The cornerstone of smart factory! ENTERASYS A2H254-16, Assisting the Industrial Internet of Things, zero latency data transmission!

The ENTERASYS A2H254-16 P0973BK is a high-density industrial Ethernet switch designed for mission-critical network infrastructure in harsh environments. Part of Enterasys Networks’ (now Extreme Networks) ruggedized C-Series, this 48-port managed switch delivers Layer 2+ switching with advanced security and Quality of Service (QoS) features. The ENTERASYS A2H254-16 P0973BK supports 10/100/1000BASE-T copper connectivity with 16 ports featuring PoE+ (802.3at) capability, delivering up to 30W per port for powering IP cameras, wireless APs, and IoT devices. Its hardened design operates in -40°C to +75°C temperatures with shock/vibration resistance (IEC 60068-2), making it ideal for factory floors, transportation, and energy applications.

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Description

The ENTERASYS A2H254-16 P0973BK is a high-density industrial Ethernet switch designed for mission-critical network infrastructure in harsh environments. Part of Enterasys Networks’ (now Extreme Networks) ruggedized C-Series, this 48-port managed switch delivers Layer 2+ switching with advanced security and Quality of Service (QoS) features. The ENTERASYS A2H254-16 P0973BK supports 10/100/1000BASE-T copper connectivity with 16 ports featuring PoE+ (802.3at) capability, delivering up to 30W per port for powering IP cameras, wireless APs, and IoT devices. Its hardened design operates in -40°C to +75°C temperatures with shock/vibration resistance (IEC 60068-2), making it ideal for factory floors, transportation, and energy applications.

With dual redundant power inputs (24–58 VDC) and fanless operation, the switch ensures 99.999% uptime. The ENTERASYS A2H254-16 P0973BK features ExtremeXOS® operating system for granular control, including ACLs, DHCP snooping, and dynamic VLAN assignment. Its 176 Gbps switching capacity and 131 Mpps forwarding rate support deterministic real-time communication for PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP protocols.

ENTERASYS A2H254-16 P0973BK

ENTERASYS A2H254-16 P0973BK

Technical Specifications

Parameter NameParameter Value
Product ModelA2H254-16 P0973BK
ManufacturerEnterasys Networks (Extreme Networks)
Product TypeIndustrial Managed Ethernet Switch
Copper Ports48x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45)
PoE+ Ports16x (802.3at, 30W max/port)
PoE Budget500W total
Fiber Uplinks4x SFP (100/1000BASE-X)
Switching Capacity176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate131 Mpps
Power InputDual 24–58 VDC (redundant)
Operating Temperature-40°C to +75°C
Humidity Tolerance5–95% non-condensing
Shock/Vibration50g / 5g (IEC 60068-2-27/6)
ProtocolsRSTP/MSTP, OSPF, IGMP, LLDP
Security802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+
ManagementCLI, Web, SNMPv3, NetSight
Dimensions44 x 440 x 316 mm
Weight5.2 kg

Main Features and Advantages

Industrial resilience:
Fanless design with IP30-rated metal housing resists dust, moisture, and EMI. Dual power inputs with 6kV surge protection ensure operation during voltage fluctuations. -40°C cold-start capability supports Arctic deployments.

Advanced networking:
Time-Aware Scheduler (IEEE 802.1Qbv) enables deterministic latency<10>

Security and manageability:
Dynamic Segmentation isolates OT devices via automated policy enforcement. Zero-touch provisioning simplifies large-scale deployments. Ruggedized ExtremeXOS® supports encrypted configuration backups.

Application Field

The ENTERASYS A2H254-16 P0973BK secures connectivity in critical infrastructures:

 

Manufacturing: Machine vision system backbones with PoE+ for cameras

 

Power Utilities: Substation IEC 61850-3-compliant SCADA networks

 

Transportation: Rolling stock CCTV and passenger Wi-Fi systems

 

Mining: Conveyor control networks with explosive atmosphere compliance (ATEX Zone 2)

 

Water Treatment: Distributed I/O connectivity across flood-prone sites

 

Related Products

 

ENTERASYS A2H124-16: 24-port version with 16x PoE+

 

ENTERASYS C5G124-24: Fiber-only industrial switch for EMC-sensitive zones

 

ENTERASYS I-SID-08: DIN-rail PoE injector for non-PoE switches

 

ENTERASYS EPIC-2: Industrial SFP modules (single/multi-mode)

 

ENTERASYS RPS-1600: Redundant power supply for A2H254-16

ENTERASYS A2H254-16 P0973BK

ENTERASYS A2H254-16 P0973BK

Installation and Maintenance

Pre-installation preparation: Verify DC power source stability (±10% tolerance). Use shielded CAT6A cables (Belden 7812A) for PoE ports. Ground chassis via M5 screw (<0>

Maintenance recommendations: Update firmware quarterly via ExtremeXOS CLI. Monitor PoE utilization thresholds (80% recommended). Clean air vents biannually with dry compressed air. Replace after 10 years or if CRC error rates exceed 0.001%.

 

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