Foxboro P0973JP 8-Port Copper/8-Port Fiber Managed Ethernet Switch – Product Description

Overview

The Foxboro P0973JP is an industrial-grade Layer‑2 managed Ethernet switch from the A4-Series, designed for Foxboro distributed control systems (DCS). It provides high-speed, reliable connectivity for small to medium-sized networks, enabling seamless communication between controllers, I/O modules, and operator stations. Moreover, its rugged industrial design ensures continuous operation even in harsh process environments. The switch supports both copper and fiber connections, allowing flexible network deployment and future expansion.

Technical Specifications

• Model: P0973JP

• Type: Layer‑2 Managed Ethernet Switch

• System Compatibility: Foxboro I/A Series DCS

• Copper Ports: 8 × 100Base‑TX (RJ‑45)

• Fiber Ports: 8 × 100Base‑FX (MT-RJ)

• Gigabit Ports: 2 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet

• Gigabit Uplink Ports: 2 × 1000Base‑X SFP (Mini-GBIC)

• Switching Capacity: High-performance Layer‑2 switching

• Protocols Supported: Ethernet, VLAN, QoS, port mirroring

• Redundancy: Supports redundant network architectures

• Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C

• Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C

• Humidity Range: 5% – 95% non-condensing

• Form Factor: Rack-mountable (industrial enclosure)

• Certifications: CE, FCC, UL, RoHS

• Application Areas: Oil & gas, chemical plants, refining, power generation, pulp & paper, water treatment

FAQ

Q1: What types of ports are included on the P0973JP switch?
It features 8 copper ports, 8 fiber ports, 2 Gigabit Ethernet, and 2 SFP uplink ports.

Q2: Can this switch operate in harsh industrial environments?
Yes, it supports –40 °C to +70 °C with industrial-grade construction.

Q3: Does it support network redundancy?
Yes, it works with redundant network architectures for high reliability.

Q4: Is it compatible with Foxboro I/A Series DCS?
Yes, it is fully compatible with Foxboro distributed control systems.

Q5: Can it be mounted in a standard industrial rack?
Yes, it is rack-mountable and designed for industrial enclosures.