Network switch ROLINE Industrial Switch 7x RJ-45 1x ST unmanaged, full duplex

The ROLINE Industrial Switch 7x RJ-45 1x ST unmanaged, full duplex is an unmanaged Fast Ethernet switch designed for industrial and network-edge environments. It offers seven 10/100Base-T RJ-45 ports and one 100Base-FX ST fiber port to connect copper and fiber segments without configuration. The device provides wire-speed store-and-forward switching and supports full- and half-duplex flow control for reliable packet delivery in mixed network scenarios.

Advantages

This ROLINE industrial switch operates across a wide temperature range and meets industrial emission and immunity requirements, making it suitable for deployment in temperature-critical and electrically noisy environments. The unit supports IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex links and back-pressure for half-duplex links, ensuring stable data transfer. Power input options and low maximum power consumption enable flexible installation and energy-efficient operation.

Suitable for

• Small industrial networks and machine-to-machine connections
• Aggregation of several copper Ethernet devices
• Linking copper networks to fiber-based backbone or remote segments
• DIN rail installations in control cabinets and network enclosures

Key specifications

• Ports: 7 × 10/100Base-T RJ-45, 1 × 100Base-FX ST fiber
• Switching mode: Unmanaged, store-and-forward, wire speed
• Flow control: IEEE 802.3x (full-duplex), Back-pressure (half-duplex)
• Power input: 7–30 V DC via terminal block or DC power jack (6.3 mm / 2.0 mm)
• Maximum power consumption: 6.5 W
• Operating temperature range: -20 °C to +70 °C
• Mounting: DIN rail compatible
• Industrial-grade emission and immunity performance

How to use

Install the switch on a DIN rail or place it in a suitably ventilated enclosure. Connect copper devices to the RJ-45 ports and the fiber link to the ST connector using a compatible 100Base-FX fiber cable. Provide DC power within the 7–30 V range using the terminal block or the 6.3 mm/2.0 mm DC jack. The device is unmanaged and requires no configuration; it automatically handles MAC learning, forwarding, and flow control according to link conditions.

Recommendations

For reliable operation in industrial settings, use a recommended power supply that meets the input voltage and current requirements and follow proper grounding practices. Choose multimode or single-mode fiber and appropriate transceivers that match the network design and distance requirements. For extended temperature or vibration environments, mount the unit securely on a DIN rail inside a protective cabinet.