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magbes-20 embedded ethernet switches

MAGBES-20

5 or 8 port Gigabit Ethernet switches, Fully manageable

Description

Overview

8 Port Manageable GigaBit Ethernet Switch

The MAGBES Family consists of models matching your application needs. The five/eight ports can be equipped with RJ45 connectors or lockable headers of which two/four ports can be fiber. All ports have status LEDs, indicating the activity and speed of each port. The indication signals can also be accessed remote, same applies for reset and default setting.

The MAGBES solution is extremely compact and in addition, it can be used as Open Frame solution or in a MIL housing with MIL 38999 connectors of your choice. Supply power is 5-36VDC (MAGBES-20) and uses under any condition less than 4W (8-port 8W). Optional, it can be supplied with redundant power or different input voltage. The product can be operated at -20°C to 60°C and optionally even at -40°C to 85°C.

For the fiber ports, most Ethernet compatible transceivers (acc. MSA) can be used. It allows the users to select the appropriate transceiver for each link. As managed switch, the product gives access to various switch settings to configure features like: Quality of Service, VLAN, Rapid Spanning Tree, etc.. To adjust these switch settings, MPL provides an easy to use web interface

MAGBES Specialties

  • DIN-Rail / Flange mount
  • Wide input 5-36VDC (MAGBES-20 only)
  • Fully manageable over Web Interface or Telnet
  • Copper or mixed Copper/Fiber versions
  • Fanless operation
  • Versions for -40°C to +85°C environment

    • Specifications

    Board Key Data
    Switch lookup Engine support up to 1024 MAC entries with automatic learning and aging
    supports auto crossover (Auto MDI/MDIX)
    support polarity correction
    Jumbo Frame support up to 10k Byte
    Status LED 2 LEDs for each copper port (Link/Activity and Speed indicators)
    1 LED for each SFP (Link/Activity indicators)
    Interfaces
    Copper Ports High quality RJ45 or M12 connectors (X-coded or D-coded) with lockable headers
    Up to 2/4 Fiber Ports Supports standard SFP Modules (Single and Multimode) at a data rate of 100Mbit and 1Gbit
    Management Software
    MPL developed and maintains a management SW with easy to use web interface.
     Management supports: • Port Based VLAN • IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
      • Quality of Service • IEEE 802.1X MAC Address Checking
      • IEEE 802.1D RSTP support • Port monitoring
      • SNMP Support • Firmware Update via HTTP or TFTP
      • Telnet • TLS (HTTPS)
      • IGMPv3 snooping • Trunking (planned)
    Power
    Input  (MAGBES-20) 5VDC - 36VDC Input range Input over 4-pin power connector
    Input  (MAGBES-10) 5VDC Input over 3-pin power connector or PC/104 bus interface
    Power consumption Typically 4W / 8W 5-port / 8-port versions
    Environment
    Storage Temperature -45°C up to +85°C (-49°F to +185°F)
    Operating Temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) at full operation
    optionally -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) at full operation
    Relative Humidity 5% to 95% non condensing
    Standard Compliance
    The MAGBES is designed to meet or even exceed the most common standard Particular references are:
    EMC EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000, MIL-STD-461E
    Shock & Vibration EN 60068
    Environmental & Safety EN 50155, MIL-STD-810-F, EN 60601, EN 60950
    Approval List CE, IEC 60945, IACS E10
    The MAGBES family has been successfully tested according EN50155, MIL-STD-810-G as well as CE marking

    Packaging

    Chassis version length x width x heights weight  
    DIN-Rail/Flange 62.0 x 118 x 162 mm 900g custom color or foil available
    IP67 MIL 175 x 182 x 66 mm 2.1kg custom housings and connectors available
    5-port Open Frame 90.2 x 95.9 x 15.4 mm 90g PC/104 size
    8-port Open Frame with RJ45 90.2 x 95.9 x 30.8 mm 180g PC/104 size
    8-port Open Frame with Header 90.2 x 95.9 x 22.5 mm 180g PC/104 size

    FAQs

    1. Which SFP modules are being supported by the MAGBES/TX2FX?

    As SFP modules should be designed according to the manufacture independent standard "SFP Multi Source Agreement" (SFP MSA), every SFP module should work with the MAGBES/TX2FX. (Please note that there may be MAGBES/TX2FX specific limitations (e.g. "Fibre Channel" or "SONET" are NOT supported), so check the corresponding user manual for details.)

    Unfortunately there seems to be some SFP modules available on the market, which do not to work reliable in conjunction with the MAGBES/TX2FX for various reasons. The following table lists the work/not-work status of all SFP modules MPL is currently aware of:

    Manufacturer SFP Module Spec Status Comment
    Avago HFBR-57E0PZ 100Base-FX, LC-Duplex, MMF OK MPL tested
    Avago AFBR-5710ALZ 1000Base-SX, LC-Duplex, MMF OK MPL tested
    Avago AFCT-5715ALZ 1000Base-LX, LC-Duplex, SMF OK MPL tested
    Avago ABCU-5710RZ 1000Base-T OK Customer report, supported since MAGBES firmware 0.23
    Cisco GLC-FE-100FX 100Base-FX, LC-Duplex, MMF NOT Customer report
    Fiberxon FTM-3401C-SL2G 10 100Base-FX, LC-Duplex, MMF NOT Customer report
    Intel TXN221200000000 1000Base-LX, LC-Duplex, SMF OK MPL tested, no longer available
    Moxa SFP-1FEMLC-T 100Base-FX, LC-Duplex, MMF OK MPL tested
    XGIGA XGSF-1303-20D 100Base, LC-Duplex, SMF NOT Customer report
    XGIGA XGSF-1312-20D 1000Base, LC-Duplex, SMF OK Customer report
    XGIGA XGSF-1303-02D 100Base, LC-Duplex, MMF NOT Customer report
    XGIGA XGSF-1312-02D 1000Base, LC-Duplex, MMF OK Customer report

    2. I try to use your MAGBES with a SFP module from a big networking equipment producing company, but it does not work. Is there a MAGBES configuration option that i can change to make it work?

    Please note that some companies are selling SFP modules which are specially designed to be usable only with their own network products. While these modules may normally be compatible with the MAGBES from a mechanical point of view, they are NOT compatible from the "software" point of view.

    Please make sure to use a SFP module which fully meets the MSA standard and is Ethernet compatible.

    3. I try to use a third-party SFP with your MAGEBS/TX2FX but it does not work. If i insert the SFP into a media-converter / switch of a different brand, it works without a problem. Is the MAGEBS/TX2FX broken?

    Not necessarily. According to the standard "SFP Multi Source Agreement" (SFP MSA), all SFP modules contain a small memory device, where the capabilities supported by a particular SFP are being stored. Problems of the above mentioned kind are mostly caused by incorrect or even missing capability information.

    Because the MAGEBS/TX2FX is able to "translate" between different link speeds and media types, it is absolutely vital that the SFP module reports accurate capability information. Otherwise the MAGEBS/TX2FX is unable to set up its internal hardware correctly.

    For media-converters supporting only one link speed and / or media type, reading and interpreting the SFP information may not be necesarry at all, which may explain why the SFP works in conjunction with theses devices.  

    Therefore please recheck with a SFP module from another manufacturer. If this is not an option, please contact the SFP manufacturer and make sure that the SFP meets the MSA specification and is Ethernet compatible.

    SFP modules which only support "Fibre Channel" or "SONET" are NOT supported by the MAGEBS/TX2FX!

    4. What is the MTBF of this product?

    The estimated MTBF is about 350000 hours (parts count calculation for ground fixed environment).

    5. Which SFP module speeds are being supported by the MAGBES/TX2FX?

    The following SFP module speeds are supported: 

    • 100Base-FX
    • 1000Base-FX
    • 1000Base-LX
    • 1000Base-SX

    6. Has the TX2FX/MAGES any kind of built-in buffer for ethernet frames and if yes, how big is it?

    Yes, the switch controller used on the TX2FX/MAGBES has a FIFO buffer to temporarily store ethernet frames and its size is 1Mbit.

    7. What is the (minimal) latency of the data going through the MAGBES from one port to the other?

    Since the MAGBES incorporates a switch controller (based on a "store-and-forward" design), the latency depends on the actual speed, duplex mode and handshake status of the connected media. Therefore in the best case (both ports working in full duplex, no pause frame received) the latency is at least one frame (-time).

    9. Can multiple MAGBES modules be stacked together to form a larger switch?

    The stacking feature of the MAGBES connects only the power supply lines, no "inter switch communication" is established.

    In other words: You can stack as many MAGBES as you like, but they still operate as individual, single switches.

    10. Does the MAGBES support "Jumbo Frames"?

    It depends on the precise MAGBES version:

    • The MAGBES-1 / MAGBES-2 does NOT support "Jumbo Frames".
    • The MAGGES-11 / MAGBES-12 does support "Jumbo Frames".

    11. Does the MAGBES support redundant ethernet connections?

    As written in the User Manual, the MAGBES supports Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1D 2004) which allows the use  of redundant ethernet connections.

    Downloads

    File Description
    Firmware V 0.2.3 MAGBES -11/-12/-13 Firmware
    Firmware V 0.2.3 MAGBES -1/-2 Firmware
    MAGBES-11S.zip 3D Drawings
    MAGBES-12P.zip 3D Drawings
    MAGBES Data Sheet EN Datasheet
    MAGBES Technical Reference Manual EN Manual
    MAGBES-11 / MAGBES-12 / MAGBES-13 User Manual EN Manual
    Rugged Gigabit Ethernet Switch Product Family EN Press Release

    Ordering Info

    MAGBES-5port-versions

    MAGBES-8port-versions

    MAGBES-OF-5port-versions

    MAGBES-OF-8port-versions

    Extended Temperature Option
    Reference Description
    XTEST-1 Extended temperature test, -40°C up to +85°C
    Accessories
    MAGBES-KIT1 Cable and RJ45 adapter PCB for MAGBES, copper port on 2.54mm header (cable length 300mm)
    MAGBES-KIT2 Cable and RJ45 adapter PCB for MAGBES, copper port on 2mm header (cable length 300mm)
    MAGBES-KIT3 Ethernet cable 300mm long, 10 pin 2mm lockable socket to RJ45 connector.
    Optional
    SFP-1X 1Gb SFP 850nm optical transceiver, multi mode, up to 500m, with standard LC connector, case temp. -40 to +85°C
    SFP-2X 1Gb SFP 1310nm optical transceiver, single mode, up to 10km, with standard LC connector, case temp. -40 to +85°C
    SFP-3X 100Mb SFP 1300nm optical transceiver, multi mode, up to 4km, with standard LC connector, case temp. -40 to +85°C

    By Email

    Sales: sales@tri-m.com

    By Phone

    Main: 604.814.5069
    Fax: 888.831.5149

    By Mail

    Tri-M Technologies Inc.
    208 – 31510 Gill Avenue
    Mission, BC, Canada  V4S 0A1

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