Hirschmann BRS30-8TX/4SFP managed switch: copper access, SFP uplinks and replacement planning
Hirschmann BRS30-8TX/4SFP is listed as a BOBCAT managed DIN-rail Ethernet switch. The exact model text is preserved for enquiries and receiving checks. The shared category collage is a reference image and must not be read as a photograph of this specific configuration.
Key technical data
| Technical item | Verified value / selection note |
|---|---|
| Complete model / keyword | BRS30-8TX/4SFP |
| Product class | BOBCAT managed DIN-rail Ethernet switch |
| Manufacturer item | 942170007 |
| Total interfaces | 12 |
| Copper access | 8 × 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 |
| Optical uplinks | 4 × 100/1000 Mbit/s SFP slots |
| Operating supply | Two 12–24 V DC feeds in manufacturer data |
| Final selection rule | Confirm the printed label and manufacturer order record for the installed version |
Map the network edge
BRS30-8TX/4SFP combines local copper connections with pluggable fiber uplinks. Record how many ports are occupied and whether the installed SFPs are 100 or 1000 Mbit/s. The switch chassis and the transceivers are separate ordering questions.
Order and acceptance checklist
For a quotation on BRS30-8TX/4SFP, provide a clear photograph of the installed label, the required quantity and the connected equipment. Identify whether the supplied item must be new, tested used stock or an approved replacement. Ask the seller to state the full designation, condition, included accessories and return terms.
Configuration migration
Export the existing managed-switch configuration, firmware information, VLANs and redundancy settings. Compare the exact BOBCAT code and software license before using another BRS30 appearance as a substitute.
Cabinet acceptance
Confirm the dual DC feeds, terminals, DIN-rail space and fiber bend clearance. At commissioning, test each copper port and both uplink groups, then compare network alarms against the pre-change baseline.
Similar-looking model references
A code that resembles BRS30-8TX/4SFP may identify another interface, software level, temperature class or revision. Similar-looking names are collected for search convenience only. Confirm the exact functional and physical fit from the manufacturer's documentation before treating any alternative as interchangeable.
On receipt, compare the shipment with the BRS30-8TX/4SFP purchase description. Before commissioning, document the prior state, verify the applicable electrical or optical connections and record the functional test result. Keep the manufacturer record and any approved deviation with the asset file.
