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1. Product Overview

- Product Name: SWM-44GTP-A
- Model: SWM-44GTP-A
- Series: RGS-PR9000-A modular switch system
- Article Number: SWM-44GTP-A
- Manufacturer: ORing Industrial Networking Corp.
- Product Type: Industrial 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch module
- Target System: Designed as an optional 1G slot module for RGS-PR9000-A Series advanced Layer 3 IEC 61850-3 modular rack-mount managed Gigabit Ethernet switches

The SWM-44GTP-A module is part of the ORing RGS-PR9000-A family of ruggedized, power-substation-grade, IEC 61850-3 compliant modular networking components intended for use in high-demand industrial environments like power substations, rolling stock networks, and mission-critical automation infrastructures.

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2. Key Features

- Provides 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports per module
- Includes 4x 10/100/1000Base-T(X) copper ports
- Includes 4x 100/1000Base-X SFP fiber-optic slots for flexible long-distance or EMI-resistant network deployment
- Designed for ORing RGS-PR9000-A modular switch chassis offering up to three 1G slot modules
- Enables mixed copper/fiber configurations within a single module
- Supports Gigabit Ethernet data rates for high-performance industrial communications
- Designed for harsh industrial environments under IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 standards (when installed in RGS-PR9000-A)
- Supports store-and-forward switching as part of the main system
- Integrates into Ethernet redundancy frameworks including O-Ring, O-Chain, MSTP, RSTP, STP (via host switch)
- Offers high reliability and compatibility with industrial automation protocols through host switch features (e.g., Modbus TCP)
- Supports hot-swap replacement only when system is powered off (non–hot-pluggable module design)
- Lightweight and durable design optimized for modular rack switch installation

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3. Technical Specifications

Module Specifications (SWM-44GTP-A)

- Total Ports: 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Copper Ports: 4x 10/100/1000Base‑T(X), RJ‑45
- Fiber Ports: 4x 100/1000Base‑X, SFP socket
- Weight: 232 g
- MTBF: TBD by manufacturer
- Operating Mode: Fully dependent on host switch processor and switching fabric
- Switching Architecture: Store-and-forward (via RGS-PR9000-A chassis)
- Performance: Gigabit line-rate capability

Supported Cable Types (through host switch specifications):
- Copper port cabling:
- 10BASE-T Cat.3/4/5 UTP, up to 100 m
- 100BASE-TX Cat.5 UTP, up to 100 m
- 1000BASE-T Cat.5/5e UTP, up to 100 m
- SFP interfaces support:
- 100BASE-FX / 1000BASE-X modules
- Multimode fiber (up to 550 m typical depending on SFP)
- Single-mode fiber for long-range applications (distance determined by SFP)

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4. Functionality

General Function

The SWM-44GTP-A serves as a hybrid copper/fiber Gigabit Ethernet line-card for the RGS-PR9000-A modular chassis, expanding total port density and enabling both short-range copper and long-range optical connectivity. It provides flexibility for network topologies requiring redundancy, distance, or environmental shielding.

Use Cases

- Power substation networking under IEC 61850-3 architecture
- Industrial control, SCADA backbones
- Rolling stock Ethernet systems
- Smart grid and automation networks
- Redundant backbone configurations using O-Ring and O-Chain
- Combined fiber/copper deployments through a single module
- High-reliability Layer 3 switching environments provided by host switch

Applications

- Adding fiber uplinks and copper access ports in the same network module
- Creating hybrid aggregation layers with mixed media
- Supporting geographically distributed control equipment via SFP fiber
- Expanding RGS-PR9000-A slot capacity up to a maximum of 24 Gigabit ports when three modules are installed

Compatibility

- Fully compatible with:
- RGS-PR9000-A-LV
- RGS-PR9000-A-HV
- RGS-PR9000-A-LV (10G)
- RGS-PR9000-A-HV (10G)
- All regional variants (US, EU, UK, JP)
- Compatible SFP transceivers:
- SFP 1G series (100/1000Base-X)
- Not hot‑plug supported — must power off host switch before installation or removal

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5. Components & Accessories

Included per Module
- SWM-44GTP-A module (sold separately from main chassis)

Optional Accessories
- 1G SFP transceivers (100/1000Base-X)
- 10G SFP+ transceivers (host-dependent; module itself is 1G)
- RGS-PR9000-A chassis rack-mount kits (part of main switch packaging)
- ORing Tool CD (included with chassis)
- Console cable (included with chassis)

System-Level Accessory Support (via main switch)
- DR-75 / DR-120 DIN-rail power supplies
- Backup Unit DBU-01 (for configuration backup/restore)
- Open-Vision M500 Windows network management utility (500 devices)

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6. Installation & Setup

Installation Requirements:

- Host system must be powered off (module is not hot-swappable)
- Fits into one of the three 1G module slots in the RGS-PR9000-A chassis
- Requires correct module orientation and seated connection into slot backplane

Installation Steps (per official instructions):

1. Switch off power to the RGS-PR9000-A unit.
2. Insert SWM-44GTP-A into Slot 1, Slot 2, or Slot 3.
3. Confirm full engagement with chassis card guide/backplane.
4. Power on the RGS-PR9000-A switch to activate the module.

Configuration:

- Managed through the host switch interface:
- Web UI
- Telnet
- SSH
- RS‑232 console
- Open-Vision software
- Inherited capabilities include VLANs, QoS, redundancy, security, routing, and L3 features from host.

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7. Performance & Capabilities

- Gigabit-speed data forwarding on all eight ports simultaneously
- Supports both Ethernet copper and fiber media in a single module
- Low-latency store-and-forward switching inherited from host:
- Switching latency: 7 µs (system-level)
- Switching bandwidth: 128 Gbps (system-level)
- Maximum VLAN support: Up to 256 VLANs through host switch
- Jumbo Frame support: Up to 10 KB
- Full IEEE 802.3 compliance across all ports

Performance Limitations:

- Module does not operate standalone; requires RGS-PR9000-A chassis
- Functionality and throughput depend on host switch backplane and firmware
- Hot-swap not supported

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8. Standards & Compliance

Inherited from RGS‑PR9000‑A system (when module is installed):

Electrical / Environmental / EMC Compliance:
- IEC 61850‑3 (Power Substation Environmental and EMI)
- IEEE 1613 (Power Utility Networking Equipment)
- EN 55022, EN 55024 EMC
- FCC Part 15B Class A
- IEC 61000-4 series (ESD, RS, EFT, Surge, CS, PFMF, DIP)
- EN50121‑4 (Railway EMC)
- IEC60068‑2 shock, vibration, free-fall compliance
- Designed for rugged industrial environments

Networking Standards Support (via host):
- IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3z
- IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
- IEEE 802.1p QoS
- IEEE 802.1x authentication
- IEEE 802.3ad LACP
- IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
- Energy Efficient Ethernet IEEE 802.3az

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9. Additional Information

Warranty:

- Module inherits the RGS-PR9000-A product family warranty:
- 5-year manufacturer warranty (typical for ORing products)
- MTBF:
- SWM-44GTP-A MTBF: TBD
- Chassis MTBF: 130,166 hours

Maintenance:

- No scheduled preventive maintenance required
- Firmware upgrades handled at system (switch) level
- SFP ports require standard cleaning and optical handling best practices

Support:

- ORing Industrial Networking Corp.
- Website: www.oringnet.com
- Email: support@oringnet.com
- Remote management supported through Open-Vision utility suite

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