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Press Release07 January 2020Digital IndustriesNuremberg
Siemens extends Ruggedcom portfolio with a PRP/HSR module for enhanced reliability of industrial networks
Seamless redundancy and high precision time synchronization from a single device
Easy migration to highly reliable networks with zero packet loss
Minimal downtime and reduced risk of communication disruptions
Specifically designed for modern digital substation applications
Siemens has introduced a new line module for the Ruggedcom RST2228 and RST2228P Layer 2 19” rack switches, the Ruggedcom RMM2972-2RNA. This module strengthens the Ruggedcom RST2228 19” rack switch offering to the electric power utilities by providing seamless redundancy with PRP/HSR (Parallel Redundancy Protocol/High-availability Seamless Redundancy), enhanced IEEE1588 implementation, high bandwidth uplinks, and traffic filtering and segmentation from a single device. This module eliminates network downtime due to single points of fault, resulting in high reliability and availability for modern digital substation applications as mandated by the IEC 61850 standard.
Seamless redundancy and high precision time synchronization from a single device
Easy migration to highly reliable networks with zero packet loss
Minimal downtime and reduced risk of communication disruptions
Specifically designed for modern digital substation applications
Siemens has introduced a new line module for the Ruggedcom RST2228 and RST2228P Layer 2 19” rack switches, the Ruggedcom RMM2972-2RNA. This module strengthens the Ruggedcom RST2228 19” rack switch offering to the electric power utilities by providing seamless redundancy with PRP/HSR (Parallel Redundancy Protocol/High-availability Seamless Redundancy), enhanced IEEE1588 implementation, high bandwidth uplinks, and traffic filtering and segmentation from a single device. This module eliminates network downtime due to single points of fault, resulting in high reliability and availability for modern digital substation applications as mandated by the IEC 61850 standard.
The RMM2972-2RNA module plugs into either slot 1 or slot 2 of the RST2228 device and allows it to participate in PRP/HSR networks that deliver 0 ms recovery time and zero packet loss. Its interfaces include PRP/HSR ports A & B that support speeds of up to 1000 Mbit/s. Ruggedcom RST2228 with the RMM2972-2RNA functions as a PRP/HSR Redundancy Box (RedBox) that can support up to 24 legacy SAN (Singly Attached Nodes) devices. With two such modules, it can function as a QuadBox, a device that connects two HSR rings together. It also supports coupling between different redundant topologies. Furthermore, any industrial network with pre-existing RUGGEDCOM RST2228 switches using MRP or RSTP protocols can now be easily migrated to the HSR protocol.
Multiple redundant configurations supported by this module allow for a simpler network design with fewer number of devices, and lower operating costs, while significantly improving the overall network performance. The utility-grade design of this module means it can operate between -40 to +85 °C and can withstand high levels of electromagnetic and radio frequency interference, making it an essential network component for mission critical networks in harsh environments, especially as those seen in electric power utilities.
Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. With its Digital Enterprise portfolio, DI provides companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions and services to integrate and digitalize the entire value chain. Optimized for the specific needs of each industry, DI’s unique portfolio supports customers to achieve greater productivity and flexibility. DI is constantly adding innovations to its portfolio to integrate cutting-edge future technologies. Siemens Digital Industries has its global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and has around 76,000 employees internationally.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 170 years. The company is active around the globe, focusing on the areas of power generation and distribution, intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems, and automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries. Through the separately managed company Siemens Mobility, a leading supplier of smart mobility solutions for rail and road transport, Siemens is shaping the world market for passenger and freight services. Due to its majority stakes in the publicly listed companies Siemens Healthineers AG and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Siemens is also a world-leading supplier of medical technology and digital healthcare services as well as environmentally friendly solutions for onshore and offshore wind power generation. In fiscal 2019, which ended on September 30, 2019, Siemens generated revenue of €86.8 billion and net income of €5.6 billion. At the end of September 2019, the company had around 385,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.