Industrial 508FX2-A-SC Industrial Ethernet Switch

Description:

The N-TRON 508FX2-A-SC is a managed industrial Ethernet switch featuring six 10/100BaseTX RJ-45 copper ports and two 100BaseFX multimode fiber optic ports with SC connectors. Operating on 10-30 VDC and drawing approximately 1 A maximum, this rugged DIN rail mount switch is designed for industrial networking applications requiring reliable communication between PLCs, HMIs, drives, cameras, and other Ethernet-enabled devices. The "-A" model includes advanced management features such as VLAN, QoS, IGMP Snooping, trunking, and port mirroring.

Applications:

The N-TRON 508FX2-A-SC is designed to provide high-speed, managed Ethernet connectivity in harsh industrial environments. It is commonly used in manufacturing plants, power substations, water treatment facilities, transportation systems, and industrial automation networks where copper and fiber Ethernet devices must communicate reliably over long distances. The switch supports remote monitoring and advanced traffic management for mission-critical networks.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: N-TRON / Red Lion Controls
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 508FX2-A-SC
• Product Type: Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch
• Number of Ports: 8 Total
• Copper Ports: 6 × 10/100BaseTX RJ-45
• Fiber Ports: 2 × 100BaseFX Multimode SC Duplex
• Fiber Distance: Up to 2 km
• Management Features: VLAN, QoS, IGMP Snooping, Trunking, Port Mirroring
• MAC Address Table: 4,000 Addresses
• Switching Method: Store-and-Forward
• Backplane Speed: 2.6 Gb/s
• Latency: 2.1 μs
• Input Voltage: 10-30 VDC
• Input Current: 380 mA @ 24 VDC
• Inrush Current: 8.5 A @ 24 VDC for 0.2 ms
• Mounting Type: DIN Rail (35 mm) or Panel Mount
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Operating Humidity: 10-95% Non-Condensing
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 2.3" × 5.9" × 3.8"
• Weight: 1.6 lb (0.8 kg)
• Certifications: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 1613, NEMA TS1/TS2, UL Class I Div 2, ABS, CE, RoHS
• MTBF: Greater than 2 million hours
• Status: Legacy / End-of-Life Product

Common Replacements:

• Red Lion NT-5008-FX2-SC40
• Red Lion NT-5008-DM2-0000
• N-TRON 708FXE2-SC-40