Hirschmann SPIDER 5TX five-port copper switch for simple industrial network extensions
Hirschmann SPIDER 5TX is listed as a unmanaged DIN-rail Ethernet switch. The exact model text is preserved for enquiries and receiving checks. The shared category collage is a reference image and must not be read as a photograph of this specific configuration.
Key technical data
| Technical item | Verified value / selection note |
|---|---|
| Complete model / keyword | SPIDER 5TX |
| Product class | unmanaged DIN-rail Ethernet switch |
| Manufacturer item | 943824002 |
| Product family | Hirschmann SPIDER |
| Port designation | Five copper Ethernet ports |
| Management | Unmanaged switch family |
| Mounting | Industrial DIN-rail installation |
| Final selection rule | Confirm the printed label and manufacturer order record for the installed version |
Simple network extension
SPIDER 5TX can join a small number of Ethernet devices where managed features are not required. Identify the actual port count and link speed needed at the machine edge. An unmanaged device cannot replace a managed switch that supplies VLAN or redundancy configuration.
Order and acceptance checklist
For a quotation on SPIDER 5TX, provide a clear photograph of the installed label, the required quantity and the connected equipment. Identify whether the supplied item must be new, tested used stock or an approved replacement. Ask the seller to state the full designation, condition, included accessories and return terms.
Power and environment
Verify the complete SPIDER 5TX label and the matching manufacturer installation data for supply voltage, temperature and connectors. SPIDER II and EEC versions may have different conditions.
Service handover
Document every connected cable and its destination. After powering the replacement, check each link LED and the connected control applications rather than treating power indication alone as proof.
Similar-looking model references
A code that resembles SPIDER 5TX may identify another interface, software level, temperature class or revision. Similar-looking names are collected for search convenience only. Confirm the exact functional and physical fit from the manufacturer's documentation before treating any alternative as interchangeable.
On receipt, compare the shipment with the SPIDER 5TX purchase description. Before commissioning, document the prior state, verify the applicable electrical or optical connections and record the functional test result. Keep the manufacturer record and any approved deviation with the asset file.
