Five Port Ethernet Switches from Hirschmann

Hirschmann 5-port Ethernet switches deliver a flexible, industrial-grade networking solution that balances space-saving design with dependable connectivity. Made for industrial automation, they can be found in control cabinets and small to medium size networks. Whether they are unmanaged models like Hirschmann SPIDER III series or lite-managed variants such as the GECKO 5TX, these switches offer five 10/100 Mbps ports with auto-crossing, auto-negotiation, and auto-polarity exchange.

The 5-port Hirschmann switches are built for industrial environments. Most are DIN-rail mountable, fanless, and engineered with metal housings and wide operating temperatures. They meet standards to withstand shock, vibration, electromagnetic interference, and temperature fluctuations common to factory floors or process plants. The OCTOPUS 5TX is an IP67 rated waterproof model with M12 D-coded, 4-pin ports.

Managed versions add real value with features such as network management via SNMP, support for redundancy protocols like RSTP, diagnostic reports, VLAN or port-security options, and secure booting. Perfect for higher traffic networks, they provide programmable monitoring and maintenance.

Common uses include edge-of-network segments, machine-to-machine connectivity, linking multiple devices (PLCs, sensors, HMIs, remote I/O racks) within control cabinets, or extending small sub-nets.