Allen-Bradley Stratix 5700 Modules – 1783-BMS10CL

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

Allen-Bradley Stratix 5700 Series Technical Notes

The Allen-Bradley Stratix 5700 series, manufactured by Rockwell Automation, is an industrial managed Ethernet switch platform engineered for deployment in process-critical environments including petrochemical refineries, nuclear power generation facilities, offshore oil & gas platforms, and large-scale discrete manufacturing cells. Built on a Cisco IOS software foundation with Rockwell-specific extensions, the Stratix 5700 occupies the mid-to-high tier of the Rockwell network infrastructure portfolio, positioned above the unmanaged Stratix 2000 and below the modular Stratix 8000/8300 chassis systems. Its DIN-rail and panel-mount form factors, combined with extended operating temperature ratings (0°C to 60°C standard; -40°C to 70°C for select EX variants), make it the reference design for ODVA EtherNet/IP-compliant control networks in brownfield and greenfield industrial installations worldwide.

The Evolution of Stratix 5700 Architecture

The Stratix 5700 platform was introduced circa 2012 as a successor to the Stratix 6000, addressing the growing demand for managed Layer 2/Layer 3 switching within Logix-based control architectures. Early firmware revisions (15.x) supported basic IGMP snooping, VLAN segmentation, and RSTP/MSTP redundancy protocols. Subsequent releases introduced Device Level Ring (DLR) support — a Rockwell-proprietary single-fault-tolerant ring topology operating at sub-3ms recovery times — which became the dominant topology for motion control and safety I/O networks.

From firmware 15.2 onward, integration with Studio 5000 Logix Designer enabled in-chassis configuration via Add-On Profiles (AOPs), eliminating the need for standalone network management tools in many installations. The introduction of the Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) and High-availability Seamless Redundancy (HSR) in later hardware revisions addressed zero-packet-loss requirements in power utility substations and process safety systems. As of 2024, the Stratix 5700 is in a mature/sustaining lifecycle phase; Rockwell Automation continues to provide security patches and firmware updates but has directed new designs toward the Stratix 5200 platform. This lifecycle status makes long-term spare parts availability a critical operational concern for asset owners with installed Stratix 5700 infrastructure.

Stratix 5700 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

Managed Layer 2 Switches — Fixed Port Copper/Fiber

• 1783-BMS06SA: 6-port managed switch, 4x 10/100 copper + 2x 100FX fiber, standard temp
• 1783-BMS10CA: 10-port managed switch, 8x 10/100 copper + 2x 100FX fiber, standard temp
• 1783-BMS10CL: 10-port managed switch, 8x 10/100 copper + 2x 100FX fiber, conformal coated PCB for harsh environments
• 1783-BMS10CGN: 10-port managed switch, 8x 10/100/1000 copper + 2x GbE SFP combo, standard temp
• 1783-BMS20CA: 20-port managed switch, 16x 10/100 copper + 4x 100FX fiber, standard temp
• 1783-BMS20CL: 20-port managed switch, 16x 10/100 copper + 4x 100FX fiber, conformal coated
• 1783-BMS20CGN: 20-port managed switch, 16x 10/100/1000 copper + 4x GbE SFP combo, standard temp
• 1783-BMS20CGP: 20-port managed switch, 16x 10/100/1000 copper + 4x GbE SFP, PoE+ on 8 ports

Managed Layer 2 Switches — Extended Temperature / Conformal Coated

• 1783-BMS06SGA: 6-port managed switch, 4x GbE copper + 2x GbE SFP, extended temp (-40°C to 70°C)
• 1783-BMS10CGA: 10-port managed switch, 8x 10/100/1000 copper + 2x GbE SFP, extended temp
• 1783-BMS10CGL: 10-port managed switch, 8x 10/100/1000 copper + 2x GbE SFP, conformal coated, extended temp
• 1783-BMS20CGA: 20-port managed switch, 16x 10/100/1000 copper + 4x GbE SFP, extended temp

Managed Layer 2 Switches — Fiber-Only / High Port Density

• 1783-BMS06FA: 6-port managed switch, all 100FX fiber ports, standard temp
• 1783-BMS10FA: 10-port managed switch, all 100FX fiber ports, standard temp
• 1783-BMS20FA: 20-port managed switch, all 100FX fiber ports, standard temp
• 1783-BMS28CA: 28-port managed switch, 24x 10/100 copper + 4x GbE SFP uplinks, standard temp

Accessories & SFP Transceivers

• 1783-SFP1GSX: 1G SFP transceiver, 850nm multimode fiber, LC connector, for Stratix 5700/8000
• 1783-SFP1GLX: 1G SFP transceiver, 1310nm single-mode fiber, LC connector, 10km reach

Quality Control for the Stratix 5700 Range

Each Stratix 5700 unit processed by DriveKNMS undergoes a structured verification protocol before dispatch. Physical inspection covers port integrity (RJ45 latch mechanisms, SFP cage alignment, fiber connector cleanliness), power input terminal condition, and DIN-rail mounting clip functionality. Firmware version is read and recorded via console port connection; units are not reflashed unless specifically requested, preserving the customer's existing configuration compatibility.