Industrial Networking Reimagined with PLANET ITS-6326 Series Ethernet Switches
In today's hyper-connected industrial world, reliable communication networks are essential to keep operations running efficiently. PLANET Technology's ITS-6326 series switches are designed to handle this responsibility with precision. Built for environments where downtime is not an option, these rugged, managed Ethernet switches ensure high-speed data transmission, dependable power delivery, and uninterrupted service.
The ITS-6326 series has been developed not only to meet industry requirements but to anticipate and adapt to evolving use cases. Each model is engineered for specific, demanding scenarios.
Smart Transportation Systems
Whether it's traffic signal coordination, tunnel surveillance, or roadside monitoring, the ITS-6326 switches provide the network backbone for intelligent transport. With high reliability, wide temperature operation, and rugged enclosures, they’re perfect for mounting on poles, in cabinets, or in harsh outdoor environments.
Railway and Onboard Communications
Certified with EN50155 and EN45545-2, these switches are tailored for rail applications, withstanding shock, vibration, and temperature fluctuations. They support a range of onboard systems, including train control, CCTV, passenger information systems (PIS), automatic door control, and infotainment. With M12 connectors and PoE+ capabilities, they ensure reliable data and power delivery even in motion or under constant stress. The bypass functionality ensures network continuity even during device failures, which is crucial for safety-critical operations.
Industrial Automation
In automated factories, consistent and fast data exchange is crucial. The ITS-6326 series supports mission-critical machine-to-machine communication. Operators can monitor sensors, actuators, and robotics in real-time, optimizing productivity and reducing downtime.
Energy and Utility Infrastructure
Substations, solar farms, and wind turbine installations demand stable networking under harsh environmental conditions. The wide temperature range and redundant power inputs ensure constant uptime.
Energy and Utility Infrastructure
Supporting PoE+, the switches can directly power IP cameras and wireless APs, simplifying infrastructure deployment and ensuring real-time security monitoring in smart cities or remote industrial sites.
The ITS-6326 series stands out not only for its rugged construction but also for its smart network architecture designed to meet the high availability and bandwidth demands of today’s industrial systems.
High-Speed Network Backbone
These switches combine multiple 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports with two 10G SFP+ uplinks, ensuring efficient data handling across large networks. This is crucial for applications where multiple HD video streams or real-time sensor data must be transmitted simultaneously — particularly relevant in train stations, control centers, and onboard rolling stock systems.
Power over Ethernet (PoE+)
Supporting IEEE 802.3at, each PoE port delivers up to 30W, enabling seamless installation of devices such as IP cameras, wireless APs, and onboard passenger displays without additional wiring.
Resilience Through Redundancy
Dual wide-range DC power inputs and advanced redundancy protocols (including Ethernet Ring and u-Ring) ensure ultra-fast recovery (under 10ms) in case of failure. This feature is particularly beneficial in railway networks, where a single network interruption can impact passenger safety and scheduling.
Railway-Certified Durability
All models are EN50155 certified, ensuring resistance to vibration, shock, humidity, and temperature extremes, which are typical in both train carriages and trackside environments.
IP67 and Environmental Hardening
The switches are housed in IP67-rated enclosures, making them dustproof and water-resistant. They operate reliably in extreme temperatures (-40 to 75°C), ensuring continuous service across all geographic zones and seasonal conditions.
Layer 3 Management and Security
The series includes advanced Layer 3 routing, traffic control, and robust VLAN segmentation for critical infrastructure. Built-in cybersecurity mechanisms help prevent unauthorized access and network intrusions — a growing concern for public transport operators.
While all switches in the series offer the same industrial-grade build quality, they are differentiated by their port configurations and specific use cases.
The PLANET ITS-6326 series represents a strategic investment in industrial networking infrastructure. Whether enabling smarter transportation systems, ensuring robust rail communication, or supporting the automation of modern industry, these switches are designed for performance, resilience, and reliability. Their adaptability to extreme environments and real-world conditions — particularly in the railway sector — makes them an essential tool in building and maintaining next-generation industrial networks.
Key Features
The Planet ITS-6326 series comprises industrial-grade Layer 3 managed Ethernet switches designed for robust performance in challenging environments. The models ITS-6326-8P10T2XS-WV , ITS-6326-16P2T2XS-WV , and ITS-6326-16P2TB2XS-WV offer the following key features:
- High-performance 10Gbps Ethernet Capability: These switches include two 10G M12 ports and two Q-ODC slots, providing a non-blocking switch fabric with wire-speed throughput up to 112Gbps. The 10G M12 ports support multiple transmission speeds—1GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T, and 10GBASE-T—allowing flexible network expansion. The Q-ODC slots accommodate 10GBASE-SR/LR single-mode fiber transceivers.
- Redundant Ring with Fast Recovery: Incorporating ITU-T G.8032 ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching) technology and Spanning Tree Protocol (802.1s MSTP), these switches support redundant ring topologies with rapid self-recovery capabilities, achieving data link recovery times as fast as 10ms.
- IPAdvanced Cybersecurity Features: To protect against network threats, the switches support SSHv2, TLS, and SSL protocols. Additional security measures include DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard, ARP Inspection Protection, 802.1x port-based and MAC-based network access control, RADIUS and TACACS+ user account management, and SNMPv3 authentication.
- Layer 3 Routing Support: Administrators can enhance network efficiency through manual configuration of Layer 3 IPv4/IPv6 VLAN static routing or by utilizing dynamic routing protocols such as RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and OSPF (Open Shortest Path First).
- Digital Input and Output for External Alarms: The switches feature digital input and output interfaces, enabling monitoring of external devices like door intrusion detectors and alerting administrators to changes in link status.
- Intelligent SFP Diagnosis Mechanism: Supporting SFP-DDM (Digital Diagnostic Monitor) functionality, the switches allow real-time monitoring of SFP+ transceiver parameters, including optical output/input power, temperature, laser bias current, and transceiver supply voltage.
- Remote Management Solutions: Compatible with PLANET’s Universal Network Management System (UNI-NMS), NMSViewerPro, and CloudViewerPro applications, these switches facilitate effective remote management and monitoring of network devices.
Engineered for reliability in harsh conditions, the ITS-6326 series is ideal for applications in railway on-board and trackside systems, vehicles, and other demanding industrial environments.
