QK-R043 Manual
V 1.0
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2023
Contents
1. Introduction
The R043 is a managed Ethernet switch, especially designed to provide reliable high-speed data
connection in highly demanding industrial environments. It features a robust case with IP30 rating.
The R043 comes with eight Gigabit ethernet ports and two SPF (Small Form-factor Pluggable) optical
fibre ports. The Gigabit Ethernet ports make the switch ideal for handling video, voice, and navigation
data between devices on board. The Ethernet ports also support POE (Power Over Ethernet) and
can provide up to a total of 196 Watts (8x22W) of power through the Ethernet cable to the connected
devices that support this feature
– e.g., VOIP phones, wireless access points or surveillance cameras.
The two SFP optical fibre ports offer an interconnecting option by using optical fibre. The optical fibre
connection provides higher bandwidth capacity over longer distances.
The R043 also integrates advanced management and security features to provide a complete
Internet-on-Board solution to the marine networking market.
The R043 is a Plug & play device with its default settings, only requires a 12VDC power supply. All
this makes the system particularly easy to install.