BRS40-16TX/4SFP – All-Gigabit TSN Managed DIN Rail Switch by Hirschmann

The Hirschmann BOBCAT BRS40-16TX/4SFP is a fully managed all-Gigabit industrial DIN Rail switch combining 16 x 10/100/1000BASE-TX RJ45 ports with four SFP slots for 100 or 1000 Mbit/s fiber connectivity in a single compact housing. Part number 942170065, it is part of Hirschmann’s BOBCAT series — the first switch family to deliver Time-Sensitive Networking via IEEE 802.1Qbv, allowing engineers to build deterministic industrial Ethernet networks without modifying hardware. The four SFP uplink slots accept a wide range of fiber modules including single-mode, long-haul, and multimode transceivers, providing installation flexibility across large-scale plant and campus environments. The switch supports HIPER-Ring, MRP (IEC62439-2), RSTP, and Link Aggregation with LACP to ensure network resilience and rapid failover. Its industrial protocol suite includes PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, IEC61850, and Modbus TCP. Comprehensive security features cover 802.1X port access control, RADIUS client and VLAN assignment, secure boot, signed firmware, DoS prevention, and VLAN-based ACL. The fanless PC-ABS housing operates from 0 to +60°C and draws only 17 W from dual redundant 12–24 VDC supplies. Management is available via HTML5 web GUI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, SSHv2, and USB-C. The BRS40-16TX/4SFP is well suited to factory automation, machine networks, energy substations, and process industries where all-Gigabit performance and flexible fiber uplinks are essential. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Hirschmann industrial switch solutions.