Allen-Bradley Embedded Switch Technology
The range of Allen-Bradley Embedded Switch Technology offers plug and play connectivity for existing single port Ethernet I/P applications. Embedded technology allows you to convert any single port ethernet device to dual-port and extend your linear Ethernet network topology, including Device Level Ring (DLR), while providing a simple and cost effective way to detect, manage, and recover from single Ethernet network faults.
Product Features
Connectivity
Embedded switch technology makes it easy to connect to linear or ring topology without additional hardware.
Ethernet Connectivity
Incorporates Ethernet switch technology such as taps and communication interface modules, to make EtherNet/IP network exchanges fast and effortless.
Flexible
With features such as linear and device-level ring (DLR), our Allen-Bradley embedded switch technology enables great topology configuration choices for your EtherNet/IP applications.
Open Standard
With the additional benefit of open standard technology, the Allen-Bradley embedded switch is available to 3rd party vendors through EtherNet/IP interoperability.
Performance
With its high-performance ring capability (make/break < 3 ms), diagnostics and fast recovery, the Allen-Bradley embedded switch means reduced downtime.
Quality
The Allen-Bradley embedded switches support IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) for precise time synchronization as well as Quality of Service (QoS) enabling data transmission prioritisation.