MOXA Introduces Industrial Ethernet Switch

Taipei, Taiwan, 9 May, 2006—Moxa Networking Co., Ltd., one of the leading providers of industrial Ethernet solutions, recently launched EDS-316, a new 16-port Ethernet Switch that provides one of the most cost-effective solutions for industrial Ethernet connections. The all-copper models of EDS-316 come with 16 10/100BaseT(X) ports, and the fiber models are equipped with 14 10/100BaseT(X) ports. With its high performance, diversity, and flexible industrial design, EDS-316 is suitable for a variety of industrial Ethernet applications, such as Building Automation, Machine Automation, and Factory Automation.The EDS-316 series includes twenty different models. Several models include a built-in relay warning function that alerts maintainers during power failures or when ports get disconnected. The wide operating temperature range (-40 to 75°C) and DIN-Rail mounting capability make the plug-and-play EDS-316 Ethernet switch suitable for industrial Ethernet applications.Detailed information about EDS-316 is available on the MOXA Group corporate website at www.moxa.com/product/EDS-316.htm. Key Features