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KSwitch M20

KSwitch M20

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Product Overview
The Kontron KSwitch M20 is a modular, fully managed L2/L3 Ethernet Switch module supporting 1/2.5/5/10 Gigabit speeds with Precision Time Protocol (PTP). It is designed for high-performance applications in military, avionics, and industrial sectors, offering precise timing synchronization and packet time stamping.

Key Features

Scalable bandwidth from 44Gbps to 100Gbps.
Flexible port configuration with up to 28 ports via 10x 10G SerDes interfaces.
Supports IEEE1588v2 for precise timing and PoE PSE for intelligent power management.
Robust design for extended temperature ranges and high reliability.

Bandwidth and Port Configuration
The switch supports a default configuration of 6x QSGMII (24x 10/100/1000BASE-T) and 4x 10G-USXGMII (4x 1/2.5/5G/10GBASE-T) with external PHYs. Custom configurations can support up to 28 x 1Gb/s ports or 10x 10GBASE-T.

Reliability and Management
Designed for rugged environments, the KSwitch M20 includes built-in test capabilities for maintenance. It supports SNMP, web-based management, and a command-line interface for comprehensive network management, including IPv6 support.

Technical Specifications

Network Device OS: Microchip LAN969x TSN Switch Family.
Operation Mode: Store and forward, full wire-speed, non-blocking switch core.
Port Mapping: Initial mapping includes 6x QSGMII and 4x 10G-USXGMII, with other configurations available on request.
Traffic Management: Supports IEEE 802.1p QoS with 8 queues per port and various scheduling schemes.
Redundancy: Features IEEE 802.1CB for frame replication and elimination, and protection switching.
Security: Includes IP and MAC-based access control, IEEE802.1X, and storm control.

Environmental and Compliance

Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C.
Compliance: RoHS, REACH, and WEEE compliant.
Altitude: Up to 3000m.

Ordering Information
Available models include KSWITCH M20-64 and KSWITCH M20-100, with optional heat spreader.

Contact Information
Kontron Europe GmbH, Ismaning, Germany. For more details, visit www.kontron.com.

Catalog excerpts

KSwitch M20Embedded Ethernet Switch Module 1/2.5/5/10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module Series featured with Precision Time Protocol * Managed Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) Ethernet Switch * Flexible port configuration via 10x 10G SerDes, up to 28 ports * Industrial grade, highly reliable and long-term available

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Product Highlights KSwitch M20 The Kontron KSwitch M20 is a modular non blocking fully managed L2/L3 1/2.5/5/10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch module with Precision Time Protocol that provides a rich and versatile feature set to integrate Ethernet switching functions on custom base board designs. Whatever you need to integrate, the KSwitch M20 is the ideal fit for all kinds of high performance Ethernet switching, either in military, avionics or industrial applications. The IEEE1588v2 features enable precise timing synchronization and packet time stamping for time sensitive applications. It also supports...

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Technical Information ENVIRONMENTAL & COMPLIANCE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT & QOS PRIORITY NUMBER OF QUEUES PER PORT SCHEDULING SCHEMES TIME SENSITIVE NETWORKING SHAPING & FILTERING REDUNDANCY / RELIABILITY FORWARDING SCHEME TIMING & SYNCHRONIZATION NETWORK REDUNDANCY SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL PORT TRUNK / LACP SECURITY PORT SECURITY STORM CONTROL MANAGEMENT USER MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT SECURITY UPGRADE & RESTORE NETWORK TIME SYNCHRONIZAZION SYSTEM STATUS GREEN ETHERNET POWER INPUT VOLTAGE POWER CONSUMPTION INDICATORS POWER STATUS ETHERNET PORT OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY EMC SAFETY...

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Block Diagrams KSwitch M20 Distribut'o n BUFFER /DPLL NOR Module Connector 0.5 mm pitch 220 pin <1H Receptacle A1-A110/B1-B110 Global Headquarters Kontron Europe GmbH Gutenbergstrafee 2 85737 Ismaning, Germany TeL.: + 49 821 4086-0 [email protected] Copyright © 2026 Kontron. ALL rights reserved. ALL data is for information purposes onLy and not guaranteed for LegaL purposes. Information has been carefuLLy checked and is beLieved to be accurate;however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Kontron and the Kontron Logo and a LL other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property...

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