Tripp Lite by Eaton 5-Port Unmanaged Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Switch -40°C to 75°C, EIP QoS, DIN/Wall Mount, TAA

Meet the rugged backbone of your industrial network. This 5-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch delivers reliable, low-latency connectivity across machines, sensors, controllers, and edge devices in harsh environments. Its industrial temperature rating (-40°C to 75°C), durable enclosure, and flexible mounting options—DIN rail or wall mount—make it ideal for factory floors, control cabinets, and field installations. With EIP QoS built in, you gain intelligent traffic prioritization without configuring a single setting, delivering consistent performance where it matters most. Compact, energy-efficient, and ready for ready-for-service deployment, this switch is designed to keep your network resilient even as workloads evolve.

• Five auto-negotiating Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) support a wide range of devices, from legacy sensors to modern controllers, with seamless compatibility and automatic speed detection. Each port can connect to PCs, PLCs, robotics, cameras, and other networked devices, enabling flexible topologies while maintaining full throughput where you need it most.
• Rugged industrial design rated for extreme environments (operating from -40°C to 75°C) protects performance on factory floors, in outdoor cabinets, and in harsh installations. The rugged enclosure resists shock and vibration, helping to preserve connectivity in dynamic machines and moving equipment where conventional switches might fail.
• EIP QoS (EtherNet/IP Quality of Service) delivers prioritized traffic for time-sensitive data, control commands, and critical telemetry. This built-in prioritization helps reduce latency and jitter for vital applications such as real-time monitoring, motion control, and safety-critical communications—without any complex setup.
• Space-saving, compact form with versatile mounting options. The switch is designed to fit tight control panels or equipment housings and supports both DIN rail and wall-mount configurations, making it easy to integrate into existing layouts without sacrificing cable management or access to ports.
• Reliable, low-maintenance operation with TA A compliance and no software configuration required. Because it is unmanaged, you simply plug in and go—traffic forwarding is automatic, delivering dependable connectivity with minimal administrative overhead for engineers and technicians.

Technical Details of Tripp Lite by Eaton 5-Port Unmanaged Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Switch

• Ports: 5 RJ45 auto-negotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps ports for flexible device connections
• Performance: Up to 1 Gbps per port with auto-negotiation and support for full-duplex and half-duplex operation
• Management: Unmanaged switch with built-in learning and forwarding; no configuration required
• Quality of Service: EIP QoS provides prioritized traffic handling to support time-critical data
• Operating temperature: -40°C to 75°C (-40°F to 167°F) for reliable operation in extreme environments
• Durability: Ruggedized housing designed to withstand industrial conditions, with secure mounting options
• Mounting: DIN rail and wall-mount compatible for flexible installations
• Compliance: TAA-compliant for government and institutional procurement

How to Install Tripp Lite by Eaton 5-Port Unmanaged Industrial Gigabit Ethernet Switch

• Plan and prepare: assess the installation location for adequate ventilation, access to ports, and routing paths for cables. Choose either DIN rail mounting inside an enclosure or wall mounting on suitable surfaces, using the included brackets and hardware.
• Mount the switch: secure the unit to a DIN rail within a panel or mount it to a wall or enclosure. Ensure there is enough clearance for cables and airflow and that the device is firmly fastened to prevent vibration-induced loosening.
• Connect devices: run Category 5e/6 Ethernet cables from devices (PLCs, sensors, cameras, computers) to the switch ports 1 through 5. Keep cable runs tidy using cable ties or management clips to minimize strain on connectors.
• Power the unit: connect a suitable industrial power source to the switch, following your facility’s power distribution practices and the installation guide. Confirm that the power supply meets voltage and current requirements specified for your sector and environment.
• Power on and verify: apply power and observe link/activity indicators on each port. Since the switch is unmanaged, it will begin forwarding traffic automatically without any software configuration.
• Test and validate: verify basic network connectivity between all connected devices and confirm that critical signals receive appropriate bandwidth and low latency as expected, particularly for time-sensitive control or monitoring applications.

Frequently asked questions

• What does "unmanaged" mean for this switch? An unmanaged switch requires no configuration. It automatically learns MAC addresses and forwards traffic based on standard Ethernet rules, delivering plug-and-play reliability without a management interface or software setup.
• What is EIP QoS and why is it useful in an industrial setting? EtherNet/IP Quality of Service prioritizes critical traffic, helping ensure timely delivery of control commands, safety messages, and high-priority telemetry even when networks are busy with other devices and data streams. This built-in feature enhances deterministic performance without user intervention.
• What environments is this switch designed for? The device is engineered for harsh industrial environments, with a wide operating temperature range (-40°C to 75°C) and a rugged enclosure that withstands vibration and exposure typical of factory floors, outdoor enclosures, and equipment cabinets.
• What mounting options are available? The switch supports DIN rail mounting for standard control panels and wall mounting for exposed installations or compact layouts, offering flexible integration into diverse industrial setups.
• Is this product compliant with government procurement standards? Yes, it is TA A compliant, meeting the sourcing and procurement requirements common to government and certain institutional programs.