Introduction – Comtrol ES8508 Series User Guide User Manual
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RocketLinx ES8508 Series User Guide: 2000575 Rev. A
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Introduction
The RocketLinx ES8508 Series are managed switches with eight Fast Ethernet ports with advanced Layer 2
management and security, and high system reliability for deployment in mission critical networking
applications.
The ES8508 series includes these models:
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ES8508 with eight Fast Ethernet ports
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ES8508-XT with eight Fast Ethernet ports and an extended temperature range
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ES8508F with six Fast Ethernet and two fiber ports (Single-Mode or Multi-Mode)
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ES8508F-XT with six Fast Ethernet, two fiber ports (Single-Mode or Multi-Mode), and an extended
temperature range
Note: Unless information is specific to a particular model, the ES8508 series is referred to as simple the
ES8508.
The ES8508 includes the latest managed switch technologies to ensure reliable, high-bandwidth data
communication in a wide variety of applications. These include a 32Gbps switch fabric for real-time non-
blocking data transmission, redundant network topology support including: ring, RSTP and MSTP, and a high
performance ARM9 processor with an embedded hardware watchdog timer to guarantee performance and
system stability under the most extreme operating conditions.
The ES8508 is optimized for reliable operation in demanding industrial settings with features including a
rugged IP31 grade aluminum housing, wide operating temperature range, redundant power inputs, and a
high level of immunity to both electromagnetic interference and vibration with compliance to the EN50121-4
and IEC 61373 railway standards.
Detailed specifications are available on the Comtrol
on Page 40 for web user interface features.