IDM S316TF IDM S316TF-15TF 10G Core Switch

IDM S316TF-15TF 10G core fiber optic Ethernet switch is a rack-mounted 10G core fiber optic Ethernet switch developed by Raytrans (Beijing Ruiguang Jiyuan Digital Technology Co., Ltd.) for building automation, security surveillance, smart city, Tianwang system, electronic police, factory automation and other application environments. A single unit provides 15 10G SFP Plus ports and 8 Gigabit RJ45 electrical ports, and complies with the IEEE 802.3 standard. As a core device built for government private network optical fiber communication solutions and Tianwang video aggregation core switch scenarios, this 10G core fiber optic Ethernet switch operates at the core layer of large networks: after the optical fibers of access and aggregation devices are aggregated at the central equipment room in one pass, the core switch completes massive data switching and uplinks to the metropolitan backbone, making it the data switching core of smart city, Tianwang system and factory automation private networks. As a professional media converter manufacturer and industrial Ethernet switch manufacturer, Raytrans has long provided product showcases and overall solutions for media converters, industrial Ethernet switches, fiber optic switches and other products across industries.

Key Specifications at a Glance: 15 10G SFP Plus optical ports · 8 Gigabit RJ45 electrical ports · optical port transmission selectable from 20KM to 200KM · switching latency <1us · metal enclosure AC 90264V / 80W · operating temperature -20°C70°C

Figure 1: IDM S316TF-15TF 10G core switch front panel with 15 10G SFP Plus optical ports and 8 Gigabit RJ45 electrical ports

What Kind of Device Is a 10G Core Fiber Optic Ethernet Switch?

The IDM S316TF-15TF 10G core fiber optic Ethernet switch is a rack-mounted all-10G optical port core layer fiber optic Ethernet switch that integrates 15 10000Mbps SFP Plus optical interfaces and 8 10/100/1000BaseT(X) RJ45 electrical interfaces in the same product showcase. Its data switching mechanism is store-and-forward, its dimensions are 440mm (W) × 43.6mm (H) × 285mm (D), its weight is 5.3KG, it uses a metal enclosure and a GB standard D-type power connector, and it supports rack-mounted installation. The role of the 10G core fiber optic Ethernet switch in networking is the core data switching node of large networks: the optical fibers of the access layer and aggregation layer are aggregated at the central equipment room in one pass, the core side connects the backbone and servers with 15 10G ports, and massive data switching is completed within one device at the core layer. The 8 Gigabit RJ45 electrical ports are used for local access in the equipment room, supporting 10Mbps/100Mbps/1000Mbps adaptive, full-duplex/half-duplex adaptive and MDI/MDIX polarity adaptive. Network management terminals, servers or nearby electrical port devices can be directly connected without adding a separate access switch.

How Do 15 10G SFP Plus Ports Support High-Density Tianwang Video Aggregation and Core Uplink?

The IDM S316TF-15TF 10G core fiber optic Ethernet switch provides 15 10G SFP Plus ports and is compatible with common 10G SFP Plus modules on the market, so a single unit can support high-density Tianwang video aggregation and core uplink. The 15 10G optical ports can directly connect downstream to aggregation switches and upstream to the metropolitan backbone, and can also be used for interconnection and stacking between multiple core devices; all ports provide non-blocking, wire-speed packet forwarding, with port rates covering 10/100/1000Mbps and 10000Mbps. For projects such as Tianwang system and smart city with dense front-end sites and continuous upload of high-definition streams from each site, the aggregation capability of 15 10G links keeps the core layer from becoming a bandwidth bottleneck for the entire network, and the number of devices and cabinet space usage in the core equipment room are reduced accordingly.

How Does Long-Distance 10G Optical Port Networking Cover a City-Level Private Network from 20KM to 200KM?

The optical ports of the IDM S316TF-15TF 10G core fiber optic Ethernet switch use SFP optical modules with LC interface form, and offer six selectable transmission distance grades: 20KM, 40KM, 60KM, 80KM, 120KM and 200KM. The optical port transmission distance is 20KM to 200KM, covering long-distance networking of city-level private networks. The key to long-distance 10G optical port networking is matching modules according to link length: for equipment room interconnection within the same urban area, select 20KM single-mode modules; for branch bureau uplinks across districts and counties, select from 40KM, 60KM, 80KM, 120KM and 200KM according to the actual link length. Modules and optical fiber types are determined once during the planning stage, and no additional optical-to-electrical conversion equipment needs to be connected in series on the link, so the core layer of a city-level private network can run through multiple branch bureaus over a single 10G optical fiber link.

In Which Industry Scenarios Is the Tianwang Video Aggregation Core Switch Used?

The Tianwang video aggregation core switch is located at the core layer of the network in all three scenarios of smart city, security surveillance and factory automation, undertaking the work of centralizing data from distributed sites to the center and forwarding it upward.

Core Aggregation for Smart City and Tianwang System

The front-end sites of Tianwang system and smart city projects are scattered across intersections, communities and industrial parks, and the trunk optical cables of each area aggregate signals to the branch bureau or central equipment room. On the central equipment room side, the IDM S316TF-15TF 10G core fiber optic Ethernet switch completes centralized aggregation and core forwarding of area uplinks with 15 10G SFP Plus ports on a single device, with switching latency less than 1us, so high-definition video and service data are uplinked synchronously; the selectable optical port distance of 20KM to 200KM allows sites across districts and counties to be incorporated into the same core layer, forming a well-structured government private network optical fiber communication solution and security surveillance core networking.

Figure 2: IDM S316TF-15TF 10G core switch rack-mounted at the core layer of the central equipment room with port indicator LEDs

Real-Time Forwarding for Security Surveillance and Electronic Police

Security surveillance and electronic police projects have high requirements for both uplink bandwidth and forwarding latency: high-definition video streams from checkpoint and electronic police sites are uploaded in a centralized manner, while park surveillance needs to backhaul signals from dozens of cameras to the surveillance center. The switching latency of the IDM S316TF-15TF 10G core fiber optic Ethernet switch is less than 1us, meeting the real-time forwarding requirements of electronic police and factory automation; 802.1p QOS data priority transmission service gives priority forwarding to real-time services such as video, nearby checkpoints use 20KM optical modules, and ultra-long-distance sites select 40KM to 200KM modules according to link length.

Industrial Core for Factory Automation and Building Automation

In factory automation scenarios, PLCs, robot control cabinets, visual inspection and energy consumption collection devices make extensive use of Ethernet interfaces, and the distance between floors and workshops often exceeds the reliable transmission range of twisted pair. The IDM S316TF-15TF 10G core fiber optic Ethernet switch replaces long-distance copper cable with optical fiber; its metal enclosure and -20°C~70°C operating temperature adapt to temperature fluctuations in workshops and power distribution rooms; and STP, RSTP, MSTP spanning tree protocols and broadcast storm suppression provide a basis for link redundancy and flooding control in production line networks, allowing it to serve as the core switching node of factory automation and building automation private networks.

Core Functions

Function	Description
10G core switching	Provides 15 10G SFP Plus ports, compatible with common 10G SFP Plus modules on the market, undertaking core data switching of large networks
Gigabit electrical port access	8 RJ45 10/100/1000BaseT(X) interfaces, supporting rate adaptive, full-duplex/half-duplex adaptive and MDI/MDIX polarity adaptive
Layer 2/Layer 3 switching	Supports VLAN, STP, QOS, ACL, routing and other Layer 2/Layer 3 network switching functions, and the core layer can complete network segment division and cross-network-segment forwarding
VLAN division	Supports 802.1Q standard VLAN, with VLAN quantity divisible up to 4096, isolating different areas or services by VLAN
QOS priority	Supports 802.1p QOS data priority transmission service, allowing real-time services such as video to be forwarded with priority
Spanning tree protocol	Supports STP, RSTP and MSTP, automatically converging in link redundancy scenarios and avoiding loops
Routing functions	Supports static route, OSPF, RIP, BGP and other routing protocols, eliminating the need to connect Layer 3 devices in series when the access side and core side are on different network segments
Access control	Access control list (ACL) supports Layers 2, 3 and 4 and multiple protocols, restricting access by port and address
Broadcast storm suppression	Adjustable broadcast, multicast and unicast suppression, suppressing the impact of flooding traffic on core links
Jumbo frame	Supports 9.6Kbyte jumbo frames, adapting to tagged industrial protocols and virtualization traffic
Wire-speed forwarding	Non-blocking, wire-speed packet forwarding between all ports, with switching latency less than 1us
LED status indication	Power LED, interface Link/Act and Speed indicator LEDs, allowing intuitive on-site judgment of port and link status

Technical Specifications and Performance Specifications

Data ports and switching parameters are listed as stated in the original product documentation, and the indicators related to port rates and switching capability are shown in the table below.

Item	Parameter/Specification	Description/Applicable Conditions
10G optical interface	15 10G SFP Plus interfaces	Compatible with common 10G SFP Plus modules on the market
Gigabit electrical interface	8 Gigabit RJ45 interfaces	10/100/1000BaseT(X)
Interface rate	10/100/1000Mbps, 10000Mbps	Port adaptive
Communication standard	Complies with the IEEE 802.3 standard	Ethernet switching standard
MAC address table	16Kbps	As stated in the original product documentation
Switching latency	<1us	Under the store-and-forward mechanism
Packet buffer	16Mbps	As stated in the original product documentation
Data switching mechanism	Store-and-forward	As stated in the original product documentation

Optical port distance determines the coverage of a project, and SFP optical modules offer six selectable transmission distance grades.

Item	Parameter/Specification	Description/Applicable Conditions
Optical port type	SFP optical module	Interface form is LC
Transmission distance	20KM, 40KM, 60KM, 80KM, 120KM, 200KM	Selected according to the on-site link length
Electrical port form	10/100/1000BaseT(X) RJ45	Polarity adaptive MDI/MDIX

Power supply, mechanical and environmental indicators determine whether the device can be deployed in field cabinets and unattended sites.

Item	Parameter/Specification	Description/Applicable Conditions
Power input	AC 90~264V	Wide-range AC input
Power consumption	80W	Power consumption of the unit
Power connector	GB standard D-type power connector	Used with rack cabling
Enclosure	Metal enclosure	Rack-mounted installation
Dimensions	440mm (W) × 43.6mm (H) × 285mm (D)	As stated in the original product documentation
Weight	5.3KG	Easy for one person to rack-mount
Installation method	Rack-mounted installation	Fixed with the rack
Operating temperature	-20°C ~ 70°C	Wide temperature operation
Storage temperature	-40°C ~ 85°C	Transportation and storage
Operating humidity	5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)	Equipment room and cabinet environments
Warranty period	3 years	Per the manufacturer's warranty terms

The IDM S316TF-15TF 10G core fiber optic Ethernet switch meets the indicators in standards such as CCC, CE/FCC, and EN 61000, and the relevant parameters can be incorporated into the technical response document for project tendering.

Differentiation Point

Differentiation Point	Value to the Project
15 10G SFP Plus ports	A standalone unit supports high-density video aggregation and core uplink for the Skynet Project: one device at the core layer completes the aggregation and forwarding of 15 10G links, reducing cabinet and supporting power supply investment accordingly
Optical port transmission distance of 20KM to 200KM	Covers city-level private network long-distance networking: the same set of core equipment can interconnect with near-end equipment rooms and cross-district and cross-county branch bureaus, eliminating the need to cascade additional transmission equipment on the backbone link
Switching latency <1us	Meets real-time forwarding for electronic police and factory automation: the forwarding latency of high-definition video and control commands is controllable, providing a basis for priority forwarding of real-time services

Why Is Wide Temperature Important for Industrial Ethernet Switches?

The wide-temperature capability of an industrial Ethernet switch determines whether the device can operate over the long term in field cabinets, power distribution rooms, and unattended sites. As a professional media converter manufacturer and industrial Ethernet switch manufacturer, Raytrans offers the IDM S316TF-15TF 10G core fiber optic Ethernet switch, whose metal enclosure and -20°C70°C operating temperature cover high-temperature summer and low-temperature winter environments, with a storage temperature of -40°C85°C, operating humidity of 5%95% non-condensing, and AC 90264V wide-range voltage input adapting to power grid fluctuations. Indicators such as the wide temperature of an industrial Ethernet switch directly affect the deployment scope of a project: when the temperature range is insufficient, field sites require additional temperature control cabinets or air conditioning, and cabinet space and O&M costs rise accordingly. In the product showcase of government private network optical fiber communication solutions, wide-temperature indicators are often the primary technical threshold that customers focus on.

How to Select a 10G Core Switch?

When selecting a 10G core switch for a project, it is sufficient to check four items: the number of optical ports, the uplink method, the link distance, and the environmental conditions. For how to select a 10G core switch, start with the number of optical ports: the number of front-end aggregation uplinks determines the number of 10G SFP Plus ports, and a 15-port model suits a dense area hub core; next, consider the uplink method. When the core side is planned at 10G, use SFP Plus ports to interconnect with the backbone, and the interconnection or stacking of multiple core devices also uses 10G ports; third, consider the optical module distance, selecting from six levels from 20KM to 200KM according to the on-site link length, and confirm the single-mode/multi-mode and single-fiber/dual-fiber options; fourth, consider the operating environment. Field cabinets and unattended sites need to be checked item by item against the -20°C70°C operating temperature, AC 90264V wide-range voltage input, and metal enclosure. The Raytrans IDM S316TF-15TF 10G core fiber optic Ethernet switch is configured according to the common conditions of central equipment room core layer and field cabinet deployment across the above four items, and can serve as the starting point for selection at the core layer of smart city, Skynet video aggregation core switch, security surveillance, and factory automation projects. If the project also involves media converters or fiber optic switches at the front-end access layer, it is likewise recommended to incorporate them into the overall product showcase list for unified evaluation.