The Moxa EDS-408A Series includes compact, entry-level managed Ethernet switches with eight ports, built for demanding industrial networking environments. With a range of copper and fiber port combinations—including up to eight 10/100BaseT(X) RJ45 ports and additional 100BaseFX SC or ST fiber ports (multi-mode or single-mode)—these switches offer outstanding flexibility in deployment.

One of the standout features is their fast and reliable network redundancy, powered by Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain technologies with recovery times under 20 ms across up to 250 switches. Additional support for RSTP and STP protocols ensures compatibility with traditional ring topologies. For traffic segmentation and control, the switches support IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, IGMP snooping, port-based VLANs, QoS (802.1p/TOS/DiffServ), and port mirroring. Configuration and monitoring are streamlined through web interface, CLI, Telnet, serial console, or the Windows-based utility—and enhanced further by the ABC-01 auto-backup tool.

Models with built-in PROFINET or EtherNet/IP support enable direct integration into automation platforms like SIMATIC STEP 7, FactoryTalk View, and Modbus TCP systems, backed by available GSDML, EDS, and AOI files.

Built for industrial reliability, the EDS-408A switches feature durable metal housings with IP30 protection, support DIN-rail or optional wall mounting, and are available in wide temperature variants from –40 to +75 °C. They meet stringent international standards for EMC (IEC 61000 series), rail applications (EN 50121-4), and traffic control (NEMA TS2), and boast an MTBF exceeding 1.2 million hours for dependable long-term operation.

Key Benefits of the EDS-408A Series:

• 8 ports in copper/fiber combinations
• Redundancy via Turbo Ring, Chain, RSTP/STP
• VLAN, QoS, SNMPv3, RMON, DHCP Option 82
• Supports PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP
• Rugged industrial housing, IP30, –40 to +75 °C
• Certified for railway, energy, and traffic systems
• MXstudio support for visual network management