Scalable. Rugged. Future-Ready.

As digitization accelerates, the need for Ethernet-based fiber communication has never been greater. The GREYHOUND2000 Ethernet switch from Hirschmann rises to the challenge, setting new benchmarks for ruggedized 19” industrial switches.

Built for the future, it scales effortlessly with growing power and bandwidth demands. With high fiber port density and configurable port modules, GREYHOUND2000 adapts to diverse industrial network architectures and supports the transition from legacy systems.

Discover the Benefits

• Unmatched configurability and flexibility – Offers the highest port count (up to 34) of any rugged Belden industrial Ethernet switch.
• maximum uptime and network stability – Supports Precision Time Protocol (PTPv2), and is hardware-ready for both Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) and High-Availability Seamless Redundancy (HSR) Protocol.
• Engineered for extreme environments – Operates in temperatures from -40 °C to 70 °C (up to +85 °C for 16h dry heat) and complies with IEC 60068-2-2 EMC standards.

Key Features of the GREYHOUND2000

• High Port Density – Supports up to 34 ports per device, including four 8-port Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet (FE/GE) media modules.
• Versatile Connectivity Options – Compatible with RJ45, SFP, and DST/DSC fixed fiber connections, plus two uplink ports supporting 1/2.5/10 GE SFP.
• Redundant Power Supply Support – Ensures continuous operation with options for:
  • Power supply 1: Low Voltage (24–48 VDC) or High Voltage (60–250 VDC / 100–240 VAC)
  • Power supply 2: Optional – not equipped, Low Voltage (24-48 VDC), or High Voltage (60–250 VDC / 100–240 VAC)
• Advanced Switching Capabilities – Includes enhanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 functions via the Hirschmann Operating System (HiOS).
• Precise Time Synchronization – Supports PTPv2 for real-time operations and seamless integration of PRP*/HSR* redundancy protocols.
• Built-In Cybersecurity – Incorporates advanced features developed under the IEC 62443 Secure Product Development Lifecycle Process.

Applications

GREYHOUND2000 is ideal for mission-critical industrial environments where network uptime, reliability, and security are paramount. It is especially suited for high-demand applications like the digital transformation of legacy substations in power transmission and distribution (PT&D).

As the successor to the MACH1000 family, it enables a future-proof transition to next-generation industrial networks. It is ideally suited for conventional power transmission and distribution, mass transit and rail systems, process industries, and the energy sector.