Rockwell Automation Stratix series Ethernet devices

Rockwell Automation Stratix series Ethernet devices

Overview of Basic Information and Equipment Categories

Basic information

Document positioning: Technical specification manual for industrial grade Ethernet equipment, including detailed parameters, compatibility, installation requirements, suitable for equipment selection, deployment, and maintenance;

Applicable brands: Allen Bradley Stratix series, some including ArmorStratix (reinforced) sub series;

Core coverage categories: There are a total of 16 types of devices, divided into switch categories (10 types), routing/security categories (3 types), wireless categories (1 type), and auxiliary technology categories (2 types), as follows:

Switches: Stratix 2000 (unmanaged), 2100 (unmanaged), 2500 (light managed), 5200 (managed), 5400 (managed), 5410 (managed), 5700 (managed), ArmorStratix 5700 (reinforced managed), 5800 (modular managed), 6000 (managed);

Routing/Security Category: Stratix 4300 (Remote Access Router), 5900 (Service Router), 5950 (Security Gateway);

Wireless category: Stratix 5100 (wireless access point/workgroup bridge);

Assistive technology: Embedded switching technology (Ethernet Taps), configurable NAT routers, CIP security agents.

Core equipment technical specifications (sorted by category)

（1） Switch category: classified by "non network management/light network management/network management"

1. Non managed switch: Stratix 2000/2100

Core features: No complex configuration function, plug and play, focusing on basic data transmission;

Key parameter comparison:

Equipment model, port specifications (typical), power supply range, operating temperature, protection level

Stratix 2000 (Series B) 5-18 ports (FE/GE RJ45+SFP, partially pre installed multi-mode/single-mode SFP) 12-48V DC, 18-30V AC -10~60 ℃ (base version)/-40~75 ℃ (wide temperature version) IP30

Stratix 2100 5-18 ports (FE/GE RJ45+SFP, including PoE) 12-48V DC, 24V AC -40~75 ℃ IP30

Special design: Stratix 2000 Series A/B, optimized port configuration for Series B (such as replacing 1783-US14T2S/A with 1783-US16T2S/B and adding 2 GE SFP slots).

2. Light network management switch: Stratix 2500

Core function: Supports basic VLAN and IGMP snooping, without complex routing functionality;

Key parameters: Only 2 models (1783-LMS5/8), 5-8 FE copper cables, power supply 12-24V DC, working temperature -20~60 ℃, protection IP30, simple networking suitable for industrial control scenarios.

3. Network management switch: 5200/5400/5410/5700/ArmorStratix 5700/5800/6000

Common features: Supports Layer 2/Layer 3 protocol, CIP Sync (IEEE 1588), DLR ring network NAT， Partial includes PoE/PoE+(30W/port);

Differentiated parameters (typical models):

Model Port Capability Power Supply and PoE Budget Wide Temperature Capability Special Advantages

5200 (1783-CMS10DN) 8GE+2GE combo 12-48V DC, no PoE -40~60 ℃ support PRP redundancy, TSN ready

5410 (1783-IMS28GNDC) 12GE+4GE SFP+12PoE 24-60V DC, single power 60W/dual power 185W -40~60 ℃ with conformal coating, suitable for harsh environments

ArmorStratix 5700 (1783-ZMS8TA) 8FE, M12 interface 9.6-60V DC, no PoE -40~60 ℃ IP66/IP67 protection, reinforced shell for impact resistance

5800 (1783-MMS10EAR) 8GE+2GE SFP (modular, expandable 16 ports) 12-54V DC, PoE total budget 360W -40~60 ℃ supports hot swappable expansion modules, suitable for large-scale networking

6000 (1783-EMS08T) 8FE+1SFP 24V DC, no PoE 0~60 ℃, compact size, compatible with substations (IEC 61850-3 compatible)

（2） Routing/security devices

1. Stratix 4300 Remote Access Router

Core capability: Supports both wired (LAN/WAN) and wireless (Wi Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 4G LTE CAT4) dual-mode, with a maximum data rate of 1.73 Gbps (Wi Fi) and 150 Mbps (4G download);

Key parameters: Power supply 9-34V DC, operating temperature -20~65 ℃ (non wireless version)/-20~60 ℃ (wireless version), including Bluetooth 5.1, compatible with remote industrial site networking.

2. Stratix 5900 Service Router

Positioning: Small industrial service routing, supporting VPN and firewall;

Parameters: Power supply 5V DC (requires external adapter), operating temperature -25~60 ℃, protection IP30, suitable for lightweight remote management scenarios.

3. Stratix 5950 Security Gateway

Core functions: CIP Security encryption, port isolation, support for 100/1000Base-T/SFP;

Parameters: Power supply 12-48V DC, working temperature -40~60 ℃, including alarm relay (30V DC/1A), suitable for industrial network security isolation requirements.

（3） Wireless device: Stratix 5100 wireless access point

Coverage scenario: Industrial wireless networking, supporting access point/bridge mode;

Key parameters: dual frequency (2.4GHz/5GHz), external antenna, power supply 48V DC (PoE), operating temperature -20~55 ℃, protection IP30, regional models (US/Canada/EU/China, etc., suitable for local frequency bands).

（4） Assistive technology category

Embedded Switching Technology (Ethernet Taps): including copper/fiber optic cables (1783-ETAP/ETAP1F), supporting 100Base-T/FX, operating temperature -25~70 ℃, used for network traffic monitoring;

Configurable NAT router (1783-NATR): 2-port Ethernet, powered by 20.4-27.6V DC, operating temperature -25~70 ℃, compatible with small network address translation;

CIP Security Proxy (1783-CSP): Supports CIP protocol encryption (integrity+confidentiality), with a maximum packet rate of 10000 pps (I/O) and a working temperature of -25~70 ℃, enhancing industrial control network security.

Common technical requirements and environmental adaptability

1. General parameters

Power supply commonality: Most support 12-48V DC (SELV level), some include AC power supply (100-240V AC);

Protection level: Conventional equipment IP20/IP30, reinforced version (ArmorStratix 5700) IP66/IP67;

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): compliant with IEC 61000-6-2/-4, resistant to ESD (contact 6kV/air 8kV), and resistant to radiated interference (10V/m, 80-2000MHz).

2. Environmental adaptability (industrial standard)

Temperature: Most models support -40~60 ℃ (wide temperature range), while some basic models support 0~60 ℃;

Humidity: 5%~95% non condensing;

Mechanical resistance: vibration 2g (10-500Hz), impact 15g (working)/30g (non working), in compliance with IEC 60068 series standards.

Supporting accessories and compatibility

1. Core attachments

SFP module: covering 100Base FX/LX (multimode 2km/single-mode 20km), 1000Base SX/LX (multimode 550m/single-mode 10km), 10GBase SR/LR (multimode 400m/single-mode 10km), partially supporting digital optical monitoring (DOM);

Cable: Industrial grade Ethernet jumpers (CAT5e/CAT6, RJ45/M12 interfaces, shielded/unshielded), cable reels (100-600m);

Storage media: Industrial SD card (1784-SD1/SDHC8), CompactFlash card (1783-MCF/RMFC), compatible with device configuration storage.

2. Compatibility rules

SFP compatibility: GE SFP is only compatible with GE slots (e.g. Stratix 2000 GE slots only support 1783-SFP1GSX/GLX);

Firmware requirements: Some modules require specific firmware versions (e.g. 1783-SFP100T requires Stratix 5400 firmware 3.001+);

Expansion module adaptation: Stratix 5800/8000 only supports expansion modules of the same series (such as 5800 adapted to 1783-MMX16T).

Certification

Core certification (common across the entire series)

Security certification: c-UL-us（UL 61010-1）、CE（EMC/RoHS）、ATEX（II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc）、IECEx（ Same as ATEX level);

Industrial protocol certification: ODVA EtherNet/IP compliant, partially compliant with IEEE 1613 (substations) and IEC 61850-3 (power automation).

Key selection suggestions

Adverse environment (dust/humidity): ArmorStratix 5700 (IP67) or Stratix 5410 (conformal coating) is preferred;

PoE demand scenarios: Stratix 5410 (dual power 185W budget), 5800 (360W total budget), compatible with cameras and sensor power supply;

Remote networking: Stratix 4300 (4G+Wi Fi) is suitable for industrial sites without wired coverage;

Security isolation: Stratix 5950 (CIP Security) and 1783-CSP (Protocol Encryption) are adapted to control networks that require tamper proof measures.