CU2508-0000 | Beckhoff 8-Port Real-Time Ethernet Port Multiplier with Gigabit Uplink
Beckhoff · Relays, Contactors & Switches
Description The Beckhoff CU2508-0000 is an 8-port real-time Ethernet port multiplier designed for reliable industrial network expansion. It supports both standard Ethernet TCP/IP and real-time industrial protocols, enabling deterministic communication for automation systems. The device is optimized for control cabinet installation where stable data transfer and compact design are required. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand Beckhoff Category Industrial Networking Part Number CU2508-0000 Subcategory Ethernet Switches Device Type Real-time Ethernet port multiplier Supported Protocols Ethernet TCP/IP; EtherCAT, PROFINET and others (driver-dependent) Ethernet Interface RJ45 Number of Ports 8 Data Transfer Rates 100BASE-TX and 1 Gbit/s uplink Maximum Cable Length Up to 100 m (twisted pair) Diagnostics Status LEDs Power Supply 24 V DC (18–30 V DC) Current Consumption Approx. 250 mA Power Connection 3-pin (+, −, PE) Operating Temperature -25 to +55 °C Storage Temperature -40 to +85 °C Protection Rating IP20 Approvals / Markings CE, UL Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 146 x 100 x 30 mm Weight Approx. 0.6 kg Information About CU2508-0000 The CU2508-0000 is part of Beckhoff’s industrial communication hardware portfolio, developed to extend Ethernet-based control architectures efficiently. It is designed to operate as a real-time capable Ethernet switch, supporting protocols such as EtherCAT and PROFINET depending on the installed driver environment. The unit features multiple standard-speed ports combined with a high-speed uplink to optimize data flow within machine and plant networks. Its robust electrical design, wide temperature range, and industrial-grade diagnostics make it suitable for continuous operation in automation environments. Key Features: Eight Ethernet Ports: Enables connection of multiple automation devices within a single network segment. Gigabit Uplink Port: Provides a 1 Gbit/s uplink for efficient data transfer to higher-level networks. Real-Time Protocol Support: Compatible with EtherCAT, PROFINET, and other real-time Ethernet protocols depending on driver support. Standard Ethernet Compatibility: Supports Ethernet TCP/IP for seamless integration with conventional networks. RJ45 Interfaces: Uses standard RJ45 connectors for reliable and widely compatible physical connections. Long Cable Support: Allows twisted pair cable lengths of up to 100 meters per port. Integrated Diagnostics LEDs: Visual status indication for ports and device operation simplifies troubleshooting. Wide Operating Temperature Range: Designed to operate from -25 to +55 °C in industrial environments. Flexible Power Input: Operates on 24 V DC with an extended tolerance range from 18 to 30 V DC. Compact Housing Design: Slim dimensions support space-efficient control cabinet installation. The CU2508-0000 delivers the reliability and precision required for real-time industrial Ethernet communication and network expansion in automation systems.
Brand: Beckhoff · Category: Relays, Contactors & Switches
Key features
- Eight Ethernet Ports: Enables connection of multiple automation devices within a single network segment.
- Gigabit Uplink Port: Provides a 1 Gbit/s uplink for efficient data transfer to higher-level networks.
- Real-Time Protocol Support: Compatible with EtherCAT, PROFINET, and other real-time Ethernet protocols depending on driver support.
- Standard Ethernet Compatibility: Supports Ethernet TCP/IP for seamless integration with conventional networks.
- RJ45 Interfaces: Uses standard RJ45 connectors for reliable and widely compatible physical connections.
- Long Cable Support: Allows twisted pair cable lengths of up to 100 meters per port.
- Integrated Diagnostics LEDs: Visual status indication for ports and device operation simplifies troubleshooting.
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: Designed to operate from -25 to +55 °C in industrial environments.
- Flexible Power Input: Operates on 24 V DC with an extended tolerance range from 18 to 30 V DC.
- Compact Housing Design: Slim dimensions support space-efficient control cabinet installation.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | CU2508-0000 |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Beckhoff |
| Category | Industrial Networking |
| Part Number | CU2508-0000 |
| Subcategory | Ethernet Switches |
| Device Type | Real-time Ethernet port multiplier |
| Supported Protocols | Ethernet TCP/IP; EtherCAT, PROFINET and others (driver-dependent) |
| Ethernet Interface | RJ45 |
| Number of Ports | 8 |
| Data Transfer Rates | 100BASE-TX and 1 Gbit/s uplink |
| Maximum Cable Length | Up to 100 m (twisted pair) |
| Diagnostics | Status LEDs |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC (18–30 V DC) |
| Current Consumption | Approx. 250 mA |
| Power Connection | 3-pin (+, −, PE) |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +55 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +85 °C |
| Protection Rating | IP20 |
| Approvals / Markings | CE, UL |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 146 x 100 x 30 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 0.6 kg |
| Product type | Ethernet Switches |
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