Product Description
Foxboro A4H124-24FX P0973BU Invensys Managed Ethernet Switch
Product Overview
- The Foxboro A4H124-24FX P0973BU is an Invensys Managed Ethernet Switch designed for industrial automation networks within Foxboro's I/A Series and EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS systems. This rugged switch provides 24 Fast Ethernet fiber optic ports (100Base-FX) for reliable, high-speed communication in harsh industrial environments. It is used in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation to ensure robust network connectivity for process control and monitoring. The A4H124-24FX is an updated or variant model compared to the A2H124-24FX, featuring similar functionality with potential enhancements in firmware or hardware.
Technical Specifications
- The A4H124-24FX P0973BU has the following specifications based on industry sources:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | A4H124-24FX P0973BU |
| Manufacturer | Foxboro (by Schneider Electric) |
| Description | Invensys Managed Ethernet Switch, 24-Port, Fiber Optic (100Base-FX) |
| Series | Foxboro I/A Series, EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS |
| Function | Provides managed Ethernet switching for industrial networks; supports 24 Fast Ethernet fiber optic ports (100Base-FX) |
| Ports | 24 x 100Base-FX (fiber optic, multimode, SC connectors) |
| Data Rate | 100 Mbps per port |
| Switching Capacity | 4.8 Gbps (non-blocking) |
| MAC Address Table | Up to 8K entries |
| Network Protocols | Layer 2 managed, supports VLAN, QoS, IGMP Snooping, RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) |
| Management | SNMP, web-based interface, CLI (Command Line Interface), Telnet |
| Power Supply | Redundant 24 VDC (18–36 VDC range) |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 30 W (max) |
| Environmental Specifications | Ambient Temperature: -40°C to +70°C Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Shock: 15 g, 11 ms (IEC 60068-2-27) Vibration: 1 g, 10–150 Hz (IEC 60068-2-6) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 440 mm (W) x 44 mm (H) x 280 mm (D) (1U rack-mount) |
| Weight | Approx. 3.5 kg |
| Mounting | 19-inch rack-mount or DIN rail |
| Certifications | CE, UL, CSA, ATEX Zone 2, IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613 |