Fiber-Ready Gigabit Edge & Bulk Arrival Update | September 1, 2026

Answer first: The Hirschmann BRS40-8TX/4SFP—complete product code BRS40-0012OOOO-STCY99HHSESXX.X.XX, order number 942170009—is a managed, fanless BOBCAT DIN-rail switch combining eight 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 ports with four 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP positions. It is designed for industrial projects that need Gigabit connections inside the cabinet and flexible fiber uplinks to remote cells, control rooms or redundant network paths. HONGKONG XIEYUAN TECH CO., LIMITED is supporting current stock, rapid-delivery and project-quantity enquiries for 942170009 and the wider hot-selling Hirschmann BOBCAT series.

Industry Outlook: More Fiber Is Reaching the Industrial Edge

Industrial network upgrades are changing shape. Gigabit Ethernet is moving beyond the plant backbone as machine vision, edge analytics, remote diagnostics and larger software packages increase traffic inside production cells. At the same time, factories are separating critical links from electrically noisy routes and extending connections across buildings, lines and utility areas. That combination is increasing demand for compact switches that provide both native Gigabit copper access and configurable optical uplinks.

Our 2026-2027 forecast: mixed-media DIN-rail switches will gain a larger role in brownfield modernisation because they let engineers retain existing RJ45 endpoints while introducing fiber only where distance, electromagnetic isolation or topology requires it. Buyers are increasingly treating spare SFP positions as an infrastructure option rather than unused capacity.

This shift also changes procurement practice. The switch, SFP transceivers, fiber type, connector format and link budget must be selected as one system. Ordering only the base switch without confirming the optical design can turn a fast hardware delivery into a delayed commissioning project.

Technical Profile: BRS40-8TX/4SFP 942170009

• Type: Hirschmann BRS40-8TX/4SFP.

• Complete product code: BRS40-0012OOOO-STCY99HHSESXX.X.XX.

• Order number: 942170009.

• Total ports: 12.

• Copper access: 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45.

• Optical positions: 4 x SFP slots supporting 100/1000 Mbit/s modules; arranged as two uplink pairs.

• Published copper distance: up to 100 m under the specified twisted-pair conditions.

• Power: two 12-24 VDC inputs; published consumption 11 W.

• Operating temperature: 0°C to +60°C for this standard variant.

• Construction: fanless DIN-rail design, 73 x 138 x 115 mm, 570 g, PC-ABS housing, IP30.

• Local service: USB-C for local management and device replacement.

• Software: HiOS Layer 2 Standard (L2S).

• Industrial security: IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 listed in Belden's current product data.

Configuration Breakdown: Why 0012OOOO Matters

BRS40 identifies the all-Gigabit BOBCAT platform. In this standard orderable configuration, 0012 represents the twelve-port arrangement and OOOO identifies optical SFP positions rather than fixed fiber interfaces. The following STCY selection distinguishes the standard-temperature, housing and software combination associated with order number 942170009.

All three identifiers should appear on a purchase request: BRS40-8TX/4SFP, BRS40-0012OOOO-STCY99HHSESXX.X.XX and 942170009. Using only “BRS40” is not sufficient because the BOBCAT family includes all-copper, SFP, extended-temperature and different software configurations.

What the Four SFP Slots Change in a Real Project

The four SFP positions give an engineer more options than a single fiber pair. They can support redundant optical paths, separate machine and supervisory networks, a ring topology, or phased migration where only part of the installation initially uses fiber. The removable transceiver format also allows the optical interface to be matched to multimode, single-mode or long-haul requirements using compatible supported SFPs.

That flexibility should not be confused with automatic compatibility. Confirm the supported Hirschmann SFP model, wavelength, fiber type, connector, optical budget and environmental rating at both ends. Two transceivers with the same LC connector may still be unsuitable if their wavelength, speed or fiber specification differs.

BRS40-8TX/4SFP or BRS40-8TX?

Choose BRS40-8TX/4SFP 942170009 when the cabinet needs optical uplinks, redundant fiber routes or future mixed-media expansion. Choose BRS40-8TX 942170008 when all eight connected devices use copper, every route remains within the copper design limit and no optical expansion is planned.

The difference is not merely four empty cages. The 942170009 configuration provides twelve interfaces in total and consumes a published 11 W, while the copper-only 942170008 is an eight-port configuration. Panel space, power budget, spare strategy and configuration files should therefore be checked against the exact order number.

TSN, Timing and Resilient Network Design

Belden's current data sheet lists TSN 802.1Qbv support on interfaces 1/1 through 1/3, together with 802.1AS and PTPv2 timing functions. TSN capability is valuable for converged industrial networks, but deterministic performance depends on a validated end-to-end design involving endpoints, bridges, schedules, firmware and traffic policies.

Available redundancy functions include MRP, RSTP, HIPER-Ring, link backup, redundant network coupling and LACP. Four optical positions can make resilient topologies easier to build, but real resilience still requires separate failure domains. Fiber cables routed through one tray or powered equipment sharing one supply can remain vulnerable to a single event.

Security and Lifecycle Operations

The platform includes HTTPS, SSH, SFTP/SCP, SNMPv3, 802.1X, RADIUS, VLAN-based access controls, configurable password policies, secure boot and signed firmware images. Belden lists IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 for the product.

For deployment, disable unused services and ports, isolate management traffic, maintain an approved firmware baseline, back up the configuration and test USB-C-assisted device replacement before production. SFP inventory should also be included in lifecycle planning because the base switch alone cannot replace a failed optical module.

Selection Guide: Hot-Selling Hirschmann BOBCAT Models

All models above—and the wider BRS20, BRS30, BRS32, BRS40, BRS42, BRS50 and BRS52 portfolio in our current sourcing programme—are currently hot-selling. Mixed-model buyers can also review our Hirschmann BOBCAT bulk-arrival and configuration procurement index.

Bulk Arrival and Supply-Chain Update

We are supporting stock-oriented, rapid-delivery and bulk-order enquiries for Hirschmann BRS40-8TX/4SFP 942170009. Current demand is being driven by plant-network refreshes, fiber-ring expansion, machine-vision projects and standardisation across mixed copper/fiber cabinets.

Allocation and delivery remain quantity- and destination-dependent. Procurement teams should provide the required quantity, ship-to country, delivery deadline, acceptable partial-shipment arrangement and any required SFP modules. This allows the switch and optical components to be checked as one deliverable package.

Buyer and Engineering Checklist

1. Match order number 942170009 and the complete BRS40-0012OOOO product code.

2. Confirm the requirement is eight Gigabit RJ45 ports plus four FE/GE SFP positions.

3. Specify SFP speed, fiber mode, wavelength, connector, distance and optical budget.

4. Confirm that 0°C to +60°C suits the cabinet; choose the EEC variant where required.

5. Validate power, space, redundancy, TSN/timing and cybersecurity requirements.

6. Plan configuration backup, firmware control and the USB-C replacement workflow.

7. Provide quantity, destination and deadline for live availability confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hirschmann 942170009?

It is the order number for BRS40-8TX/4SFP, product code BRS40-0012OOOO-STCY99HHSESXX.X.XX: a managed BOBCAT switch with eight Gigabit RJ45 ports and four 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP positions.

Are SFP transceivers built into BRS40-8TX/4SFP?

The product provides removable SFP slots. The required transceivers must be selected according to the supported module list and the project's speed, fiber and distance requirements.

How does BRS40-8TX/4SFP differ from BRS30-8TX/4SFP?

Both provide four FE/GE SFP positions, but the eight copper access ports on BRS40 are Gigabit, while the BRS30 copper access ports are Fast Ethernet.

Can the four SFP ports be used for a redundant fiber ring?

They can support suitable redundant topologies when compatible SFPs, cabling, firmware configuration and a validated redundancy protocol are used. The complete network design must be checked rather than assuming redundancy from the port count alone.

Is BRS40-8TX/4SFP 942170009 currently hot-selling?

Yes. This model and the related BOBCAT configurations listed above are currently hot-selling and supported for quotation, technical-document and delivery enquiries.

Request Availability, SFP Selection Support or a Quotation

For BRS40-8TX/4SFP 942170009 stock confirmation, bulk pricing, official technical documents or configuration review, contact:

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Related resource: Hirschmann industrial networking products.

Technical references: Core specifications were checked against Belden's official BRS40-8TX/4SFP data sheet and BOBCAT documentation. SFP compatibility, link budget, firmware, approvals, configuration and delivery suitability must be confirmed for the destination project.