Industrial 2-Port 10/100/1000T + 2-Port 1G/2.5G SFP Managed TSN Media Converter

Innovative Industrial TSN Media Converter Guarantees Delivery of Time-Sensitive Data 

PLANET TSN-900-2T2S is a brand-new Industrial-grade Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) Managed Media Converter  which features 2 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 ports and 2 1G/2.5GBASE-X SFP ports in a rugged IP30 metal case for stable operation in heavy environments, and addresses all levels of the industrial automation network, from the field bus to the factory backbone. And it guarantees end-to-end transmission of high-priority traffic with extremely low latency. With 2 dual-speed SFP fiber slots, it can be flexibly applied to extend the connection distance.

The TSN-900-2T2S can be installed in any difficult environment as it can operate stably under the temperature range from -40 to 75 degrees C. It also allows either DIN-rail or wall mounting for efficient use of cabinet space.

Building a Sustainable Future for Innovation with ESG Principles

The TSN-900-2T2S can help businesses achieve more efficient operations and production while reducing energy consumption and resource wastage, thereby enhancing both the economic and social benefits of the enterprise, aligning with the core values of ESG. For instance, the application of the TSN-900-2T2S in industrial automation enables precise control of the manufacturing process, reducing energy consumption and waste generation. Similarly, their use in transportation can optimize logistics routes, mitigating issues such as carbon emissions and traffic congestion.

A Simplified Pathway to a TSN-compatible Infrastructure

PLANET TSN-900-2T2S provides real-time, low-latency network communication for industrial automation, 5G NR networks, Industry 4.0, 4K/8K video streaming, and VR/AR gaming industry by using the Time-sensitive Networking (TSN) technology and IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTPv2) for time synchronization on all ports. 

The TSN-900-2T2S supports TSN IEEE standards needed for a complete real-time communication solution. These include IEEE 802.1AS-REV profile for time synchronization, IEEE 802.1Qbv for Enhancements for Scheduled Traffic, IEEE 802.1Qbu Frame Preemption, IEEE 802.3br Interspersing Express Traffic (IET), IEEE 802.1Qci for per-stream filtering and policing (PSFP) and IEEE 802.1CB frame replication and elimination for reliability (FRER) for seamless redundancy.

The TSN-900-2T2S eliminates the need for separating information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) Ethernet networks, providing a more ubiquitous approach to synchronization and precision timing for today’s industrial automation systems. 

1588 Time Protocol for Industrial Computing Networks

The TSN-900-2T2S features IEEE 1588v2 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) with hardware-based time stamping for precise time synchronization of networks, and support for Boundary Clock, End to End and Peer to Peer Transparent Clock modes. It is ideal for telecom and carrier Ethernet applications, supporting MEF service delivery and timing over packet solutions for IEEE 1588 and synchronous Ethernet.  

Redundant Ring, Fast Recovery for Critical Network Applications

The TSN-900-2T2S supports redundant ring technology and features strong, rapid self-recovery capability to prevent interruptions and external intrusions. It incorporates advanced ITU-T G.8032 ERPS (Ethernet Ring Protection Switching) technology, Spanning Tree Protocol (802.1s MSTP), and redundant power input system into customer’s industrial automation network to enhance system reliability and uptime in harsh factory environments. In a simple ring network, the recovery time of data link can be as fast as 10ms.

Robust Layer 2 Features

The TSN-900-2T2S can be programmed for advanced Layer 2 switch management functions such as dynamic port link aggregation, 802.1Q tagged VLAN, Q-in-Q VLAN, private VLAN, Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), Layer 2 to Layer 4 QoS, bandwidth control, IGMP snooping and MLD snooping. Via the aggregation of supporting ports, the TSN-900-2T2S allows the operation of a high-speed trunk group that comes with multiple ports and supports fail-over as well.

Cybersecurity Network Solution to Minimize Security Risks

The cybersecurity features that virtually need no effort and cost to have include the protection of the media converter management and the enhanced security of the mission-critical network. Both SSHv2 and TLSv1.2 protocols are utilized to provide strong protection against advanced threats. The network administrator can now construct highly-secure corporate networks with considerably less time and effort than before.

Modbus TCP Provides Flexible Network Connectivity for Factory Automation

With the supported Modbus TCP/IP protocol, the TSN-900-2T2S can easily integrate with SCADA systems, HMI systems and other data acquisition systems in factory floors. It enables administrators to remotely monitor the industrial media converter’s operating information, port information, communication status, and DI and DO status, thus easily achieving enhanced monitoring and maintenance of the entire factory.

SMTP/SNMP Trap Event Alert

The TSN-900-2T2S provides event alert function to help to diagnose the abnormal device owing to whether or not there is a break of the network connection, or the rebooting response.

Effective Alarm Alert for Better Protection

The TSN-900-2T2S supports a Fault Alarm feature which can alert the users when there is something wrong with the media converter. With this ideal feature, the users would not have to waste time to find where the problem is. It will help to save time and human resource.

Digital Input and Digital Output for External Alarm

The TSN-900-2T2S supports Digital Input and Digital Output on its front panel. This external alarm enables users to use Digital Input to detect and log external device status (such as door intrusion detector), and send event alarm to the administrators. The Digital Output could be used to alarm the administrators if the TSN-900-2T2S’s port shows link down, link up or power failure.

IPv6/IPv4 Dual Stack

Supporting both IPv6 and IPv4 protocols, the TSN-900-2T2S helps data centers, campuses, telecoms, and more to experience the IPv6 era with the lowest investment as its network facilities need not be replaced or overhauled if the IPv6 FTTx edge network is set up. 

Efficient Management

For efficient management, the TSN-900-2T2S is equipped with console, Web and SNMP management interfaces. 

• With the built-in Web-based management interface, the TSN-900-2T2S offers an easy-to-use, platform-independent management and configuration facility. 
• For text-based management, it can be accessed via Telnet and the console port. 
• For standard-based monitor and management software, it offers SNMPv3 connection which encrypts the packet content at each session for secure remote management.

Powerful Network Security

The TSN-900-2T2S offers comprehensive Layer 2 to Layer 4 Access Control List (ACL) for enforcing security to the edge. It can be used to restrict network access by denying packets based on source and destination IP address, TCP/UDP ports or defined typical network applications. Its protection mechanism also comprises 802.1X Port-based and MAC-based user and device authentication. With the private VLAN function, communication between edge ports can be prevented to ensure user privacy. 

Advanced IP Network Protection

The TSN-900-2T2S also provides DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard and Dynamic ARP Inspection functions to prevent IP snooping from attack and discard ARP packets with invalid MAC address. The network administrators can now construct highly-secure corporate networks with considerably less time and effort than before.

Excellent Traffic Control

The TSN-900-2T2S is loaded with powerful traffic management and QoS features to enhance connection services by telecoms and ISPs. The QoS features include wire-speed Layer 4 traffic classifiers and bandwidth limit that are particularly useful for multi-tenant units, multi-business units, Telco and network service providers’ applications. It also empowers the industrial environment to take full advantage of the limited network resources and guarantees the best performance in VoIP and video conferencing transmission.

Flexibility and Extension Solution

The additional two mini-GBIC slots built in the TSN-900-2T2S support triple-speed 1000/2500BASE-X SFP (small form-factor pluggable) fiber-optic modules, meaning the administrator now can flexibly choose the suitable SFP transceiver according to not only the transmission distance but also the transmission speed required. The distance can be extended from 300meters to 2km (multi-mode fiber) and to 10/20/30/40/60/70/80/120 kilometers (single-mode fiber or WDM fiber). They are well suited for applications within the enterprise data centers and distributions.

Intelligent SFP Diagnosis Mechanism

The TSN-900-2T2S supports SFP-DDM (digital diagnostic monitor) function that greatly helps network administrator to easily monitor real-time parameters of the SFP and SFP+ transceivers, such as optical output power, optical input power, temperature, laser bias current, and transceiver supply voltage.

Layer 3 IPv4 and IPv6 Software VLAN Routing for Secure and Flexible Management

To help customers stay on top of their businesses, the TSN-900-2T2S not only provides ultra high transmission performance and excellent Layer 2 technologies, but also IPv4/IPv6 software VLAN routing feature which allows to crossover different VLANs and different IP addresses for the purpose of having a highly-secure, flexible management and simpler networking application.

Remote Management Solution

PLANET's Universal Network Management System (UNI-NMS) and NMSViewerPro/CloudViewerPro app support IT staff by remotely managing all network devices and monitoring PDs' operational statuses. Thus, they're designed for both the enterprises and industries where deployments of PDs can be as remote as possible, without having to go to the actual location once a bug or faulty condition is found. With the UNI-NMS or NMSViewerPro/CloudViewerPro app, all kinds of businesses can now be speedily and efficiently managed from one platform.