An intelligent combination of fiber optic (100Base-FX) and twisted pair (10/100Base-TX) is obtained with the Fast Ethernet Micro Switch. The device offers to the user also the standard RJ-45 ports for the connection of the end equipment to a fiber optic network. The compact 45x45 switches are designed for the direct installation into cable trunks and sub-floor boxes.

The 6 port version has on its rear side an additional RJ-45 downlink 10/100Base-TX that is covered after the installation. This additional connection enables cascading other Micro Switches offering thus additional connection capacities. The Fast Ethernet Micro Switch has an integrated 230 VAC power unit. The device can be optionally manageable (article number with „M“ extension). The manageable version offers VLAN operation according to IEEE 802.1Q and further security features such as IEEE 802.1X, accounting, etc.