not an option. The inclusion of 16 auto-sensing Gigabit PoE+ ports, with a substantial total power budget of 240W, allows it to effortlessly power and connect a complete ecosystem of PDs (Powered Devices), from high-performance PTZ cameras to wireless access points and industrial sensors, drastically reducing installation costs and complexity.

Advanced Uplink Flexibility and Network Scalability

Beyond the copper interfaces, the switch is equipped with four dual-speed 1.25G Gigabit SFP uplink slots. This provides unparalleled flexibility in designing network backbones, enabling the use of fiber optics to overcome distance limitations and mitigate EMI/RFI interference common in industrial settings. These uplinks are essential for creating high-capacity trunks to core switches or for building resilient ring topologies, ensuring that aggregation points never become a bottleneck for data flow from edge devices.

Intelligent Layer 2+ Features for a Resilient and Secure Fabric

At its core, this Managed Industrial Switch delivers a rich suite of enterprise-class features tailored for deterministic network behavior. It supports ERPSv2 (G.8032), delivering sub-50ms recovery times in Ethernet ring architectures—a significant advantage over traditional STP for real-time industrial protocols. For enhanced security, it offers a multi-layered approach including SSH/SSL for encrypted management sessions, SNMPv3 for secure monitoring, and 802.1X port-based authentication. Network administrators can leverage ACLs (Access Control Lists) and DiffServ for granular traffic policy enforcement, ensuring critical control data receives priority, while isolating and protecting sensitive network segments from unauthorized access.

Future-Proofing Networks with IPv6 and Performance Optimizations

Recognizing the transition to next-generation internet protocols, the switch features a dual IPv4/IPv6 stack and supports Layer 3 static routing, facilitating efficient inter-VLAN routing at wire speed. This is crucial for segmenting network traffic and managing broadcast domains without investing in a dedicated Layer 3 switch. Features like IGMP Snooping, Querier, and Fast Leave optimize multicast traffic for video surveillance systems, preventing network flooding. With a high backplane bandwidth of 48 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 29.76 Mpps, the IES7511-16PGE4GF-DC guarantees non-blocking performance for even the most data-intensive applications, making it a powerful, scalable, and intelligent choice for building the resilient industrial networks of tomorrow.