Red Lion, a manufacturer of innovative technologies to access, connect and visualise data for industrial organisations, introduces N-Tron® Series NT5000 gigabit managed layer two ethernet switches. As industries around the world digitally transform and optimise their operations, reliable and secure network access is absolutely critical. NT5000 switches and their gigabit speed are designed to improve network security and reliability for industrial organisations of all sizes and environments.

The NT5000 maximises operating performance and system uptime through seamless integration, advanced management and diagnostic capabilities, network redundancy and layered security. It helps organisations to meet information technology and operational technology needs for dependable communication. “Clear, comprehensive and fast network management is essential for organisations to achieve maximum uptime,” said Diane Davis, Director of product management and networking at Red Lion.

“The NT5000’s simple graphical user interface includes a logical view showing active ports, power supply, temperature and contact relay status of the switch and color-coded gauges for port traffic and events to allow administrators to quickly identify and address possible network disruptions in real-time, helping lower total cost of ownership,” he added.

The NT5000 switches are available in six, eight, 10, 16 and 18 port configurations in all copper or a mix of copper and fiber options that can meet specific installation requirements. With a durable, metal enclosure and wide temperature range, the NT5000 is a compact solution for reliable operation in harsh, industrial environments, including factory automation, robotics, food and beverage, oil and gas, and marine and rail.

Streamlined setup
Configuring switches can be a confusing and time-consuming process. The NT5000 is engineered for fast and easy deployment right out of the box. Its modern, graphical user interface includes a configuration wizard that walks users through initial setup.

Layered security
Today’s cybersecurity threats can result in severe consequences. Not all switches have the layered network security to help prevent unauthorised access. The NT5000 features password encryption, multilevel user access and MAC security, IEEE 802.1X with RADIUS remote authentication and more. Administrators can view the event and syslog to clearly see the state of the network in real time and receive notifications about access attempts or configuration changes. The switch can be set to automatically disable user or port credentials after failed access attempts.

Sophisticated diagnostics and management
The NT5000 also features: