TRENDnet TI-G62 Industrial Gigabit DIN-Rail Switch: features and specs

The TRENDnet TI-G62 is a compact, unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch built for places where an office switch wouldn't last: control cabinets, factory floors, outdoor enclosures and similar sites. It has five copper Gigabit ports and SFP slots for fibre or copper modules, in a metal housing that clips onto a DIN rail. Here is what its specs mean in practice.

What "hardened industrial" means here

TRENDnet describes the TI-G62 as having hardened components, an IP30-rated metal housing and an operating range of -40 to 75 °C (-40 to 167 °F). IP30 generally means the case keeps out objects larger than about 2.5 mm but offers no protection against water, so it belongs inside a cabinet or enclosure rather than out in the rain. The wide temperature range is the larger difference from a consumer switch, which is typically rated for ordinary room conditions.

Ports and switching capacity

The listing gives five Gigabit Ethernet ports, one dedicated SFP slot and one shared SFP slot, for a total of six ports in use at once. The switching capacity is rated at 12 Gbps. That matches the arithmetic: six ports at 1 Gbps, each counted in both directions, comes to 12 Gbps, so in general the switch shouldn't become a bottleneck when all ports are busy.

An SFP slot takes a small pluggable module. Fibre modules are the common choice where cable runs are long or where electrical noise makes copper unreliable. "Shared" means the slot and one of the copper ports are alternatives: you use one or the other. Small DIP switches on the unit select between the two, and also set the supported throughput to either 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps.

Unmanaged, so simple to use

This is an unmanaged switch. There is no web interface or configuration to learn: you connect devices and traffic flows. That suits straightforward jobs such as linking cameras, controllers, sensors or industrial PCs. If you need VLANs, monitoring or port-level control, you would need a managed model instead.

Power and the alarm output

The TI-G62 has dual redundant power inputs with overload current protection. If one supply fails, the other can keep the switch running. A power failure also triggers an alarm output, which can be wired to a monitoring system so someone is told about it. The power supply is not included. TRENDnet lists the TI-M6024 as the matching supply, sold separately.

Mounting and what's in the box

Both DIN-rail and wall mounts are included, so it can be installed in a standard cabinet rail or fixed to a flat surface. The package contains the TI-G62, a quick installation guide, a removable terminal block and the DIN-rail and wall mount kit. It measures about 5.0 x 4.1 x 1.4 inches (12.7 x 10.4 x 3.6 cm) and weighs about 1.1 lb (0.5 kg).

TRENDnet also states that the switch is NDAA and TAA compliant and carries lifetime manufacturer protection, both for the U.S. and Canada only. Public-sector buyers often ask about the first of these, so confirm that it meets your own project's requirements.

Who it suits

It suits installers and technicians who need a dependable plain switch in a cabinet, a building-services room or a workshop, particularly where temperatures swing widely or a redundant power feed matters.

What to check before you buy

• Power supply: it isn't included, so make sure you have a compatible one, such as the TI-M6024 that TRENDnet names.
• Rail and space: confirm your cabinet has a DIN rail, or plan to use the wall mount.
• SFP modules: the slots are empty, so check which module type and speed your cabling needs.
• Management needs: if you need VLANs or remote monitoring, an unmanaged switch won't provide them.
• Environment: IP30 is not water-resistant, so keep it in a suitable enclosure.
• Regional terms: the compliance and protection terms apply in the U.S. and Canada only.

The short version

• Unmanaged industrial switch with five Gigabit ports and two SFP slots (one shared, one dedicated).
• 12 Gbps switching capacity; IP30 metal housing; -40 to 75 °C operating range.
• Dual redundant power inputs and a power-failure alarm output.
• DIN-rail and wall mounts included; power supply sold separately.

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