BRS40-12TX – 12-Port All-Gigabit TSN Switch by Hirschmann, a Belden Brand

The Hirschmann BRS40-12TX marks a significant step up from Fast Ethernet access switching, providing 12x 10/100/1000BASE-TX RJ45 ports in a fully all-Gigabit architecture — meaning every connected device, not just uplink ports, operates at up to 1 Gbit/s. This Hirschmann BOBCAT managed industrial switch is designed for engineers building high-throughput automation networks where bandwidth-hungry applications such as machine vision systems, high-speed robotics, real-time data acquisition, and video analytics demand full Gigabit performance at every connection point. The BRS40-12TX operates from 0 to +60°C in a compact fanless DIN Rail PC-ABS housing with IP30 protection and an MTBF of over 2.4 million hours. TSN 802.1Qbv on interfaces 1/1 to 1/3 provides deterministic, time-sensitive Ethernet communication for real-time industrial control, while the full industrial protocol stack — PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and IEC 61850 — ensures seamless integration with all major automation platforms. Redundancy features include HIPER-Ring, MRP (IEC 62439-2) as both manager and client, RSTP, Link Aggregation with LACP, and Redundant Network Coupling. Security capabilities include 802.1X port-based access control, RADIUS, VLAN-based ACLs, Secure Boot, and signed firmware. USB-C local management and AutoConfiguration Adapter support enable rapid commissioning and zero-disruption device replacement in production environments. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Hirschmann managed industrial switch solutions.