Choosing an industrial networking fieldbus switch often comes down to which model your network design calls for and how much you can spend. Two new industrial Ethernet switches bracket that decision: the MOXA EDS-316 and the Phoenix Contact 1085255 FL SWITCH. They serve the same broad purpose, but their prices are far apart, and that gap shapes which one makes sense for your project.
Quick Verdict
If your project documentation specifies a MOXA EDS-316, the new MOXA switch is the direct match. If you want a new-in-box Phoenix Contact FL SWITCH and want to keep hardware costs down, the 1085255 is the one to pick. For most general industrial networking jobs, the Phoenix Contact's lower price makes it the default; for any job that requires the MOXA model number, the EDS-316 is the one to buy.
Price and Attribute Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Condition | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| One New MOXA industrial Ethernet switch EDS-316 | USD 549.94 | New | EDS-316 |
| New In Box PHOENIX CONTACT 1085255 FL SWITCH Industrial Ethernet Switch | USD 156.56 | New In Box | 1085255 |
The price spread is $393.38, with the Phoenix Contact switch at the lower end.
Where Each Product Wins
Where the MOXA EDS-316 wins: If your network diagram, equipment list, or maintenance inventory calls for MOXA EDS-316, this is the exact model you need. It is new, and the MOXA model designation is the differentiator. The higher price is a trade-off, but it buys model specificity.
Where the Phoenix Contact 1085255 wins: The Phoenix Contact FL SWITCH is the less expensive option by a wide margin. It is also new in box, and it is engineered for reliable data communication within automation systems, integration with PLCs, HMIs, and machine-to-machine setups, and a rugged design for continuous operation under demanding industrial conditions. For general-purpose industrial networking, that is a strong fit without the higher price tag.
Product Notes
One New MOXA industrial Ethernet switch EDS-316
Choose the MOXA EDS-316 when your project needs that exact model number. The switch is new, so there is no prior-use wear to worry about, and the EDS-316 designation gives you a clear part to spec. The limitation is the price: it is the more expensive of the two, so outfitting a large network with several units will multiply that difference across every cabinet. If the EDS-316 is already in your design, the cost is simply the price of matching the specification. If you are not tied to the MOXA part, the price gap is harder to justify.
New In Box PHOENIX CONTACT 1085255 FL SWITCH Industrial Ethernet Switch
The Phoenix Contact 1085255 FL SWITCH is the lower-priced option here, and it is engineered for reliable data communication, PLC and HMI integration, machine-to-machine communication, and a rugged build for continuous use in demanding environments. It comes new in box, so you get a fresh unit at a substantially lower cost. The limitation is model specificity: this is the Phoenix Contact 1085255, not a MOXA EDS-316. If your procurement or network plan requires the MOXA part, the Phoenix Contact won't satisfy that requirement. But if you simply need a new industrial Ethernet switch and want to minimize spend, this is the one to choose.
Final Choice by Use Case
- You need a MOXA EDS-316: Buy the One New MOXA industrial Ethernet switch EDS-316. It is the new, exact-model match, and the cost is justified by spec compliance.
- You need a new industrial switch for less: Buy the New In Box PHOENIX CONTACT 1085255 FL SWITCH. It costs less, is new in box, and covers the typical automation networking tasks described for it.
- You are outfitting multiple machines: The Phoenix Contact becomes even more attractive because the lower per-unit price compounds across multiple switches. Only choose the MOXA if the model number is a requirement.
