Hirschmann MAR1040 Industrial Switch
Product Introduction / Overview
The Hirschmann MAR1040 (part of the MACH1040 series) is a high-density, 19-inch rack-mount Managed Full Gigabit Industrial Ethernet Switch engineered for mission-critical industrial applications. Featuring a rugged metal housing and a fanless passive cooling design, the MAR1040 provides up to 16 Gigabit Combo ports (10/100/1000Base-TX RJ45 copper or 100/1000Base-FX SFP optical fiber slots).
Designed specifically to meet stringent utility standards such as IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613. the MAR1040 delivers ultra-low latency, sub-10 second boot times, and hardware support for Precision Time Protocol (IEEE 1588v2). It is widely used as a backbone switch in electrical power substations, transportation systems, military networks, and large-scale manufacturing plants.
Technical Parameter List
| Parameter | Specification Details |
| Product Series | MACH1040 / MAR1040 |
| Form Factor | 19-inch Rack Mount (1U height) |
| Port Configuration | Up to 16 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ45/SFP combo ports |
| PoE Support | Optional 4 × IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet ports |
| Precision Timing | IEEE 1588v2 PTP (Precision Time Protocol), 30 ns precision |
| Management Interfaces | 1 × V.24 RS232 (RJ11 socket), 1 × USB slot for ACA21-USB auto-config adapter |
| Power Supply | Redundant dual inputs: 24/36/48 V DC or 110/250 V DC / 110/230 V AC |
| Power Consumption | Max. 26 W (up to 350 W max for PoE versions) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 445 mm × 44 mm × 345 mm |
| Weight | ~5600 g (~5.6 kg) |
| Housing / Enclosure | Heavy-duty metal housing, IP30 protection |
Product Features / Core Advantages
Full Gigabit Non-Blocking Architecture: High-density, all-Gigabit switching across 16 combo ports ensures maximum bandwidth without network bottlenecks.
Fanless & Silent Operation: Convection-cooled design eliminates moving parts, dramatically increasing system MTBF and operational lifespan.
Ultra-Fast Redundancy Recovery: Supports Fast HIPER-Ring, MRP (IEC 62439-2), RSTP, and MSTP, yielding network ring recovery times of under 10 ms.
Extreme Substation Hardening: Exceeds IEEE 1613 and IEC 61850-3 EMI/RFI immunity standards against high-voltage surge and electromagnetic interference.
Sub-10 Second Fast Boot: Restores network connectivity nearly instantaneously after system restart or power interruption.
Model Classification & Configurator Structure
The MAR1040 is a highly configurable platform built according to application requirements. Key breakdown options in the ordering matrix include:
MAR1040- [Ports 1-4] [Ports 5-8] [Ports 9-12] [Ports 13-16] [Temp Range] [PSU 1] [PSU 2] [Approvals] [Software]
Port Facing Direction:
MAR1040: Ports located on the front panel.
MAR1040 (Rear): Ports located on the rear panel for clean cabinet cabling.
PoE Option:
MAR1040: Standard non-PoE Gigabit switch.
MAR1042 / MAR1142: Gigabit switch equipped with 4 Power over Ethernet ports.
Power Supply Selection:
L: Low Voltage (24 / 36 / 48 V DC).
M: High Voltage (110 / 250 V DC & 110 / 230 V AC).
Software Tier:
Layer 2 (L2P): Professional Layer 2 switching firmware.
Layer 3 (L3P / Router): Enhanced Layer 3 firmware supporting static/dynamic unicast and multicast routing.
Environmental Tolerance Conditions
| Environmental Standard | Rating / Compliance |
| Operating Temperature | $0^\circ\text{C}$ to $+60^\circ\text{C}$ (Standard) / $-40^\circ\text{C}$ to $+70^\circ\text{C}$ (Extended Temp / Conformal Coating optional) |
| Storage Temperature | $-40^\circ\text{C}$ to $+85^\circ\text{C}$ |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| IEC 60068-2-27 Shock | 15 g, 11 ms duration, 18 shocks |
| IEC 60068-2-6 Vibration | 1 mm @ 2–13.2 Hz, 0.7g @ 13.2–100 Hz |
| Substation Standards | IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613 |
| Transportation Standards | EN 50121-4 (Railway side), NEMA TS-2 (Traffic Control) |
Installation Method
Note: Installation should only be performed by qualified personnel using static safety precautions (ESD protection).
Cabinet Mounting: Install the switch horizontally inside a standard 19-inch control cabinet using 4 mounting screws attached through the integrated front brackets.
Clearance Spacing: Ensure a minimum of 10 cm (3.94 inches) clearance in front of and behind the ventilation grilles for convection cooling.
Grounding: Connect a protective earth wire (min. 1.0 $\text{mm}^2$ / AWG16) to the grounding screw located on the back panel before connecting power cables.
Power Wiring: Insert high-voltage or low-voltage power leads into the 3-pin or 2-pin removable plug-in terminal block and tighten terminal screws firmly.
Transceiver Installation: Slide optional Fast/Gigabit SFP transceivers into the lower combo slots until they latch.
Operating Instructions
Power-On Self-Test: Upon energizing the terminal block, check the Device Status LEDs:
P1 / P2 (Power LEDs): Solid green indicates active supply voltage on input feeds.
Fault LED (Signal Contact): Off indicates normal operation; Red indicates a system alarm or link loss trigger.
Port Link Verification: Plug RJ45 copper or fiber SFP patch cords into the active combo ports. Check port LEDs:
Link Status LED: Solid green indicates a valid physical link; blinking green indicates live packet transmission.
Initial Configuration:
IP Assignment: Connect to the network management port and use HiDiscovery or Industrial HiVision to discover the switch and assign an IP address.
Web UI / CLI Management: Open a web browser or SSH terminal session to access the Hirschmann Classic Software interface.
Configuration Backup: Insert a Hirschmann ACA21-USB adapter into the front USB port to save or load switch configuration files automatically.