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Networks Security & Infrastructure

We offer network and security solutions to connect your automation products to each other and to the rest of your enterprise. We can help you select the best network architecture and provide you with design and implementation guidance. We offer a wide variety of devices, communication interfaces, physical media and connecting products to help you get the most out of your control system.

Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Throughout the world, the flagship Allen-Bradley® and Rockwell Software® product brands are recognized for innovation and excellence.

EtherNet/IP Connected Products

We offer 4000+ automation products for a wide variety of applications. Products have either a built-in network interface or an optional communication module. We continue to expand our EtherNet/IP™ offerings with new and innovative products.

Stratix 2000 Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

Our Bulletin 1783 Stratix® 2000 Unmanaged Ethernet Switches are ideal for small control networks. These industrial-grade switches do not require any configuration and use simple cable connections for easy connection with Logix-based controllers.

Stratix 2500 Lightly Managed Switches

Our Bulletin 1783 Stratix® 2500 Lightly Managed Switches enable network connectivity in applications where traditional unmanaged switches lack the ability to provide diagnostics and security. This connectivity helps you achieve higher productivity and network reliability.

Stratix 5400 Industrial Ethernet Switches

Our Bulletin 1783 Stratix® 5400 Industrial Ethernet Managed Switches support layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing using a combination of Gigabit Ethernet (GE), Power over Ethernet (PoE) and GE fiber ports to help offer enhanced scalability. In addition, this switch offers DLR with three-ring support, which allows more connected devices at the Cell/Area Zone level for increased network design flexibility.

Stratix 5410 Industrial Distribution Switches

Our Bulletin 1783 Stratix® 5410 Industrial Distribution Switches offer a 19″ rack mount design for increased port density. These switches offer an all Gigabit platform with four 10 Gigabit port options and Network Address Translation (NAT) capabilities for networks where high performance is critical. The Stratix 5410 switches offer a rugged exterior design which makes them an ideal solution for applications with harsh environments.

Stratix 5700 Industrial Managed Ethernet Switches

Our Bulletin 1783 Stratix® 5700 Managed Industrial Ethernet Switches use the current Cisco® Catalyst® switch architecture and feature set. They are designed to meet your switching capability needs, from smaller applications to IT-ready integration with plantwide infrastructure. Configuration and monitoring tools provide secure integration to the enterprise network and allow easy setup and diagnostics with our Integrated Architecture® system.

Stratix 8000 Modular Managed Ethernet Switches

Our Bulletin 1783 Stratix® 8000 Modular Managed Switch line uses the current Cisco® Catalyst® switch architecture and feature set along with powerful configuration tools, helping to provide secure integration with the enterprise network using tools familiar to IT professionals. Configuration and monitoring tools provide secure integration to the enterprise network and allow easy setup and diagnostics with our Integrated Architecture® system.

Stratix 8300 Modular Managed Ethernet Switches

Our Bulletin 1783 Stratix® 8300 Layer 3 Modular Managed Switch line uses the current Cisco® Catalyst® switch architecture and feature set along with powerful configuration tools, helping to provide secure integration with the enterprise network using tools familiar to IT professionals. Configuration and monitoring tools provide secure integration to the enterprise network and allow easy setup and diagnostics with our Integrated Architecture® system. This Layer 3 switch supports routing between VLANs and subnets.

Network Address Translation Devices

Our Network Address Translation (NAT) Devices help you configure multiple machines on a single line to have identical network settings, allowing easy remote support through VPN connection. The NAT Devices adapt your machines to specific network configurations without requiring complicated, costly, and time-consuming changes. As a result, your control systems with identical settings communicate over Ethernet networks without reconfiguring settings.

Stratix 5100 Wireless Access Point/Workgroup Bridge

Our Bulletin 1783 Stratix® 5100 Wireless Access Point/Work Group Bridge can be used in an autonomous or a Cisco Unified network. This device provides connectivity in hard-to-wire and remotely accessible areas. It offers the design flexibility to help increase your productivity and efficiency on the plant floor.

ArmorStratix 5700 Industrial Ethernet Switches

ArmorStratix™ 5700 Industrial Ethernet Switches provide a dependable, rugged, on-machine solution for networks in extreme environments. This layer 2 managed switch is IP67-rated for dust and washdown protection, and is ideal for operations where widely distributed applications are required.

ControlNet Network Media

ControlNet™ Network Media and connection devices provide flexibility when designing your network. ControlNet coax cable is a low-loss, RG-6 quad-shield coaxial cable for typical installations. ControlNet fiber media lets you extend a segment of your network, provides immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI), and allows installation in a hazardous location. We offer a variety of connectors, taps, terminators, repeaters, and tools for coax and fiber systems. Choose the cable type based on the application and or environment where your system is being installed.

Ethernet Network Media

We offer a complete portfolio of industrial-grade Ethernet physical media, including M12 Connectivity, industry standard Variant 1 Connectivity, and RJ45 Connectivity products. Our Ethernet media is specifically designed for use in harsh industrial environments, combining a specially-designed cable with rugged connector construction to ensure network integrity and performance.

DeviceNet Network Media

DeviceNet™ Network Media includes thick and thin round or flat cable. Round cable, generally used for trunk cable, is available in bulk spools or pre-molded cordsets or patchcords. KwikLink™ flat media systems provide a simple modular cabling method using a flat four-wire trunk cable with Insulation Displacement Connectors (IDCs) that lessen your installation time and materials cost.