EDS-G500E series industrial Ethernet switches simplify upgrading an existing large-scale network to gigabit speed or building a new, full-gigabit backbone. The switches are equipped with 8-, 12- or 16-gigabit Ethernet ports and up to four fiber-optic ports. They offer Level 4 EMS protection, severe shock/vibration resistance and a thermal fin design that can reduce switch temperatures 5 °C or more. They’re available with Class 1, Div. 2/ATEX Zone 2 ratings.