September 20, 2007 - MIDDLETOWN, Pa. - Phoenix Contact introduces the new Lean Managed Switch (LMS), a compact, powerful and economical managed Ethernet switch. The LMS provides key managed functions for users who want more capabilities than an unmanaged switch can provide, but find managed switches with full functionality are too expensive.The LMS supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol), IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) Snooping and easy Web-Based Management capability.
These features make it easy to add network configuration capability, remote monitoring and diagnostics, and integral IT-compatible network redundancy.An "E" version is available for use in EtherNet/IP applications, where Multicast traffic is a concern. The "E" LMS comes with default-enabled IGMP Snooping and IGMP Query functions to filter out unnecessary messages and prevent overloading the control device.The Lean Managed Switch is available in versions offering 8TX, 4TX/2FX (multimode fiber) and 4TX/2FX (single-mode fiber). Other features include redundant power connection, port mirroring and configurable alarm contacts for power supply and link monitoring.
It operates in an extended temperature range rating of -40 to 70 degrees Celsius.Phoenix Contact is a world leader in electrical connection, electronic interface and industrial automation technologies. Phoenix Contact USA, located in Middletown, Pa., is a subsidiary of Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG of Blomberg, Germany, which operates 40 subsidiaries and employs more than 8,400 people around the world.
The company’s Integrated Management Systems include a formal Quality, Environmental and Safety program that meets International Standards Organization’s (ISO) requirements (ISO 9001: 2000, ISO 14001: 2004 and OHSAS 18001:1999).