Product Discontinuance Notification - PDN 0000401575
March 05, 2025
We would like to inform you that Moxa is going to discontinue the EDS-516A and EDS-518A Series.
This process has effectively begun January 01, 2024.
If you need any of these discontinued products for an existing project, please contact your Moxa sales
representative to place orders before June 30, 2026.
Also, please note that last-buy orders may be
subject to availability.
Please review the details below to determine how these discontinuances will affect your products and/or operations.
Which products will be discontinued?
The following products will be discontinued. Also, see the models recommended to replace the soon to-be-discontinued models, as well as when the replacement models will be available for order.
| Discontinued | Recommended Replacement | Available for Order |
|---|---|---|
| EDS-516A Series | EDS-518E Series SDS-3016 Series |
Available Now |
| EDS-518A Series | EDS-518E Series | Available Now |
Applicable differences in specifications
In this table, we list the difference in specifications between the discontinued products and the recommended replacement products.
Option #1
| Specification | EDS-516A/518A Series (Discontinued) | EDS-518E Series (Replacement) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 94 x 135 x 142.7 mm (3.7 x 5.31 x 5.62 in) | 94 x 135 x 137 mm (3.7 x 5.31 x 5.39 in) |
| Reset Button | N/A | Yes |
| Input Voltage | 24 VDC, Redundant dual inputs | 12/24/48/-48 VDC Redundant dual inputs |
| Gigabit Port | EDS-516A: N/A EDS-518A: 2*Combo ports (10/100/1000BaseT(X) or 1000BaseSFP) |
4* Combo ports (10/100/1000BaseT(X) or 1000BaseSFP) |
| 100BaseFX Ports | EDS-516A-MM-SC: 2* multi-mode SC connector EDS-516A-MM-ST: 2* multi-mode ST connector EDS-518A-MM-SC: 2*multi-mode SC connector EDS-518A-MM-ST: 2* multi-mode ST connector EDS-518A-SS-SC: 2 *single-mode SC connector EDS-518A-SS-SC-80: 2*single-mode SC Connector, 80 km |
EDS-518E-MM-SC-4GTXSFP: 2* multi-mode SC connector EDS-518E-MM-ST-4GTXSFP: 2* multi-mode ST connector EDS-518E-SS-SC-4GTXSFP: 2* single-mode SC connector |
| Certifications | EN 60950-1, UL 508, EN 55032/24, CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A, Marine (DNV-GL), Hazardous Locations (ATEX, Class I Division 2) |
UL 508, EN 60950-1 (LVD), EN 61000-6-2/-6-4, CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A, Marine (DNV-GL, LR, ABS, NK), Power Substation (IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613), Traffic Control (NEMA TS2), Hazardous Locations (ATEX, Class I Division 2) |
Option #2
| Specification | EDS-516A (Discontinued) | SDS-3016 Series (Replacement) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 94 x 135 x 142.7 mm (3.7 x 5.31 x 5.62 in) | 36 x 135 x 111 mm (1.42 x 5.32 x 4.37 in) |
| Reset Button | N/A | Yes |
| Input Voltage | 24 VDC, Redundant dual inputs | 12/24/48/-48 VDC Redundant dual inputs |
| Gigabit Port | N/A | 2* 10/100/1000BaseT(X) |
| Certifications | EN 60950-1, UL 508, EN 55032/24, CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A, Marine (DNV), Hazardous Locations (ATEX, Class I Division 2) |
EN 55032/35, EN 61000-6-2/-6-4, CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A, EN 62368-1, UL 61010-2-201 |
Please note that all service rules (e.g., warranty) still apply to discontinued products.
If you have any questions, please contact Helen Chen at HelenHH.Chen@moxa.com, or contact your regional sales representative.