Moxa EDS-2010-ML-2GTXSFP 10-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch

What the EDS-2010-ML-2GTXSFP does on the plant network

EDS-2010-ML-2GTXSFP is listed by Moxa as: Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch with 8 10/100BaseT(X) ports, 2 10/100/1000BaseT(X) or 100/1000BaseSFP ports, dual power inputs 12/24/48 VDC, -10 to 60°C operating temperature. Eight Fast Ethernet ports plus two Gigabit combo ports in an unmanaged format with dual DC power inputs, giving gigabit uplinks without any configuration.

Key figures from the Moxa page: the power input is 12/24/48 VDC; Redundant dual inputs; operating temperature is -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F); dimensions are 36 x 135 x 95 mm (1.41 x 5.31 x 3.74 in); weight is 498 g (1.10 lb); the enclosure is rated IP30.

Standards and approvals printed for this model include hazardous-location listings of Class I Division 2; ATEX; IECEx; marine approvals (DNV; LR; ABS; NK); railway standard EN 50121-4; safety standard UL 61010-2-201; EN 62368-1(LVD). Approvals can differ between variants of a series, so check the one on the exact order code.

Technical specifications

Where it fits and what to check

It works well as a field switch that collects eight devices and hands traffic to a gigabit backbone, either by copper or by SFP fiber.

On the practical side, mounting is listed as din-rail mounting; wall mounting (with optional kit); the housing is metal; the stated MTBF is 2,174,016 hrs; the warranty period is 5 years. Treat the MTBF as a manufacturer prediction under its stated method, not a guarantee for your site.

Before ordering, confirm the copper or SFP uplink choice, the supply voltage and the operating-temperature version. Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat and quotes against the exact code you give us.

Installation notes for the EDS-2010-ML-2GTXSFP

Plan the DIN-rail position so that the copper cables and any fiber patch leads can enter the switch without tight bends or strain on the connectors. Leave clear space above and below the housing so that warm air can rise away from the metal enclosure instead of collecting around it, and keep the switch away from drive outputs, contactors and other sources of electrical noise inside the same panel. Because the enclosure is rated IP30, it belongs inside a cabinet or control enclosure rather than on an open wall in a process area.

Wire the two DC supplies to the removable terminal block from separate sources where the design allows, so that losing one supply does not take the switch down. Use the relay alarm contact to report a supply or port problem back to the PLC or SCADA, which gives operators an early warning on an unmanaged device that otherwise has no configuration interface. Label each port with the device it serves before the panel is closed up; this saves time later when someone traces a fault at night.

Commissioning and first power-up

Before connecting field devices, power the switch from each input in turn and confirm that the alarm relay reacts as the panel drawings expect. Then connect the uplink first and check that the link comes up at the speed the backbone is designed for. For a fiber uplink, confirm that the SFP module type and the fiber type at the far end match; a mismatch between single-mode and multi-mode, or between wavelengths, is a common reason for a link that never establishes. After the uplink is stable, add the field devices one at a time and confirm each one is reachable from the control system.

Since the switch is unmanaged, it does not segment traffic or block loops on its own. Check the cabling against the network drawing so that no accidental loop is created between this switch and another one in the same cabinet.

Operating in Oman and GCC conditions

Panels in Oman and across the GCC often sit in outdoor kiosks or plant rooms where summer heat builds up quickly. Compare the real temperature inside the enclosure, not the outdoor air reading, with the -10 to 60°C operating range on this page. Solar gain on a sunlit cabinet door, heat from power supplies and poor ventilation can push the internal temperature well above ambient, so measure it during the hottest part of the day before final acceptance.

Fine desert dust and coastal humidity are the other two concerns. Keep cabinet doors closed, maintain the cabinet filters and seals, and avoid locations where condensation can form when air conditioning cycles on and off, since the stated humidity range is non-condensing.

Routine maintenance checks

During planned shutdowns, inspect the terminal block for loose supply wires, check that both power inputs are still live, clean dust from the cabinet without blowing it into the ports, and reseat any fiber patch leads that show signs of strain. Keep a record of which devices connect to which port so that a replacement switch can be dropped in quickly with the same layout.

Documents and quotation

The attached file is Moxa’s published datasheet for the family (moxa-eds-2010-ml-series-datasheet-v2.1). For a quotation, send the full order code, the quantity required and where the goods are to be delivered.

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