Trusted Industrial Managed Ethernet Switches
& Serial Device Servers
Reinforced for Compliance, Resilience,
and Uncompromised Connectivity
Industrial Networking Secured by Design
IEC 62443-4-2 Ready
The Advantech EKI-5000, EKI-7000, EKI-8000, and EKI-9000 Series are families of high-performance industrial managed Ethernet switches designed to ensure secure, reliable, and deterministic communication in modern industrial networks. Built for factory automation, energy, transportation, and critical infrastructure applications, the managed Ethernet switches combine rugged hardware design with advanced cybersecurity features aligned with Security Level 2 IEC 62443-4-2 standards.
Cybersecurity Certified with IEC 62443-4-2
To address the increasing convergence of IT and OT environments, selected models in the EKI-5000, EKI-7000, EKI-8000, and EKI-9000 are certified with IEC 62443-4-2, the international standard for industrial communication network security.
This ensures:
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Secure authentication and password management
- Port security and MAC filtering
- HTTPS/SSL-encrypted management
- SNMPv3 secure network monitoring
- System event logging and audit capabilities
These features help system integrators and plant operators build secure-by-design architectures and support compliance with internal cybersecurity policies and regulatory requirements.
High Availability & Fast Recovery
The EKI-7000 Series supports advanced redundancy technologies such as X-Ring / X-Ring Pro, enabling ultra-fast network recovery (<20 ms). This ensures minimal downtime and continuous data flow in mission-critical industrial applications.
Industrial-Grade Reliability
- Wide operating temperature range
- Rugged metal housing
- DIN-rail mounting
- Resistance to vibration and electrical interference
- Flexible port configurations (Fast/Gigabit Ethernet, SFP uplinks, PoE options).
IEC 61850-3 Ethernet Switch for Power & Energy
The EKI-8528 is purpose-built for power generation, transmission, and distribution environments. Certified with IEC 61850-3 and IEC 62443-4-2, it delivers the electrical immunity, environmental robustness, and cybersecurity assurance required for substation automation and smart grid deployments.
M12 Ethernet Switches for Intelligent Transportation Systems
The EKI-9500 Series features M12 connectors and a multi-certification design tailored for rolling stock, roadside infrastructure, and intelligent transportation system (ITS) deployments. With EN 50155, ITxPT, and E-Mark certifications, the EKI-9500 Series meets the most demanding requirements of the transportation industry — from high-speed trains to connected road infrastructure.
Advantech did early research for cybersecurity management and methodology of the products; got certified of IEC 62443-4-2 with Maturity Level 2 on September 24, 2020. A development process is employed to ensure the design/implementation/verification/deployment of a product in accordance with security principles and guidelines.
A best practice of the development process is performed in 2021. Advantech has been certified to IEC 62443-4-2, Security Level 2, for the Ethernet Switch product. Advantech met all security requirements defined in IEC 62443-4-2 and completed all development stages, following SSDLC as defined in IEC 62443-4-1.
Serial Device Servers
In modern industrial environments, reliable and secure communication between legacy serial devices and Ethernet networks is essential.
Advantech’s serial device servers enable seamless integration of PLCs, sensors, meters, and industrial equipment into IP-based infrastructures — without replacing existing hardware.
Designed for both OT and IT environments, they ensure stable data transmission, flexible protocol conversion, and long-term operational reliability.
Advantech Serial Device Servers are designed with industrial cybersecurity in mind and aligned with IEC 62443 requirements. They help secure communication between legacy serial devices and Ethernet networks, protecting critical infrastructure from unauthorized access and network threats.
| Category | SL 1 | SL 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Threat Actor | Accidental, unintentional, careless user | Intentional but low-skill attacker |
| Capabilities | No attacking tools, may cause errors | Uses simple hacking tools, scripts, basic malware |
| Intent | Not malicious | Malicious intent |
| Protection Goal | Prevent accidents / misuse | Prevent intentional, low-effort attacks |
| Security Requirements | Basic controls | Intermediate controls (role-based access, segmentation, monitoring) |
| Security Assurance | Hygiene-level | Increased assurance; needs more robust processes |
| Expected Attack Surface | Low (internal only) | Moderate (internal + simple external threat vectors) |
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