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Brand: MOXA
Moxa EDS-405A-PTP 5-Port Managed Switch with PTP
Description
What the EDS-405A-PTP does on the plant network
Moxa describes the EDS-405A-PTP as entry-level managed Ethernet switch with 5 10/100BaseT(X) ports, hardware-based IEEE 1588 PTPv2 protocol support, -10°C to 60°C operating temperature. An entry-level managed switch with five 10/100 ports and hardware-based IEEE 1588v2 PTP time synchronisation, along with Turbo Ring/Turbo Chain redundancy.
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 53.6 x 135 x 105 mm (2.11 x 5.31 x 4.13 in); weight is 820 g (1.81 lb); the enclosure is rated IP30.
Standards and approvals printed for this model include safety standard UL 508. Approvals can differ between variants of a series, so check the one on the exact order code.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| 10/100BaseT(X) Ports (RJ45 connector) | 5; Auto negotiation speed; Full/Half duplex mode; Auto MDI/MDI-X connection |
| Optical Fiber | Read more 100BaseFX Multi-Mode Single-Mode Fiber Cable Type OM1 50/125 µm G.652 800 MHz x km Typical Distance 4 km 5 km 40 km Wavelength Typical (nm) 1300 1310 TX … |
| Filter | 802.1Q VLAN; GMRP; GVRP; IGMP v1/v2; Port-based VLAN |
| Industrial Protocols | EtherNet/IP; Modbus TCP |
| Management | Back Pressure Flow Control; BOOTP; DHCP Option 66/67/82; DHCP Server/Client; Flow control; IPv4/IPv6; LLDP; Port Mirror; RARP; RMON; SMTP; SNMP Inform; SNMPv1/v2c/v3 … |
| Redundancy Protocols | RSTP; STP; Turbo Chain; Turbo Ring v1/v2 |
| Security | Broadcast storm protection; HTTPS/SSL; NTP authentication; Port Lock; SNMPv3; SSH; Trust access control |
| Time Management | NTP Server/Client; SNTP; IEEE 1588v2 PTP (hardware-based) |
| IGMP Groups | 256 |
| MAC Table Size | 8 K |
| Max. No. of VLANs | 64 |
| Packet Buffer Size | 1 Mbits |
| Priority Queues | 4 |
| VLAN ID Range | VID 1 to 4094 |
| Console Port | RS-232 (TxD, RxD, GND), 10-pin RJ45 (115200, n, 8, 1) |
| Alarm Contact Channels | Relay output with current carrying capacity of 1 A @ 24 VDC |
| Input Voltage | 12/24/48 VDC; Redundant dual inputs |
| Operating Voltage | 9.6 to 60 VDC |
| Input Current | 0.23 A @ 24 VDC |
| Overload Current Protection | Supported |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | Supported |
| Connection | 1 removable 6-contact terminal block(s) |
| Housing | Metal |
| IP Rating | IP30 |
| Dimensions | 53.6 x 135 x 105 mm (2.11 x 5.31 x 4.13 in) |
| Weight | 820 g (1.81 lb) |
| Installation | DIN-rail mounting; Wall mounting (with optional kit) |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F) |
| Storage Temperature (package included) | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) |
| Ambient Relative Humidity | 5 to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Safety | UL 508 |
| EMC | EN 55032/35 |
| EMI | CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A |
| EMS | IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV; IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 20 V/m; IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 0.5 kV; Signal: 0.5 kV; IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: … |
| Vibration | IEC 60068-2-6 |
| Shock | IEC 60068-2-27 |
| Freefall | IEC 60068-2-31 |
| Warranty Period | 5 years |
Selecting the right variant
Hardware timestamping makes it a fit for substation and motion-control networks that need precise time distribution; for plain five-port managed duty without PTP, see the standard EDS-405A.
On the practical side, mounting is listed as din-rail mounting; wall mounting (with optional kit); the housing is metal; the stated MTBF is 1,316,464 hrs; the warranty period is 5 years. Treat the MTBF as a manufacturer prediction under its stated method, not a guarantee for your site.
Please check that your clocks and devices speak PTPv2 (the profile in use) and the -T option before you place an order. Seven Star LLC supplies as an independent company and prices against the precise code requested.
Related models in the EDS-405A-PTP family
The Moxa product list shows these models in the same family page (14 entries): EDS-405A, EDS-405A-EIP, EDS-405A-EIP-T, EDS-405A-MM-SC, EDS-405A-MM-SC-T, EDS-405A-MM-ST, EDS-405A-MM-ST-T, EDS-405A-PN, EDS-405A-PN-T, EDS-405A-PTP, EDS-405A-PTP-T, EDS-405A-SS-SC, EDS-405A-SS-SC-T, EDS-405A-T. Suffixes such as -T generally mark wide-temperature versions and fiber suffixes (M, S, MM, SS with SC or ST) mark the connector and fiber type, but the order code printed on the datasheet governs.
Documents and quotation
The attached file is Moxa’s published datasheet for the family (moxa-eds-405a-series-datasheet-v1.6). For a quotation, send the full order code, the quantity required and where the goods are to be delivered.
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Datasheets & Documents
- Datasheet Moxa EDS-405A series datasheet v1.6 Download
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About brand
Moxa is the Taiwanese maker of industrial networking equipment: Ethernet switches, serial device servers, protocol gateways, media converters, secure routers and remote I/O. It was founded in Taiwan in 1987 and started with serial communication products before moving into industrial Ethernet. It is headquartered in Taipei.
Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat. We list Moxa switches, serial servers, gateways and converters, and supply them to control system integrators, utilities, oil and gas and building automation projects in Oman and the GCC by exact model.
Moxa at a glance
| Established | 1987, Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Taipei, Taiwan |
| First products | Serial communication boards and serial connectivity |
| Product families | Unmanaged, managed and rackmount industrial Ethernet switches, serial device servers, Modbus and fieldbus gateways, media converters, serial converters, secure routers, remote I/O and industrial computers |
Moxa products we list
| Family | Models | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Unmanaged switches | EDS-205A, EDS-208A, EDS-2008-EL, EDS-2010-ML, EDS-308, EDS-316, EDS-G2005-EL, EDS-G205, EDS-G308, EDS-P206A PoE | Simple plug-and-play networks inside control panels |
| Managed switches | EDS-405A, EDS-408A, EDS-508A, EDS-510A, EDS-510E, EDS-518A, EDS-528E, EDS-G508E, EDS-G509, EDS-G512E, ICS-G7528A rackmount | Redundant ring networks, VLANs and diagnostics for SCADA and DCS |
| Serial device servers | NPort 5110A, 5150A, 5210A, 5250A, 5410, 5450, 5610-8, 5650-8, 6150, IA5150A | Putting RS-232/422/485 devices on an Ethernet network |
| Protocol gateways | MGate MB3180, MB3170, MB3280, MB3270, 5101-PBM-MN, 5105-MB-EIP, 5109 DNP3, 5114 IEC 104 | Linking Modbus RTU/TCP, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP, DNP3 and IEC 60870-5-104 systems |
| Converters, routers and I/O | IMC-21A, IMC-101, IMC-21GA, TCF-142, TCC-100, TCC-80, TCC-120, EDR-G9010 router, ioLogik E2210 | Fibre links over long distances, serial conversion, network security and remote I/O |
The choice between switch types follows the network. An unmanaged switch simply forwards traffic and suits a small, isolated panel. A managed switch adds redundancy protocols (Moxa's Turbo Ring recovers a broken ring in milliseconds), VLANs to separate traffic, port mirroring and alarms, which a SCADA or DCS network needs. The suffix on a Moxa model also matters: "-T" means a wide operating temperature range (typically -40 to 75 °C), which is the safe choice for outdoor cabinets in the Gulf summer. "-MM-SC" or "-S-SC" means multi-mode or single-mode fibre with SC connectors.
Where Moxa products are used
In Oman and the GCC, Moxa equipment connects RTUs, PLCs, meters and protection relays in oil and gas fields, electrical substations, water and wastewater SCADA, transport, and building and energy management systems.
Ordering Moxa products: what we need
Send the complete model including all suffixes (for example EDS-508A-MM-SC-T), the quantity, and for fibre models the fibre type and distance. For gateways, tell us which two protocols need to be linked.
Facts checked against Moxa company information, October 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Moxa EDS-405A-PTP?
Moxa lists it as: Entry-level managed Ethernet switch with 5 10/100BaseT(X) ports, hardware-based IEEE 1588 PTPv2 protocol support, -10°C to 60°C operating temperature. An entry-level managed switch with five 10/100 ports and hardware-based IEEE 1588v2 PTP time synchronisation, along with Turbo Ring/Turbo Chain redundancy.
What power supply does the EDS-405A-PTP need?
The Moxa specification gives an input voltage of 12/24/48 VDC; Redundant dual inputs. Check the terminal arrangement and, where relevant, the redundant-input wiring against your panel supply before ordering.
What operating temperature range applies to the EDS-405A-PTP?
The listed operating temperature is -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F). Wide-temperature versions carry a -T suffix in Moxa's order codes where the series offers them, and they are separate order codes.
Does the EDS-405A-PTP need configuration?
It is a managed switch, so VLANs, redundancy and security are set through its web, console or SNMP interfaces.
Where is the EDS-405A-PTP datasheet and how do I ask for a quotation?
The official Moxa datasheet is attached to this page. Send Seven Star LLC the exact order code, quantity and delivery location for a quotation; we are an independent supplier in Muscat.
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