{"product_id":"cu2508-0000-beckhoff-8-port-real-time-ethernet-port-multiplier-with-gigabit-uplink","title":"CU2508-0000 | Beckhoff 8-Port Real-Time Ethernet Port Multiplier with Gigabit Uplink","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDescription \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"474\" data-start=\"21\"\u003eThe Beckhoff CU2508-0000 is an 8-port real-time Ethernet port multiplier designed for reliable industrial network expansion. It supports both standard Ethernet TCP\/IP and real-time industrial protocols, enabling deterministic communication for automation systems. The device is optimized for control cabinet installation where stable data transfer and compact design are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003eNew\/Never Used Surplus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003eBeckhoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003eIndustrial Networking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003eCU2508-0000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubcategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003eEthernet Switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003eReal-time Ethernet port multiplier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Protocols\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003eEthernet TCP\/IP; EtherCAT, PROFINET and others (driver-dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003eRJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Transfer Rates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003e100BASE-TX and 1 Gbit\/s uplink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Cable Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003eUp to 100 m (twisted pair)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003eStatus LEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003e24 V DC (18–30 V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003eApprox. 250 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003e3-pin (+, −, PE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003e-25 to +55 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003e-40 to +85 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprovals \/ Markings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003eCE, UL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003eApprox. 146 x 100 x 30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.5287%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.052%;\"\u003eApprox. 0.6 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInformation About \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCU2508-0000\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CU2508-0000 is part of Beckhoff’s industrial communication hardware portfolio, developed to extend Ethernet-based control architectures efficiently. It is designed to operate as a real-time capable Ethernet switch, supporting protocols such as EtherCAT and PROFINET depending on the installed driver environment. The unit features multiple standard-speed ports combined with a high-speed uplink to optimize data flow within machine and plant networks. Its robust electrical design, wide temperature range, and industrial-grade diagnostics make it suitable for continuous operation in automation environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight Ethernet Ports: Enables connection of multiple automation devices within a single network segment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGigabit Uplink Port: Provides a 1 Gbit\/s uplink for efficient data transfer to higher-level networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-Time Protocol Support: Compatible with EtherCAT, PROFINET, and other real-time Ethernet protocols depending on driver support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Ethernet Compatibility: Supports Ethernet TCP\/IP for seamless integration with conventional networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRJ45 Interfaces: Uses standard RJ45 connectors for reliable and widely compatible physical connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong Cable Support: Allows twisted pair cable lengths of up to 100 meters per port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Diagnostics LEDs: Visual status indication for ports and device operation simplifies troubleshooting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide Operating Temperature Range: Designed to operate from -25 to +55 °C in industrial environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Power Input: Operates on 24 V DC with an extended tolerance range from 18 to 30 V DC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Housing Design: Slim dimensions support space-efficient control cabinet installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CU2508-0000 delivers the reliability and precision required for real-time industrial Ethernet communication and network expansion in automation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beckhoff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51107079684394,"sku":"CU2508-0000","price":1827.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/0392\/4266\/files\/s-l1600_2f34c217-ed6d-440b-a863-c99ccd807d35.webp?v=1770019879","url":"https:\/\/iqelectro.com\/products\/cu2508-0000-beckhoff-8-port-real-time-ethernet-port-multiplier-with-gigabit-uplink","provider":"IQElectro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}