The Hirschmann BOBCAT BRS20-16TX/4SFP-EEC is the extended temperature, fiber-capable variant of Hirschmann’s BOBCAT managed switch family, manufactured by Hirschmann, a Belden brand, for industrial environments that demand both wide-temperature operation and flexible network media options. The switch combines 16x 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 copper ports with four 100 Mbit/s SFP slots configured as two dual-SFP uplink groups, supporting single-mode, long-haul, and multimode fiber types to enable long-distance inter-cabinet and backbone connectivity in large-scale plant or outdoor infrastructure. Its metal DIN rail housing, fanless design, and -40 to +70°C operating range make it well suited for railway installations, outdoor substations, wind energy control systems, and heavy manufacturing environments across Nordic and Baltic climates where thermal extremes are standard operating conditions. Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN 802.1Qbv) support across interfaces 1/1 to 1/3 delivers the deterministic communication required by coordinated motion control, machine safety, and industrial automation convergence. The full redundancy suite — HIPER-Ring, MRP (IEC62439-2) as both client and manager, RSTP, Link Aggregation with LACP, Link Backup, and Redundant Network Coupling — provides high availability across ring and star topologies. PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and IEC61850 protocol support enables seamless integration with PLCs, SCADA systems, and protection relays across automation, power, and infrastructure sectors. Cybersecurity is addressed through Secure Boot, signed firmware, 802.1X port access control, RADIUS authentication, VLAN-based ACLs, and DoS prevention, meeting the demands of modern OT security frameworks. Vibration and shock ratings per IEC 60068-2-6 and IEC 60068-2-27, combined with an MTBF of approximately 2.97 million hours and a 60-month guarantee, confirm its suitability for the most demanding field deployments. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Hirschmann industrial switch solutions.
