Allen-Bradley 1783-BMS06SL Stratix 5700 6-Port EtherNet Switch

Allen-Bradley 1783-BMS06SL Stratix 5700 is a six‑port industrial Ethernet switch designed to interconnect automation devices with reliable, vendor‑specific management. It provides four Fast Ethernet copper RJ‑45 ports and two SFP fiber slots for flexible uplink/downlink options, all running with Lite software for streamlined configuration and monitoring. This model is part of the Stratix 5700 family and is commonly used to link PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and other automation equipment within industrial networks, enabling organized traffic flow and straightforward integration in Rockwell Automation environments. Key details include a total of six ports comprising 4 x 10/100BASE‑T copper and 2 x SFP slots, with Lite software that emphasizes essential management capabilities. Rockwell Automation formally announced the Stratix 5700 6‑Port Managed Switch (1783‑BMS06SL) as discontinued as of September 1, 2024, and it is no longer sold new by Rockwell, though distributor stock may remain available.