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For decades, serial communication has been delivering reliable connectivity in many factory applications. Although Ethernet communication is more popular these days, a large variety of legacy equipment still relies on serial communication. As factory managers increasingly realize that OT/IT convergence optimizes operational efficiency, it is field engineers and system integrators, however, who are first in line facing the challenges of integrating older and newer systems. Fortunately, solutions such as serial device servers bridge the gap between your serial devices and modern Ethernet-based systems. However, serial and Ethernet communications remain two distinct methods of data transmission, so there may be concerns over the stability of TCP/IP networks and read/write performance when migrating from a serial to an Ethernet-based network.

As a leading provider of edge connectivity, industrial computing, and network infrastructure solutions, Moxa offers the most comprehensive portfolio of industrial PoE switches that ensure reliable power sourcing and delivery to your critical network deployments.

As industries keep evolving to become more resilient, it is causing network infrastructure to become more complex. Even with these changes, it is essential that network devices retain their reliability, including industrial unmanaged switches.

The EDS-2000/G2000-EL Series is designed to help extend your system network lifecycle with plug-and-play functionality as well as install-and-forget durability. Its extra-small footprint is perfect for space-constrained environments such as control cabinets or machines. The unmanaged switches include fast Ethernet and Gigabit options to meet different network requirements.

The EDS-2000/G2000-EL Series is the tiny device that can make a big difference on your networking journey while saving you time and effort.

For businesses seeking to maximize the benefits of serial data at field sites and improve operational efficiency, ensuring the availability of products, services, and software for the future demands of OT/IT convergence, partnering with a trusted provider is crucial. However, serial interfaces have been a reliable and cost-effective option for system communication in past decades, operators are now questioning how long they can continue using serial-based equipment as Ethernet communication is a key aspect of OT/IT convergence. Fortunately, solutions are available to bridge the gap between serial equipment and Ethernet networks. Here are three major ways in which we are shaping the serial connectivity ecosystem for the future.