Belden first to offer mid-range Gigabit speed switch

“We know our customers are facing increased bandwidth and power requirements. The GREYHOUND 1040 switch enables you to react quickly and modify networks in real time as your needs change,” said Juergen Schmid, Senior Product Manager, Belden. “Typically, high-speed and high-power capabilities require costly hardware. Our industry-first 2.5 GE fiber port option fills a unique niche in the market, when 1GB isn’t enough, but 10GB is too costly. We expect this mid-range, cost-effective option will soon be an IEEE standard.”

The GREYHOUND 1040 switch supports up to 28GB ports and can operate as a backbone switch. For networks with strict uptime requirements, the GREYHOUND 1040 enables system updates, modifications and expansions without taking the network offline through:

• Redundant power supplies that can be easily changed out in the field.
• Interchangeable media modules that enable the addition of new ports or changing existing port types.

“More applications and devices than ever before require power. Whether you’re upgrading your physical security system or taking advantage of the Industrial Internet of Things phenomenon, you need powerful solutions like the GREYHOUND 1040 switch for high-speed communications,” adds Schmid. Industries, such as power transmission and distribution, transportation and physical security, will benefit from the GREYHOUND 1040 switch’s technical features, and its adherence to specific industry standards, certifications and approvals.