Red Lion SIXNET SLX-8MS-4ST 8 Port Industrial Managed Switch, Rev. 3.01

Red Lion Sixnet SLX-8MS-4ST Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch

Build an unshakeable, enterprise-grade networking foundation in the harshest operational environments with the Red Lion Sixnet SLX-8MS-4ST Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch. Designed specifically for mission-critical industrial automation, energy infrastructure, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), oil & gas installations, and municipal water/wastewater facilities, this 8-port managed switch delivers robust data throughput, determinism, and real-time network redundancy. Combining traditional copper connectivity with noise-immune optical fiber ports, the SLX-8MS-4ST ensures your programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote terminal units (RTUs), IP cameras, and SCADA monitoring nodes remain continuously online without data packet loss.

Hybrid Copper & Fiber Optic Port Configuration

The Red Lion Sixnet SLX-8MS-4ST provides a versatile port architecture tailored for industrial control panels and long-distance field communications:

• 4 Fast Ethernet Copper Ports: Features 4x 10/100Base-T(X) RJ-45 copper ports equipped with auto-negotiation, auto-MDI/MDI-X crossover detection, and high-surge protection. These ports allow direct connection to local industrial control equipment, human-machine interfaces (HMIs), sensors, and edge gateways.

• 4 Multi-Mode ST Fiber Optic Ports: Features 4x 100Base-FX fiber optic ports with ST connectors supporting multi-mode optical transmission up to 2 kilometers (1310nm wavelength). Fiber optic connections provide absolute immunity to electro-magnetic interference (EMI), radio frequency interference (RFI), high-voltage power surges, and ground loops commonly found in heavy manufacturing plants, power substations, and outdoor utility enclosures.

Advanced Management, Redundancy, & Real-Time Performance

Modern industrial control networks require advanced traffic prioritization, network monitoring, and self-healing ring topologies to prevent costly system downtime:

• Sixnet Real-Time Ring Technology: Supports ultra-fast network redundancy with failover recovery times under 30 milliseconds in ring topologies. This guarantees instantaneous network self-healing should a fiber cable snap or a network node fail, preserving continuous machine-to-machine communication.

• Layer 2 Managed Switching Protocols: Incorporates comprehensive traffic control protocols, including Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP/STP), IGMP Snooping for efficient multicast video and data filtering, VLAN tagging (IEEE 802.1Q) for network segmentation, QoS (IEEE 802.1p) for traffic prioritization, and Port Mirroring for network diagnostic troubleshooting.

• Flexible Management Interfaces: Network administrators can easily configure, monitor, and update the switch via Web Browser (HTTP/HTTPS), Command Line Interface (CLI/Telnet/Console), SNMP v1/v2c/v3 network management systems, and Red Lion Sixnet Software Utilities.

Hardened Industrial Construction & Extreme Thermal Rating

Engineered to withstand physical vibration, power fluctuations, and extreme environmental hazards that would destroy standard commercial networking gear:

• Ultra-Wide Operating Temperature Range: Rated to operate flawlessly in extreme thermal environments ranging from -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F), making it suitable for unconditioned roadside traffic cabinets, hot industrial control panels, and freezing arctic field deployments without requiring internal cooling fans.

• Rugged IP30 Metal Enclosure: Housed in a compact, heavy-duty metal enclosure designed for standard DIN-rail mounting or panel mounting inside industrial control cabinets.

• Redundant Power Inputs with Relay Alarm: Features dual 10–30 VDC power supply inputs to ensure zero network disruption if a primary power source fails. An integrated fault alarm relay output triggers external signaling lights, PLCs, or buzzers in the event of a power supply or link failure.

Industrial Certifications & Industry Compliance

The Sixnet SLX-8MS-4ST meets stringent international industrial standards for hazardous locations, transportation, and power utility environments:

• Hazardous Location Approvals: Certified Class I, Division 2 (Groups A, B, C, D) and ATEX Zone 2 ratings for safe operation in explosive gas environments found in petroleum refineries and chemical processing facilities.

• Transportation & Heavy Industry Ratings: Complies with NEMA TS2 traffic control standards, IEEE 1613 / IEC 61850-3 electric utility substation standards, and EN 50155 rail transportation specs.

Technical Specifications:

• Model: Red Lion Sixnet SLX-8MS-4ST
• Total Port Count: 8 Ports
• RJ-45 Copper Ports: 4x 10/100Base-T(X) Fast Ethernet
• Fiber Optic Ports: 4x 100Base-FX Fiber Ports
• Fiber Connector Type: ST Connector
• Fiber Mode & Wavelength: Multi-Mode, 1310nm
• Max Fiber Distance: Up to 2 km
• Switching Architecture: Store-and-Forward Layer 2 Managed
• Redundancy Protocols: Real-Time Ring (<30ms recovery), RSTP / STP
• Power Input Range: Dual Redundant 10–30 VDC Inputs
• Alarm Contact: 1x Relay Output (1A @ 24VDC)
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
• Ingress Protection: IP30 Rated Aluminum Chassis
• Mounting Options: Standard 35mm DIN-Rail or Direct Panel Mount
• Certifications: CE, UL/cUL Class I Div 2, ATEX Zone 2, NEMA TS2, IEEE 1613, IEC 61850-3, RoHS