Ensuring robust networks in demanding industrial applications: choosing the right Ethernet switch for rugged embedded computers

摘要

In today's interconnected world, the number of devices connected to the internet climbs every day. According to research firm, McKinsey, 127 new devices are connected to the internet every second, with billions of devices connected globally. These numbers increase when we consider local area networks (LANs) consisting of connected, mission critical embedded systems in sectors such as rail, military and defence, industrial and offshore.