Introduction – Comtrol ES8509-XT User Manual
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RocketLinx ES8509-XT User Guide: 2000557 Rev. C
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Introduction
The ES8509-XT is a managed industrial Ethernet switch that is equipped with four 10/100/1000BASE-TX
ports and five Combo ports. The five Gigabit Combo ports provide:
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Copper RJ45 Ethernet ports (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-TX)
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SFP slots (100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX/LX/LHX/XD/ZX)
When the SFP port is active and installed on a Combo port, the corresponding Combo RJ45 port is
inactivated. For example, if an SFP is installed and active on “2SFP” port, Combo RJ45 port 2 becomes
inactive.
The embedded software supports full Layer 2 networking features. In addition, ES8509-XT provides ring
redundancy, network control, security, and alert features. The ES8509-XT also supports an RS-232 console
interface for out-of-band management. The ES8509-XT has a rugged aluminum housing and was designed for
industrial environments. The ES8509-XT provides a wide operating temperature and the ES8509-XT is
NEMA TS2 certified and provides an extended operating temperature.
The ES8509-XT is managed by Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Remote Monitoring
(RMON). Security is enhanced with advanced features such as IEEE 802.1Q VLAN and port/IP security.
Performance is optimized by QoS and IGMP Snooping/Query. Redundant Ring technology enables superb self-
healing capability for network failure and it also provides an advanced redundant network solution; Ring
Coupling and Rapid Dual Homing technology. Ring Coupling and Rapid Dual Homing technology means that
an Ethernet Ring can be extended more easily whether with Comtrol switches or other managed switches.
Event warnings can be sent to the network administrator by email or system log and to field engineers by
relay output.
Detailed specifications are available for the
on Page 40 for web user interface features.