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

The Hirschmann BRS40-12TX is a compact, fanless, DIN Rail-mounted managed industrial Ethernet switch from the BOBCAT series, delivering 12x 10/100/1000BASE-TX RJ45 Gigabit ports in an all-Gigabit architecture. With TSN 802.1Qbv real-time networking, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, HIPER-Ring redundancy, and an MTBF of over 2.4 million hours, it provides full-speed Gigabit connectivity to every connected device in demanding industrial automation environments. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Hirschmann managed industrial switch solutions.

manufacturer

Hirschmann

product model

BRS40-00129999-STCY99HHSESXX.X.XX
ATEX Certified, CE Certified, cUL 61010, DNVGL, EN 50121-3-2, EN 50121-4, EN 55022, EN 55032 Class A, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61131, EN 62368-1, FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B (Class A), FCC Certified, IEC 61850, IEC 61850-3, IEC 62439-2, IEEE 802.1Qbv, NEMA TS2

Overview

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.
DIN Rail, EtherNet/IP, Expandable, Fanless, High Performance, Modbus, Power Over Ethernet, PROFINET, Redundancy Protocols, Rugged Design, Time-Sensitive Networking

Key highlights

Features

  • Twelve all-Gigabit 10/100/1000BASE-TX RJ45 ports deliver up to 1 Gbit/s bandwidth at every connected device.
  • TSN 802.1Qbv on three interfaces enables deterministic real-time Ethernet for time-critical industrial automation systems.
  • HIPER-Ring, MRP (IEC 62439-2) manager and client, and RSTP deliver multi-level redundancy for continuous production uptime.
  • PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and IEC 61850 support ensures full compatibility with all major industrial control platforms.
  • Fanless DIN Rail design operates from 0 to +60°C with MTBF exceeding 2.4 million hours for long-term industrial reliability.
  • 802.1X access control, RADIUS, Secure Boot, and signed firmware deliver comprehensive industrial network cybersecurity protection.

Specifications

Ports 12x 10/100/1000BASE TX / RJ45
Power 2 x 12 VDC ... 24 VDC
Consumption 11 W
Temperature 0-+60 °C
MTBF 2 408 606 h
Weight 700 g
Dimensions 73 mm x 138 mm x 115 mm
Protection IP30
Housing PC-ABS
EMC EN 55022 Class A

Applications

  • Machine vision and high-speed robotics networks requiring all-Gigabit bandwidth at every connected device port
  • High-throughput industrial automation environments where Fast Ethernet access ports are a bandwidth bottleneck
  • Process control and data acquisition systems needing full Gigabit PROFINET managed switching on DIN Rail
  • Manufacturing intelligence and IIoT infrastructure requiring all-Gigabit TSN capable managed industrial switches

Resources

Datasheet

https://recab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/brs40-12tx-datasheet-1.pdf