3.1 Available Form Factors
The ESWx switch is available in the following form factors:
Part #
Description
IS420ESWAH1A
8 ports 10/100BASE-TX + 1 port 100BASE-FX LC-type connection
IS420ESWAH2A
8 ports 10/100BASE-TX + 2 ports 100BASE-FX LC-type connection
IS420ESWAH3A
8 ports 10/100BASE-TX
IS420ESWAH4A
8 ports 10/100BASE-TX + 1 port 100BASE-LX10 LC-type connection
IS420ESWAH5A
8 ports 10/100BASE-TX + 2 ports 100BASE-LX10 LC-type connection
IS420ESWBH1A
16 ports 10/100BASE-TX + 1 port 100BASE-FX LC-type connection
IS420ESWBH2A
16 ports 10/100BASE-TX + 2 ports 100BASE-FX LC-type connection
IS420ESWBH3A
16 ports 10/100BASE-TX
IS420ESWBH4A
16 ports 10/100BASE-TX + 1 port 100BASE-LX10 LC-type connection
IS420ESWBH5A
16 ports 10/100BASE-TX + 2 ports 100BASE-LX10 LC-type connection
3.2 Installation
For new installations, mount the switch or switches onto the control system panel(s) using a DIN-rail. Connect the copper
and/or fiber cables in accordance with system requirements and redundancy. Connect the 28 V dc power from the power
distribution board to the switch.
Note For system requirements, redundancy, and other related information, refer to the Mark VIe Industrial Ethernet / IONet
Switches Summary Sheet (GEI-100869) and the Mark VIeS Functional Safety Systems for General Market Volume I: System
Guide (GEH-6855_Vol_I), the chapter Ethernet Networks.
GE has qualified the following DIN-rail clips for use with the ESWx switches.
Clip Part # Switch Usage Mounting Orientation
259B2451BVP1
ESWA (8-port) or
ESWB (16-port)
Long edge of switch body parallel to rail
259B2451BVP2
ESWA (8-port) Long edge of switch body perpendicular to rail
259B2451BVP4
ESWB (16-port) Long edge of switch body perpendicular to rail
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