Maximized Ethernet Network Robustness—Designed, built, and tested for trouble-free operation in extreme conditions, the SEL-2730M meets or exceeds IEEE 1613 (Class 1) and IEC 61850-3 standards for communications devices in electric power substations.

Reliability in Harsh Environments—Connect to primary and backup power sources simultaneously with dual, hot-swappable power supplies. This ensures that there will not be a loss of service due to a single power source failure. The design minimizes the number of interface points on printed circuit boards (PCBs), resulting in greater reliability. With no fans or other moving parts, the SEL-2730M employs the most robust technology available for demanding applications.

Easy Network Commissioning—Easily install and configure the SEL-2730M. Setting up priority messaging via VLANs is simplified to ensure the transmission of IEC 61850 GOOSE messages and current differential traffic to IEDs while segmenting protection, control, and automation traffic. You can update settings either through a secure web interface or acSELerator QuickSet SEL-5030 Software. Using the configuration file makes backups and restoration easy.

Flexible, Modular Design—Upgrade existing sites with 4 Gigabit Ethernet copper ports and 16 10/100 Mbps copper Ethernet ports, built as 4-port modules. Each of the 10/100 Mbps copper port modules can be ordered with single- or multimode fiber-optic ports to meet your network's unique requirements. In addition, you can add up to 4 fiber-optic or Copper Gigabit Ethernet ports via small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers for a total of 24 ports.

Secure Network Management—Increase security with the SNMPv3 and HTTPS features on the SEL-2730M. SNMPv3 provides secure network management and is interoperable with existing network management systems (NMS). An HTTPS web interface provides secure and intuitive switch management. Map configurable system and security events to the alarm contact for alarming through an external system, such as an existing SCADA network.

Network Integrity Protection—Use a Bridge Port Data Unit (BPDU) guard in the SEL-2730M to prevent unauthorized network extensions. Provide central authentication with the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) or one- or two-factor authentication with Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS). Protect client saturation with rate limiting.

Network Topology Configuration—Use any of the available 4,094 VLANs for switch-to-switch connections with the SEL-2730M. Monitor VLAN configurations with easy-to-read graphics. Monitor the status through Syslog and the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).