Product Overview; Introduction; Fig. 1 Cu2608 - Beckhoff CU2608 Documentation

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Product overview

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Introduction

Fig. 1: CU2608
8-port Ethernet switch in protection class IP67
The CU2608 Ethernet switch offers eight d-coded M12 Ethernet ports. Switches relay incoming Ethernet
frames to the destination ports. In full duplex mode, they prevent collisions.
They can be used universally in automation and office networks. It is installed either via two central 4 mm
screws or two diagonally arranged 3 mm screws.
The CU2608 meets the special requirements of real-time capable Industrial Ethernet solutions with
outstanding features:
• Compact design with IP67 plastic housing
• Eight d-coded M12 sockets
• 10/100 MBaud, half or full duplex, with automatic baud rate detection
• Cross-over detection: automatic detection and correction of crossover and straight-through Ethernet
cables
• Clear, fast diagnosis, one LED per Ethernet port
• Simple mounting in the field
CU2608 Version: 2.0.0
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