Phoenix FL SWITCH 2000 Series Industrial Ethernet Switches Selection Guide

Opening: Reliable Industrial Network Backbone for Factory Automation

The Phoenix FL SWITCH 2000 series is a portfolio of entry-to-mid-range industrial Ethernet switches designed for building stable, scalable network infrastructures in factory automation systems. Covering five sub-series (2300/2400/2500/2600/2700) with port counts ranging from 4 to 16, supporting both copper electrical ports and fiber optical ports (SFP/SFX/TC/GC), and compatible with PROFINET (PN suffix) for seamless integration with Siemens industrial control systems, these switches feature industrial-grade durability, plug-and-play deployment, and flexible port combinations. Widely used in workshop device networking, cross-site data transmission, and PROFINET-based control networks, they ensure uninterrupted data exchange in harsh industrial environments.

I. Core Advantages of the FL SWITCH 2000 Series

1. Industrial-Grade Environmental Resilience

   • Wide operating temperature range (-40°C to +70°C), suitable for outdoor field cabinets and high-temperature workshop environments;
   • High resistance to electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMC compliance with IEC 61000-6-2/4), stable operation near inverters, motors, and high-voltage equipment;
   • Vibration (10g) and shock (50g) resistance, adapting to mechanical vibration in robotic workstations and heavy machinery areas;
   • IP30 protection (housing) for dust-proof cabinet installation, with fanless passive cooling to avoid maintenance and reduce failure points.

2. Flexible Port Configuration

   • Copper electrical ports: 10/100/1000 Mbps adaptive, supporting auto-MDI/MDIX (no crossover cable required) for direct device connection;
   • Fiber optical ports: Multiple types (SFP/SFX/TC/GC) for long-distance transmission (up to 10km for SFP, 2km for SFX); 2-port fiber variants enable network redundancy and cross-building connection;
   • Port density coverage: 4-16 electrical ports, matching small-scale device clusters (4-port) to large workshop networks (16-port).

3. PROFINET Compatibility

   • PN-suffix models are fully compliant with PROFINET IO/IRT standards, supporting real-time industrial control communication and seamless docking with Siemens S7 PLCs, HMI, and field devices;
   • Integrated PROFINET device name management and network diagnostics functions, simplifying industrial network configuration and maintenance.

4. Plug-and-Play & Scalable Deployment

   • No complex configuration required for basic networking (unmanaged for most models), enabling quick deployment of workshop networks;
   • Support for network topologies (star, linear, ring) with fiber port redundancy, meeting different factory network architecture needs;
   • DIN rail (NS 35/7.5) mounting, compatible with Phoenix control cabinet infrastructure for unified network and control system layout.

II. Product Classification & Detailed Parameter Table

The FL SWITCH 2000 series is categorized by sub-series (2300/2400/2500/2600/2700) (representing different functional tiers and port scalability) with sub-variants based on port count, optical port type, and PROFINET support.

1. FL SWITCH 2700 Series (Top-Tier Entry-Level, 8-Port Electrical)

High-performance 8-port gigabit electrical switches, ideal for small-scale high-bandwidth industrial networks.

2. FL SWITCH 2600 Series (Mid-Tier Entry-Level, 8-Port Electrical)

Cost-effective 8-port gigabit electrical switches for basic industrial gigabit networking.

3. FL SWITCH 2500 Series (Mid-Range, High Port Density + Fiber Ports)

High-port-density switches (6-16 electrical ports) with SFP fiber interfaces, supporting long-distance and high-device-count networking.

4. FL SWITCH 2400 Series (Basic Mid-Range, Mixed Electrical/FX Fiber Ports)

Basic mid-range switches with SFX/TC fiber ports, supporting short-distance fiber transmission and compact networking.

5. FL SWITCH 2300 Series (Entry-Level, Cost-Effective, Mixed Electrical/GC/SFP Fiber)

Entry-level cost-effective switches with GC/SFP fiber ports, suitable for basic industrial networking with fiber redundancy.

III. FL SWITCH 2000 Series Nomenclature Decoding

FL SWITCH [Sub-series][Port Config]-[Optical Port Type]-[Special Feature]

• FL SWITCH: Product series identifier (industrial Ethernet switch for factory automation network infrastructure).
• Sub-series:
  • 2300 = Entry-level cost-effective series (fast Ethernet, optional SFX/SFP/GC fiber, basic redundancy);
  • 2400 = Basic mid-range series (fast Ethernet, SFX/TC mixed media, compact port combinations);
  • 2500 = Mid-range high-performance series (gigabit Ethernet, SFP fiber, high port density 14-16 ports);
  • 2600 = Mid-tier entry-level gigabit series (8-port pure gigabit electrical, cost-effective gigabit networking);
  • 2700 = Top-tier entry-level gigabit series (8-port high-performance gigabit electrical, PROFINET-optimized).
• Port Config:
  • XXXX = Electrical port count (e.g., 04=4-port, 06=6-port, 08=8-port, 12=12-port, 14=14-port, 16=16-port);
  • The number before the hyphen is the total electrical port count of the switch.
• Optical Port Type:
  • -2SFP = 2×SFP fiber ports (supports 10km long-distance transmission, hot-swappable modules);
  • -2SFX = 2×SFX fiber ports (2km short-distance, fixed wavelength);
  • -2TC = 2×TC copper/fiber dual-media ports (flexible media selection);
  • -2GC = 2×GC gigabit fiber ports (high-bandwidth fiber interconnection).
• Special Feature:
  • PN = PROFINET-compatible (supports PROFINET IO/IRT, Siemens PLC integration);
  • /K1 = Customized model (customer-specific configuration);
  • (no suffix) = Standard non-PROFINET model (basic Ethernet switching, plug-and-play).

IV. 3-Step Quick Selection Technique

Step 1: Select Sub-series Based on Network Performance & Scale

• Entry-level basic networking (fast Ethernet, cost priority): Choose 2300 series (2702652/2702909) for 4-16 port entry-level fast Ethernet networks.
• Compact mixed media networking (electrical + SFX/TC fiber): Opt for 2400 series (1088853/1043414) for small-scale mixed copper/fiber networks.
• High-port-density gigabit networking (14-16 ports, SFP fiber): Pick 2500 series (1043496/1043499) for large workshop gigabit networks with fiber redundancy.
• Cost-effective 8-port gigabit networking: Select 2600 series (1106500/1106616) for 8-device basic gigabit interconnection.
• High-performance 8-port PROFINET gigabit networking: Choose 2700 series (1106610/1106615) for PROFINET-based high-bandwidth small networks.

Step 2: Match Port Configuration to Device Count & Transmission Distance

• ≤8 devices, no fiber need: Select pure electrical port models (2708/2608/2308) for simple star topology networking.
• 6-14 devices, short-distance fiber (≤2km): Pick -2SFX variants (2406-2SFX/2414-2SFX) for adjacent workshop/warehouse interconnection.
• 6-14 devices, long-distance fiber (≤10km): Choose -2SFP variants (2506-2SFP/2314-2SFP) for cross-building/campus fiber transmission.
• Mixed media (copper + fiber + gigabit fiber): Opt for -2TC/-2GC variants (2412-2TC-2SFX/2304-2GC-2SFP) for flexible media deployment.
• ≥12 devices, high density: Select 16-port models (2316/2416/2516) for large-scale workshop device clustering.

Step 3: Choose PROFINET Compatibility Based on Control System

• Siemens S7 PLC/PROFINET control network: Must select PN-suffix models (1106610/1089205/1009220) to ensure real-time communication and system compatibility.
• General Ethernet network (non-PROFINET): Select non-PN models (1106615/1043496/2702652) for plug-and-play basic networking and cost savings.

V. Recommended Industry-Scenario Combinations

VI. Selection Pitfall Avoidance Guide

1. PROFINET Compatibility Neglect: Siemens S7 PLC networks using non-PN switches → Choose PN-suffix models (1106610/1089205) to ensure real-time control communication and avoid network latency/failure.
2. Transmission Distance Mismatch: 10km cross-building transmission using SFX fiber switches → Select SFP variants (1043499/1006191) to extend transmission distance and ensure signal integrity.
3. Port Density Oversight: 16-device networks using 8-port switches → Pick 16-port models (2316/2416/2516) to avoid network segmentation and reduce wiring complexity.
4. Redundancy Omission: Critical production line networks using non-fiber-ring switches → Choose -2SFP/-2GC ring-supported models (2314-2SFP/2304-2GC-2SFP) to improve network reliability and reduce downtime.
5. Media Type Error: Gigabit fiber interconnection using SFX fast Ethernet switches → Select GC gigabit fiber variants (2702910/2702653) to meet gigabit bandwidth requirements.

Conclusion: Select the Right FL SWITCH for Industrial Network Stability

The Phoenix FL SWITCH 2000 series provides tiered industrial Ethernet switching solutions for factory automation, covering entry-level fast Ethernet, mid-range gigabit, mixed media, and PROFINET-compatible networks with flexible port and fiber configurations.