IP core (implemented in your own FPGA), embedded module (mounted on your board), expansion card (plugged into a PC), or ready-built equipment (simply installed). Development effort and flexibility differ greatly between them.
See how to choose a deployment option →MES — Managed Ethernet Switch
Managed switch IP combining HSR/PRP redundancy with legacy Ethernet ports. Supports STP/RSTP/MSTP, IEEE 1588 transparent clock and 802.1X.
Overview
MES — Managed Ethernet Switch is a soft IP in the SocTek IP core range from SoC-e, aimed at high-availability Ethernet. HSR (High-availability Seamless Redundancy) and PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol) are zero-recovery-time redundancy schemes: traffic keeps flowing even when one path fails. They are the standard choice where not even a momentary loss of communication is acceptable, such as power system protection. MES — Managed Ethernet Switch implements this as hardware logic inside the FPGA.
Positive ONE Group supports MES — Managed Ethernet Switch end to end: choosing the right option, providing evaluation versions, helping you obtain reference designs, and supply and long-term availability in volume production. We work in English and Japanese.
Appearance and internal structure
Key specifications
| Supported standards | IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1p, IGMP, 802.1X, DLR, MRP |
|---|---|
| Supported FPGA families | AMD Zynq UltraScale+, Zynq-7000 and Kintex, plus Intel |
| Speed | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Port configuration | 2 to 32 ports (set in the GUI) |
| Operating mode | Managed L2 switch (VLAN, QoS, mirroring, rate control) |
| Latency and forwarding | Store-and-forward with priority queuing |
| Interfaces | AXI4-Lite / MDIO / COE / UART (configuration), (R)GMII |
| Licence | Project licence, evaluation version available |
| Deliverables | Netlist or encrypted RTL, sample design and user manual |
| EDA integration | Vivado IP Integrator (port count, QoS and VLAN set in the GUI) |
Actual resource usage (LUT, FF, BRAM), supported devices and speed grades vary by configuration. Tell us your requirements and we will give concrete figures with the quotation.
Main interfaces and applications
Main interfaces
- MII / GMII / RGMII / RMII
- Serial MAC-PHY interfaces such as SGMII and QSGMII
- AXI (internal FPGA interconnect)
Typical applications
- Protection relays and control equipment for substation automation (IEC 61850)
- On-board and trackside railway signalling systems
- High-availability control networks in industrial plants
Frequently asked questions
How is this IP core delivered?
It is licensed per project. An evaluation version is available so you can confirm operation on your own FPGA before production. Deliverables are a netlist or encrypted RTL, a sample design and the user manual.
Which FPGAs can MES — Managed Ethernet Switch be used with?
Built on open standards, it can be implemented on several FPGA families, primarily AMD/Xilinx. It is supplied as VHDL source and works with EDA tools such as AMD Vivado.
How is MES — Managed Ethernet Switch delivered and licensed?
It is supplied as a VHDL source IP core with a technical support package. Extensive synthesis-time and run-time parameters let you optimise FPGA resource usage, and custom development is available.
How can I evaluate MES — Managed Ethernet Switch?
You can verify operation on real hardware using evaluation kits, sample designs and SoC-e’s SocTek modules or RelyUm equipment. Some configurations allow plug-and-play evaluation.
What is the price and lead time for MES — Managed Ethernet Switch?
Pricing for MES — Managed Ethernet Switch depends on configuration, licence type, quantity and any customisation, so we quote individually. Tell us your application and quantity in the form on this page and our engineers will confirm the specification and come back with a quotation and lead time.
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Ask about MES — Managed Ethernet Switch
MES — Managed Ethernet Switch is handled in Japan by Positive ONE Group, value-added reseller (VAR) for SoC-e of Spain. We confirm availability, quantities and pricing with the manufacturer before replying.
Because pricing depends on configuration and quantity, we do not publish prices or stock levels on this site.Request an individual quotation