The GE IS420ESWBH3A Industrial Ethernet Switch is an unmanaged networking device designed for Mark VIe and Mark VIeS control systems. Manufactured by GE, the switch provides 16 auto-negotiating 10/100Base-TX Ethernet ports and supports IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3x networking standards. Its integrated packet buffering, MAC address management, and HP-MDIX auto sensing capabilities enable reliable communication between controllers, I/O packs, HMIs, and supervisory systems in industrial automation environments.
Operating from a 24/28 VDC power source, the switch supports full and half-duplex communication, a minimum 256 KB packet buffer, and up to 4,000 MAC addresses. The fanless convection-cooled design, redundant power inputs, and rugged industrial construction ensure dependable performance in turbine control systems, power generation facilities, and other mission-critical applications requiring high network availability and stable Ethernet communication.
Key Features of GE IS420ESWBH3A Industrial Ethernet Switch
- Part of the GE Mark VIe and Mark VIeS platform
- 16 × 10/100Base-TX RJ45 Ethernet ports
- Unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch
- IEEE 802.3 compliant
- IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet support
- IEEE 802.3x flow control support
- Full and half-duplex auto-negotiation
- HP-MDIX automatic crossover detection
- Minimum 256 KB packet buffer
- Supports up to 4K MAC addresses
- Redundant power input capability
- Fanless convection-cooled operation
- Industrial-grade rugged design
- LED diagnostic and status indicators
- DIN rail or panel mounting support
- Optimized for Mark VIe IONet communication
- High reliability for industrial control networks
Technical Specifications of GE IS420ESWBH3A Industrial Ethernet Switch
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Manufacturer | GE |
| Product Family | Mark VIe / Mark VIeS |
| Model Number | IS420ESWBH3A |
| Product Type | Industrial Ethernet IONet Switch |
| Ethernet Ports | 16 × 10/100Base-TX RJ45 |
| Network Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x |
| Duplex Mode | Full / Half Duplex Auto-Negotiation |
| Auto Sensing | HP-MDIX |
| Packet Buffer | Minimum 256 KB |
| MAC Address Capacity | 4,000 Addresses |
| Input Voltage | 24/28 VDC |
| Power Inputs | Redundant Diode-OR’d Inputs |
| Cooling Method | Fanless Convection Cooling |
| Status Indicators | Power, Link, Activity, Duplex, Speed LEDs |
| Mounting Type | DIN Rail or Panel Mount |
| System Compatibility | GE Mark VIe and Mark VIeS |
| Dimensions | 188 × 86 × 56 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 0.9 kg |
Package Includes
Standard package contents generally include:
- 1 × GE IS420ESWBH3A Industrial Ethernet Switch
- Industrial protective packaging
- Factory identification label
- Inspection or quality assurance documentation
- Anti-static protective covering
Origin, Dimensions & Weight
- Origin: USA
- Dimensions: 188 × 86 × 56 mm
- Weight: 0.9 kg
Applications
The GE IS420ESWBH3A Industrial Ethernet Switch is commonly used in:
- Gas turbine control systems
- Steam turbine automation systems
- Combined-cycle power plants
- Mark VIe control networks
- Mark VIeS safety systems
- Power generation facilities
- Distributed control system networks
- Industrial Ethernet communication infrastructure
- Balance-of-plant automation
- Process control systems
- Plant modernization projects
- Critical industrial networking applications
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