Hirschmann Switch Software - HiOS
The HiOS software from Hirschmann increases the power and performance of its Industrial Ethernet switches. HiOS software supports various security mechanisms, comprehensive management and diagnostic methods, precise time synchronization and redundancy protocols.
- Redundancy – an extensive number of standardized and proprietary redundancy mechanisms to meet any requirement
- Security – comprehensive security functionality to help you secure your networks
- Ease of Use – an intuitive graphical interface, comprehensive command line interface, and full SNMP support meet every management challenge
- Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) functionality for the RSPE35 and RSPE37 products, as well as OCTOPUS II devices with FPGA
- A combination of standards-based protocols and FuseNet coupling protocols results in a high level of fault tolerance
- PRP over Gigabit is now available for existing hardware. Only a software update is required
- The incorporation of Classic Switch Software functions into HiOS ensures that existing networks can continue to be expanded many years into the future
- Easy Access Control Lists allow control of what data crosses a network, even in standard switches
- Address Translation: 1:1 NAT allows the connection of networks that use identical subnets
- HiOS supports the 2.5 Gbit/s transmission rate. This provides faster speed without a significant increase in power consumption or heat generation. When used with Link Aggregation, it results in high speed data uplinks, at a significantly lower cost than 10 Gbit/s
- The user-friendly Industrial HiVision network management software offers extensive configuration and monitoring functionality, both for products with installed HiOS software and for third-party devices
HiOS was developed specifically to meet the requirements of the automation sector. Examples include:
- Automotive production
- Transportation
- Power transmission and distribution
Technical Data
| Software Levels | Functionality | More Information |
| Layer 2 Standard | Suitable for RSP, RSPE, RED, GREYHOUND and OCTOPUS series. In addition to numerous management and diagnostic options, HiOS provides precise time synchronization compliant with IEEE 1588v2 plus a variety of redundancy protocols. With zero switchover times, the PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol) and HSR (High-Availability Seamless Redundancy) redundancy methods ensure smooth production processes. Comprehensive security mechanisms protect your network against attacks and operating errors, so also contributing to high network availability. TSN (Time Sensitive Networking) for RSPE35, RSPE37 and OCTOPUS with FPGA. | e-Catalog |
| Layer 2 Embedded | Suitable for EES series. In addition to numerous management and diagnostic options, HiOS provides precise time synchronization compliant with IEEE 1588v2 plus a variety of redundancy protocols. With zero switchover times, the PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol) and HSR (High-Availability Seamless Redundancy) redundancy methods ensure smooth production processes. Comprehensive security mechanisms protect your network against attacks and operating errors, so also contributing to high network availability. | e-Catalog |
| Layer 2 Advanced | Suitable for OCTOPUS, MSP, GREYHOUND, RSPE, and RSP series. The Advanced Level includes all features of the Standard Level plus additional redundancy enhancements with MRP over Link Aggregation and DLR, as well as the FuseNet™ family of redundant network coupling protocols. The software also includes Quality of Service functions such as DiffServ, MAC and IP based VLANs, protocol based VLANs and security mechanisms like enhanced Access Control Lists (ACL), Flow based ACL, RADIUS-based policy assignment, IP source guard, dynamic ARP inspection and IEEE 802.1x multi client authentication. | e-Catalog |
| Layer 3 Standard | Suitable for OCTOPUS, RSP and RSPE series. Layer 3 software includes the functionality of L2 software plus additional functionality such as static and dynamic unicast routing, 1:1 Network Address Translation, Router Redundancy and multicast forwarding. | e-Catalog |
| Layer 3 Advanced | Suitable for MSP series. Layer 3 software includes the functionality of L3 Standard software, additional functionality plus a wide range of dynamic unicast- and multicast routing protocols. | e-Catalog |
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