When Industrial Networks Cannot Afford to Stop: Hirschmann BRS20-8TX-EEC in Stock

When Industrial Networks Cannot Afford to Stop: Hirschmann BRS20-8TX-EEC in Stock

A production line may look simple from the outside. Inside the control cabinet, however, dozens of devices can depend on a stable Ethernet connection: PLCs, HMIs, remote I/O, controllers, drives and monitoring systems all need to communicate reliably.

This is where the industrial network switch becomes more than just another component.

For projects that require a compact, managed and temperature-resistant Ethernet solution, the Hirschmann BRS20-8TX-EEC, Part Number 942170012, offers a practical option. The model is now in stock, helping automation teams reduce waiting time when replacement equipment or new network hardware is needed.

Eight Ethernet Ports in a Compact Industrial Design

The BRS20-8TX-EEC provides eight 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 ports in a compact DIN-rail industrial switch. Its design makes it well suited to control cabinets where installation space is limited but reliable network connectivity is essential.

Imagine an automation engineer expanding an existing production line. The control architecture already works, but several new Ethernet devices need to be connected. Instead of redesigning the entire network, an industrial managed switch can provide the additional connectivity and network control required by the new section.

That is the role the BRS20-8TX-EEC is designed to fill.

Built for More Than Office Networking

Industrial networking is different from ordinary office networking. Equipment may be installed next to machinery, inside electrical cabinets or in locations where temperature conditions vary significantly.

The BRS20-8TX-EEC is specified for an operating temperature range of -40°C to +70°C and uses a fanless design, making it suitable for demanding industrial environments. Its power supply range is 12–24 VDC.

The switch also provides a broad range of managed networking functions, including VLAN, QoS, IGMP Snooping, MRP, RSTP, LACP, SNMP and secure management protocols. These functions allow engineers to build a network that is easier to monitor, manage and maintain as the automation system grows.

Designed for Industrial Connectivity

The BRS20-8TX-EEC belongs to the Hirschmann BOBCAT family of compact managed industrial switches. The BOBCAT platform is designed around modern industrial Ethernet requirements, including support for real-time communication technologies such as TSN.

For system integrators and industrial automation users, this combination of compact hardware, managed Ethernet functionality and extended-temperature operation can make the BRS20-8TX-EEC a useful choice for:

• Factory automation networks

• Machine-to-machine Ethernet communication

• PLC and HMI networking

• Industrial control cabinets

• Remote I/O connectivity

• Production line expansion

• Industrial Ethernet infrastructure

• Automation system upgrades and replacements

Hirschmann BRS20-8TX-EEC — Available Now

The difference between a planned project and a delayed project can sometimes come down to one missing component.

With Hirschmann BRS20-8TX-EEC 942170012 currently in stock, automation engineers, system integrators and maintenance teams can move forward when they need an industrial managed Ethernet switch without waiting for a new production cycle.

Model: Hirschmann BRS20-8TX-EEC
Product Code: BRS20-08009999-TTCY99HHSESXX.X.XX
Part Number: 942170012
Configuration: 8 × 10/100BASE-TX RJ45
Temperature Range: -40°C to +70°C
Availability: In Stock

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