Deployed as the central nervous system of a process or manufacturing facility, designed to integrate both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) traffic. It integrates distributed LANs, data centers, and control systems (such as DCS and PLC) into a unified, high-speed, and reliable system. Unlike an office network, a plant backbone must operate in harsh, electrically noisy, and high-vibration industrial environments.

Featuring

High-Capacity Information Highway of 10Gbps to 100Gbps+ with Industrial Hardening (M.I.C.E.) Components in Hierarchical Design of a three-tier network ensuring fast, reliable routing for Convergence (IT/OT) of IT traffic (ERP, internet) and deterministic, time-sensitive OT traffic (machine control).

Infrastructure

Fiber Optics distributed backbone network of single-mode or multi mode fiber used with Ruggedized Industrial Ethernet Switches for harsh environments, supporting industrial protocols (e.g., PROFINET, EtherNet/IP) and Wireless Data Sync Modules (WDSM) to reach Core Routers for managing data flow between different segments.

Performance

Secured, Scalable, Redundant and Reliable with ring topologies or dual-homed paths and modular design allowing expansion without interruption with centralized monitoring and segmentation (firewalls) to isolate control systems from unauthorized access for Time-Sensitive Network (TSN) OT data over TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) to guarantee timing precision for OT systems while carrying massive IT data volumes.