Rugged Managed and Unmanaged Switches for Tactical and Industrial Networks
The OPTOKON® LMSW series is a line of rugged Gigabit Ethernet switches (managed and unmanaged), designed to provide reliable communications in military, tactical, and industrial networks where standard networking equipment cannot withstand extreme conditions.
LMSW switches meet the requirements of C4ISR, military mobile systems, and are also used in energy, transportation, oil & gas, mining, and industrial infrastructure.
The HMA Expanded Beam connectors ensure reliable data transmission even in dusty or humid environments, while the rugged IP65 housing provides uninterrupted operation under vibration, shock, and temperature fluctuations.
Main Advantages
- Tactical reliability: designed in accordance with MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-461F standards.
- High data throughput: Gigabit Ethernet with PoE/PoE+ support.
- Full network management: Layer 2/3 functionality (for managed models).
- Environmental resilience: operating temperature from –40°C to +75°C.
- Flexible power supply: supports 12/24/48 V DC and 230 V AC (depending on model).
- Wide compatibility: IEEE 802.3af/at PoE, IPv6, QoS, VLAN, IGMP, RSTP/MSTP.
- Rugged design: shock-resistant housing, HMA-J, MRJ, or D38999 connectors.
LMSW Model Comparison Table
Model | Type | WAN (optical/copper) | LAN (RJ-45) | PoE | Management | Operating Temperature | Application |
LMSW-42 | Unmanaged | 2× 100/1000Base-X (HMA) | 4× 1G | PoE (30 W/port, 120 W total) | No | –40…+70 °C | Basic switch for field networks |
LMSW-42M | Managed (Layer 2) | 2× 100/1000Base-X (HMA) | 4× 1G | PoE/PoE+ (30 W/port) | Yes | –40…+75 °C | Tactical and industrial networks requiring management |
LMSW-80MD | Managed (Layer 2) | – | 8× 1G | PoE+ (up to 180 W) | Yes | –40…+70 °C | Fixed field points, infrastructure nodes |
LMSW-83M | Managed (Layer 2) | 3× 1G (HMA) | 8× 1G | PoE+ (up to 180 W) | Yes | –40…+70 °C | C4ISR networks, video surveillance, transportation |
LMSW-E1 | Managed (Layer 2) | 2× 1G (HMA/RJ-45) | 4× 100M PoE/PoE+ | Yes | Cisco® IE 1000 | –40…+60 °C | Lightweight mobile nodes, transportation systems |
LMSW-E2U | Managed (Layer 2) | 2× 1G (HMA/RJ-45) | 4× 100M | – | Cisco® IOS | –40…+75 °C | SCADA, energy sector, industrial facilities |
Technical Specifications (Common for the Series)
Parameter | Value |
Bandwidth | 1 Gbps (up to 10 Gbps in higher models) |
Protocols | IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3x/802.3ab, STP/RSTP/MSTP, VLAN, QoS, IGMP, IPv6 |
PoE Support | IEEE 802.3af/at (30 W/port, up to 180 W total) |
Management | Web UI, SNMP, CLI, DHCP, SPAN, Syslog |
Console Ports | RS-232 / USB (depending on model) |
Housing Material | Aluminum alloy, IP65-sealed housing |
Protection | MIL-STD-810G / MIL-STD-461F |
Power Supply | 10–60 V DC or 230 V AC (optional) |
Operating Temperature | –40 °C … +75 °C |
Certification | NATO Supplier Code: 1583G |
MTBF | up to 700,000 hours |
Applications
- Tactical communication systems and mobile command posts
- Military and rescue unit networks
Industrial facilities, mines, oil refining complexes - Video surveillance and security systems
Transportation infrastructure, energy sector, critical infrastructure facilities
Design Features
- HMA Expanded Beam — optical connectors resistant to contamination.
- PoE/PoE+ power — simplifies connection of IP cameras, radio modems, and sensors.
Compliance with military standards — operation under vibration, humidity, and dust. - Flexible mounting — wall mounting or 19” rack installation, with the ability to link multiple devices.
- Automatic network recovery — < 50 ms in ring topologies (ITU-T G.8032).
The OPTOKON® LMSW series consists of universal, high-reliability switches for building field, military, and industrial communication networks that ensure stable data transmission even in the harshest environments.
The combination of a rugged enclosure, HMA optical interfaces and Cisco® IOS support makes LMSW the optimal solution for critical systems requiring uninterrupted operation.
Get a custom configuration of the LMSW switch tailored to your operating conditions.
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