Mount these Ethernet switches onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail alongside PLCs, relays, and power supplies—they snap in place and stay secure. They connect computers, sensors, and other devices to the same network so they can talk to each other, access the Internet, and provide you with real-time diagnostics. Switches do not require set up—just plug in a device and it will be connected to your network. These switches are backward compatible, so they'll work in networks below their rated transmission speed. For example, a 100 Mbps switch will work in a 10 Mbps network, but it will only run at 10 Mbps.

Switches with fiber-optic ports accept multimode fiber-optic cords. Multimode OM4 cords transmit further distances than standard Ethernet cables and with increased bandwidth. They are designed for high-speed data transmission applications, such as data centers. OM4 is backward compatible with older multimode fibers, allowing seamless upgrades in existing networks.