The Flexibilis Redundant Card (FRC) is a PCIe Network Interface Card designed for High-Availability Seamless Redundancy (HSR) and Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) in Ethernet networks. With its four RJ45 ports, it provides seamless redundant communication, ensuring that critical traffic remains uninterrupted, an essential requirement in sectors like power utilities and substation automation.
FRC is built to integrate smoothly into existing infrastructure, allowing it to function as a regular Ethernet card, while also offering robust redundancy features. It achieves clock synchronization using the Precision Time Protocol (PTP), providing highly accurate timing which is crucial in power automation networks. Its architecture allows for full-speed non-blocking switching, enabling efficient data flow without bottlenecks.
Besides its technical capabilities, FRC offers user-friendly management through either a Graphical User Interface (GUI) or the NETCONF configuration and management protocol. These features, combined with its adaptability for various mounting configurations, make it an ideal solution for modern high-reliability network environments.
