Introduction; Feature Highlights - Siemens RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Installation Manual

RUGGEDCOM RX1500
Installation Guide

Introduction

The RUGGEDCOM RX1500 is a cost-efficient, rugged Layer 3 switch and router. The RX1500's modular and
field replaceable platform allows you to select WAN, serial, and Ethernet options, making it ideally suited for
electric power utilities, the industrial plant floor, and traffic control systems.
The RX1500 is designed to provide a high level of immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and
heavy electrical surges typical of the harsh environments found in many industrial applications. An operating
temperature range of -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) allows the RX1500 to be placed in almost any location.
The following sections provide more information about the RX1500:
• Section 1.1, "Feature Highlights"
• Section 1.2, "Ports, Controls and Indicator LEDs"
Section 1.1

Feature Highlights

Cyber Security Features
• Multi-level passwords
• SSH/SSL encryption
• Enable/disable ports, MAC-based port security
• Port-based network access control (802.1x)
• VLAN (802.1Q) to segregate and secure network traffic
• RADIUS centralized password management
• SNMPv3 encrypted authentication and access security
Reliability in Harsh Environments
• Immunity to EMI and high voltage electrical transients:
▪ Meets IEEE 1613 (electric utility substations)
▪ Exceeds IEC 61850-3 (electric utility substations)
▪ Exceeds IEC 61800-3 (variable speed drive systems)
▪ Exceeds IEC 61000-6-2 (generic industrial environment)
▪ Exceeds NEMA TS-2 (traffic control equipment)
• -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) operating temperature (no fans)
• Failsafe output relay for critical failure or error alarming
Physical Ports
• Field replaceable line modules
• Up to 36 ports 100FX
• Up to 36 ports 10/100TX
Feature Highlights
Chapter 1
Introduction
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