RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms

Why RUGGEDCOM Multi-Service Platforms?

Our Multi-Service Platforms are ideal for high-performance industrial networks. Designed to exceed IEC 61850-3 requirements, these utility-grade modular devices integrate Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing, cybersecurity and management functionalities on the same physical infrastructure.

Certified for mission-critical applications in harsh environments

Rugged-rated – Comprehensive set of certifications across electric power, rail, traffic systems, and industrial applications
Tested reliably across a wide operating temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C
Zero Packet Loss™ technology under high electromagnetic interference (EMI),
Seamless failover with HSR/PRP redundant topologies and
Enhanced Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (eRSTP™) for ultra-high-speed network fault recover

Key benefits

Improve network performance

Create high-performance industrial networks using utility-grade modular devices that exceed IEC 61850-3 requirements. Integrate Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing and cybersecurity on a single infrastructure.

Reduce complexity

Streamline your industrial control systems with integrated switching, routing, cybersecurity and edge processing. Consolidate WAN, serial and Ethernet connectivity onto one infrastructure for reduced overhead.

Trusted security for your network

The RUGGEDCOM APE1808 can help deploy advanced cybersecurity software for intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, next-generation firewalls and secure access management at the OT edge.

Featured capabilities

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RUGGEDCOM RX1524 & RX1536

These devices are cost-efficient utility-grade 19-inch rack-mountable Multi-Service Platforms. They are hot-swappable and offer switching, routing, cybersecurity and management functionalities in a single device.

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RUGGEDCOM RX1510 series

These compact rack-mountable Multi-Service Platforms are modular and managed integrated switches and routers. These fanless devices are IP30 rated and offer switching, routing, cybersecurity and management functions.

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RUGGEDCOM RX1400

The RUGGEDCOM RX1400 is a multi-protocol router that combines Ethernet switching, cellular (3G and 4G LTE), wireless LAN, routing, application hosting and firewall functionalities in one.

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RUGGEDCOM RX5000

RUGGEDCOM RX5000 is a high-port-density Ethernet routing and switching platform with hot-swappable modules that can support up to 98 ports. It is engineered for utility, federal and industrial network applications.

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RUGGEDCOM APE1808: A versatile, high-performance, rugged computing platform for cybersecurity and edge computing

RUGGEDCOM Application Processing Engine

The RUGGEDCOM APE1808 module is designed to run industrial applications to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and security for networks in harsh environments, eliminating the need for an external industrial PC.

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RUGGEDCOM RM1224

The RUGGEDCOM RM1224 is a 4G wireless router and integrated 4-port Ethernet Switch, ideal for providing data communication to and from remote locations.

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Key Details

	RX1524	RX1536	RX1510	RX1511	RX1512	RX1400	RX5000
Product Type	Rack-Mountable	Rack-Mountable	Compact	Compact	Compact	Compact	Rack-Mountable
Hot Swappable Modules	4	6	4	2	2	-	8
APE1808	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 12	Up to 12	6	Up to 96
Gigabit Ports	Up to 8	Up to 4	Up to 8	Up to 4	Up to 4	2	Up to 24
10 Gigabit Ports	-	-	-	-	-	-	Up to 2
Cellular	Up to 3 modules	Up to 3 modules	Up to 3 modules	Up to 1 module	Up to 1 module	Cellular modem (3G or 4G LTE)	-
Power Supply	2 x Modular (24 VDC, 48 VDC or HI)	1 x Modular (24 VDC, 48 VDC or HI)	2 x Modular (24 VDC, 48 VDC or HI)	1 x Modular (24 VDC, 48 VDC or HI)	1 x Internal (10-72 VDC)	1 x Internal (12-24 VDC, 48 VDC, HI)	2 x Modular (HI)
DataSheet	Technical Data	Technical Data	Technical Data	Technical Data	Technical Data	Technical Data	Technical Data
Industry Mall	More Information	More Information	More Information	More Information	More Information	More Information	More Information

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Cybersecurity for Industry

Security information

In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions only form one element of such a concept. For more information about industrial security, please visit.

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