Description
QNAP QSW-IM1200-8C-US Ethernet Switch
Overview: The QNAP QSW-IM1200-8C-US Ethernet Switch is engineered for industrial environments, delivering reliable, high-performance networking in rugged settings. Built around an IP20-rated metal enclosure, the switch withstands dust, moisture, and physical hazards commonly found on factory floors and in harsh cabinets. Its fanless cooling design uses a ventilated construction to keep components cool without introducing noise or requiring maintenance associated with traditional fans. The extended operating range from -30°C to 65°C makes it suitable for unconditioned spaces, freezers, and outdoor cabinets when installed indoors or within protective housings. Whether you’re building an edge network for industrial IoT, automation, or secure surveillance, the QSW-IM1200-8C-US provides stable, uninterrupted connectivity that your operations rely on. Add resilience to your infrastructure with a switch purpose-built to thrive in demanding environments, while keeping energy consumption modest and management straightforward.
- Industrial-grade hardened hardware design: The QSW-IM1200-8C-US is built around an IP20-rated metal enclosure that protects vital components from dust, debris, and physical impacts in rugged settings. This hardened hardware design delivers long-term reliability for factory floors, automation cabinets, and other challenging installations where consumer gear would fail.
- Fanless cooling for silent, maintenance-free operation: With a ventilated, fanless construction, this switch delivers robust thermal performance without the noise or wear associated with traditional cooling fans. It supports continuous operation in environments where quiet operation and low maintenance are essential, such as control rooms adjacent to production lines or enterprise-grade industrial closets.
- Extreme operating temperature range: Capable of functioning from -30°C to 65°C, the QSW-IM1200-8C-US is designed for deployments in unconditioned spaces, extreme warehouses, or enclosures that experience wide temperature swings. This broad range eliminates the need for extra heating or cooling solutions, reducing total cost of ownership for site installations.
- Stable, rugged networking for industrial workloads: Built to handle machine-to-machine communication, automation workflows, and real-time data streams, this switch provides dependable throughput and consistent performance in manufacturing, logistics, and energy sectors where uptime is critical for operations and safety systems.
- Compact design with flexible mounting and straightforward management: Its compact form factor is suitable for tight spaces and can be mounted in standard rack enclosures or compact industrial cabinets. The design simplifies integration into existing infrastructure and supports straightforward management to streamline configuration, monitoring, and firmware updates in busy networks.
Technical Details of QNAP QSW-IM1200-8C-US Ethernet Switch
- Enclosure: IP20-rated metal case
- Cooling: Fanless design with ventilated construction
- Operating temperature: -30°C to 65°C
how to install QNAP QSW-IM1200-8C-US Ethernet Switch
- Choose a dry indoor location with adequate ventilation, away from direct exposure to moisture and extreme heat.
- Mount the switch in a rack, cabinet, or secure it to a stable surface using the provided mounting hardware for reliable operation.
- Connect power cables and necessary network cables to the appropriate ports, ensuring proper cable management to avoid obstruction of airflow.
- Power on the device and access the management interface to configure essential settings such as IP address, VLANs, and basic security options.
- Update firmware if available and monitor status via the management dashboard to ensure optimal performance and reliability in your network.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: Is this switch designed for industrial environments? A: Yes. It features an IP20-rated metal enclosure and a fanless cooling design, making it suitable for rugged, industrial deployments where reliability and quiet operation are important.
- Q: What is the operating temperature range? A: It operates from -30°C to 65°C, allowing deployment in spaces with wide temperature fluctuations without additional cooling requirements.
- Q: Does the switch require active cooling? A: No. The fanless, ventilated design provides effective cooling while minimizing maintenance and noise in industrial environments.
- Q: How do I install or mount the switch? A: Install it in a suitable indoor location, mount it in a rack or cabinet with the included hardware, connect power and network cables, and configure basic network settings via the management interface.
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