Communication Ports
The RUGGEDCOM RST2228 features four Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP
+) transceiver sockets for uplink communications, as well as six slots for field-
replaceable media modules. Modules can be used to expand and customize the
capabilities of the device to suit specific applications. A variety of modules are
available, each featuring a specific type of communication port: copper Ethernet,
fiber optic Ethernet and SFP.
RUGGEDCOM RST2228 has the ability to analyze SFP types and port hardware
capabilities at runtime. Different types of SFP modules using different integrated
MAC and PHY hardware are supported.
Modules can be installed in any one of the available slots in the device chassis.
Module slot locations and port status are indicated on the status panel. For more
information about the status panel, refer to
Use RUGGEDCOM RST2228 to determine which ports are equipped on the device.
For more information, refer to the RUGGEDCOM ROS Configuration Manual for the
device.
Figure 4.1
4.1
SFP Transceivers
The RUGGEDCOM RST2228 supports up to four Small Form-factor Pluggable
(SFP) transceiver sockets, which are compatible with the wide array of SFP/SFP+
transceivers available from Siemens.
Note
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