The Moxa EDS-405A is a compact Layer 2 managed industrial Ethernet switch with 5 Fast Ethernet (10/100BaseT(X)) ports. Rated for -10 to 60°C operation, it’s ideal for indoor industrial cabinets and small OT edge nodes where you want VLANs/segmentation and stable switching without the footprint of a larger managed switch.
Why We Love This Product
- Layer 2 managed features help keep OT networks controlled and predictable
- 5-port form factor is perfect for small panels, skids, and edge cabinets
- -10 to 60°C rating suits typical industrial indoor deployments
How Our Customers Use It
- Segmenting PLC/HMI/SCADA traffic using VLANs in control cabinets
- Small managed edge switching where unmanaged networks are too risky
- Improving network stability and troubleshooting vs unmanaged switches
Choosing Tips
- Choose EDS-405A when you need managed Layer 2 features in a compact 5-port switch
- If the site has extreme temperatures, choose the -T variant (-40 to 75°C)
- If you need Gigabit throughput, step up to a Gigabit managed model instead of 10/100