Moxa Introduces New MRX Series of Layer 3 Rackmount Ethernet Switches

July 1. 2024 - Driven by the wave of industrial digital transformation and the widespread popularity of IoT and AI-related technologies, high-bandwidth, low latency networks with faster data transfer speeds have become a must. Moxa, a leader in industrial communication and networking, is proud to announce the new MRX series of Layer 3 rackmount Ethernet switches. The devices can deploy up to 64 ports, including up to 16 10GbE 10GbE ports, to accelerate data aggregation for industrial use. The new switches can also be deployed with the EDS-4000/G4000 series of Layer 2 DIN-Rail Ethernet switches that support 2.5GbE uplinks, helping users to build a high-bandwidth root network and complete IT/OT convergence.

Moxa's New Layer 3 Rackmount Ethernet Switches are the Industry's Leading Choice for Building High-Bandwidth Industrial Networks

With the proliferation of connected devices and data-intensive uses such as video data transmission, the demand for high-bandwidth networks continues to grow across industries. This is exemplified by video surveillance and AI-driven Ultra High Definition (UHD) video usage. Additionally, as enterprise innovation increasingly relies on analytics for intelligent use, the MRX-Q4064/G4064 series of Ethernet switches are ideal for addressing the need for high-bandwidth transmission.

Paul Hsu, Product Manager of Moxa's Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure business, said, “While there are a number of commercial high-bandwidth Ethernet switches with high port densities on the market, only a handful of products have been designed specifically for industrial use. To meet the data aggregation needs of large-scale industrial applications, the MRX-Q4064/G4064 series switches feature multiple 10GbE ports and industrial-grade reliability to maximize the uptime of high-bandwidth networks and ensure smooth industrial operations.”

The MRX-Q4064/G4064 series not only delivers outstanding switching performance, but is also so beautiful that it has been honored with the 2024 Red Dot Product Planning Award. With 16 and 8 10GbE ports respectively, the new rackmount Ethernet switches support massive data aggregation with industry-leading multi-port planning. The MRX-Q4064/G4064 series also ensures the stable operation of the system and network. The smooth operation of the system depends on a stable operating temperature and power supply, the new switches have intelligent temperature control and 8 redundant fan modules to dissipate heat, together with dual power supply module power supply planning, to ensure that the equipment can be operated for a long period of time and stably. Moxa also introduced Turbo Ring and High Availability Static Trunking (HAST) technology in the series, which provides redundant network paths and connections to ensure that large-scale network infrastructure is always available. Ensure that large-scale network infrastructures are always available.

With an easy-to-install and easy-to-maintain planning concept, the Ethernet interfaces, power supplies and fans of the MRX-Q4064/G4064 series are modularized for a more flexible layout. The new rackmount Ethernet switches have a built-in LCD module (LCM), which allows engineers to check the status of the equipment and troubleshoot quickly, and the modules are hot-swappable, so that the normal operation of the equipment will not be affected when they are replaced.

Moxa Layer 2 DIN-Rail Ethernet Switch Breaks the Mold and Enhances Network Resilience

In addition to the new MRX-Q4064/G4064 series of Layer 3 switches, which play a key role in the convergence of IT/OT networks, secure, reliable and interoperable Layer 2 switches are also an important part of converged industrial networks. G4064 series Layer 3 switches to build high-bandwidth networks. They also support a wide range of industrial protocols, and feature a variety of network security features and network redundancy technologies designed to create secure and stable connections and simplify multi-system convergence.

Moxa High-Bandwidth Portfolio Highlights

MRX-Q4064/G4064 Series Layer 3 Rackmount Ethernet Switches

MRX-Q4064 series: 16 10GbE ports and up to 48 2.5GbE ports

MRX-G4064 series: 8 10GbE ports and up to 56 1GbE ports

Industrial-grade reliability with redundant hardware planning and network interfacing mechanisms

Equipped with LCM and hot-swappable modules for easy setup and maintenance

EDS-4000/G4000 Series Layer 2 DIN-Rail Ethernet Switches

Provides 2.5GbE uplinks

Compliant with IEC 62443-4-2 industrial network security standard

Supports Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET system integration protocols1

Supports MRP1. Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain network redundancy technologies

1Limited to firmware version 4.0 and newer.

Moxa networking solutions are future-proofed for IT/OT convergence

Moxa's portfolio of high-bandwidth Ethernet switches is a key component of future-proof networking solutions. Our solutions give industrial networks a high degree of security, reliability and agility, and simplify remote management, enabling customers to easily meet the challenges of the future. Visit our microsite to learn more about Moxa's future-proof networking solutions.