Belden sets new industrial ethernet switch standards

St. Louis, Missouri – April 17, 2025 – Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of complete connection solutions, today announced the launch of its Hirschmann GREYHOUND2000 Standard Switch. Building on Belden’s visionary leadership in the industrial automation space, GREYHOUND2000 sets new standards for 19-inch Ethernet switches. This next-generation switch delivers very high fiber port density and configurable port modules that adapt to various connectivity scenarios.

As organizations pursue their digital ambitions, the demand for fiber-based Ethernet communications is at an all-time high. GREYHOUND2000 meets the moment with a robust, future-ready design that delivers the reliability and uptime required for high-demand applications and can evolve as network demands rise.

These rugged switches are designed for a wide range of markets and applications. GREYHOUND2000 is ideal for power generation, transmission and distribution, mass transit, rail systems, and within the process industries.

GREYHOUND2000 delivers features organizations need to design robust, resilient networks:

• Maximum flexibility and configurability with up to 34 ports – the most of any Belden rugged industrial Ethernet switch.
• Redundancy protocols built into every port to deliver the high uptime and network stability required by mission-critical operations.
• Designed for the toughest industrial environments with a wide temperature range (up to +85°C for 16 hours in dry heat) and high electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

“GREYHOUND2000 marks an important step forward for industrial Ethernet switches,” said Andrei Prikhodko, Product Manager. “Our clients are advancing towards a more digitized infrastructure, prioritizing innovation and modernizing their systems to stay competitive in the growing digital landscape. We’ve designed GREYHOUND2000 to give them the flexibility they need – lots of ports and multiple port options to design networks for the digital realities of today and tomorrow.  Plus, features like advanced cybersecurity and redundant power supply options help keep networks running at peak performance, even when the unexpected happens.”

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Belden Inc. delivers complete connection solutions that unlock untold possibilities for our customers, their customers and the world. We advance ideas and technologies that enable a safer, smarter and more prosperous future. Throughout our 120+ year history we have evolved as a company, but our purpose remains – making connections. By connecting people, information and ideas, we make it possible. We are headquartered in St. Louis and have manufacturing capabilities in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. For more information, visit us at www.belden.com; follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and X/Twitter.

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