Industrial switches are the linchpin of industrial networks and can be divided into managed and unmanaged types. They combine industrial features such as extended operating temperatures, ruggedized enclosures and ingress protection to withstand extremely harsh environments. The key to an industrial. Deep dive into what an industrial managed switch is, the difference between a managed and unmanaged industrial switch, all the components that make a switch, and the functionalities and benefits they provide. You plug it in, connect your devices, and it starts working immediately – no configuration, no setup, no IT knowledge needed.