The ToughSwitch 3 is a dedicated, ruggedised ethernet switch designed to meet MIL-STD environmental and electromagnetic requirements.
It operates from 24 VDC vehicle power in accordance with MIL-STD-1275B, making it ideally suited for use in military vehicles.
The ToughSwitch 3 is painted with Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) paint, meaning it will resist the effects of biological and chemical decontamination agents, including DS2 and STB, applied to external surfaces and components using standard decontamination procedures and methods.
It also meets MIL-STD-108 requirements for steam and waterjet cleaning.
The ToughSwitch 3 is outfitted with two MIL-STD connectors, one for power and a second for ethernet connectivity. Since all the ports are auto-MDI/MDIX, any port can be connected to another ethernet switch as an uplink.
The ToughSwitch 3 is designed to minimise collisions and network loading. Unlike an ethernet hub that broadcasts all messages out all ports, it automatically determines and remembers where an ethernet device is located and routes messages only through the appropriate port.