The Allen Bradley 1783-MX04T04E is a Stratix 8000 industrial Ethernet switch expansion module designed to extend network capacity with additional copper and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) ports. It is used within Rockwell Automation Stratix 8000/8300 switch architectures to increase device connectivity in industrial Ethernet networks.
This module is commonly deployed in factory automation systems where additional PoE-enabled devices such as IP cameras, wireless access points, and industrial endpoints need to be powered and networked through a single integrated platform.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation) |
| Catalog Number | 1783-MX04T04E |
| Product Type | Ethernet Switch Expansion Module |
| Series | Stratix 8000 / 8300 |
| Port Configuration | 4 × 10/100 Mbps RJ45 + 4 × PoE ports |
| PoE Support | IEEE 802.3af/at compatible (industrial PoE) |
| Network Speed | 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet |
| Power Input | Supplied via Stratix base switch backplane |
| PoE Power Budget | Up to ~62 W total PoE output |
| Power Consumption | ~7–8 W module power |
| Mounting Method | Installed in Stratix 8000 chassis |
| Network Protocol | EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 60°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Humidity | 5–95% non-condensing |
| Weight | ~0.9–1.2 kg |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 148 mm × 98 mm × 117 mm |
System Role Overview
The 1783-MX04T04E functions as a modular expansion unit for Stratix 8000 switches, adding both standard Ethernet connectivity and PoE capability to an existing industrial network backbone.
Its main system roles include:
- Expanding Stratix 8000 switch port density
- Providing Power-over-Ethernet for field devices
- Supporting industrial Ethernet communication (EtherNet/IP)
- Enabling flexible machine and plant-level network scaling
- Reducing need for external PoE injectors or switches
This makes it especially useful in distributed industrial environments requiring both data and power over a single Ethernet cable.
Recommended Related Models
| Model | Function |
|---|---|
| 1783-MX04E | 4-port non-PoE expansion module |
| 1783-MX08E | 8-port expansion module |
| 1783-MS series | SFP fiber expansion modules |
| 1783-US8T | Unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch |
| 1783-BMS10CGN | Managed Stratix 5700 switch |
| 1756-EN2TR | ControlLogix Ethernet communication module |
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| Model | Function |
|---|---|
| 1783-ETAP | EtherNet/IP tap module |
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