Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 54 2024 | Page 22

Do you need to upgrade your factory ethernet network ?

With bandwidth needs constantly rising and a growing number of connected devices on the network , customers need solutions that can maximize performance and security – even while taking up less space and operating reliably under harsh conditions .
With the advent of High-resolution Camera technology for automatic product checking and verification the need for high bandwidth capacity and High Power PoE ( Power over Ethernet ) is ever growing .
Hirschmann ( a brand of Belden Inc ) have a complete range of Industrial Networking products including Industrial Ethernet switches , Firewalls and Network Management software to meet the growing needs of your Factory Network .
Future-Proof Industrial Networks with Advanced Security and Redundancy features
Hirschmann have designed their BOBCAT and RSP ( DIN-Rail ) and GREYHOUND ( 19 ” Rackmount ) ranges of Industrial Ethernet switches to give customers more flexibility and interoperability , with the goal of simplifying maintenance and future-proofing their network operations .”
Key benefits of Hirschmann Industrial Ethernet products :
• High-port density for connecting a growing number of networked devices .
• Time-sensitive networking ( TSN ) technology to simultaneously support multiple services on the network while ensuring deterministic communication .
• Future-proofed design to support increased bandwidth and speed capabilities for continued network growth .
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• Advanced security features , including wire-speed access control lists and automatic denial-ofservice prevention .
• Maximum power output through Power over Ethernet ( PoE / PoE +) ports that don ’ t require load sharing .
With advanced security and realtime communication features , the BOBCAT , RSP and GREYHOUND switches are essential appliances relevant to the food and beverage processing industries .
Network Security today is of paramount importance to guarantee product conformance and validation . Hirschmann has products such as their EAGLE Firewall and Tofino Network Appliances to protect your factory network from current and future Cyber security challenges .
In addition , Hirschmann ( a brand of Belden Inc ) offers Networking Design and Consulting Services to help you update your Factory Network to meet the challenges of today and the future .
Network Training services are also offered , so your Staff can be trained to understand the latest network technology and improve the security and operational efficiency of your factory .
In partnership with Belden , companies can optimize , modernize , automate and secure their industrial networks .
With a portfolio of standardized , multi-functional products , customers can reduce their total cost of ownership , while enabling sensor-to-cloud connectivity and gaining network-wide visibility .
Belden also ensures seamless integration of future-proofed technologies into existing infrastructures for increased bandwidth , efficiency , security and network availability .
IndustrialComms as Hirschmann ’ s leading UK Industrial Networking partner , with over 20 years experience in industrial networking , can provide a complete package of Hirschmann products and services to End Users .
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