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About OCTOPUS 8M-6PoE
The Hirschmann OCTOPUS 8M-6PoE switch is an industrial-grade managed Ethernet switch. It is a waterproof device with an Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IP 67. This device is specially designed for use at the field level with automation networks and it is resistant to significant levels of mechanical stress, humidity, dirt, and shocks. It is a Fast Ethernet OCTOPUS switch, and it comes with vibration-resistant M12-coded connectors for twisted-pair cables. It has 8 RJ45 ports that support 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet speeds, and 6 of these ports support Power over Ethernet (PoE) in compliance with the IEEE 802.3af standards. Other supported interfaces include a 5-pin A-coded M12 connector for the power supply, a 4-pin A-coded M12 socket for the V.24 interface, and a 5-pin M12 socket for the USB interface. The OCTOPUS 8M-6PoE switch can be easily configured with an integrated password-protected web interface, through SNMP or via the command-line interface (CLI), allowing for secure remote configuration over the network. It is also compatible with HiVision and HiDiscovery software for more user-friendly configuration and diagnostics options.
The Hirschmann OCTOPUS 8M-6PoE switch offers classic Layer 2 professional (L2P) switching features via Hirschmann’s operating system, HiOS. It is compatible with HiOs and it is available with a classic Layer 2 Professional (L2P) software switching application that offers various security features such as IP and MAC-based port security, SNMP logging, and port-based access control with 802.1x authentication. The OCTOPUS 8M -6PoE switch has an extended ambient temperature tolerance range of -40 to 70 degrees Celsius while operating and it can tolerate up to 85 degrees Celsius in storage or transportation. Its operating voltage range is between 46 and 58 Volts DC and consumes a maximum of 110 Watts of power during operation with 90 Watts of PoE output for Ethernet devices. It boasts numerous redundancy functions like HIPER-Ring, RSTP, and redundant power supply. The device weighs 1310 grams and it can be easily mounted by using a DIN Rail.
