Allen-Bradley 1783-MMS10 Stratix 5800 Managed Ethernet Switch

Description

The Allen-Bradley 1783-MMS10 is a high-performance managed industrial Ethernet switch belonging to the Stratix 5800 Ethernet switch family. Designed as a modular base unit, it acts as a high-density networking backbone for demanding industrial automation, control, and process environments. Equipped with Layer 2 switching firmware, it delivers Gigabit speed across all interfaces to ensure deterministic communication and real-time data handling.

Hardware capabilities include 10 total base ports configured as 8 copper 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports and 2 Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) slots supporting 100/1000 Mbps fiber optic transceivers. As a modular base unit, the 1783-MMS10 supports side-by-side expansion using a compatible Stratix 5800 expansion module, extending total port density up to 26 ports.

Co-developed by Rockwell Automation and Cisco Systems, the switch utilizes the embedded Cisco IOS-XE operating system. This architecture bridges Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) teams by enabling seamless management through familiar enterprise CLI tools, IT security frameworks, and industrial integration tools such as Studio 5000 Add-on Profiles (AOPs) and FactoryTalk View faceplates.

Features

• Gigabit Ethernet Architecture: Delivers full Gigabit speed across all 8 copper RJ45 ports and 2 SFP fiber slots to support high-bandwidth OT applications.
• Modular Base Design: Functions as a modular base unit that supports one expansion module to scale up to 26 total ports.
• Cisco IOS-XE Operating System: Integrates enterprise-grade network security, management, and routing foundation co-developed with Cisco.
• Premier Integrated Architecture: Configures natively in Studio 5000 using Add-on Profiles (AOPs) with predefined Logix tags and FactoryTalk View faceplates for status monitoring and alarming.
• Cybersecurity Compliance: Adheres to global IEC 62443-4-2 industrial cybersecurity standards for enhanced domain protection and traffic access control.
• Industrial Enclosure: Built with an IP30-rated industrial enclosure designed for secure DIN rail mounting in harsh industrial panels.

Applications

• High-Performance End-Device Networking: Connects programmable automation controllers (PACs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), drives, and I/O racks needing Gigabit bandwidth.
• Modular Network Expansion: Ideal for control cabinets requiring flexible, scalable port additions via modular expansion units without replacing the base infrastructure.
• OT/IT Enterprise Integration: Serves as an industrial access switch bridging shop-floor automation networks to enterprise IT backbones using standard Cisco tools and security policies.

Technical Specifications

General

Port Configuration

Software and Security Compliance

Connections / Interfaces

Installation Guidelines

1. Environmental Inspection: Verify that the panel enclosure satisfies IP30 protection requirements and operating temperature limits before mounting.
2. DIN Rail Mounting: Securely latch the 1783-MMS10 onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail. Ensure adequate vertical clearance for air ventilation and cabling bends.
3. Expansion Module Attachment: If using a Stratix 5800 expansion module (e.g., 1783-MMX series), mechanically join and lock the expansion unit to the side of the base switch prior to rail attachment and power application.
4. Grounding: Connect a low-impedance functional earth ground wire to the grounding terminal to ensure proper shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI).
5. Cabling and SFPs: Connect shielded twisted-pair (STP) Ethernet cables to the copper ports. Insert compatible SFP modules into the optical slots until fully latched before connecting fiber cables.

Configuration and Management

• Studio 5000 Logix Designer Integration: Download and install the corresponding Add-on Profile (AOP) in Studio 5000 to configure switch settings, auto-generate Logix tags, and monitor port status directly within the control application.
• Network Management Interfaces: Access device setup via Cisco Command Line Interface (CLI), Web UI, or SNMP management tools familiar to IT personnel.
• Industrial Faceplates: Deploy predefined FactoryTalk View faceplates for real-time visual diagnostics, port state monitoring, and network fault alarming.