Konten MS-1600GE-M12

Industrial Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 16 M12 Ports for High-Performance Railway Networks

The Konten MS-1600GE-M12 is an industrial managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for demanding railway, transportation and industrial automation applications. Equipped with 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) featuring M12 X-coded connectors, the switch delivers a powerful and reliable networking solution for environments where stable communication and maximum system availability are essential. The rugged M12 connectors provide secure, vibration-resistant connections even under severe mechanical stress, making the switch ideal for railway vehicles, transportation infrastructure, mobile machinery and industrial installations. Its high port density enables efficient connection of numerous network devices while simplifying the implementation of centralized communication architectures.

The MS-1600GE-M12 has been engineered for reliable operation in harsh industrial environments. Its rugged SECC steel and aluminum enclosure provides IP40 protection as standard and is also available in an IP54 version. With an extended operating temperature range of -40 °C to +75 °C, the switch ensures dependable performance even under extreme environmental conditions. Redundant power inputs supporting 24–48 VDC as well as 72–110 VDC provide high system availability, while integrated protection against overcurrent and reverse polarity enhances operational safety. Compliance with EN50155 and EN45545-2 standards makes the switch ideally suited for demanding railway applications requiring long-term reliability.

As a fully managed Layer 2 switch, the MS-1600GE-M12 offers a comprehensive range of advanced networking features for professional industrial Ethernet infrastructures. It supports RSTP, MSTP, G.8032 ERPS v2 and LACP to provide network redundancy and rapid recovery capabilities, while QoS with CoS and DSCP support enables prioritization of time-critical network traffic. Additional features include IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3, VLAN, Q-in-Q, DHCP Server and Relay Option 82, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, and advanced security mechanisms such as IEEE 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, SSL and SSH. Support for EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and PROFINET allows seamless integration into modern industrial automation networks. With a 32 Gbps switching capacity, a 32,000-entry MAC address table, and a 32 Mbit packet buffer, the switch delivers outstanding performance for high-bandwidth industrial applications.

LED indicators for power supply and port status simplify diagnostics and maintenance. The switch supports wall mounting and integrates easily into existing railway and industrial infrastructures. Combining high port density, advanced management capabilities, rugged M12 connectivity and industrial certifications, the Konten MS-1600GE-M12 is an ideal solution for railway vehicles, transportation systems, industrial automation and other mission-critical applications requiring maximum network availability, security and long-term reliability.