SLX-6RS Industrial Ethernet Switch
SlimLine & SlimLine Plus Industrial Connectivity
The SL-6RS and the SLX-6RS are 6 port industrial Ethernet switches that feature Sixnet’s Real-Time Ring™. Fast, fault-tolerant network redundancy and prioritized message delivery make Sixnet switches optimal for critical real-time systems. Pre-configured for plug-and-play simplicity, our industrial switches run without the complex configuration steps required by alternative solutions. This advanced technology delivers reliability and performance that saves time and money
Overview
Industrial Switch Product Highlights
- 6 fast Ethernet (10/100) ports including up to 2 fiber (100Mb) ports
- Fast, fault-tolerant network redundancy
- Pre-configured for plug-and-play simplicity
- Industrial-hardened design
- Compact case for DIN-rail or direct-panel mounting
Features
Real-Time Fault-tolerant Rings
- Recovery time of 30 mS plus 5 mS per hop!
- Ideal for deterministic systems and PLCs
- Real-time Modbus over Ethernet monitoring
- Self-test/alarm output for reporting error
Real-Time Traffic Prioritization (QoS)
- Assure delivery of real-time data
- Improve network utilization
- User settable priority assignments
Managed Switch Features
- User configurable port settings
- Port mirroring for traffic diagnostics
- Message filtering to prevent broadcast storms
Trouble-Free Operation
- Ultra-reliable 1,000,000 + hours MTBF
- -40 to 85°C operating range (SLX model)
- UL/CSA (CUL), CE and Hazloc (Zone 2) rated
- Dual (redundant) power inputs
- Industrial surge and spike protection
- Self-test/alarm output contact
Spec
Ethernet Performance
- 6 fast Ethernet ports with up to 2 fiber
- Managed, store and forward, wire-speed
- All IEEE 802.3 Ethernet protocols supported
- RJ45 ports (shielded) 10/100BaseTX
- RJ45 port speed auto-negotiation
- RJ45 MDI/MDIX auto-crossover
- RJ45 TD and RD auto-polarity
- Fiber optional on ports 5 and 6
- Fiber optic port speed: 100 Mbps
- Fiber typical specs (see separate datasheet for details)
- Multimode, 4 km, 1310 nm, 50-62.5/125 µm
- Singlemode, 20 km, 1310 nm, 9-10/125 µm
- Long haul, up to 120 km, 1550 nm, 9-10/125 µm
- Typical latency (varies on load and settings)
- @ 10 Mbps: 16 us + frame time
- @ 100 Mbps: 5 us + frame time
- Full or half duplex operation configurable per port
- MAC addresses supported 2048
- Memory bandwidth 3.2 Gbps
- Ethernet isolation 1500 VRMS 1 minute
Ethernet Compliance
- IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet 100Mbps for newer devices)
- IEEE 802.3 (10Mbps Ethernet supports legacy devices)
- IEEE 802.3x (Full-Duplex with Flow Control)
- IEEE 802.1p (Priority Queuing – QoS, CoS, ToS/DS)
Real-Time Ring™
- Link loss recovery: 30 mS plus 5 mS per hop
- Switches in a ring: <50 for best performance
- Multiple rings supported (configurable)
“OK” Alarm Output
- Indicates power and operational status
- Voltage same as switch input voltage
- Maximum current output 0.5 Amp
Power Input
- Redundant input terminals
- Reverse polarity protection
- Input power (typ. with all ports active)
- 4 W (-1 model with no fiber)
- 6 W (-4/5 model with 2 fiber)
- Power input voltage 10-30 VDC
- Transient protection 15,000 watts peak
- Spike protection 5,000 watts (10x for 10 µS)
Environmental
- Operating temperature:
- SLX: -40° to +85°C (cold startup at -40°C)
- SL: -40° to +60°C
- Storage temperature: -40 to 85°C
- Humidity (non-condensing) 5 to 95% RH (optional conformal coating is available)
- Vibration and shock – IEC60068-2-6, and -27
Standards & Compliance
- Electrical safety – UL508/CSA C22.2/14; EN61010-1, CE
- EMC – FCC part 15, ICES-003; EN61000-6-2/4, CE
- Hazardous locations – UL1604/CSA C22.2/213 (Class I, Div. 2); EN60079-15 (Zone 2, Category 3), CE (ATEX)
- Maritime – designed for marine and offshore per ABS
- RoHS and WEEE compliant
- ISO9001:2008 certified company
- SLX Model: NEMA TS-2 for traffic control systems
Physical
- DIN-rail or direct panel-mounting
- Case – Metal (SLX) or Lexan (SL)
- SL: Ingress protection – IP30
- SLX: Ingress protection – IP40
- Weight – SLX: 0.23 kg (8 oz.); SL: 0.17 kg (6 oz.)
- Dimensions – see mechanical diagram
Specifications are subject to change. Contact Sixnet to learn more.
Order Guide
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SLX-6RS-1-D1 | Industrial switch with 6 RJ45 ports, metal case and wide temperature range |
| SLX-6RS-4SC-D1 | 4 RJ45 ports, 2 multimode SC fiber, 4 km |
| SLX-6RS-4ST-D1 | RJ45 ports, 2 multimode ST fiber, 4 km |
| SLX-6RS-5SC-D1 | 4 RJ45 ports, 2 singlemode SC fiber, 20 km |
| SLX-6RS-5ST-D1 | RJ45 ports, 2 singlemode ST fiber, 20 km |
| SLX-6RS-5SCL-D1 | 4 RJ45 ports, 2 singlemode SC fiber, 40+ km |
| SLX-6RS-5STL-D1 | 4 RJ45 ports, 2 singlemode SC fiber, 40+ km |
| SL | Lexan case and limited temperature range |
Contact Sixnet for special or long haul transceivers up to 120 Km.
Accessories
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| Setup Wizard | Free Windows configuration tool |
| ET-PS-024-02 | Power supply – AC to 24VDC, 2A |
| SP-ETH-2 | Dual port Ethernet surge and lightning protector for the 10/100 ports only |
Models
SLX-6RS-1-D1 with
all RJ45 ports (metal case)
SLX-6RS-4SC-D1 with 4 RJ45 ports &
2 Fiber ports (metal case)
SL-6RS-1-D1 with
all RJ45 ports (Lexan case)
Downloads
Software
Industrial Ethernet Switch Software & Firmware Downloads
- New Firmware Releases
- Legacy Firmware
- Revision History
- Firmware Loader
- USB Driver
- SNMP MIB File
Product Range
| Part Number | Type | Total Ports | 10/100 | 100 Fiber | 10/100 | Gig Fiber | Ingress Protect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLX-3EG-1SFP. | Unmanaged | 3 | - | - | 2 | 1 | IP40 |
| SLX-3ES-2/3. | Unmanaged | 3 | 2 | 1- | - | - | IP40 |
| SLX-5ES-1 | Unmanaged | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | IP40 |
| SLX-5ES-2/3 | Unmanaged | 5 | 4 | 1 | - | - | IP40 |
| SLX-5EG-1 | Unmanaged | 5 | - | - | 5(4PoE0 | - | IP40 |
| SLX-5EG-2SFP | Unmanaged | 5 | - | up to 2 | 3PoE | up to 2 | IP40 |
| EB-5ES-PSE-1. | Unmanaged | 5 | 5(4 PoE) | up to 1 | - | - | IP40 |
| SLX-6ES-4/5 | Unmanaged | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | - | IP40 |
| SLX-8ES-1 | Unmanaged | 8 | 8 | - | - | - | IP40 |
| SLX-8ES-6/7 | Unmanaged | 8 | 5 | 3 | - | - | IP40 |
| SLX-9ES-2/3 | Unmanaged | 9 | 8 | 1 | - | - | IP40 |
| SLX-6RS-1. | Ring | 6 | 6 | - | - | - | IP40 |
| SLX-6RS-4/5 | Ring | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | - | IP40 |
| SLX-5MS-1 | Managed | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | IP40 |
| SLX-5MS-4/5 | Managed | 5 | 3 | 2 | - | - | IP40 |
| SLX-5MS-MDM-1 | Managed | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | IP40 |
| SLX-8MS-1 | Managed | 8 | 8 | - | - | - | IP40 |
| SLX-8MS-4/5/8/9 | Managed | 8 | 4 or 6 | 2 or 4 | - | - | IP40 |
| SLX-8MG-1. | Managed | 8 | - | up to 4 | 8 | up to 4 | IP40 |
| SLX-10MG-1. | Managed | 10 | 7 | up to 2 | 3 | up to 2 | IP40 |
| SLX-16MS-1. | Managed | 16 | 16 | - | - | - | IP40 |
| SLX-18MG-1 | Managed | 18 | 16 | up to 2 | 2 | up to 2 | IP40 |
For more information
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