The Hirschmann BOBCAT BRS20-16TX is a 16-port managed industrial Fast Ethernet switch built by Hirschmann, a Belden brand, for real-time communication in demanding factory and process automation environments. At its core, the switch delivers Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN 802.1Qbv) support across interfaces 1/1 to 1/3, enabling deterministic traffic scheduling that modern motion control and IIoT-connected systems increasingly require. All 16 ports are 10/100BASE-TX RJ45, supported by dual redundant 12 to 24 VDC power inputs and USB-C for local management and device replacement, all within an IP30-rated PC-ABS DIN rail housing rated from 0 to +60°C. The BRS20-16TX features an extensive redundancy stack including HIPER-Ring, Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) per IEC62439-2 as both client and manager, RSTP, Link Aggregation with LACP, Link Backup, and Redundant Network Coupling, providing the network resilience that manufacturing and energy infrastructure demands. Industrial protocol support covers PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and IEC61850, making this switch directly compatible with the leading PLC, SCADA, and protection relay platforms used across industrial automation, smart grid, and building management sectors. Security is addressed comprehensively through 802.1X port-based access control, RADIUS authentication, Secure Boot, signed firmware images, VLAN-based ACLs, and DoS prevention — capabilities aligned with IEC 62443 OT network security expectations. Management options include HTML5 web GUI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, SSHv2, HTTPS, IPv6, and PTPv2 boundary and transparent clock for precision time synchronisation. With an MTBF exceeding 3 million hours and a 60-month guarantee, the BRS20-16TX is a reliable backbone switch for industrial cabinet, machine control, and process plant networking applications. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Hirschmann industrial switch solutions.
