{"product_id":"industrial-ethernet-managed-switch-p0973jn-foxboro","title":"Industrial Ethernet Managed Switch P0973JN Foxboro","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA4H124-24Fx (P0973JN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecarrier-grade industrial managed Ethernet switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesigned for the backbone of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro I\/A Series and EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS networks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 fiber-optic ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers high-density, long-distance connectivity for geographically distributed control architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike commercial IT switches, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP0973JN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis ruggedized for harsh industrial environments, offering high immunity to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eelectromagnetic interference (EMI)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand electrical surges commonly found in substations and plant floors. Fiber-based interfaces eliminate ground loop risks and support deterministic communication for time-critical control and safety traffic through advanced\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQoS prioritization\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP0973JN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 × SFP-based fiber optic ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100Base-FX \/ 1000Base-X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManaged Layer 2 with Layer 3 static routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.1Q (VLAN), 802.1D (STP), 802.1w (RSTP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraffic Management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQoS (8 priority levels), IGMP Snooping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCybersecurity Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eACLs, port-based MAC security, IEEE 802.1X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeb GUI, SNMP v1\/v2\/v3, CLI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Redundancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual redundant DC power inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuggedized metal, rack-mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Environment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial temperature rating for unconditioned cabinets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA4H124-24Fx (P0973JN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis typically deployed as an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eaggregation or backbone switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein large-scale DCS installations, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterconnection of multiple\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFBM \/ FCM field cabinets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-bandwidth data transport for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHMI, historian, and engineering workstations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeterministic separation of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econtrol, safety, and information traffic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fiber-based architecture ensures reliable long-distance communication without signal degradation, even in electrically noisy environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the A4H124-24Fx support SFP hot swapping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. SFP transceivers can be inserted or replaced without powering down the switch, minimizing network downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is network redundancy achieved?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The switch supports\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling millisecond-level recovery from fiber link failures by automatically rerouting traffic through redundant paths.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOXBORO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51617061929272,"sku":"P0973JN","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1616\/3896\/files\/P0973JN2.jpg?v=1768442157","url":"https:\/\/www.automodulexpert.com\/products\/industrial-ethernet-managed-switch-p0973jn-foxboro","provider":"AutoModuleXpert Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}