
Industrial vs. Standard Switches: What’s the Difference
What exactly is the difference between an industrial Ethernet switch and an ordinary switch? In terms of performance, there is actually not much difference between an industrial Ethernet switch and an ordinary switch. Looking at network layers, there are Layer 2 switches, and of course Layer 3 switches as well. Industrial Ethernet switches are particular about their product design and component selection. They are built for the needs of industrial sites and can continue to operate normally under harsh mechanical,


