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Ethernet Switches, Next Generation
Ethernet Switches, Next Generation
Westermo Teleindustri AB has launched next generation Ethernet Switches that improve onboard railway communication network reliability. Compact, rugged and reliable, these EN 50155 approved industrial Ethernet switches simplify onboard communications applications. Specifically designed for onboard applications around the ‘Westermo IP train concept’, the new Viper-212, Viper-112 and Viper 012 twelve-port switches, deliver a complete solution for onboard control systems, including improved levels of reliability and simplified network design, installation and maintenance. A complete EN50155 Ethernet switch and routing solution providing an ultra-reliable network backbone for the creation of intelligent trains, this concept has been developed in answer to the many unique requirements of the rail industry, which can be solved using a suite of IP protocols delivered by the Westermo Operating System – WeOS. Onboard rolling stock applications present one of the toughest environments for any electronic device. The Viper series exceeds the EN 50155 onboard railway standard for electronic equipment, which encompasses not only EMC requirements, but also shock, vibration, extended temperature range and humidity. The switches have also been designed to achieve the highest mean time between failures of up to 900,000 hours, ensuring the extremely long-term and reliable field operation that is expected within the railway industry. The Viper 212 is a managed layer 3 routing switch, The Viper 112 offers managed layer 2 switching functionality and the Viper 012 is an unmanaged solution. These different levels of software functionality allow users to select the most appropriate level of functionality for their network whilst still having hardware that meets the toughest environmental challenges.
