Bitstream Hyperion-500 Ethernet switch

The Bitstream Hyperion-500 is a modular managed Ethernet switch designed for digital substations and 5G telecommunications. Housed in a 1U rack-mount chassis, its flexible 8-slot architecture supports up to 32 ports alongside four high-speed 1/2.5/10G SFP+ uplinks. Built for mission-critical reliability, it operates from -40 to +85°C and features universal high-voltage power inputs (80–350 VDC) for direct connection to substation batteries.

Beyond standard data transmission, the Hyperion-500 transforms into a high-precision PTP grandmaster when equipped with its modular GNSS timing engine. It supports specialised power profiles (IEEE C37.238 and IEC/IEEE 61850-9-3) and telecom profiles (ITU-T G.8275.1 and G.8265.1) for nanosecond-level synchronisation, while its on-board OCXO oscillator helps to ensure Stratum 1 holdover stability during GNSS signal loss.

The series prioritises network resilience through hardware-supported PRP and HSR redundancy protocols, supporting zero-loss failover without network convergence time during a fibre cut. Security is further enhanced with optional MACsec (IEEE 802.1ae) for wire-speed hardware encryption, complemented by IEEE 802.1x, RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication. By converging timing, switching and redundancy into a single hardened unit, the Hyperion-500 delivers a secure, synchronised solution for critical infrastructure.

Step Global is the authorised Australian dealer of BitStream networking solutions, offering local training, after-sales support, and service for each product.