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Siemens Ruggedcom South Africa | Supply & Industrial Networking Experts

H3iSquared supplies and supports Siemens Ruggedcom solutions in South Africa, delivering industrial networking systems designed for harsh and mission-critical environments. As a Siemens Solution Partner, we assist with product selection, network design, deployment, and long-term support across utilities, mining, rail, and critical infrastructure sectors throughout South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Industries and Applications

H3iSquared supports Siemens RUGGEDCOM across a range of demanding sectors. If your application is mission-critical or in a harsh environment, we can help you choose the right platform and deployment approach.

  • Power utilities (transmission & distribution)

  • Substations and IEC 61850 communication networks

  • Rail & transport signalling and communications environments

  • Mining automation, safety systems and rugged field deployments

  • Oil & gas remote and harsh-site communications

  • Critical infrastructure where uptime and resilience are essential

Below are the primary Siemens RUGGEDCOM product families supported by H3iSquared. Exact specifications and configurations vary by model and deployment requirements.

You can also access the products and info directly from Siemens here: https://www.siemens.com/en-us/products/ruggedcom/

19-inch rack-mountable switches

RUGGEDCOM RST2000 series

Future-proof your critical network with RUGGEDCOM RST2000. These field-modular 10Gbps switches offer high port density, PoE, MACsec encryption, and seamless redundancy for reliable operation in harsh environments.

RST2228

The RST2228 is a high-performance modular switch engineered for maximum flexibility and customization. Its scalable design allows you to tailor configurations to meet specific network requirements, ensuring optimal performance and future-ready expansion. Equipped with advanced features, enhanced redundancy protocols, the RST2228 delivers secure, reliable connectivity for demanding enterprise environments.
  • Dual redundant power supply (12V, 24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • Up to 24 x copper or fibre (10/100/1000Mbps) ports along with up to 4 x 10Gb SFP ports
  • 6 replaceable modules with multiple options to suit your needs with up to 4 ports per module
  • PTP Compatible (Transparent Clock functionality)
  • PRP/HSR Module option available

RST2228P

The RST2228 is a high-performance modular switch engineered for maximum flexibility and customization. Its scalable design allows you to tailor configurations to meet specific network requirements, ensuring optimal performance and future-ready expansion. Equipped with advanced features, enhanced redundancy protocols, the RST2228 delivers secure, reliable connectivity for demanding enterprise environments.
  • Dual redundant power supply (12V, 24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • Up to 24 x copper or fibre (10/100/1000Mbps) ports along with up to 4 x 10Gb SFP ports
  • 6 replaceable modules with multiple options to suit your needs with up to 4 ports per module
  • PTP Compatible (Transparent Clock functionality)
  • PRP/HSR Module option available
  • PoE, Power-over-Ethernet IEEE 802.3at 

RST2428

The RST2428P is a high-performance modular switch engineered for maximum flexibility and customization. With 10Gb capability, it delivers the speed and intelligence required for modern network environments. Its scalable design ensures optimal performance today while enabling seamless future expansion. Equipped with advanced features enhanced redundancy protocols, the RST2428 provides secure, reliable connectivity, making it an ideal choice for demanding deployments.
  • Dual redundant power supply (12V, 24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • Up to 24 x ports in a selection of copper or fibre
  • 4 x 10Gb SFP ports
  • Supports 6 x hot swappable media modules
  • Support for Power-over-Ethernet and IEEE 1588 (PTP)
 

RUGGEDCOM RSG2000 series

This series of rack-mounted Ethernet Layer 2 switches delivers utility-grade performance, reliability, and field-proven MTBF to lower operating expenses.

RSG2100

The RSG2100 stands as a proven cornerstone in the utility industry, renowned for its reliability and legacy as one of the original platforms introduced by Ruggedcom. Built on a robust modular architecture, it offers exceptional scalability and can be precisely tailored to meet specific network requirements and complex configurations with enhanced redundancy protocols. Designed for demanding environments, the RSG2100 combines durability with performance, delivering secure and dependable connectivity. With advanced features, including enhanced RSTP, it ensures trusted communication across critical infrastructure and enterprise networks.
  • Dual redundant power supplies (12V, 24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • Up to 16 x 10/100Mbps ports and 3 x gigabit ports

RSG2300

The RSG2300 is a high-performance modular switch designed to deliver flexibility and reliability for modern networks. Featuring 24 x 10/100Mbps copper ethernet ports as standard and 8 additional customisable ports (up to 4 gigabit ports), it provides robust connectivity for all your copper networking needs. Its modular architecture enables seamless integration of fibre connectivity, offering the versatility to adapt to evolving infrastructure demands and 128-bit encryption on various access protocols. Engineered for performance and scalability, the RSG2300 is a dependable solution for environments that require both flexibility and reliability.
  • Dual redundant power supplies (24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • Up to 24 x copper ethernet ports
  • 4 x customizable modules to select up to 4 x gigabit ports or 8 x 100Mbps fibre ports
 

RSG2488

The RSG2488 is a fully managed ethernet switch with a proven track record in the utility industry, trusted for its reliability in demanding environments. Featuring 28 customizable gigabit-capable ports, it offers the flexibility to tailor connectivity to your specific network requirements. The RSG2488 ensures secure, dependable data transmission and 128-bit encryption on various access protocols, making it an ideal solution for critical infrastructure applications where performance and security are essential.
  • Dual redundant power supplies (24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • Up to 28 x copper ethernet or fibre ports (10/100/1000 Mbps)
  • 6 x customizable modules for copper or fibre ports including SFP options
  • PTP module (Precision Time Protocol-IEEE1588) is available which includes GPS input and IRIG-B input/output.

Compact switches

RUGGEDCOM RSG900 series 

Award-winning RUGGEDCOM RSG900 switches deliver reliable Gigabit connectivity in harsh environments. Certified for extreme temps (–40°C to 85°C) and EMI, with PoE, RedBox, and cybersecurity options for mission-critical networks.

RSG907R

The RSG907R is a compact, all fibre gigabit PRP/HSR RedBox engineered for high-performance networking in space-constrained environments. Its streamlined design makes it ideal for installations where space is limited without compromising on capability. Delivering reliable, high-speed connectivity, the RSG907R supports SFPs for PRP/HSR as well as a coupling port for more complex topologies making it a robust solution for critical and industrial and utility network applications.
  • Single dual input power supply (12V, 24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • 4 x 100 baseFx multimode fibre ports and 3 x SFP ports for PRP/HSR functionality
  • PTP (IEEE1588) functionality

RSG908C

The Ruggedcom RSG908C is a fully hardened, all-fibre switch engineered for deployment in space-constrained and demanding environments. Designed to deliver reliable high-speed performance, it supports fibre connectivity with SFP options, offering flexible integration into a wide range of network architectures. The RSG908C ensures secure and trusted data transmission, making it an ideal solution for critical industrial and utility applications where resilience, security, and efficiency are essential.
  • Single dual input power supply (12V, 24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • 4 x 100 BaseFX multimode fibre ports and 4 x SFP ports
  • PTP (IEEE1588) functionality

RSG909R

The RSG909R is a compact gigabit RedBox engineered for deployment in space-constrained environments where flexibility and performance are critical. Supporting both copper and fibre connectivity, it offers versatile integration options to suit a wide range of network architectures. With enhanced redundancy protocols and PRP/HSR coupling options, the RSG909R ensures secure, reliable data transmission, making it a robust and adaptable solution for demanding industrial and Utility applications.
  • Single dual input power supply (12V, 24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • 6 x 10/100/1000Tx copper ports and 3 x SFP ports for PRP/HSR functionality
  • PTP (IEEE1588) functionality

RSG910C

The RSG910C is an industrially hardened layer 2 switched designed for the harsh utility and industrial environment supporting fully gigabit ports.
  • Single dual input power supply (12V, 24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • 6 x Copper ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) and 4 x 100/1000Base SFP slots

RSG920P

The RSG920C is an industrially hardened layer 2 switched designed for harsh utility compact environments supporting up to 20 fully Gigabit ports.
  • Single dual input Power supply (12V, 24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • 16 x gigabit copper Ethernet ports (4 supporting 802.3af/at PoE) and 4 x SFP ports
 

RUGGEDCOM RST916P and RST916C

Compact Layer 2 switches for reliable connectivity in harsh environments. Features high port density, 10G uplinks, and a -40°C to +85°C range. The RST916P adds a 420W PoE budget to power your OT edge devices.

RST916C

The RST916C is an industrially hardened compact layer 2 switched designed for harsh utility environments supporting up to 12 fully gigabit ethernet ports and 4 SFP ports supporting 10Gbps and enhanced redundancy protocols.
  • Single dual source power supply (24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • 12 x Copper ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps ports and 4 x 1/10Gbps SFP+ slots

RST916P

The RST916P is an industrially hardened layer 2 switched designed for harsh utility compact environments supporting up to 12 fully gigabit ethernet ports and 4 SFP ports supporting 10Gbps and PoE, enhanced redundancy protocols.
  • Single dual input power supply (24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • 12 x Copper ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps ports and 4x 1/10 Gbps SFP+ slots
  • Featuring 10 x integrated 60W PoE++ ports (IEEE 802.3bt)

RUGGEDCOM RS900, RS8000 and i800 series

RUGGEDCOM compact switches deliver reliable Layer 2 Ethernet in harsh environments. With high immunity to EMI and surges, they operate from -40°C to +85°C. These space-saving switches offer secure, versatile connectivity.

i800

The Ruggedcom i800 Series is a small managed or unmanaged switch family that is designed to operate in harsh conditions in regular to extended temperatures. Enhanced redundancy protocols ensure secure, reliable data transmission in a cost-effective solution, making it a robust and adaptable solution for demanding industrial and utility applications.
  • Single integrated power supply 12 VDC or 24 VDC
  • Up to 9 x ports in a variant of fibre and copper depending on exact requirements
  • 10/100Mbps copper Ethernet ports and 100/1000Mbps Fibre port options available
  • Managed or unmanaged options available.
  • Temperature options available are -20 to +60 or -40 to +85 degrees Celsius.

RS900

The RS900 is a compact, fully managed 9-port 100Mbps switch designed for reliable performance in space-constrained environments. With enhanced redundancy protocols and high EMC ratings, it delivers secure and dependable connectivity for industrial and enterprise networks.
  • Single power supply (24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • 6 x 10/100Tx copper Ethernet ports and 3 x 100Mbps fibre ports
 

RS900GP

The RS900GP is a utility-grade, fully managed ethernet switch featuring dual gigabit fibre ports and 8 PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3af/at) (external power supply is needed). With enhanced redundancy protocols it delivers secure and reliable connectivity for demanding environments.
  • External power supply required (54VDC @ 255W can supply X8 ports @ 30W)
  • 8 x 100Tx PoE+ ports
  • 2 x gigabit fibre ports

RS8000

The Ruggedcom RS8000 series are hardened, fully managed ethernet switches with a selection of up to 8 x 100Mbps ports in various copper and fibre combinations;
  • Single input power supply (24V, 48V or HI (110/220V)
  • Up to 8 x fibre or copper ethernet 100Mbps ports
 

Multi-service platforms

RUGGEDCOM multi-service platforms

RUGGEDCOM multi-service platforms

Exceeding IEC 61850-3, our utility-grade platforms integrate L2 switching, L3 routing, and cybersecurity. These modular devices operate from -40°C to +85°C, simplifying operations on one infrastructure.

RUGGEDCOM RX1524 & RX1536

These devices are cost-efficient utility-grade 19-inch rack-mountable Multi-Service Platforms. They are hot-swappable and offer switching, routing, cybersecurity and management functionalities in a single device.

RX1536

The RX1536 is a flexible, high-performance networking solution engineered to meet the demands of modern infrastructures. Its modular architecture with field-replaceable line modules ensures easy scalability and minimal downtime. Delivering both layer 2 and layer 3 capabilities, it can be deployed as a high-performance layer 3 switch or a full-featured router to meet evolving network demands. With optional advanced security features, including a stateful firewall and IPsec and enhanced redundancy protocols, the RX1536 provides robust, secure connectivity making it an ideal choice for modern, dynamic network environments where reliability, adaptability, and security are critical.
  • Single power supply (12V, 24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • Up to 36 x copper/fibre ethernet or serial Ports
  • Up to 6 ports per module with 6 field-replaceable modules
  • Up to 4 cellular data ports
  • APE (Application Processing Engine) modules provide embedded computing options including various cyber security packages

RX1524

The RX1524 is a flexible, high-performance networking solution engineered to meet the demands of modern infrastructures. With integrated layer 2 and layer 3 capabilities, it can be seamlessly deployed as a robust layer 3 switch or a fully featured router, delivering reliable and efficient network performance. Built for adaptability, the RX1524 offers optional advanced security features, including a stateful firewall and IPsec support with enhanced redundancy protocols ensuring secure, dependable connectivity across your network. Whether enhancing performance or strengthening security, the RX1524 provides the versatility and confidence your business needs.
  • Dual redundant power supply (12V, 24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • Up to 24 x copper/fibre ethernet or serial ports
  • Up to 6 ports per module with 4 field-replaceable modules
  • Up to 4 cellular data ports
  • APE (Application Processing Engine) modules provide embedded computing options including various cyber security packages

RUGGEDCOM RX1510 series

These compact rack-mountable Multi-Service Platforms are modular and managed integrated switches and routers. These fanless devices are IP30 rated and offer switching, routing, cybersecurity and management functions.

RX1510

The RX1510 is a compact, modular platform featuring field replaceable line modules for enhanced flexibility. It operates as both a layer 2 and layer 3 switch catering for full routing and firewall functionality. The system supports optional advanced security capabilities, including stateful firewall and IPsec functionality, with enhanced redundancy protocols, enabling secure and scalable network deployments.
  • Dual redundant power supply (12V, 24V, 48V or HI (110/220V))
  • Up to 24 x copper/fibre ethernet or serial ports
  • Up to 4 x field-replaceable modules
  • Up to 4 cellular data ports
  • APE (Application Processing Engine) modules provide embedded computing options including various cyber security packages

RUGGEDCOM RX1400

The RUGGEDCOM RX1400 is a multi-protocol router that combines Ethernet switching, cellular (3G and 4G LTE), wireless LAN, routing, application hosting and firewall functionalities in one.

RX1400

The RX1400 is a small form factor layers 2 and 3 switch with LTE options and fibre optic SFP ports. The system supports optional advanced security capabilities, including stateful firewall and IPsec functionality, with enhanced redundancy protocols, enabling secure and scalable network deployments.
  • Single integrated power supply (12V, 24V or 48VDC)
  • 4 x 10/100Mbps copper ethernet ports
  • 2 x Gigabit fibre SFP slots
  • 2 x RS232/422/485 ports
  • Option for dual LTE SIM slots

RUGGEDCOM RX5000

RUGGEDCOM RX5000 is a high-port-density Ethernet routing and switching platform with hot-swappable modules that can support up to 98 ports. It is engineered for utility, federal and industrial network applications.

RX5000

Built for adaptability, the RX5000 offers optional advanced security features, including VPN and IPsec support and stateful firewall ensuring secure, dependable connectivity across your network. Whether enhancing performance or strengthening security that caters up to 96 Ports.
  • Dual redundant power supply HI (110/220VAC/VDC).
  • Up to 6 x field-replaceable modules that provide a customizable selection of copper and fibre ports in 100Mbps and gigabit bandwidths.
  • PRP/HSR module options are available

RUGGEDCOM Application Processing Engine

The RUGGEDCOM APE1808 module is designed to run industrial applications to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and security for networks in harsh environments, eliminating the need for an external industrial PC.

Application Processing Engine

Services Related to Siemens RUGGEDCOM

H3iSquared supports your RUGGEDCOM project beyond supply — from design to deployment and long-term reliability.

Network Design and Architecture

We assist with industrial network design and topology planning to support uptime, resilience, and scalability.

Deployment and Commissioning

Hands-on support for configuration, installation, testing and commissioning across devices and network environments.

Troubleshooting, Audits and Network Health Checks

On-site or remote troubleshooting and structured health checks to identify bottlenecks, failures and optimisation opportunities.

Industrial Networking Training

Practical training to upskill teams on industrial Ethernet fundamentals and operational best practices.

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  • Custom Development

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RUGGEDCOM Supply and Support in South Africa and Southern Africa

H3iSquared supports Siemens RUGGEDCOM deployments in South Africa and across Southern Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa. Whether you require product selection guidance, supply support, commissioning assistance, or troubleshooting, we help clients implement rugged industrial networks suited to harsh field environments.

If you’re planning a project in the region and need help specifying the correct RUGGEDCOM model family, contact our team for guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Siemens RUGGEDCOM is used for industrial networking in harsh and mission-critical environments such as substations, utilities, transport systems, mining and industrial automation.

It depends on the application requirements (network design, environment, redundancy, interfaces, and integration). H3iSquared can help you select the correct family and model for your site.

Yes. H3iSquared supplies and supports Siemens RUGGEDCOM solutions in South Africa and across the wider region.

Yes. We have experience supporting IEC 61850-compliant communication requirements in utility and substation environments.

Yes. H3iSquared provides deployment support, commissioning assistance, troubleshooting, audits and network health checks.

Yes. We support solutions that integrate legacy serial equipment into modern Ethernet/IP networks using serial device servers and media converters.

Yes. We offer practical industrial networking training and can tailor training to your environment and deployment needs.

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Siemens Ruggedcom Solutions Across South Africa

H3iSquared supports Siemens Ruggedcom deployments in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and across Southern Africa. Our team provides industrial networking expertise for projects requiring reliability in harsh environments.