Advantech's EKI-9000 managed Industrial Ethernet Switch serieses allows users to expand their industrial networks fast and cost-effectively, while the rugged industrial-grade design assures reliability and stability. Moreover, the EKI-9000 series offers various copper and fiber slot combinations with Gigabit Ethernet ports for quickly building a full-gigabit network backbone or adding Gigabit speed to existing networks. Other key benefits of the EKI-9000 series include a USB interface for fast and easy auto-configuration / backup / restore, support for IEEE 802.3az reduced energy consumption, -40 to 75 °C wide temperature tolerance, X-Ring+ and IEEE 1588v2 technology, and Advantech’s industrial network management software, which is also included to guarantee network reliability and uptime. These switches provide ideal, ruggedized solutions for reliable data transmission through large-scale intelligent traffic control systems operating under the very toughest conditions.