Managed Ethernet Switches

Shop industrial managed Ethernet switches for automation, transport, power, infrastructure and IIoT networks. Our range includes rugged DIN-rail, rackmount, PoE, Gigabit, 10 Gigabit, Layer 2, Layer 3, fibre/SFP and certified managed switches from leading industrial networking manufacturers including Moxa, Advantech and Cisco.

Designed for critical industrial communication, these switches support features such as VLANs, QoS, SNMP, port monitoring, network redundancy, cybersecurity functions and remote diagnostics, helping you improve uptime, traffic control and network visibility across demanding environments.

Choose from compact control-cabinet switches through to modular rackmount and application-specific models for rail, utilities, substations and harsh industrial sites. For help selecting the right managed switch, contact our technical team for advice.

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Learn More About Industrial Managed Switches

An industrial managed Ethernet switch is a switch that gives you greater control over how network traffic is handled across an industrial Ethernet network. Unlike a basic unmanaged switch, a managed switch allows you to configure settings such as VLANs, QoS, port monitoring, redundancy, and security features, making it better suited to more complex or business-critical industrial applications.

A managed industrial switch is usually the right choice when your network needs more than simple device-to-device connectivity. They are commonly used where traffic prioritisation, network segmentation, remote diagnostics, redundancy, or stronger network visibility are important. This makes them well suited to industrial automation, transport, utilities, and other applications where uptime and control matter.

The right features depend on the application, but common considerations include port count, copper or fibre connectivity, PoE support, VLAN capability, QoS, network redundancy protocols, operating temperature range, mounting style, and security functions. For some projects, ease of management and protocol support will also be important.

Start by looking at the number and type of connected devices, the network topology, environmental conditions, power requirements, and any need for redundancy or remote management. Some applications only need straightforward traffic control, while others require more advanced switching features for larger or more critical industrial networks.

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