Allen Bradley 1783-CMS10P Stratix 5200 Ethernet Managed Switch

Applications

• Industrial EtherNet/IP communication switching for ControlLogix™ and CompactLogix™ architectures.

• Factory automation network backbone for PLCs, HMIs, drives, and remote I/O systems.

• Machine-level and cell-level Ethernet segmentation in manufacturing systems.

• Oil and gas automation networks requiring managed Layer 2 switching and traffic control.

• Power generation and utility control systems supporting deterministic communication.

• SCADA and MES infrastructure requiring reliable industrial data exchange.

• Process industries (chemical, petrochemical, water treatment) with segmented control networks.

• Industrial modernization projects replacing unmanaged switches with managed Stratix architecture.

Key Advantages

• Provides managed Layer 2 switching optimized for EtherNet/IP industrial networks.

• Supports VLAN-based segmentation for structured and scalable network design.

• Enhances network reliability with industrial-grade traffic management features.

• Designed for high availability in harsh industrial environments with continuous operation.

• Integrates seamlessly with Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture systems.

• Supports redundancy and resilience features depending on configuration.

• Improves diagnostics and network visibility for troubleshooting industrial systems.

• Reduces downtime risk by stabilizing PLC-to-device communication paths.

Technical FAQs

Q1: What is the main function of the 1783-CMS10P switch?
A: It is a managed industrial Ethernet switch used to connect and manage communication between automation devices in EtherNet/IP networks.

Q2: How many ports does it provide?
A: It typically provides 10 ports: 8 copper Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 combo (copper/fiber) ports.

Q3: Is it part of the Stratix 5200 series?
A: Yes, it is part of the Allen-Bradley Stratix 5200 managed switch family.

Q4: Does it support VLAN configuration?
A: Yes, it supports VLANs for network segmentation and traffic isolation.

Q5: Can it be used with ControlLogix systems?
A: Yes, it is widely used in ControlLogix and CompactLogix-based industrial networks.

Q6: Does it support redundancy features?
A: Yes, it supports industrial redundancy options such as ring topologies depending on configuration.

Q7: Is it suitable for harsh environments?
A: Yes, it is designed for industrial temperature, vibration, and electrical noise conditions.

Q8: Is configuration required before use?
A: Yes, unlike unmanaged switches, it requires network configuration via web or CLI tools.

Q9: What is the main difference from Stratix 2000?
A: Stratix 5200 is managed (supports VLANs, diagnostics), while Stratix 2000 is unmanaged and plug-and-play.

Q10: What is the main benefit of this switch?
A: It provides secure, stable, and scalable Ethernet networking for industrial automation systems.