Switch model for industrial site

[gilson_machado]

I am looking into the Cisco gear for a switch that can survive an Industrial environment. Some device that can stay in a dusty, noise, high vibration and subject to wether condition. If you have anything please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

[scottmac · Accepted solution]

You can use pretty much any switch that fits your needs, you just need to put it in a NEMA enclosure.

Here's some general info on NEMA enclosures:

http://enclosures.globalspec.com/LearnMore/Mechanical_Components/Enclosures/NEMA_Electrical_Enclosures_Boxes

Here's an example of a vendor's catalog for NEMA boxes:

http://web5.automationdirect.com/adc/Overview/Catalog/Enclosures

By their nature, switches are going to have exposed openings (except, perhaps opticals with either a connector or plug installed in the jack) .... your best option is a sealed enclosure.

Good Luck

Scott

[Prashanth Krishnappa]

You might want to look at our 2940 series switches

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps5213/index.html

[raffski]

The 2955 is an industrial ethernet switch, should meet the harsh environment conditions.

[gilson_machado]

Thanks for the information. I will use it as alternative in my recomendation.

You helped me a lot.