# \#gigastax-rugged **URL:** https://forum.botblox.org/tag/gigastax-rugged/8.md [Latest](https://forum.botblox.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.botblox.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.botblox.org/tags.md) --- ## [Is there management software for GigaStax Rugged?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/is-there-management-software-for-gigastax-rugged/600)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/is-there-management-software-for-gigastax-rugged/600 "2026-06-24T12:44:54Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized.\*\* Q:\*\* We have been using your GigaStax Rugged switches, and I am on a new project to improve our overall network infrastr… --- ## [Programming Gigastax supplied with no firmware](https://forum.botblox.org/t/programming-gigastax-supplied-with-no-firmware/514)
**Author:** [@alejohn](https://forum.botblox.org/u/alejohn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/programming-gigastax-supplied-with-no-firmware/514 "2025-11-29T00:27:25Z")
Hello, we bought about 40 Gigastax switches in 2025 and we believe about 50% have been provided with no firmware (no flashing led pattern on startup). As far as we can tell they where supplied mixed, e.g. a bag containin… --- ## [Gigastax Rugged firmware](https://forum.botblox.org/t/gigastax-rugged-firmware/272)
**Author:** [@peci1](https://forum.botblox.org/u/peci1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/gigastax-rugged-firmware/272 "2024-08-14T10:23:25Z")
Hi, I’ve seen the blogpost about Gigastax rugged updated firmware. It states that the sources for the FW are available under NDA. Will there be a publicly downloadable binary file to upload without signing an NDA? Would … --- ## [Is multicast possible on GigaStax Rugged?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/is-multicast-possible-on-gigastax-rugged/188)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/is-multicast-possible-on-gigastax-rugged/188 "2024-03-28T18:09:24Z")
We are curious about using multicast on the Gigastax switch, is this possible, or would It require additional hardware? If it does, do you offer similar mezzanine-style gigabit switches that would support this? --- ## [A solution for excess heat dissipation on GigaStax Rugged](https://forum.botblox.org/t/a-solution-for-excess-heat-dissipation-on-gigastax-rugged/175)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/a-solution-for-excess-heat-dissipation-on-gigastax-rugged/175 "2024-03-09T20:16:32Z")
– Copied from customer email – In analyzing intermittent communication failures in one of our products, I tested the GigaStax Rugged switches we use in that design. They appear to dissipate about 3 watts almost regardle… --- ## [1GB SFP Opto interface for GIGASTAX?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/1gb-sfp-opto-interface-for-gigastax/151)
**Author:** [@malman](https://forum.botblox.org/u/malman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 10:42am UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/1gb-sfp-opto-interface-for-gigastax/151 "2024-02-27T10:42:07Z")
Would like to add a 1GB fiber port via a SFP to the GigaStax RGMII port. Any work done in this domain? If I cant find anything else, I guess that I will look into develop a PCB with a RGMII-PHY and a SFP case, either a… --- ## [How do I connect GNDREF on GigaStax Rugged?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/how-do-i-connect-gndref-on-gigastax-rugged/154)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/how-do-i-connect-gndref-on-gigastax-rugged/154 "2024-02-22T19:01:03Z")
– Copied from a customer email – We’ve purchased a number of GigaStax Rugged Ethernet switches and we’re developing a PCB to connect them to. Table 3 of the Datasheet shows that there are a number of pins named GNDREF … --- ## [Can the Gigastax switch be used in Managed mode?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-the-gigastax-switch-be-used-in-managed-mode/93)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-the-gigastax-switch-be-used-in-managed-mode/93 "2023-10-17T15:25:11Z")
– Copied from a live chat query – Hi, Can the Gigastax switch be used in Managed mode? is there any firmware available for the MCU? --- ## [How do I program BotBlox boards](https://forum.botblox.org/t/how-do-i-program-botblox-boards/68)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/how-do-i-program-botblox-boards/68 "2023-09-06T22:04:04Z")
– Copied from customer email – How do I program your boards? --- ## [Gigastax Rugged compatibility with new GUI](https://forum.botblox.org/t/gigastax-rugged-compatibility-with-new-gui/37)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/gigastax-rugged-compatibility-with-new-gui/37 "2023-08-07T22:10:24Z")
Copied from a customer email I’m curious if our Botblox hardware is compatible with your new GUI. I’m sure you remember some of the issues we have with ethernet switches here, and I’m wondering if we can use your new to…