Core Systems ruggedises Cisco Ethernet switch
Core Systems announced a new RCAT-4948E ruggedised version of the Cisco 2U 4948E Ethernet Switch to meet military standards on 3 June.
The RCAT-4948E Ethernet switch is qualified to meet MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-910D, MIL-STD-167, and MIL-STD-461 standards. It is a ruggedised commercial off-the-shelf switch that can be used in military applications to provide multimedia and data deployment services under military shock, vibration, thermal, humidity and altitude conditions beyond that of its commercial Cisco counterpart.
The hardened Ethernet switch also includes custom connections, AC or DC power requirements and external cable sets. It is designed for use in military aircraft, shelter environments and shipboard installations.
The RCAT-4948E MIL-SPEC switch comes with a MIL-38999 connector for 48GB Ethernet downlinks, a 1GB fibre uplink and three 10GB Ethernet uplinks.
Chris Schaffner, president, Core Systems, said: 'There is one, maybe two companies who manufacture military versions of the Cisco Switches for the military market. We are very excited about this partnership with Cisco and look forward to mutual success in this arena.'
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