Allen-Bradley Stratix Network Switches provide the ruggedized, industrial-grade communications bedrock necessary to link plant-floor operations with enterprise networks. Combining Rockwell Automation’s premier hardware environment with time-tested Cisco networking technology, these switches deliver exceptional data reliability and security in harsh physical settings. The scalable platform ranges from simple plug-and-play unmanaged options to complex Layer 3 managed distributions featuring hardware-level Network Address Translation (NAT) and seamless integration into the Studio 5000 environment.
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Allen-Bradley Stratix industrial network switches form the communications bedrock of your integrated architecture. Because these ruggedized switches rely on complex configurations of copper/fiber ports, Power over Ethernet (PoE) budgets, Layer 2 or Layer 3 routing, and specialized firmware features like Network Address Translation (NAT), identifying a compatible legacy match or expansion module can be intricate. Reach out to our technical desk today to safely identify your drop-in configuration.
The Rockwell Automation Stratix networking line offers scalable ethernet solutions ranging from simple unmanaged connectivity to advanced enterprise-ready managed infrastructure powered by Cisco technology. Keeping your plant floor communicating requires matching port metrics, SFP fiber options, and software profiles. Use this overview to break down the primary series groups.
| Control Group | Features / Application | Common Models |
|---|---|---|
| Stratix 5700 / 5400 | High-performance managed industrial switches utilizing Cisco IOS technology. Offers advanced features like NAT, Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP), and seamless Studio 5000 integration. | 1783-BMS10CGN, 1783-HMS8TGXN |
| Stratix 2000 / 2500 | Compact, entry-level networking hardware. The 2000 series provides plug-and-play unmanaged operation, while the 2500 lightly managed series delivers baseline security and diagnostics. | 1783-US8T, 1783-LMS8T |
| Stratix 5800 | Modular Layer 2 or Layer 3 distribution switches designed for expanding control cabinets. Features interchangeable expansion modules for high-density copper or gigabit fiber routing. | 1783-LMS12T4D, 1783-MX8T |
| Accessories & SFPs | Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) fiber transceivers, replacement SD memory cards for configuration backup, and ruggedized power connection hardware accessories. | 1783-SFP100FX, 1783-SD1G |
Managed Skid Architecture with NAT
High-Density Modular Expansion Assembly
Firmware & Suffix Alert: When replacing a managed Stratix switch, your catalog number suffix dictates critical functionality. Catalog numbers ending in “N” (e.g., 1783-BMS10CGN) include hardware-level Network Address Translation (NAT) processing. Swapping this for a non-“N” standard switch will result in IP conflicts and loss of communications for localized OEM machinery skids.
As modern factories adopt smart manufacturing trends, operational technology (OT) networks bear heavier traffic loads. Replacing damaged or maxed-out networking components with exact hardware replacements eliminates transmission latency, protects network security rings, and ensures that critical safety protocols like CIP Safety communicate without interruption.
Whether your line demands an exact, hard-to-find Stratix 5700 series switch with precise software features or a standard unmanaged Stratix 2000 unit for an immediate expansion loop, TCI Supply can assist. We maintain an extensive global inventory of both current and legacy Rockwell network hardware to safeguard your plant data infrastructure.
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