{"product_id":"p0973kj-foxboro-managed-industrial-ethernet-switch","title":"P0973KJ Foxboro Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP0973KJ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emanaged industrial Ethernet switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eengineered for the demanding networking requirements of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro I\/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It serves as a core infrastructure component, enabling deterministic and reliable data exchange between controllers, operator workstations, and field-level devices across the plant network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike unmanaged switches, the P0973KJ provides advanced traffic control and diagnostics, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQoS prioritization\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVLAN segmentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSNMP-based monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring that time-critical control and safety data maintain low latency and high availability in mission-critical environments.\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\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\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\u003eP0973KJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevice Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManaged Industrial Ethernet Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoxboro I\/A Series, EcoStruxure™ Foxboro DCS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-port RJ45 Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\/100 Mbps, auto-negotiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSNMP, VLAN tagging, Port Mirroring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Redundancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial DC supply compliant with I\/A Series specifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN rail or rack mount (enclosure dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P0973KJ is typically installed in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econtrol rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emarshaling cabinets\u003c\/strong\u003e, or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esystem enclosures\u003c\/strong\u003e, where robust and manageable Ethernet networking is required. Common applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterconnecting Foxboro I\/A Series controllers and workstations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpanding or modernizing plant-wide control networks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing legacy or unmanaged switches to improve determinism, diagnostics, and security\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the P0973KJ support fiber optic uplinks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The P0973KJ is designed primarily for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecopper RJ45 Ethernet connections\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fiber integration is possible using\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexternal media converters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor long-distance or EMI-sensitive links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the P0973KJ differ from the P0973KK?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: While both models belong to the same hardware family, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP0973KJ is a managed switch\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering software-based configuration, monitoring, and traffic optimization features that are not available in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunmanaged P0973KK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evariant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOXBORO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51633924178232,"sku":"P0973KJ","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1616\/3896\/files\/P0973KJ2.jpg?v=1768873699","url":"https:\/\/www.automodulexpert.com\/tr\/products\/p0973kj-foxboro-managed-industrial-ethernet-switch","provider":"AutoModuleXpert Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}