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Phoenix Contact managed Ethernet switches

Increase your productivity and ensure fast and consistent information flow. Phoenix Contact offers innovative Managed Ethernet Switches tailored to your system. You can therefore ensure optimum operation of your Ethernet network and smooth data traffic in your automation application.

• Uninterrupted operation of automation networks with fast redundancy switch-over
• Easy monitoring and configuration of switch functions, thanks to web-based management, SNMP, and PROFINET device functions or Common Industrial Profile (CIP)
• Maximum flexibility, thanks to a wide range of media
• Optimum user support, thanks to the use of IT standards and automation protocols

Managed Switches at a glance
Communication in automation networks differs from communication in company networks in several key aspects. The switches must be tailored to the specific requirements of industrial environments as well as the automation protocols used in industry. Phoenix Contact offers innovative Managed Ethernet Switches with an optimum performance spectrum for your system. Select the medium, connections, approvals, supported protocols, and scope of functions to suit your needs.

Managed Switches for universal use
From the intelligent 2000 Ethernet switch with clear configuration and monitoring options and the 3000 and 4000 Ethernet switches with extended security and IT functions to the modular, high-performance backbone switch – you'll find the right switch for your application.

Managed Switches optimized for PROFINET
For high-performance PROFINET networks, Phoenix Contact offer industrial Managed Ethernet Switches for PROFINET Class B and C in the form of their Smart Managed Switches and IRT Switches.

Managed Switches optimized for EtherNet/IP™
Industrial Ethernet Switches for setting up high-availability EtherNet/IP™ networks are available in the form of Managed Ethernet Switches from the 7000 series. In addition to conventional EIP functions, these switches also support the Device Level Ring (DLR) redundancy mechanism specified in EtherNet/IP™.