RUGGEDCOM RX1500 family

Utility-grade Multi-Service Platform family

The RUGGEDCOM RX1500 family of modular Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches and routers offers WAN, Serial or Ethernet connectivity options, making them ideal for electric power, plant floor, rail and traffic applications

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Overview Designed for and put to the test under the harshest environments, RUGGEDCOM products meet and exceed recognized industry standards for performance in mission-critical applications.

Proven reliability

When it comes to RUGGEDCOM products: Siemens conducts Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) in the early stages of product development to detect any design or performance issues as well as Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) later to ensure that customers get orders free of manufacturing errors and random defects. RUGGEDCOM products are thus able to provide reliable and error-free operation in harsh industrial environments.

High immunity

The proliferation of IP networking technology in real-time, mission critical control applications requires a level of immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI) beyond what is currently delivered by commercial grade networking products. Technology used in RUGGEDCOM products is able to withstand all EMI type tests required by IEC 61850-3 without any communications loss or delays. Products with this technology also qualify as IEEE 1613 class 2 error-free devices. This innovation – known as Zero Packet Loss™ technology – is designed to provide the same level of EMI immunity as protective relaying devices.

Trusted security

RUGGEDCOM products do not just offer immunity against electromagnetic interference, they also come with a variety of advanced cybersecurity features. These include multilevel user passwords, SSH/SSL (128/256-bit encryption), enable/disable ports, 802.1X port security, VLAN (802.1Q) to segregate and secure network traffic, RADIUS centralized password management, as well as SNMPv3 authentication and encryption.

RUGGEDCOM RX1500, RX1501, RX1524 & RX1536 Cost-efficient, utility-grade Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices

The RUGGEDCOM RX1500 family offers switching, routing, cybersecurity, and management functionalities in a single box.

These products do not use internal fans for cooling, operate reliably over an extended temperature range of -40° С to +85° С and are rated to IP30. They are modular, field-replaceable devices that support WAN, serial and Ethernet connectivity options over the same physical infrastructure, making them ideal for power utilities, industrial plant floors, rail and traffic control systems.

Built to be secure

The new RUGGEDCOM RX1524 and RX1536 are designed for critical infrastructure industries that need to comply with stringent cybersecurity regulations. They feature several performance enhancements, including upgraded hardware, more processing power, lower latency, and cybersecurity improvements with higher IPsec throughput and faster encryption. Together with the RUGGEDCOM APE1808, they provide a reliable hardware platform to integrate third-party cybersecurity and Edge computing applications into the OT network.

Electric power substation gateway router

Intelligent Traffic Systems – Wayside Infrastructure

Products at a glance

	RX1500	RX1501	RX1524	RX1536
Description	Rack mount, modular, rugged Ethernet switch and router	Rack mount, modular, rugged Ethernet switch and router	Rack mount, modular, rugged Ethernet switch and router with enhanced routing, switching and security functionalities	Rack mount, modular, rugged Ethernet switch and router with enhanced routing, switching and security functionalities
Hot Swappable Modules	4	6	4	6
APE1808 modules supported	Up to 2	Up to 2	Up to 2	Up to 2
Ethernet Ports	Up to 24	Up to 36	Up to 24	Up to 36
Gigabit Ports	Up to 8	Up to 4	Up to 8	Up to 4
Port Types Supported	RJ45, ST, SC, LC, SFP, MTRJ, Micro-D, M-12	RJ45, ST, SC, LC, SFP, MTRJ, Micro-D, M-12	RJ45, ST, SC, LC, SFP, MTRJ, Micro-D, M-12	RJ45, ST, SC, LC, SFP, MTRJ, Micro-D, M-12
Operating Temperature Range	–40°C to +85°C	–40°C to +85°C	–40°C to +85°C	–40°C to +85°C
Power Supply	2 x (24 VDC, 48 VDC or HI)	1 x (24 VDC, 48 VDC or HI)	2 x (12 VDC, 24 VDC, 48 VDC or HI)	1 x (12 VDC, 24 VDC, 48 VDC or HI)

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Technology that meets industry requirements

True to their name, RUGGEDCOM solutions are built tough – delivering error-free communications under high levels of electromagnetic interference in extreme temperatures and over long distances. See how RUGGEDCOM solutions have been put to the test. Discover special features, examples of international standards compliance, and more.

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References Day in and day out, RUGGEDCOM products perform without fail under extreme conditions around the world. Read on to find out more.

KONČAR-KET

Macedonia

Electric Power

Upgrade of the MEPSO High Voltage Substation

Siemens designed a rugged network using RUGGEDCOM products for one of the biggest industrial companies in Croatia
RUGGEDCOM products provided substation automation, SCADA monitoring and control to MEPSO’s central control room plus visibility for their corporate network
The solution offered highly reliable remote access for monitoring and control of transmission substations for the utility

Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn

Switzerland

Transportation

A Swiss rail network upgrades to a new control system

RUGGEDCOM-based network provided redundant control system for power monitoring of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
Ethernet switches ensure 24/7 connection between the Bahn offices and the power control system’s central servers in Brig and Glisergrund
In case of a Layer 3 switch failure, virtual coupling would secure control and monitoring of the traction power supply of all lines

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RUGGEDCOM RX1500 family

Utility-grade Multi-Service Platform family

Rugged communications for harsh environments

Proven reliability

High immunity

Trusted security

Certified for electric power, transportation and oil & gas industries

Built to be secure

Products at a glance

Technology that meets industry requirements