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FOXBORO P0973BK Managed Ethernet Switch

Model: A2H254-16 P0973BK | Industrial Grade, Layer 2 Managed Hybrid Switch

Overview

The FOXBORO P0973BK is a high-performance Layer 2 managed Ethernet switch, specifically engineered for demanding industrial and enterprise networking environments. It is part of the trusted Foxboro I/A Series and delivers flexible hybrid connectivity with copper and fiber interfaces. Designed to support mission-critical control systems, it ensures robust, secure, and high-speed data communication across diverse topologies.

Key Features

• Hybrid Port Configuration:

• 8 × 10/100BASE-T RJ-45 copper Ethernet ports

• 8 × 100BASE-FX MT-RJ fiber optic ports

• Supports both short-distance copper and EMI-resistant long-distance fiber connections

• Flexible Uplink Options:

• 2 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit RJ-45 stacking/uplink ports

• 2 × SFP (Mini-GBIC) slots for Gigabit fiber or copper modules

• Advanced Managed Switch Capabilities:

• VLAN Support (IEEE 802.1Q): Enables network segmentation for enhanced security and performance

• Quality of Service (QoS) (IEEE 802.1p): Prioritizes critical control traffic

• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP/RSTP): Supports network redundancy and loop prevention

• ACLs & Port Security: Restricts unauthorized access and protects sensitive control infrastructure

• Port Mirroring & IGMP Snooping: Assists with network monitoring and multicast traffic optimization

• Industrial-Grade Design:

• Designed to operate reliably in harsh industrial environments

• Resistant to temperature extremes, EMI, and mechanical stress

• Redundant Power Supply Support:

• Optional RPS (Redundant Power Supply) connector for fault-tolerant power architecture

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Foxboro (Invensys / Schneider Electric)
Model Number: P0973BK (A2H254-16 P0973BK)
Product Type: Layer 2 Managed Ethernet Switch

Port Configuration

Performance

• Switching Capacity: Up to 12.8 Gbps

• Forwarding Rate: Approx. 9.5 Mpps

• MAC Address Table: 16,000 entries

• VLAN Support: Up to 4096 VLAN IDs

• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9216 bytes (or 10K bytes)

Management & Protocols

• Supports: SNMP v1/v2/v3, RMON, Telnet, HTTP, TFTP, SSH, CLI

• Web-based GUI and command-line access for administration

• Comprehensive diagnostics and monitoring tools

Power

• Input Voltage: 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz (auto-sensing)

• Typical Power Consumption: ~29 Watts (up to 66 Watts depending on configuration)

• Heat Dissipation: ~105 BTU/hr

• RPS Support: Yes (via external connector)

Environmental

Physical Specifications