The RocketLinx ES8508F-XT is an industrial-grade managed 8-port switch with built-in fiber ports that features advanced Layer 2 management, security, and system reliability for deployment in extreme and mission critical networking applications. The ES8508F-XT design incorporates the latest managed switch technologies to ensure reliable, high-bandwidth data communications including a 32Gbps switch fabric for real-time non-blocking data transmission, redundant network topology supporting ring, RSTP and MSTP, and a high performance ARM9 processor with an embedded hardware watchdog timer. These features combined with a rugged IP-31 grade housing and extended operating temperature guarantee performance and stability for traffic, rail, and other demanding applications.