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KSwitch R16

KSwitch R16

KSwitch R16

Product catalog summary
Product Overview
The Kontron KSwitch R16 is a modular, fully managed Ethernet switch compliant with EN 50155 standards, designed for railway applications. It supports L2/L3 switching with a focus on high bandwidth and communication safety, featuring up to 16 ports ranging from 100Mbit/s to 10 Gigabit/s. The switch is rugged, with high resistance to shock and vibration, and operates within an extended temperature range of -40°C to +70°C (up to 85°C for short durations).

Key Features
  • IEEE1588v2 and TSN Support: Enables precise timing synchronization and packet time stamping for time-sensitive applications.
  • Power Over Ethernet (PoE): Supports intelligent PoE devices with built-in firmware, offering up to 90W total power by internal supply and up to 600W by external supply.
  • Reliability: Designed for extended temperature ranges with a single supply voltage option from 24VDC to 110VDC.
  • Management: Features SNMP monitoring, web-based management, and a comprehensive command-line interface for complex network routing.

Technical Specifications
  • Network Interfaces: 16x 1000BASE-T with flexible port configurations and PoE capability.
  • VLAN and Protocols: Supports up to 4095 VLANs, with port-based and IEEE 802.1Q tag-based VLANs, and multicast protocols like IGMP and MLD.
  • Traffic Management: Includes IEEE 802.1p QoS with 8 queues per port and various scheduling schemes.
  • Redundancy and Reliability: Features IEEE 802.1CB for frame replication and elimination, protection switching, and cut-through forwarding options.
  • Security: Offers IP and MAC-based access control, storm control, and IEEE802.1X authentication.

Environmental and Compliance
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C, with short-term operation up to 85°C.
  • Compliance: Meets EMC standards like EN 55032 and safety standards like EN 62368-1.
  • Protection: IP54 rated with RoHS and WEEE compliance.

Ordering Information
  • Various configurations and accessories are available, including rack and wall mount kits, interface cables, and a USB dongle for configuration management.
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Catalog excerpts

KSwitch R16-1

EN50155 compliant Ethernet Switch * Up to 16 port modular Ethernet Switch from 100Mbit/s to 10 Gigabit/s * Rugged - highly shock and vibration resistant * Extended Temperature Range -40 to +70°C (85°C)

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KSwitch R16-2

Product Highlights The Kontron KSwitch R16 is a Railway compliant (EN 50155) modular non blocking fully managed L2/L3 FE/1/10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch with Precision Time Protocol that provides a rich and versatile feature set. The IEEE1588v2 features enable precise timing synchronization and packet time stamping for time sensitive applications. It also supports intelligent Power Over Ethernet devices by built in firmware. Bandwidth The KSwitch R16 is designed for future oriented applications requiring out-standing bandwidth and communication safety. The default port configuration allows 16x 10/100/1000...

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KSwitch R16-3

Technical Information MANAGEMENT USER MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT SECURITY UPGRADE & RESTORE NETWORK TIME SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM STATUS GREEN ETHERNET POWER INPUT VOLTAGE INDICATORS POWER STATUS ETHERNET PORT ENVIRONMENTAL & OPERATING TEMPERATURE COMPLIANCE STORAGE TEMPERATURE ROHS & WEEE Web-based management, Command Line Interface SNMP VI, V2c, Trap, Telnet (5 sessions) RFC 3411 SNMP Management Frameworks RFC 3414 User-based Security Model for SNMPv3 RFC 3415 View-based access Control Model for SNMP RFC 2613 SMON - PortCopy HTTPs, SSH, Access Management, Loop Protection TFTP/HTTP for Configuration...

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KSwitch R16-4

Kontron Europe GmbH Gutenbergstraße 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 all other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are recognized.Specifications are subject to change without notice. KSwitch R16_data-sheet-20260427 - bmy Global Headquarters...

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