Introduction
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The RUGGEDCOM RSG2100 is a rugged, fully managed, modular Ethernet switch
specifically designed to operate reliably in electrically harsh and climatically de-
manding utility substation, railway and industrial environments. The RUGGEDCOM
RSG2100’s superior rugged hardware design coupled with the embedded Rugged
Operating System (ROS) provides improved system reliability and advanced cyber
security and networking features, making it ideally suited for creating Ethernet net-
works for mission-critical, real-time, control applications.
The RUGGEDCOM RSG2100 ’s modular flexibility offers 10BaseFL/100BaseFX/1000Ba-
seX fiber and 10/100/1000BaseTX copper port combinations. Optional front or rear
mount connectors make the RUGGEDCOM RSG2100 highly versatile for any applica-
tion and can support multiple fiber connectors (ST, MTRJ, LC, SC) without loss of port
density. The RUGGEDCOM RSG2100 is packaged in a rugged galvanized steel enclo-
sure with industrial grade DIN, panel, or 48 cm (19 in) rack-mount mounting options.
1.1 Feature Highlights
Ethernet Ports
• Up to 3 x Gigabit Ethernet ports (copper and fiber)
• Up to 16 x 100Base-FX Fiber Fast Ethernet ports
• 2-port modules for tremendous flexibility
• Non-blocking, store and forward switching
• Supports many types of fiber (multimode, single mode, bidirectional single
strand)
• Long haul optics allow Gigabit at distances up to 70 km
• Multiple connector types (ST, MTRJ, LC, SC)
Rated for Reliability in Harsh Environments
• Immunity to EMI and heavy electrical surges
• Zero-Packet-Loss™ technology
• -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) operating temperature (no fans)
• Conformal coated printed circuit boards (optional)
• 18 AWG galvanized steel enclosure
• Hazardous Location Certification: Class 1 Division 2
RUGGEDCOM RSG2100
Installation Manual, 03/2020, C79000-G8976-1040-17
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