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NovaTech Automation Meets Growing Demand for Networking with Substation-Hardened Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switches

February 12, 2025

NovaTech Automation Meets Growing Demand for Networking with Substation-Hardened Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switches
NovaTech’s new HERMES 2000 is a robust network solution specifically designed to provide the performance, cybersecurity, and environmental demands of modern digital substations

NovaTech Automation is excited to announce the release of the Hermes 2000 series of utility-grade Layer 2 Ethernet switches, enabling NovaTech to deliver a broader array of digital substation solutions to its utility customers.

The Hermes 2000 Gigabit Ethernet switches feature 28 ports and meet IEC 61850-3 standards. Available in various configurations of copper and SFP ports and operating voltages, Hermes 2000 switches are designed for mounting in 19” racks.

NovaTech’s CEO, Conrad Oakey, expressed enthusiasm for the new products:
“The recent introduction and strong response to the Orion VX – the server-deployed version of our popular Orion OS for substation automation platform – highlighted a customer need and an opportunity to provide robust network solutions suitable for the performance, cybersecurity, and environmental demands of the modern digital substation – all backed by responsive service that our customers love. Hermes 2000 broadens the offering for NovaTech customers and expands our capabilities for turnkey system engineering solutions.”

At a time when the demand for robust, integrated communication and automation solutions in the energy sector is growing rapidly, NovaTech’s customer-centric culture promises to deliver powerful solutions that address the challenges of electric grid modernization.

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