The GE Multilink Family

The GE MultiLink family is a line of industrial and substation hardened Ethernet switches that provide secure, reliable communications for all of your critical infrastructure devices. Designed to meet the unique requirements of the protection and control industry, the MultiLink Ethernet switches ensure your communications network is always available, even under the worst environmental and transient conditions. GE MultiLink Ethernet switches can easily be integrated into new or existing installations where critical transfer of data is needed with high levels of reliability.

ML2400 & ML1600 Managed Switches

The MultiLink ML2400 and the ML1600 Managed Ethernet switches provide extremely reliable networks with fast reconfiguration times for recovering from faults occurring in the network. The complete set of network management functions available provide the configurability and monitoring capability needed for most applications, while the high level of security features available will ensure your network is always protected from tampering or illegal access.

ML600 Unmanaged Compact Switch

The ML600 Unmanaged Ethernet switch provides the ability to connect remote sites or stations that contain few Ethernet devices to your local network in a cost effective manner. The ML600 can be set-up with several different port configurations allowing for use with many different device types. It can also be connected to other Ethernet switches forming a ring architecture providing redundancy throughout your critical networks.

Why use the Multilink Family of Ethernet Communication Switching Solutions?

Ability to Withstand Harsh Environments -- IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 Class 2 compliant, IP 40 rated, -40¼C to +85¼ operating temperature without fans.

High Degree of Network and Management Security -- SNMPv3 Encryption, secure web management, remote access security, Radius & TACACS+ secure password authentication.

Enhanced Availability with Fast Fault Recovery -- Network ring recovery less than 5ms per switch, Link-Loss-Alert detection for broken 10Mbit & 100Mbit fiber connections, redundant power supplies with mixed inputs voltages available.

Simple Switch Configuration and System Integration -- Web interface for entire switch configuration, enhanced web statistics, Modbus TCP/IP support for monitoring and system integration, easy to use EnerVista configuration software.

Support of all Common Network Communication Ports -- 10Mbit, 100Mbit, and 1000Mbit ports. ST, SC, LC, and MTRJ Multimode and Singlemode fiber optics. 10/100Mbit auto-negotiating RJ45 copper ports, copper and fiber optic gigabit ports.

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