Managed Switch Trendnet TI-G642i

The TRENDnet Managed Switch TI-G642i is an industrial L2 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for DIN-rail mounting in small and medium business (SMB) environments. The switch has a metal IP30-rated enclosure that tolerates vibration and shock and operates across a wide industrial temperature range. It provides four Gigabit RJ-45 ports for high-speed copper connections, supports full-duplex operation, and includes SFP-capable slots for fiber modules to extend network reach.

Advantages

The TI-G642i offers layer 2 managed features such as VLANs for network segmentation, QoS for traffic prioritization, LACP for link aggregation, and SNMP support for monitoring. With an 8192-entry MAC address table and a switching capacity of 12 Gbit/s, the switch delivers reliable packet forwarding and efficient bandwidth usage. Its DIN-rail form factor and IP30 metal enclosure make it suitable for industrial installations where durability and stable operation are required.

Suitable for

• Small and medium business networks requiring managed switching
• Industrial or factory installations needing DIN-rail mounting
• Applications that need VLAN segmentation and QoS
• Networks that require fiber uplinks via SFP modules for long-distance links

Key specifications

• Model: TRENDnet TI-G642i (MPN: TI-G642I, EAN: 0710931161540)
• Switch type: Managed L2
• Ports: 4 x Gigabit RJ-45 (10/100/1000 Mbps)
• MAC address table: 8192 entries
• Switching capacity: 12 Gbit/s
• Standards: IEEE 802.3az, 802.1AX, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.1ab, 802.1p, 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.3ab, 802.3ad, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3z
• Operating temperature range (typical for series): -40° to 75° C
• Enclosure rating: IP30 metal
• Color: Black
• Weight: 0.72 kg

How to use

Mount the TI-G642i on a compatible DIN rail in a suitable enclosure or cabinet. Connect your copper devices to the four RJ-45 Gigabit ports and install SFP fiber modules in the SFP slots if fiber uplinks are required. Access the web-based management interface to configure VLANs, QoS, LACP, port bandwidth controls, and SNMP settings. Use full-duplex connections and correct cabling to ensure optimal performance.

Recommendations

For stable operation in industrial environments, install the switch in a ventilated enclosure, protect against extreme condensation or corrosive atmospheres, and use quality SFP modules compatible with 100Base-FX or 1000Base-FX when deploying fiber links.