Name: Phoenix Contact FL SWITCH 2304-2GC-2SFP Ethernet Switch - INOSAKI
SKU: Phoenix-2702653
Price: 2211.44 USD
Availability: InStock

Technical Overview

Managed 8-port DIN rail Ethernet switch featuring 4 RJ45 gigabit ports, 2 SFP ports, 2 combo ports, IP20 protection, and PROFINET Conformance Class B.

Key Features

Supports PROFINET Conformance Class B and EtherNet/IP™ networks out of the box [1.1.3]
Equipped with 4 RJ45 gigabit ports, 2 SFP ports, and 2 dual-use Combo ports
Features Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) support for manager and client roles
Certified development process and product design in accordance with IEC 62443-4-1 and IEC 62443-4-2
Web-based management, SNMP (v1/v2/v3), and DHCP server options
Compact housing design for space-saving DIN rail cabinet deployment
Rugged polycarbonate housing certified for reliable IP20 protection

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Width	45 mm
Height	130 mm
Depth	119 mm
Degree of Protection	IP20
Ambient Operating Temperature	-40 °C to 70 °C
Supply Voltage Range	12 V DC to 57 V DC
Housing Material	Polycarbonate fiber reinforced
Mounting Type	DIN rail mounting
RJ45 Ethernet Ports	4 (10/100/1000 Mbps)
SFP Ports	2 (100/1000 Mbps)
Combo Ports	2
Cybersecurity Certifications	IEC 62443-4-1, IEC 62443-4-2
Physical Weight (kg)	0.31
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	11.9 x 4.5 x 13

Industrial Applications

1. PROFINET-Based Factory Assembly Line Automation

Utilizing its native PROFINET Conformance Class B, the switch handles deterministic cyclic traffic to maintain synchronization among PLCs, HMIs, and remote IO blocks.

Problem Solved

Eliminates control loop delays and high jitter by utilizing multicast filtering and strict VLAN management to prioritize real-time automation packets.

PROFINET Class BVLANMulticast FilteringStore-and-forward

2. Industrial Cybersecurity Integration in Water Treatment Facilities

This switch forms a secure network foundation in critical utilities using its dual IEC 62443 certifications, safeguarding supervisory SCADA communications.

Problem Solved

Mitigates external network exploits and unauthorized field-level configuration access using SNMPv3 and secure SSH/HTTPS protocols.

IEC 62443-4-2SNMPv3SSHHTTPS

3. Wayside Traffic and Railway Telemetry Infrastructure

Placed in unconditioned outdoor trackside cabinets, the switch aggregates fiber and copper sensor lines using SFP and combo ports under extreme weather fluctuations.

Problem Solved

Prevents communication blackouts caused by severe temperatures (-40°C to +70°C) and handles fluctuating solar/battery backup voltages ranging from 12V to 57V DC.

Extended temperature12 V DC to 57 V DCSFP portsDIN rail