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BRS42-8TX – Compact All-Gigabit PoE+ TSN Managed DIN Rail Switch by Hirschmann, a Belden Brand

The Hirschmann BOBCAT BRS42-8TX is a compact fanless all-Gigabit managed industrial DIN Rail switch with eight 10/100/1000BASE-TX RJ45 ports, all supporting IEEE 802.3at PoE+ with up to 240 W total PoE power. Supporting TSN 802.1Qbv, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and HIPER-Ring redundancy in a 500 g housing, it is designed for space-constrained factory and building automation applications requiring PoE+ device powering with real-time Ethernet capability. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Hirschmann industrial switch solutions.

manufacturer

Hirschmann

product model

BRSBRS42-00089999-SPCY99HHSESXX.X.XX
CE Certified, cUL 61010, EN 55032 Class A, EN 61131, EN 62368-1, FCC Certified, RoHS Compliant

Overview

The Hirschmann BOBCAT BRS42-8TX is a compact all-Gigabit managed industrial PoE+ switch providing eight 10/100/1000BASE-TX RJ45 ports — all capable of IEEE 802.3at PoE+ power delivery — in a 500 g PC-ABS DIN Rail housing measuring just 73 x 138 x 115 mm. Part number 942170047, it delivers a maximum total PoE budget of 240 W from dual redundant 48/54 VDC inputs, enabling the powering of IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP handsets, and industrial IoT sensors directly from the switch without separate power injectors or supplies. Operating from 0 to +60°C, the BRS42-8TX is part of the Hirschmann BOBCAT TSN series and supports IEEE 802.1Qbv Time-Sensitive Networking, making it one of the most compact managed PoE+ switches available with built-in TSN capability. PoE management features include PoE Fast Startup, per-port manual power management, and support for both IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards. The comprehensive switching stack includes HIPER-Ring and MRP (IEC62439-2) redundancy, RSTP, LACP, IGMP snooping per VLAN, QoS prioritization, and VLAN management. Industrial protocol support spans PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, IEC61850 MMS Server, and Modbus TCP. Security capabilities include 802.1X, RADIUS, secure boot, signed firmware, and DoS prevention. Management is via USB-C, HTML5, CLI, and SNMP v1/v2/v3. The BRS42-8TX is the compact all-ports PoE+ choice for dense machine cabinets, edge automation, and building technology installations. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Hirschmann industrial switch solutions.
Compact, Fanless, PoE Supported, Redundancy Protocols

Key highlights

Features

  • All eight 10/100/1000BASE-TX ports support IEEE 802.3at PoE+ delivering up to 240 W total to connected devices
  • Compact 73 x 138 x 115 mm housing and 500 g weight minimise DIN Rail space in dense automation cabinets
  • TSN 802.1Qbv support uniquely combines full all-ports PoE+ with deterministic real-time Ethernet scheduling
  • PoE Fast Startup and per-port manual power management allow flexible and prioritised device power control
  • HIPER-Ring and MRP IEC62439-2 redundancy ensure continuous network availability in ring topologies
  • PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, IEC61850, and Modbus TCP industrial protocols ensure compatibility with all major automation platforms

Specifications

Type Managed Industrial Switch
Ports 8x 10/100/1000BASE TX
Power Dual 48/54 VDC
Power Consumption Max 249 W
Weight 500 g
Dimensions 73 mm x 138 mm x 115 mm
Humidity 1-95% non-condensing
Protection IP30
Operating Temp 0-+60°C
MTBF 2,673,467 h

Applications

  • Compact machine cabinet installations requiring all-ports PoE+ Gigabit switching in minimal DIN Rail space
  • Edge automation panels powering industrial IoT sensors and cameras without separate power injectors
  • Factory and warehouse automation combining 240W PoE+ device powering with TSN real-time Ethernet switching
  • Smart building and access control systems needing compact PoE+ managed switching with PROFINET support

Resources

Datasheet

https://recab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/brs42-8tx-datasheet.pdf