EDS-726 Series User’s Manual Introduction
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Overview
Network planning is easy and flexible with EDS-726, which has a modular design that lets you
install up to 2 Gigabit ports and 24 fast Ethernet ports in one switch. Choose from three 1-port
Gigabit modules with copper or fiber optic connectors, and eight 4-port Fast Ethernet modules
with copper or fiber optic (SC/ST) connectors. EDS-726 is suitable for any industrial application,
and leaves room for future expansion. Features include an angled LED display for convenient
viewing from any vertical angle, pluggable CompactFlash for configuration back-up, network
redundancy, and intelligent network management. EDS-726 provides more flexibility, reliability,
and application-oriented functions to meet the demands of any harsh industrial application.
Package Checklist
MOXA EDS-726 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged,
please contact your customer service representative for assistance.
y 1 MOXA EDS-726 modular switch system or Interface Module
y Hardware Installation Guide
y CD-ROM with User’s Manual and Windows Utility (for EDS-726 modular switch system
only)
y Moxa Product Warranty booklet
y RJ45 to DB9 Console port cable (for EDS-726 modular switch system only)
NOTE: Please notify your Moxa sales representative if any of the above items is missing or
damaged.
Features
Industrial Networking Capability
y Redundant Gigabit Ethernet Ring Capability (recovery time < 300 ms at full load)
y IGMP Snooping and GMRP for filtering multicast traffic from industrial Ethernet Protocols
y Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN and GVRP protocol to ease network planning
y Supports QoS—IEEE 802.1p/1Q and TOS/DiffServ to increase determinism
y Supports 802.3ad, LACP for optimum bandwidth utilization
y Supports IEEE 802.1X and SSL to enhance network security
y SNMP V1/V2C/V3 for different levels of network management security
Designed for Industrial Applications
y Modular Managed Switch with up to 26 ports. Choose from the following modules:
¾ Three 1-port Gigabit modules, with 10/100/1000BaseT(X) (RJ45 connector), or
1000BaseSX/LX (SC connector)
¾ Eight 4-port fast Ethernet Modules with a combination of 10/100BaseT(X) (RJ45
connectors) and 100BaseFX (Single/Multimode, SC/ST connectors)
y CompactFlash card for upgrading firmware and loading or saving configurations
y Long-haul transmission distance of 40 km or 80 km
y Redundant, dual DC power inputs
y IP 30, rugged high-strength metal case
y DIN-Rail or panel mounting ability
y Bandwidth management to prevent unpredictable network status