Allen-Bradley Stratix 5700 Modules – 1783-BMS10CA

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Product Details And Specifications

Allen-Bradley Stratix 5700 Series Technical Notes

The Evolution of Stratix 5700 Architecture

The Stratix 5700 was introduced as a successor to the Stratix 6000 and Stratix 8000 platforms, consolidating managed switching capability into a single, DIN-rail-mountable form factor compatible with Allen-Bradley's Integrated Architecture. Early firmware revisions (15.x) supported basic IGMP snooping, VLANs, and QoS. Subsequent releases introduced Device Level Ring (DLR) supervisor capability, Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP), and enhanced CIP Security integration. The series spans both fixed-port and modular configurations, with the BMS (Base Module Switch) designation indicating fixed copper/fiber port counts and the EMS (Expansion Module Switch) designation indicating field-expandable chassis. Compatibility with Cisco IOS-based CLI commands was maintained throughout the product lifecycle, reducing the learning curve for IT-OT convergence teams. As of 2024, several base SKUs have transitioned to end-of-life status, with the Stratix 5400 and Stratix 5800 positioned as modern replacements for new installations. However, the Stratix 5700 remains in active maintenance mode, with Rockwell Automation continuing to supply spare parts and firmware updates through its standard product lifecycle policy.

Stratix 5700 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent the verified Stratix 5700 product range, classified by port configuration and module type. All models support EtherNet/IP, IGMP snooping, QoS, VLANs, and Cisco IOS-based management.

Fixed Copper Port Models (BMS — Base Module Switch)

• 1783-BMS06SA: 6-port 10/100 Mbps unmanaged-style base, standard temperature, DIN-rail mount.
• 1783-BMS10CA: 10-port managed switch, 8x copper RJ45 + 2x combo SFP, standard temp, DLR-capable supervisor.
• 1783-BMS10CGN: 10-port managed switch with NAT routing capability, 8x copper + 2x combo SFP, standard temp.
• 1783-BMS10CGP: 10-port managed switch with PoE+ on all copper ports (802.3at), 8x copper + 2x combo SFP.
• 1783-BMS20CA: 20-port managed switch, 16x copper RJ45 + 4x combo SFP, standard temperature.
• 1783-BMS20CGN: 20-port managed switch with integrated NAT, 16x copper + 4x combo SFP.
• 1783-BMS20CGP: 20-port managed switch with PoE+ on copper ports, 16x copper + 4x combo SFP.
• 1783-BMS06SGA: 6-port gigabit managed switch, all copper RJ45, standard temperature, compact form factor.
• 1783-BMS10CGA: 10-port gigabit managed switch, 8x GbE copper + 2x SFP combo, standard temp.
• 1783-BMS20CGA: 20-port gigabit managed switch, 16x GbE copper + 4x SFP combo, standard temp.

Extended Temperature Models (T-suffix)

• 1783-BMS10CAT: 10-port managed switch, extended temperature range (-40°C to +70°C), 8x copper + 2x SFP combo.
• 1783-BMS20CAT: 20-port managed switch, extended temperature, 16x copper + 4x SFP combo, outdoor/harsh environment rated.
• 1783-BMS10CGPT: 10-port PoE+ managed switch, extended temperature, 8x copper + 2x SFP combo.

Fiber / SFP-Dominant Models

• 1783-BMS06SL: 6-port managed switch with fiber SFP uplinks, designed for long-distance backbone segments.
• 1783-BMS10CL: 10-port managed switch, 8x copper + 2x dedicated fiber SFP (non-combo), standard temp.
• 1783-BMS20CL: 20-port managed switch, 16x copper + 4x dedicated fiber SFP, standard temp.

Quality Control for the Stratix 5700 Range

The Stratix 5700 series presents specific quality verification requirements due to its integrated backplane bus architecture, dual-role SFP combo ports, and IOS firmware dependency. DriveKNMS applies the following test protocol to all Stratix 5700 units processed through its facility:

• Power-on and POST verification: Unit is powered via 24 VDC DIN-rail supply; boot sequence and POST output are logged and compared against known-good firmware baselines.
• Port-level continuity test: Each copper RJ45 port is tested for 10/100/1000 Mbps link establishment using calibrated test endpoints. SFP slots are tested with both multimode and single-mode transceivers as applicable to the SKU.
• DLR supervisor function test: For DLR-capable models (including 1783-BMS10CA), the ring supervisor election process is verified in a closed-loop test bench replicating a two-node DLR ring.
• VLAN and QoS configuration test: A standard 8-VLAN configuration with DSCP marking is applied and verified via CLI and SNMP polling.
• PoE output verification: For PoE+ models, each port's power delivery is measured against the 802.3at standard (max 30W per port) using a calibrated PoE load tester.
• Firmware version audit: Installed firmware is documented. Units are offered with the firmware version as-received or upgraded to the latest compatible release upon customer request.
• Cosmetic and mechanical inspection: DIN-rail clip, port labels, SFP cage integrity, and terminal block condition are inspected and documented photographically.