Industrial ethernet switching is also known as industrial-grade switching, hardened or ruggedised ethernet switching, or just ruggedised network switching. Industrial-grade network equipment must be able to tolerate an extended range of working environments. It connects multiple devices like sensors, machines, and controllers within an industrial network. Unlike commercial switches used in offices, an industrial model is built to withstand extreme temperatures, vibrations, humidity, and electromagnetic. An industrial Ethernet switch is a network switch specifically designed for harsh environments.