Build a cleaner industrial edge with switching that matches the job. The Eaton Tripp Lite Series NGI-S16 delivers 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a lite-managed format, giving you the port density and control needed for segmented industrial networks, machine cells, and distributed equipment rooms. This model is aimed at teams that want more than unmanaged switching but do not need the overhead of a full enterprise platform at the edge. Gigabit access helps prevent bottlenecks for controllers, HMIs, IP cameras, and other bandwidth-sensitive devices, while lite-managed capabilities support practical network organization and traffic control. For procurement teams, the appeal is straightforward: a purpose-built industrial switch that fits the edge without excess complexity. For engineers, it is a dependable way to standardize connectivity across cabinets, remote enclosures, and plant-floor deployments where uptime and predictable throughput matter more than feature sprawl.