GE FANUC IC086GLM064

Product Overview

The GE FANUC IC086GLM064 is an industrial 10-port PROFINET managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for industrial networking applications. It is part of the GLM family of managed industrial Ethernet switches and is intended for demanding plant environments where reliable communication and network management are essential.

The switch provides a combination of copper Ethernet and fiber-optic connectivity. Its compact industrial design makes it suitable for control cabinets, automation networks, and distributed industrial communication systems.

Technical Parameters

The manufacturer’s current product information identifies the IC086GLM064 as a 10-port managed switch with six 10/100 Mbps/1 Gbps RJ45 ports and four 100FX or 1000BaseF SFP ports.

Key Features

• 10-port industrial networking: Combines six copper Ethernet interfaces with four SFP fiber ports.
• Managed network operation: Allows network configuration and monitoring rather than functioning as an unmanaged switch.
• PROFINET support: Suitable for industrial PROFINET communication architectures.
• Industrial temperature range: Designed for operation in demanding environments from approximately -40 to 70 °C.
• Redundant power inputs: Two power supply inputs help improve network availability.
• Fast network recovery: GLM switches support rapid network recovery technologies for mission-critical industrial networks.

Network Architecture

The IC086GLM064 can serve as a central or distributed communication point within an industrial Ethernet infrastructure. The six RJ45 interfaces can connect conventional copper Ethernet equipment, while the four SFP interfaces provide options for fiber-based network links.

This combination is especially useful when automation equipment is distributed over longer distances or when fiber isolation is preferred between sections of an industrial network.

Applications

The switch is suitable for:

• Factory automation networks
• PROFINET control systems
• PACSystems installations
• Industrial Ethernet infrastructure
• Distributed I/O communication
• Power and process automation
• Industrial network redundancy applications

GE documentation also identifies the IC086GLM064 as a qualified MRP switch for certain GE PROFINET control architectures.

Installation and Maintenance

The IC086GLM064 can be DIN-rail or panel mounted, providing flexibility when installing it inside an automation cabinet or industrial control enclosure.

Before installation, verify the required network topology, port assignments, power connections, and firmware configuration. During maintenance, inspect Ethernet connectors, SFP modules, power terminals, and network cables for looseness or physical damage.

For critical applications, maintaining an appropriate spare switch can help reduce network recovery time if the installed unit experiences a hardware failure.