The Hirschmann BRS40-20TX is an all-Gigabit managed industrial Ethernet switch from the BOBCAT series, providing 20 ports of 10/100/1000BASE-TX connectivity via RJ45 for engineers requiring full Gigabit throughput across every port without the bandwidth bottlenecks associated with Fast Ethernet platforms. In a compact fanless DIN Rail housing running on dual 12–24 VDC supplies at 17 W, the BRS40-20TX brings the complete BOBCAT feature set to high-bandwidth industrial network applications. TSN 802.1Qbv support on interfaces 1/1 to 1/3 enables deterministic real-time Ethernet communication, addressing the growing demand for time-sensitive networking in industrial automation and motion control applications. HIPER-Ring, Media Redundancy Protocol per IEC 62439-2 as both client and manager, RSTP, Link Backup, and Link Aggregation with LACP provide flexible and robust network redundancy options. Industrial protocol support covers PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and IEC61850, ensuring the BRS40-20TX integrates with the full range of automation, process control, and energy management platforms. The security architecture meets IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2, incorporating Secure Boot, signed firmware images, 802.1X port-based access control, RADIUS authentication, VLAN-based ACLs, and MAC-based port security. USB-C local management, HiDiscovery, HTML5-based web management, dual software image support, and automatic configuration rollback simplify network operations. The IP30-rated PC-ABS housing is rated for 0 to +60°C and carries CE, FCC, EN61131, and cUL61010 approvals with a 60-month product guarantee. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Hirschmann industrial switch solutions.
