Advantech EKI-6538 User manual

EKI-6538
8-port 10/100 Mbps
Industrial Smart Ethernet Switch
User Manual

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copy-
righted 2006 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech
Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products
described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this man-
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Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reli-
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nor for any infringements of the rights of third parties, which may result
from its use.
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Part No. 2003653800 1st Edition
Printed in Taiwan June 2006

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Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod-
ucts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years
from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or
altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech,
or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper instal-
lation. Advantech assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as
a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous test-
ing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. If an
Advantech product is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no
charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will
be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and
freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For
example, CPU speed, Advantech products used, other hardware
and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any
onscreen messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your man-
ual, product, and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return
merchandize authorization) number from your dealer. This allows
us to process your return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and
Replacement Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date
(such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A product
returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for war-
ranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and
ship it prepaid to your dealer.

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Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test
conditions for passing included the equipment being operated within an
industrial enclosure. In order to protect the product from being damaged
by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and EMI leakage, we strongly recom-
mend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclosure products.
FCC Class A
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environ-
ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inter-
ference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
Technical Support and Assistance
Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support
where you can find the latest information about the product.
Step 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's cus-
tomer service center for technical support if you need additional
assistance. Please have the following information ready before
you call:
- Product name and serial number
- Description of your peripheral attachments
- Description of your software (OS, version, software, etc.)
- A complete description of the problem
- The exact wording of any error messages

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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User's Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning.
Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for clean-
ing.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located
near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Drop-
ping it or letting it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before con-
necting the equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the
power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or elec-
trical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment
should be opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked
by service personnel:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work
according to the user's manual.
e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

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15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW
-10° C (14° F) OR ABOVE 70° C (158° F). THIS COULD DAM-
AGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE IN A
CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
Safety Precaution - Static Electricity
Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the
products from damage.
1. To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your
PC chassis before you work on it. Don't touch any components on
the CPU card or other cards while the PC is on.
2. Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The
sudden rush of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may
damage sensitive electronic components.

vii Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................... 2
1.1 Features ............................................................................ 2
1.2 Feature Summary .............................................................. 4
1.3 Specifications .................................................................... 5
1.4 Packing List....................................................................... 7
1.5 Ordering Information ........................................................ 7
1.6 Safety Precaution............................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Installation ..................................................... 10
2.1 Overview ........................................................................ 10
Figure 2.1:Overview of EKI-6538 ............................... 10
2.2 LED Indicators ................................................................ 11
Table 2.1:EKI-6538 LED Definition ........................... 11
2.3 Dimensions...................................................................... 12
Figure 2.2:Front View of EKI-6538 ........................... 12
Figure 2.3:Side View of EKI-6538 .............................. 13
Figure 2.4:Bottom View of EKI-6538 ......................... 13
2.4 Mounting ......................................................................... 14
2.4.1 Panel Mounting ............................................................ 14
Figure 2.5:Combine the Metal Mounting Kit .............. 14
Figure 2.6:Attach EKI-6538 to the Wall ..................... 15
2.4.2 DIN Rail Mounting ...................................................... 16
Figure 2.7:Installation to DIN Rail Step 1 ................... 16
Figure 2.8:Installation to DIN Rail Step 2 ................... 17
Figure 2.9:Installation to DIN Rail Step 3 ................... 18
2.5 Network Connection ....................................................... 18
2.6 Power Connection ........................................................... 19
Figure 2.10:Pin Assignment of the Power Connector . 19
2.7 Digital Inputs & Outputs................................................. 20
Figure 2.11:Digital I/O Pin Assignment ...................... 20
Figure 2.12:Digital Output Connection ....................... 20
2.8 RS-232 Connection ......................................................... 21
Figure 2.13:RJ-48 (10-pin) to DB9 (F) Cable ............. 21
Chapter 3 Configuration................................................. 24
3.1 RS-232 Console .............................................................. 24
Figure 3.1:Open Hyper Terminal ................................ 24
Figure 3.2:COM Port Properties Setting ...................... 25
Figure 3.3:Login Screen: RS-232 Configuration ......... 25
Figure 3.4:RS-232 Console Configuration .................. 26
3.1.1 Networking Configuration .......................................... 26
Figure 3.5:Network Configuration of RS-232 ............. 26
3.1.2 Password Configuration ............................................... 27
Figure 3.6:Error Message in Password Configuration . 27

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3.1.3 System Restart ............................................................. 28
Figure 3.7:Restart EKI-6538 ........................................ 28
3.1.4 Factory Reset ............................................................... 28
Figure 3.8:Default Setting via 232 Configuration ....... 28
3.2 Web Browser................................................................... 29
Figure 3.9:EKI-6538 Web Login Page ........................ 29
Figure 3.10:Function Overview Page .......................... 30
3.2.1 Basic Configuration ..................................................... 30
Figure 3.11:System Setting .......................................... 31
Figure 3.12:ARL Aging Time Setting ......................... 32
Figure 3.13:DI/DO Setting .......................................... 33
Figure 3.14:Port Status ................................................ 33
Figure 3.15:Port Configuration .................................... 35
Figure 3.16:Port Statistics Overview ........................... 35
Figure 3.17:Detail Statistics of Specific Port ............... 36
3.2.2 VLAN Configuration ................................................... 36
Figure 3.18:VLAN Mode Setting ................................ 36
Figure 3.19:Default Port-based VLAN Setting Screen 37
Figure 3.20:Port-based VLAN Setting ........................ 38
Figure 3.21:IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Setting .................... 39
3.2.3 Address Configuration ................................................. 39
Figure 3.22:Port Security Configure ............................ 39
Figure 3.23:Setup the MAC Security Address Table .. 40
3.2.4 Port Trunk .................................................................... 40
Figure 3.24:Port Trunk Setting .................................... 41
3.2.5 Port Mirroring .............................................................. 41
Figure 3.25:Port Mirror Setting ................................... 41
3.2.6 QoS (Quality of Service) ............................................. 42
Figure 3.26:QoS Setting ............................................. 42
3.2.7 Bandwidth Administration ........................................... 43
Figure 3.27:Rate Limitation Setting ........................... 43
Figure 3.28:Storm Control Setting Page ...................... 44
3.2.8 Firmware Upgrade ....................................................... 44
Figure 3.29:Firmware Upgrade .................................... 44
3.3 Self Diagnosis ................................................................. 45
Figure 3.30:Self-Diagnosis .......................................... 45

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CHAPTER
1
Introduction
Sections include:
• Features
• Feature Summary
• Specifications
• Packing List
• Ordering Information
• Safety Precaution

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Features
Equipped with 8 x 10/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet ports with RJ-45 con-
nectors, Advantech’s EKI-6538 Industrial Smart Ethernet Switch repre-
sents a cost-effective solution for customers to implement Ethernet
packet switching with easy fine-tuning of network performance and secu-
rity. Able to operate in the harshest of environments, EKI-6538 offers
wide dual power input (10~48 VDC), wide operating temperatures
(0 ~ 60° C), a rugged mechanical design, and multiple mounting methods.
EKI-6538 runs smarter than other unmanaged switches in network man-
agement: VLAN, QoS, Port Mirroring, and Port Trunk.
VLANs for Enhanced Security & Performance
EKI-6538 supports IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLAN standard to improve
security and bandwidth utilization by limiting the broadcast domains and
confining intra-group traffic within their segments. It also helps you to
break up the limitation of physical connections.
Quality of Service Support
The QoS function support ensures your important data is delivered con-
sistently and predictably. EKI-6538 supports Layer 2 - 802.1p Priority
Queue control to prioritize network packets. Classification of user data
priorities can be based on a Priority Queue data packets.
Port Mirroring
The network administrator can use this function as a diagnostic tool or
debugging feature, especially when fending off an attack. EKI-6538
assists you to keep close track of switch performance and alter it if neces-
sary. Port mirroring can be managed locally or remotely. The administra-
tor places a protocol analyzer on the port receiving the mirrored data to
monitor each segment separately. The analyzer captures and evaluates the
data without affecting the client on the original port.

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Port Trunks for Aggregated Bandwidths
The network administrator can use port mirroring as a diagnostic tool or
debugging feature, especially when fending off an attack. EKI-6538
assists you to keep close track of switch performance and alter it if neces-
sary. To expand the network, you can use EKI-6538’s port trunks func-
tion to combine ports together to create multi-link load sharing,
aggregated bandwidths to a server or a network backbone.
Easy Diagnosis & LED indicators
EKI-6538 provides a quick and easy way of troubleshooting by using the
push button and LED indicator. You can easily determine which port has
failed, the link condition, transmission rate, and power status when diag-
nosing problems in the field. Complex configuration and test equipment
is not needed because the specially designed front panel interface helps
you quickly conform whether or not a port has failed by using the push
button and “FAULT” LED indicator.

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1.2 Feature Summary
• Provides 8 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports with RJ-45 connector
• Provides push button for port diagnostic
• Supports web browser for configuration
• Supports RS-232 console for basic factory setting
• Supports IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLAN
• Supports IEEE 802.1p QoS for traffic classification and prioritization
• Supports ports aggregation, aggregated ports auto failed over and load
balance per trunk
• Supports port mirroring for traffic monitoring
• Provides port configuration for auto-negotiation setting of speed/flow
control
• Supports MDI/MDI-X auto crossover
• Supports ingress/egress rate control per port & broadcast storm protection
• Supports MAC-based security per port
• Supports traffic statistic monitor per port
• Embedded with memory buffer, supports store-and-forward transmission
• Supports dual +10 ~ 48 VDC power input
• Provides surge protection (EFT) 3000 VDC for power line
• Provides ESD protection 4000 VDC for Ethernet ports
• Supports operating temperature: 0 ~ 60° C
• Provides flexible mounting options: DIN rail, panel

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1.3 Specifications
Communications
Compatibility IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.1p, 802.1Q
LAN 10/100Base-TX
I/O Type 2 Digital Input:
Logic Level 0 : close to GND
Logic Level 1 : open
2 Digital Output:
Open collector to 30V, 200mA (Max.load)
Transmission Distance 100 m
Transmission Speed Up to 100 Mbps
Interface
Connectors 8 x RJ-45 (Ethernet)
5-pin removable screw terminal (DI/DO)
LED Indicators Power, P-Fail, Fault, Link, 10/100 Mbps
Console RS-232 (RJ-48)
Network Management
Diagnostics Push button for port diagnostic
Port Mirroring
Real-time traffic statistic
VLAN IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLAN
Port-based VLAN
Configuration Web browser & RS-232 console management
Speed/duplex auto-negotiation
Security MAC-based security per port
Traffic Control IEEE 802.1p QoS
IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation
Rate limit and storm control
IEEE 802.3x flow control

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Power
Power Connectors 7-pin removable screw terminal
Power Consumption Max. 7 W
Power Input 2 x Unregulated +10 ~ 48 VDC
Fault Output Present
Mechanism
Dimensions (WxHxD) 46 x 162 x 126 mm
Enclosure IP30, ABS+PC with solid mounting kits
Mounting DIN35 rail, Wall
Protection
ESD Protection 4,000 V DC (Ethernet)
Surge Protection (EFT) 3000 V DC (Power)
Power Reversal Prt. Present
Overload Current Protection 4A/125V
Certifications
Safety UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950
EMC U.S.A.: FCC Part 15 CISPR 22
EU: EN55011, EN55022 Class A,
EN61000-3-2/3, EN55024
IEC61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11
Ingress Protection IP30
Environment
Operating Humidity 20 ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 60° C (32 ~ 140° F)
Storage Humidity 0 ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature -10 ~ 70° C (14 ~ 158° F)
MTBF 230,000 hrs

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1.4 Packing List
• 1 x EKI-6538 Smart Ethernet Switch
• 1 x INET CD-ROM
• 1 x Panel mounting bracket
• 1 x 1m RJ-48 to female DB9 cable (for EKI series console configuration)
1.5 Ordering Information
EKI-6538 8-port Industrial 10/100Mbps Smart Ethernet Switch
1.6 Safety Precaution
Attention! If DC voltage is supplied by an external circuit,
please use a protection device on the power supply
input.

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CHAPTER
2
Installation
Sections include:
• Overview
• LED Indicators
• Dimensions
• Mounting
• Network Connection
• Power Connection
• Digital Inputs & Outputs
• RS-232 Connection

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Chapter 2 Installation
In this chapter, you will be given an overview of the EKI-6538 hardware
installation procedures.
2.1 Overview
1. 10/100 Mbps T(X) Port
2. 10/100 Mbps LED Indicator (Green)
3. Link Status LED Indicator (Yellow)
4. Power Status LED Indicator (Red)
5. Model Name
6. Power Fail LED Indicator (Red)
7. Link Port Fail LED Indicator (Red)
8. Link Port Diagnose Push Button
9. 7-pin Terminal Block for P1, P2, Relay and Grounding
10. 5-pin Terminal Block for 2-ch DI/DO
11. Heat Dissipation Hole
12. DIN Rail Install Mechanism
13. Product Information Label
14. Grounding Spring
15. RS-232 Console
Figure 2.1: Overview of EKI-6538

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2.2 LED Indicators
There are few LEDs display the power status and network status located
on the front panel of EKI-6538, each of them has its own specific mean-
ing as below table.
Table 2.1: EKI-6538 LED Definition
LED Color Description
P1 Red On Power input 1 is active
Off Power input 1 is inactive
P2 Red On Power input 2 is active
Off Power input 2 is inactive
P-Fail Red On Power input 1 or 2 is inactive
Off Power input 1 and 2 are inactive
FAULT Red On Link ports fail
Off Link ports are normal
LINK
(Port 1~8)
Yellow On Connecting to network
Flash Data is transmitting/receiving
Off Not connect to network
10/100
(Port 1~ 8)
Green On Link to 100 Mbps network
Off Link to 10 Mbps network

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2.3 Dimensions
Figure 2.2: Front View of EKI-6538