Introduction
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The RUGGEDCOM M2100F is a rugged, fully managed, modular Ethernet switch
specifically designed to operate reliably in electrically harsh and climatically de-
manding utility substation, railway and industrial environments. The RUGGEDCOM
M2100F’s superior rugged hardware design coupled with the embedded Rugged Op-
erating System (ROS) provides improved system reliability and advanced cyber secu-
rity and networking features, making it ideally suited for creating Ethernet networks
for mission-critical, real-time, control applications.
The RUGGEDCOM M2100F ’s modular flexibility offers 10BaseFL/100BaseFX/1000Ba-
seX fiber and 10/100/1000BaseTX copper port combinations. Optional front or rear
mount connectors make the RUGGEDCOM M2100F highly versatile for any applica-
tion and can support multiple fiber connectors (ST, MTRJ, LC, SC) without loss of port
density. The RUGGEDCOM M2100F is packaged in a rugged galvanized steel enclo-
sure with industrial grade DIN, panel, or 48 cm (19 in) rack-mount mounting options.
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Feature Highlights
Ethernet Ports
• Up to 3 x Gigabit Ethernet ports (copper and fiber)
• Up to 16 x 100Base-FX Fiber Fast Ethernet ports
• 2-port modules for tremendous flexibility
• Non-blocking, store and forward switching
• Supports many types of fiber (multimode, single mode, bidirectional single
strand)
• Long haul optics allow Gigabit at distances up to 70 km
• Multiple connector types (ST, MTRJ, LC, SC)
Rated for Reliability in Harsh Environments
• Immunity to EMI and heavy electrical surges
• Zero-Packet-Loss™ technology
• -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) operating temperature (no fans)
• Conformal coated printed circuit boards (optional)
• 18 AWG galvanized steel enclosure
• Hazardous Location Certification: Class 1 Division 2
RUGGEDCOM M2100F
Installation Manual, 01/2020, C79000-G8976-1342-06
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