GE WES5120‑2501 | Managed Ethernet Switch | Multilin Industrial

Product Description

The GE WES5120‑2501 is an industrial-grade managed Ethernet switch designed for high-reliability substation automation and industrial networks. Built for GE Energy and Multilin systems, this switch delivers secure, deterministic communication with advanced management, redundancy, and cybersecurity features.

Technical Specifications

• Model Number: WES5120‑2501

• Type: Managed Layer 2/3 Ethernet Switch

• Ethernet Ports: 24 × 10/100/1000 Mbps

• Supported Protocols: IPv4/IPv6, VLAN, QoS, SNMP, RSTP/MSTP, IGMP Snooping

• Redundancy: Ring topology with <5 ms recovery per hop (IEC 61850 tested)

• Time Synchronization: IEEE 1588v2 (Transparent Clock/Boundary Clock)

• Cybersecurity: Role-based access control, password complexity, encryption, AAA (RADIUS/TACACS+)

• Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C

• Mounting Options: Rack or panel mount

• Certifications: IEC 61850, CE, RoHS, NERC CIP compliant

• Dimensions: 100 × 200 × 300 mm

• Weight: 10 kg

Key Features

• Industrial-grade switch optimized for IEC 61850 substation networks

• Fast redundancy recovery for ring topologies (<5 ms)

• Accurate time synchronization using IEEE 1588v2

• Advanced cybersecurity to meet NERC CIP compliance

• 24 high-speed Ethernet ports for controllers, I/O modules, and supervisory systems

Applications

• Substation automation and protection systems

• Power generation and distribution networks

• Deterministic industrial Ethernet networks

• Integration with SCADA, EMS, or DCS systems

FAQ

Q: Can this switch operate in harsh environments?
A: Yes, it supports a wide temperature range of –40 °C to +85 °C and is IEC 61850 tested.

Q: Does it support network redundancy?
A: Yes, it supports ring topology with recovery times under 5 ms per hop.

Q: What cybersecurity measures are included?
A: Role-based access control, password policies, encryption, and AAA authentication via RADIUS/TACACS+.

Q: How does it differ from the WES5120‑2101?
A: The WES5120‑2501 includes enhanced cybersecurity and additional management features while maintaining identical redundancy and time synchronization performance.