POF Switch
The REDIS POF Switch is a family of Gigabit plastic-optical-fiber network switches available in 4, 5, 8, 16 and 24-port configurations. The flagship 24-port model (IPOF-3224-R) is a fully managed industrial switch with an 8.8 Gbps switching fabric, 24× 100 POF ports plus 2× 10/100/1000T/SFP combo uplinks, and can be paired with cloud control software to build a remote-management system.
Overview
Customizable Gigabit POF network switches from 4 to 24 ports, with a fully managed model for cloud-based remote control. Built and customized in Taiwan by REDIS Intelligent.
Features
- Customizable Gigabit POF network switch available in 4, 5, 8, 16 and 24-port configurations.
- Can be paired with cloud control software to develop remote-control and monitoring systems.
- 24-port flagship model (IPOF-3224-R) adds 2× 10/100/1000T/SFP combo uplink ports with DDM.
- Full Layer 2 management: port-based and IEEE 802.1Q tag VLAN (up to 4096 IDs), GVRP, LACP port trunking (4 groups), IEEE 802.1d/802.1w/802.1s spanning tree.
- Quality of service with IEEE 802.1p class of service (4 priority queues per port), port security, 3-mode port mirroring and IGMP snooping v1/v2/v3.
- SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Web, Telnet and CLI management with online firmware update and a 16K MAC address table.
- Rack-mount IP-30 enclosure rated -20°C to 60°C operating, fanless design, 2-year warranty.
Types & variants
4-port POF switch
Compact Gigabit POF switch for small node counts.
5-port POF switch
Entry-level POF switch configuration.
8-port POF switch
Mid-size POF switch for zone-level aggregation.
16-port POF switch
Higher-density POF switch for larger cell/zone networks.
24-port POF switch — IPOF-3224-R
Fully managed: 24× 100 POF + 2× 10/100/1000T/SFP combo, 8.8 Gbps backplane, SNMP/Web/Telnet/CLI management.
Applications
- Factory-floor Gigabit backbones that need EMI immunity
- Cloud- or remote-managed POF networks spanning multiple switch nodes
- Expanding IIoT and edge-AI deployments that need Layer 2 management
- Retrofitting legacy production lines with managed Gigabit connectivity
Frequently asked questions
What port configurations are available for the REDIS POF Switch?
REDIS offers the POF Switch in 4, 5, 8, 16 and 24-port configurations, so the switch can be sized to the network without paying for unused ports. The 24-port model, IPOF-3224-R, is the flagship fully managed configuration.
Can the POF Switch be managed remotely?
Yes. The managed 24-port model supports SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Web, Telnet and CLI management, and can be paired with cloud control software to build a remote-control and monitoring system across multiple switches.
What uplink options does the 24-port model have?
In addition to 24× 100 POF ports, the IPOF-3224-R adds 2× 10/100/1000T RJ-45 / SFP combo ports with DDM, so the POF network can uplink into a standard Gigabit Ethernet or fiber backbone.
What operating conditions is the POF Switch rated for?
The managed 24-port model is rated for -20°C to 60°C operation in a fanless IP-30 rack-mount enclosure, suitable for industrial and outdoor cabinet environments.