This brief explains how Red Hat and Rockwell Automation simplify and standardize industrial switch deployment in OT environments. Manufacturers often struggle with manual, error-prone network configurations across Stratix and Cisco Catalyst switches within CPwE architectures. By combining Rockwell’s validated network designs and tools like IAB and PSE with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, organizations can translate proven architectures into repeatable, automated playbooks. This reduces misconfiguration risk, accelerates deployment, improves scalability, and strengthens security posture. The collaboration bridges IT and OT automation, enabling consistent, resilient industrial network operations at scale.

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