Moxa EDS-408A 8-Port Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch

Technical Overview

8-port managed industrial Ethernet switch with 6x 10/100BaseT(X) and 2x 100BaseFX multi-mode SC ports, -40 to 75°C operating range.

Key Features

Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain (<20 ms recovery time @ 250 switches) for network redundancy and rapid fault recovery.
Supports IGMP Snooping, QoS, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, and port-based VLAN for efficient network traffic management.
Easy network management via web browser, CLI, Telnet/serial console, Windows utility, and ABC-01.
Compatible with industrial protocols such as EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP for seamless device management and monitoring.
Wide operating temperature range of -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) for use in harsh industrial environments.
Rugged metal housing with IP30 rating provides protection against dust ingress.
Designed for flexible installation with DIN-rail mounting capability and optional wall mounting.
Equipped with 6 x 10/100BaseT(X) RJ45 ports and 2 x 100BaseFX multi-mode fiber ports with SC connectors.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Input Voltage	12/24/48 VDC (Redundant dual inputs)
Operating Voltage	9.6 to 60 VDC
Input Current	0.61 A @ 12 VDC, 0.3 A @ 24 VDC, 0.16 A @ 48 VDC
Overload Current Protection	Supported
Reverse Polarity Protection	Supported
Housing Material	Metal
IP Rating	IP30
Operating Temperature	-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Storage Temperature	-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity	5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Ethernet Ports	6 x 10/100BaseT(X) RJ45, 2 x 100BaseFX Multi-mode SC
Physical Weight (kg)	0.65
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	13.5 x 5.36 x 10.5

Industrial Applications

1. Harsh Environment Factory Automation

This switch is ideal for industrial control networks in factory settings, especially where environments are not climate-controlled and feature significant dust and temperature variations.

Problem Solved

Ensures continuous network operation and reliable data exchange for PLCs, HMIs, and sensors in challenging factory floor conditions with wide temperature swings (-40 to 75°C) and dust (IP30). The multi-mode fiber ports enable communication over longer distances and provide immunity to electromagnetic interference from heavy machinery.

Factory automationIndustrial EthernetPLC communicationHMIExtreme temperatureEMI immunityFiber opticDust protectionNetwork redundancy

2. Outdoor Surveillance and Transportation Systems

Perfect for deploying surveillance cameras or intelligent transportation systems in outdoor cabinets exposed to varying weather and potential electrical interference.

Problem Solved

Facilitates robust data transmission for IP cameras and traffic controllers in outdoor enclosures due to its wide operating temperature range (-40 to 75°C) and robust metal IP30 housing. The fiber ports enable secure, long-distance data backhaul, resilient to electrical interference common in roadside and outdoor installations.

Outdoor surveillanceTraffic managementIntelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)Remote monitoringFiber optic communicationWide temperature rangeHarsh environmentData backhaul

3. Oil & Gas Field Data Acquisition

Provides a reliable networking backbone for remote data acquisition systems in oil and gas fields, connecting sensors and control systems to central monitoring.

Problem Solved

Delivers a resilient communication infrastructure for data acquisition in remote oil and gas environments, where power sources can be unstable and temperatures fluctuate. The wide operating voltage (9.6 to 60 VDC) with redundant inputs ensures uptime, and fiber optic connectivity provides secure, interference-free data transfer over long distances from field devices to control rooms.

Oil and gasRemote monitoringSCADAData acquisitionRedundant powerWide voltage rangeFiber opticsIndustrial reliability