Moxa, a provider of IP-based communication solutions, will be showcasing its innovations at InnoTrans 2024, under the theme “Forging Mobility Ahead.” The company will unveil the world’s first router certified to IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 (SL2), alongside switches, IP cameras, and embedded railway computers featuring integrated cybersecurity, tailored for various rail transport applications. InnoTrans will be running from 24-27 September 2024 in Berlin.
As automation and the shift towards autonomous trains advance, cybersecurity has become increasingly critical. Moxa addresses this with its TN-4900 Series secure routers, certified to IEC-62443-4-2-SL2, designed for train control management systems (TCMS) and Ethernet train backbone network management (ETBN). These routers provide top-tier network security, enabling quicker upgrade cycles for regular security updates and new functionalities.
Additionally, Moxa will be introducing the TN-4500B series of Ethernet switches, offering high-density port configurations with up to 16 Gigabit ports. These switches deliver seven times the computing power of their predecessors and comply with the IEC 62443-4-2 industrial cybersecurity standard. Both the TN-4900 and TN-4500B series come with a 15-year availability guarantee, ensuring form-fit-function continuity for future product generations.
Moxa’s modular Wi-Fi 6 solution meets the stringent requirements of train-to-ground (T2G) roaming applications, ensuring reliable CBTC (communication-based train control) and high-resolution CCTV networks. These networks are essential for enhancing safety and efficiency in rail transport.
The latest generation of Moxa’s embedded railway computers feature embedded virtualisation, enhancing availability while reducing space, weight, and costs. These computers are secured with hardware-based secure-boot design and utilise the open-source routing software “OpenWRT” as secure gateways for T2G functionalities. Supporting both 5G and Wi-Fi 6, these computers negate the need for additional Wi-Fi infrastructure along routes. They operate reliably within a temperature range of -40 to +70°C, even under full load.
There’s plenty of other editorial on our sister site, Electronic Specifier! Or you can always join in the conversation by commenting below or visiting our LinkedIn page.
