Overview
The Sixnet SLX-6ES-4ST is an unmanaged 6-port industrial Ethernet switch engineered for plug-and-play connectivity in harsh factory and plant automation systems. This switch is plug and play to help you save time and reduce costs. Its ruggedized, hardened design is engineered to last and offers superior performance in harsh industrial settings. The unit combines four 10/100BaseTX copper ports with two multimode fiber ports, enabling flexible network topologies for real-time deterministic operation.
Key Features
- Fast, real-time deterministic switch operation with no complicated setup involved.
- Four 10/100BaseTX RJ-45 ports and two 100BaseFX multimode 4km fiber ports with ST connectors.
- Auto-sensing speed and duplex; supports full/half duplex and MDI/MDIX crossover for universal cable compatibility
- DIN rail mounting with IP40 protection rating and metallic case construction.
- Wide supply voltage range 10–30 VDC rated for 12 VDC and 24 VDC systems.
- Compliant with UL Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous locations standards.
Technical Specifications
- Ports: 4× RJ-45 (10/100BaseTX) + 2× ST fiber (100BaseFX, multimode)
- Fiber Range: 4 km (multimode)
- Supply Voltage: 10–30 VDC
- Operating Temperature: −40 to +85 °C
- Protection Rating: IP40
- Mounting: DIN rail
- Case Material: Metal
- Switching Fabric: Wire-speed, auto-mdi/mdix crossover
- Standards: UL Class 1 Division 2, industrial Ethernet
Typical Applications
- Factory automation and industrial control networks requiring extended reach via fiber optic links
- Hazardous location installations (chemical, pharmaceutical, energy) needing UL Division 2 certification
- Remote equipment connectivity over multimode fiber (up to 4 km)
- Distributed I/O and HMI networks where automatic speed/duplex negotiation simplifies deployment
- Redundant or segmented Ethernet topologies in harsh environments
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Any 10/100Base-T Ethernet device (PLCs, HMIs, I/O modules, vision systems, gateways)
- Multimode fiber optic cables and systems operating at 100BaseFX speeds
- Industrial control systems using standard Ethernet (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP)
- DIN-rail mounted automation panels and modular control enclosures
- 12 VDC and 24 VDC industrial power supplies (10–30 VDC input range)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Sixnet SL-6ES-4ST (older 6-port unmanaged switch model with similar specifications)
- Generic unmanaged 6-port industrial Ethernet switches with fiber optic capability
- Verify compatibility with your system integrator or controls engineer before ordering to ensure port configuration and fiber connector types (ST multimode) match your application.
Works With
- 10/100Base-TX Ethernet and 100BaseFX fiber optic protocols
- EtherNet/IP and PROFINET real-time communication standards
- Modbus TCP and standard industrial Ethernet master devices
- All Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, and Schneider Electric PLCs with standard Ethernet ports
- Industrial HMI platforms and vision systems with Ethernet connectivity
