{"product_id":"foxboro-a2h124-24fx-p0973bj-ethernet-switch","title":"Foxboro A2H124-24FX P0973BJ Ethernet Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro A2H124-24FX P0973BJ\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as the primary \u003cstrong\u003eP0973BJ\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethernet Switch utilized to execute Layer-2 packet switching and network data routing across Foxboro distributed control architecture platforms. The unit processes traffic streams via 24 standard Ethernet ports and 4 dedicated Gigabit fiber links, delivering deterministic data exchange for industrial control networks without relying on upper-layer protocol translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA2H124-24FX P0973BJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoxboro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Manufacturing Facility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440 mm x 200 mm x 44 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 deg C to 45 deg C (32 deg F to 113 deg F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC 100-240 V, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 Ethernet ports and 4 Gigabit fiber ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\/100 Mbps for Ethernet, Gigabit for fiber ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForwarding Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.7 Mpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10% to 90% non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol and Channel-to-Channel Isolation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin process control installations, this switch acts as the physical network backbone interconnecting controllers, operator stations, and remote terminal units linked to 4-20 mA HART loop protocol instruments and fieldbus gateways. Internal circuit layouts incorporate galvanic channel-to-channel isolation on power and communication buses to minimize electromagnetic interference and block ground loops originating from heavy-duty industrial field devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the A2H124-24FX P0973BJ support Power over Ethernet (PoE) for field instrumentation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, the hardware does not feature PoE capability. All connected field devices and remote nodes must utilize external auxiliary power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the fiber ports be configured for redundant ring topologies to ensure link recovery?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the switch firmware and Layer-2 architecture support standard VLAN configuration and rapid spanning tree protocols to manage redundant optical data paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the 1U chassis into a standard 19-inch equipment rack, ensuring adequate lateral and rear clearance to maintain safe thermal dissipation limits within the 45 deg C operating ceiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the protective earth terminal on the rear panel directly to the industrial cabinet grounding busbar using a low-impedance copper conductor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain clean optical connector end-faces and ensure fiber optic patch cables do not exceed specified bending radii during routing to prevent signal attenuation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify input line voltage matches the AC 100-240 V rating before energizing the internal power supply module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxboro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67715309830453,"sku":"A2H124-24FX P0973BJ","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/7630\/5461\/files\/P0973JNA4H124-24FX_8e67785d-bf19-4943-9263-f88848a3a886.png?v=1792120960","url":"https:\/\/www.5gplc.com\/products\/foxboro-a2h124-24fx-p0973bj-ethernet-switch","provider":"High Five PLC Solution Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}