{"product_id":"foxboro-p0973jp-managed-ethernet-switch","title":"Foxboro P0973JP Managed Ethernet Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for industrial control network data transmission and node interconnection within Foxboro A4-Series platforms, the \u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro P0973JP\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eP0973JP\u003c\/strong\u003e Managed Ethernet Switch) provides direct physical\/electrical execution for high-speed Layer 2 data communication, VLAN segmentation, and redundant uplink routing.\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\u003eP0973JP\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 Industrial Manufacturing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.1 cm x 4.4 cm x 36.85 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 deg C to 50 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard internal power supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 100Base-TX, 8 x 100Base-FX, 2 x 10\/100\/1000Base-T, 2 x 1000Base-X SFP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayer 2 managed Ethernet switching\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 Isolation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating within Foxboro industrial automation architectures, the managed Ethernet switch provides robust galvanic isolation between copper-based field device networks and high-speed fiber optic backbone links, eliminating ground loop potentials and common-mode voltage surges across distributed control nodes. While the switch routes digital Ethernet packets rather than direct analog currents, its deterministic Layer 2 switching capabilities, IEEE 802.1p traffic prioritization, and Spanning Tree Protocols (STP, RSTP) ensure uninterrupted, jitter-free transmission of supervisory data, control commands, and digitized 4-20 mA HART loop protocol parameters across plant networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the P0973JP switch support ring redundancy protocols to prevent network downtime in case of a cable failure?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the switch supports Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) to establish redundant paths and ensure rapid network recovery in ring or mesh topologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the SFP uplink ports be used with multi-mode and single-mode fiber optic transceivers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The 1000Base-X SFP uplink ports are Mini-GBIC compatible, allowing the selection of appropriate SFP modules to match specific single-mode or multi-mode fiber optic cable plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the switch securely into a standard 19-inch equipment rack using appropriate mounting brackets, ensuring adequate clearance around ventilation slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the chassis ground terminal directly to the cabinet earth ground bar using a low-impedance conductor to suppress electromagnetic interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute copper Ethernet cables away from high-voltage power conduits and variable frequency drive lines to prevent induced noise coupling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect and clean all fiber optic connector ferrules with approved optical wipes before inserting them into the 100Base-FX or SFP ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxboro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67703732699445,"sku":"P0973JP","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/7630\/5461\/files\/P0973JP_Cocoai.png?v=1792047204","url":"https:\/\/www.5gplc.com\/products\/foxboro-p0973jp-managed-ethernet-switch","provider":"High Five PLC Solution Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}