These environments demand communications equipment that is specially designed for the task at hand, including highly robust design and construction, to ensure the network remains as reliable as possible. Many Industrial Ethernet applications mandate the requirement for security provisions to ensure that the network remains safe from any possible intrusion. Most ComNet managed switches include SSH (Secure Shell), SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), and IPV6 protocols to ensure the security of the network. Oil & Gas Production, Pipelines, and Transmission A key concern amongst petrochemical refining, distribution, and oil and natural gas exploration companies is the reliable and uninterrupted flow of products at all stages of the production process. Ethernet has been widely adopted as the networking technology of choice for nearly all SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems deployed in this market, for the control and monitoring of high-volume refining and pipeline/distribution applications. USP BOX: Port Guardian features: • An industry-first design to give your network extra protection at the edge. • Works at the physical layer 1 level as opposed to the more traditional layer 2 or 3 methods. • When a port is disconnected, the switch will shut down that port and send an alarm to the control room. • The network administrator can only re-enable the port. • This prevents spoofing of the same MAC/IP address. • All user-configurable depending on the level of security required. Vanderbilt International (UK) Ltd. Unit 9A2Y, Castlegate Business Park Caldicot | South Wales | NP26 5AD +44 (0)2036 300 670 comnet.net @ComNet_Inc ComNet DID YOU KNOW? ComNet design their hardened industrial products to be thermally efficient. That stops the ComNet product from heating up the products it is co-located with. We care for our environment! QUESTION: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HARDENED AND COMMERCIAL GRADE SWITCHES? • Hardened: -40 ̊ to +75 ̊C, Limited Life Warranty. • Commercial: 0 ̊ to +50 ̊C, 5 Year Warranty.