Category: Industry Trends

Real-Time Communication and Advanced Industrial Security

Today’s robust and high-performance operations benefit from the Industrial Internet

of Things (IIoT) by connecting their devices through a centralized, local cloud. The

Hirschmann BOBCAT Switch is the first of its kind to enable real-time communication

using TSN. Industrial applications require this capability to maximize performance

and security, especially when under demanding conditions.

To effectively support the increasing real-time communication requirements in

industrial settings, a strong Ethernet network backbone is essential. This compact

managed switch allows for expanded bandwidth capabilities by adjusting your SFPs

from 1 to 2.5 Gigabit – requiring no change to the appliance.

Enhanced network security is another critical component of any future-facing

network. The Hirschmann BOBCAT Switch supports HiOS software and features

several compelling security elements, including:

•   IEEE 802.1x port-based access control

•   Varying privilege levels

•   Configurable password policies

•   Security status monitor

•   Audit trail

These capabilities deliver more network reliability to reduce latency and ensure an

uninterrupted production process.

Applications

The Hirschmann BOBCAT Switch is an ideal solution for classic automation

applications that require real-time communication, low latency, and the simultaneous

synchronization of data and information to control operations. The appliance is best

for engineers, system integrators and machine builders looking for a powerful and

future-proof device.

Markets

This compact managed switch is an essential appliance relevant to many industrial

markets, including automotive, manufacturing, machine building, water management,

security, consumer packaged goods, and oil and gas. The Hirschmann BOBCAT Switch

is also applicable to the transportation and power and energy industries, helping to

deliver critical real-time information, like deterministic signaling and energy flow.

Next Generation Compact Managed Switch

Get ready for the next generation network with the first industrial switch

to provide advanced security and real-time communication through

time-sensitive networking (TSN) technology on all ports for standardized

Ethernet usage in any application.

Simultaneously support multiple services on one network through TSN

technology Limit downtime and ensure network protection through

advanced security features Prepare for future network growth with

increased bandwidth and speed capabilities

Key Features

•  Real-time TSN Ethernet support for precise data transmission

•  Advanced security features,including wire-speed access control

lists (ACL) and automatic denial-of-service (DoS) prevention

•  Increased bandwidth capabilities,supporting tri-speed fiber SFP slots

with 100MB/s, 1 Gig and 2.5 Gigabit speeds

•  Hardware-supported time synchronization in accordance

with IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol

•  Interoperability with legacy systems for simplified migration

•  Additional interface options through digital input for more flexibility

•  Robust industrial design reinforces the switch’s resistance against

harsh conditions

Networking Architecture of DAC Private Cloud Platform

The WiFi solution of DAC private cloud platform is built on the basis of AP clustering technology with innovative

“unsubstantial AC networking architecture” on the lower end, the upper end is the configuration management

mechanism of the highly reliable private cloud infrastructure platform based on Docker container technology.

Under the DAC system, customers need to predefine the deployment location and the number of APs required

for their wireless network according to their own wireless network scale requirements. After the APs are

deployed and activated with power according to the wireless planning results, the APs will automatically

complete registration on the private cloud platform through a common DHCP process and a dedicated secure

channel, and appear under the customer’s designated administrator account, awaiting further configuration and

management actions. Customers do not feel a significant difference between the (private) cloud management

model and the local management model throughout the wireless network deployment and operation process,

and the experience is inherited and fully user-friendly.

This design architecture maximizes both the usability and reliability of the wireless network, which we hope will

provide our customers with the ability to deploy WiFi wireless networks everywhere.

Hirschmann IT Dragonfly Access Point Virtual Controller

Enterprise access point management software platform

Dragonfly Access Point Virtual Controller (DAC) from Hirschmann IT is the WiFi cloud management system

specifically designed for large wireless network deployment scenarios with continuous geographic coverage in

large and medium-sized enterprises as well as educational institutions.

Together with the full range of Hirschmann IT brand WiFi6 AP hardware devices, it can fully meet the needs of

large and medium-sized enterprises/institutions for high-density office and high-coverage business scenarios. It

can also be fully integrated into standard large IT infrastructures and provide customers with a comprehensive

solution for network management and customer experience assurance.

PaaS Attributes of Private Cloud Platform and Physical Attributes of

Products

Hirschmann IT offers a full range of APs that can work in one of two modes: Cluster mode and DAC mode,

depending on the customer’s choice. When the customer’s AP works in DAC mode, it means that in addition

to the hardware investment in the AP, the customer needs to purchase a separate DAC management software

platform (compatible with mainstream x86 hardware platforms) and apply for a dedicated “AP Management

license” (one-time, no time limit). The benefits of the PaaS (Platform as a Service) model can be enjoyed in a

completely software-based, inexpensive, but high-performing way.

Depending on the actual size of the wireless network and the required security level, customers can choose

different installation platforms for the DAC private cloud system, either as a direct bare machine-based

installation or as a flexible virtual machine-based multiplexing installation.

Enterprise indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi 6 access point

Both indoor and outdoor series support 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual GE uplink,

OFDMA, MU-MIMO and all sort of Wi-Fi 6 features that can deliver more

capacity for bandwidth with less latency, which is ideal choice for your

high-quality wireless requirement.

DAP620 supports a maximum concurrent data rate of 1.77Gbps (1.2Gbps

in 5GHz and 573.5Mbps in 2.4GHz), four spatial streams (2SS in 2.4GHz

and 2SS in 5GHz), 80MHz channels (HE80), and all mandatory Wi-Fi 6

(802.11ax) features, MU-MIMO, UL/DL OFDMA, BSS color, etc.

DAP640. DAP645. DAP646 and DAP647 supports a maximum concurrent

data rate of 2.975Gbps (2.402Gbps in 5GHz and 573Mbps in 2.4GHz),

six spatial streams (2SS in 2.4GHz and 4SS in 5GHz), 160(80+80)MHz

channels, and all Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) features. It integrated BLE5/Zigbee

(802.15.4) which makes it ideal for broad scope of IoTapplications.

MAMMUTHUS Router – MTR3600-4C24T-4S

MAMMUTHUS enterprise router

Mammuthus Router(MTR) series use MIPS based multi-core processor

and separated forwarding / management hardware architecture.

The MTR series could handle all kinds of network situations and ensure

you are in control at all time.

Mammthus router supports multiple dynamic routing protocols, various

measurement, and Service Level Assurance (SLA) method, support MPLS

and EVPN. Through IPv4/IPv6 dual protocol stack, MTR series could work

in any single or dual protocol stack environments. It has also implements

a wide range of multicast protocols, can reliably transmit multicast data

in a large geographical span distributed factory environment, and can

protect non multicast recipients from the impact of multi cast traffic.

Last but not least, MTR series router has been integrated in the well-known

Hirshmann Industrial HiVision Management software.

User can manage all Hirshmann and Hirschmann IT products in NMS with

the same UI, icons, and control modes.

As always MTR has the same setup logical as MTS series, for those who

has experience with MTS switches can easily operate the device without

any additional support.

MAMMUTHUS Router – MTR3600-4C24T-4S

MAMMUTHUS enterprise router

Mammuthus Router(MTR) series use MIPS based multi-core processor

and separated forwarding / management hardware architecture.

The MTR series could handle all kinds of network situations and ensure

you are in control at all time.

Mammthus router supports multiple dynamic routing protocols, various

measurement, and Service Level Assurance (SLA) method, support MPLS

and EVPN. Through IPv4/IPv6 dual protocol stack, MTR series could work

in any single or dual protocol stack environments. It has also implements

a wide range of multicast protocols, can reliably transmit multicast data

in a large geographical span distributed factory environment, and can

protect non multicast recipients from the impact of multi cast traffic.

Last but not least, MTR series router has been integrated in the well-known

Hirshmann Industrial HiVision Management software.

User can manage all Hirshmann and Hirschmann IT products in NMS with

the same UI, icons, and control modes.

As always MTR has the same setup logical as MTS series, for those who

has experience with MTS switches can easily operate the device without

any additional support.

MTS8000 Series Switch – MAMMUTHUS Layer3 Modular Core Switch

Modular core switch

MTS8000 series switch has compact configuration and powerful extension capability.

The switch provides industry-leading SFP+/QSFP port density inside 6U/11U/15U

chassis. Besides, it provides lots of ports in various types and can support PoE/PoE+.

MTS8000. together with other switches in Mammuthus series, provides an end-to-end

total network solution.

MTS8000 series switches have dual redundant engines, up to 8 media module slots

and they are able to support GE, SFP, SFP+ and QSFP type of ports.

Besides, both MTS8006 and MTS8010 have 2 switch fabric slots.

Moreover, MTS8000 devices can be managed by SDN controller via OpenFlow 1.3. 

Thus, no matter serves as a spine node in spine-leaf topology or as a core node in

traditional topology, MTS8000 can play its best part.

MTS8000 has enhanced L2/L3 feature set and is able to support data center leve

network. The switch support router protocols such as OSPF/BGP/ISIS etc.

It also support core routing protocol such as MPBGP/MPLS.

The switch also supports stacking and MCLAG, which can provide a higher level

network redundancy and performance. Besides, MTS8000 support all switching/routing

feature sets of MTS2700 & MTS2800 and can offer continuous security strategy and

configuration logic.