Release Date : 2009-10-20

 

Moxa and Supplied Solutions have unleashed TurboPack™, a powerful software package that includes all new intelligent networking features to improve network redundancy, security, performance, and management. To use TurboPack™, simply upgrade the product firmware to Moxa's industrial managed Ethernet switches. TurboPack™ contains a number of new functions including Turbo Chain™, SSH, IPv6, IEEE 1588 PTP, Modbus/TCP, SNMP Inform, LLDP, DHCP Option 82, and Firefox web browser support. These features enhance the overall efficiency of your industrial network. TurboPack™ gives the Ethernet infrastructure solutions of industrial mission-critical applications even higher network reliability and availability.

 

Features and benefits of Moxa TurboPack™ include:

• Flexible Redundant Networks: Innovative Turbo Chainâ„¢ enables the creation of any type of complex redundant connection.
• Future-proof Networking: IPv6 next generation industrial networking compliance offers extended IP address capability and advanced security to bridge to future networks.
• Seamless Cooperation with Automation: IEEE 1588 PTP protocol for precise synchronization with industrial automation networks and Modbus/TCP for real-time network monitoring from SCADA/HMI systems.
• Easy Network Management: Intelligent networking services include SNMP Inform for reliable event management, LLDP to achieve automated topology visualization, DHCP Option 82 to minimize system downtime by quick IP address allocation, and Firefox support to facilitate configuration via the Internet.
• Reliable Network Security: SSH enhances network security by transferring encrypted data over the Internet.

 

"Moxa works continuously towards providing customers with cutting edge software solutions to increase the value and functionality of Moxa managed Ethernet switches. The goal is to reinforce users' network performance and security, simplify maintenance, and to solve network problems, such as inflexible network planning and inefficient network traffic," said Vincent Liu, product line manager of Moxa's industrial Ethernet infrastructure division.  "With the release of TurboPack™, customers can upgrade their current Moxa managed Ethernet switch and experience superb control of their network without delay."