Choose optical modules for the six-port SFP configuration Hirschmann BRS20-0600Z6Z6-STCY99HHSESXX.X.XX
Hirschmann BRS20-0600Z6Z6-STCY99HHSESXX.X.XX is the Hirschmann BOBCAT BRS20-4TX/2SFP managed DIN rail switch, combining four 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 ports with two 100 Mbit/s SFP slots. This six-port configuration serves installations that need local copper connections and optical network paths. Its specified operating temperature is 0 to +60 °C. Use the complete Product code and part number 942170021 together when matching the unit to a project or an installed device.
Two slots require a separate transceiver decision
The two fiber interface positions are SFP slots specified for 100 Mbit/s operation. Select supported modules to suit the fiber type, connector arrangement, optical budget and far-end equipment. A slot count does not identify a transmission distance, and the SFP form factor does not imply a Gigabit interface. Put the required module reference and quantity on the bill of materials separately from the switch code. Confirm the offered supply scope rather than assuming that transceivers arrive fitted to every slot. Assign a destination to each optical slot before installation. The modules may serve different paths, and each path should have its own compatibility check and cable record. Label the four RJ45 connections separately so the service team can distinguish local device ports from optical network links. When replacing a switch, retain the installed module list as well as the configuration file. This keeps the actual optical arrangement associated with the device instead of leaving it implicit in a generic SFP-switch description.
Cabinet space and the DC supply
The catalog specifies a PC-ABS housing, IP30 protection and DIN rail mounting. The listed enclosure dimensions are 57 mm × 138 mm × 115 mm, with a device weight of 420 g. Allow additional room for connectors, cable routing and service access when preparing the panel drawing; the enclosure dimensions describe the device itself. The power specification is 2 × 12–24 V DC, and listed consumption is 7 W. Check the terminal arrangement and manufacturer installation instructions when designing the supply. Where two supply inputs are used, document the source arrangement and verify it against the required maintenance behavior. Include the switch in the cabinet power budget and retain accessible labeling for its connections.
Hirschmann product reference image. The pictured model may differ from the specified configuration.
Documented controls and diagnostic access
The switch supports HTTPS and SSHv2 management, SNMP v1/v2/v3 and LLDP. Diagnostics include link monitoring, copper cable testing, Syslog and port mirroring. These can support a service process in which an affected port is checked against its normal state before broader configuration changes are attempted. HIPER-Ring, MRP and RSTP appear in the redundancy functions. Choose the required method as part of the complete topology and verify its operation with the participating network devices. Keep the result and the approved settings in the commissioning record.
Technical specifications
| Brand | Hirschmann |
|---|---|
| Catalog Type | BRS20-4TX/2SFP |
| Product code | BRS20-0600Z6Z6-STCY99HHSESXX.X.XX |
| Part Number | 942170021 |
| Port Type and Quantity | 6 Ports in total: 4x 10/100BASE TX / RJ45; 2x 100Mbit/s fiber ; 1. Uplink: 1 x SFP Slot (100 Mbit/s) ; 2. Uplink: 1 x SFP Slot (100 Mbit/s) |
| Operating Voltage | 2 x 12 VDC ... 24 VDC |
| Power Consumption | 7 W |
| Operating temperature | 0 to +60 °C |
| Housing | PC-ABS |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 57 mm x 138 mm x 115 mm |
| Weight | 420 g |
| Mount Type | DIN Rail |
| IP Protection Rating | IP30 |
Match port roles to the application
The RJ45 interfaces support Fast Ethernet, and the optical interfaces in this configuration are also specified at 100 Mbit/s. Evaluate the traffic carried by each connection, especially where several attached devices communicate through one fiber path. Count endpoint ports and network interconnections separately so the same interface is not allocated twice. VLANs, traffic prioritization and multicast handling should follow the actual application design. A successful basic link test does not establish that every required application exchange has been checked. Record the destinations and intended roles of the six interfaces, then verify normal operation with the connected equipment before accepting the installation.
Ordering and acceptance record
Request Hirschmann BRS20-0600Z6Z6-STCY99HHSESXX.X.XX, part number 942170021, and state the required quantity. Include the project reference, the intended optical connection and any separately required accessories in the inquiry. For replacement work, provide the existing equipment label and the required software functions. Ask for the offered configuration to be identified explicitly so purchasing can compare the scope against the original requirement. At commissioning, check the physical label, actual port destinations and authorized management access. Retain the accepted network settings with the equipment schedule and update the record after approved changes. This makes later maintenance and repeat purchasing easier to review.
Configuration files belong with the machine documentation
The documented configuration tools include USB-C management support, XML-based configuration files and automatic configuration undo. Remote configuration backup when saving is also listed. Select the backup method used by the site and test the procedure during commissioning. Store the accepted file with the machine reference and the full switch code, and record later authorized changes. A file without a clear device association can be as difficult to use as a missing backup. Identify service accessories separately if the maintenance procedure depends on a particular cable or adapter. Keep a dated record of accepted configuration changes.
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