Comnet CNXE2GE2TX8MSPOE User manual

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CNXE2GE2TX8MSPOE
INDUSTRIALLY HARDENED
HIGH SPEED 12-PORT MANAGED POE ETHERNET SWITCH
8 × GE PSE + 2 × 2.5GE SFP + 2 × 10GE SFP+ PORTS
The ComNet CNXE2GE2TX8MSPOE is a twelve-port Managed Ethernet Switch
designed to reliably operate in harsh, environmentally challenging applications.
It features eight 10/100/1000BASE-TX ports supporting IEEE 802.2af/at PSE with a
total power budget of 240 watts with a maximum of thirty watts per port to provide
power in a PoE application. It also provides two 100/1G/2.5GBASE-X ports and two
1G/10GBASE-X SFP+ ports. The SFP ports are configurable by the use of compatible
ComNet SFP+ modules. These network-managed layer 2 switches are compatible
with any IEEE802.3 compliant Ethernet device.
This guide serves the following
ComNet Model Numbers:
CNXE2GE2TX8MSPOE

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Contents
Getting Started 3
1.1 About the CNXE2GE2TX8MSPOE 3
1.2 Software Features 3
1.3 Hardware Specifications 4
Hardware Overview 5
2.1 Installing Switch on DIN-Rail 5
2.2 Wall Mounting Installation 6
Hardware Overview 7
3.1 Front Panel 7
3.2 Front Panel LEDs 8
3.3 Top View Panel 9
Hardware Installation 10
4.1 Wiring 10
4.1.1 Fault Relay 10
4.1.2 Redundant Power Inputs 10
4.2 Connection 11
4.2.1 Cables 11
4.2.2 SFP 13
Management 14
Technical Specifications 15

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Getting Started
1.1 About the CNXE2GE2TX8MSPOE
The ComNet CNXE2GE2TX8MSPOE is a twelve-port Managed Ethernet Switch designed to
reliably operate in harsh, environmentally challenging applications.
It features eight 10/100/1000BASE-TX ports supporting IEEE 802.2af/at PSE with a total power
budget of 240 watts with a maximum of thirty watts per port to provide power in a PoE
application. It also provides two 100/1G/2.5GBASE-X ports and two 1G/10GBASE-X SFP+ ports.
The SFP ports are configurable by the use of compatible ComNet SFP+ modules.
These network-managed layer 2 switches are compatible with any IEEE802.3 compliant Ethernet
device.
1.2 Software Features
»Supports C-Ring (recovery time < 30ms), and MSTP (RSTP/STP compatible) for Ethernet
Redundancy
»Supports IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet technology
»Supports latest Internet protocol version IPV6
»Supports HTTPS/SSH protocols for high network security
»Supports IP-based bandwidth management
»Supports application-based QoS management
»IGMP v2/v3 (IGMP snooping) support for filtering multicast traffic
»Supports SNMP v1/v2c/v3 & RMON & 802.1Q VLAN network management
»Supports ACL and 802.1x user authentication
»Supports 10K bytes Jumbo frame
»Multiple notifications during unexpected events
»Configuration via Web-based, Telnet, Console (CLI), and Windows utility (eConsole)
»Supports LLDP Protocol

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1.3 Hardware Specifications
»Redundant 12~48VDC power inputs
»8 x 10/100/1000Base-T(X) ports, POE 30W
»2 x 1G/10GBase-X SFP+ sockets
»2 x 100/1G/2.5GBase-X SFP+ sockets
»1 x console port
»Operating temperature: -20 to +60˚ C @ 2.5G/10G SFP or -40 to +75º C @ 1G
»Storage temperature: -40 to +85ºC
»Operating humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
»Casing: IP-30
»DIN-Rail and wall mounting enabled
»Dimensions: 74.3 (W) x 125 (D) x 153.6 (H) mm

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Hardware Overview
2.1 Installing Switch on DIN-Rail
Each switch has a DIN-Rail kit pre-installed on rear panel.
Mount CNXE2GE2TX8MSPOE on DIN-Rail
DIN-Rail Mount Kit

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2.2 Wall Mounting Installation
Each switch includes an optional wall mount panel.
Install wall mount panel CNXE2GE2TX8MSPOE
Wall-Mount Kit

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Hardware Overview
3.1 Front Panel
The following table describes the labeling on the front panel of the CNXE2GE2TX8MSPOE.
Port Description
DG SFP Port 2 x 100 / 1G / 2.5G
TG SFP Port 2 x 1G / 10G
Copper Port 8 x 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Console RJ-45 connecter to manage switch via RS-232
2
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
13
12
8
9
1
1. LED for PWR. When lit, indicates PWR UP.
2. LED for PWR1.
3. LED for PWR2.
4. LED for R.M (Ring master). When lit, indicates the switch is functioning as ring master.
5. LED for Ring. When lit, indicates the Redundant-Ring is activated.
6. LED for Fault. When lit, indicates a Power failure or Port down/fail.
7. Console port (RJ-45)

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8. 10/100/1000Base-T(X) ports
9. LED for Ethernet ports link/act/speed status (right port indicator) (see table below)
10. SFP Port support 100 / 1G / 2.5G SFP+ Port support 1G / 10G
11. 10/100/1000Base-T(X) ports
12. LED for SFP Ports (see table below)
13. LED for SFP Ports (see table below)
3.2 Front Panel LEDs
LED Color Status Description
PWR Green On DC power module up
PW1 Green On DC power module 1 activated.
PW2 Green On DC Power module 2 activated.
R.M. Green On Ring Master
Ring Green
On Ring enabled
Slow blink Ring has only one link (cannot build a ring)
Fast blink Ring is working normally.
Fault Amber On Fault relay. Power failure or Port down/fail.
Gigabit Ethernet ports
ACT/LNK/SPEED
(Dual color) Green/Amber
Green Port link up on 1000Mbps
Link/Act at 1000Mbps
Amber Link/Act at 100Mbps
OFF Link/Act at 10Mbps
PoE Amber On PoE enabled
SFP ports
LNK/LNK Green On Port link up.
Blink Data transmitted.

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3.3 Top View Panel
The bottom panel components of CNXE2GE2TX8MSPOE are as shown below:
1. Terminal block includes: PWR1, PWR2 (50-57V DC)
2. Ground wire

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Hardware Installation
4.1 Wiring
ATTENTION
1. Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your switches.
2. Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all
electrical codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size.
3. If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing serious
damage to your equipment.
4. Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring
paths must cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point.
5. Do not run signal or communications wiring and power wiring through the same wire conduit.
To avoid interference, wires with different signal characteristics should be routed separately.
6. You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be
kept separate. The rule of thumb is that wiring sharing similar electrical characteristics can be
bundled together.
7. You should separate input wiring from output wiring.
8. It is advised to label the wiring to all devices in the system.
4.1.1 Fault Relay
The three-pin fault relay terminal on the front panel is used to detect user-configured events. The
two wires attached to the fault contacts form an open circuit when a user-configured event is
triggered. If a user-configured event does not occur, the fault circuit remains closed.
4.1.2 Redundant Power Inputs
The switch has two sets of power inputs, power input 1 and power input 2. Follow the steps below
to wire redundant power inputs.
Step 1: Insert the negative/positive wires into the V-/V+ terminals, respectively.
Step 2: Secure the DC wires by using a small flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the wire-clamp
screws on the front of the terminal block connector.

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Hardware Installation
4.1 Wiring
ATTENTION
1. Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your switches.
2. Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all
electrical codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size.
3. If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing serious
damage to your equipment.
4. Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power wiring and device wiring
paths must cross, make sure the wires are perpendicular at the intersection point.
5. Do not run signal or communications wiring and power wiring through the same wire conduit.
To avoid interference, wires with different signal characteristics should be routed separately.
6. You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be
kept separate. The rule of thumb is that wiring sharing similar electrical characteristics can be
bundled together.
7. You should separate input wiring from output wiring.
8. It is advised to label the wiring to all devices in the system.
4.1.1 Fault Relay
The three-pin fault relay terminal on the front panel is used to detect user-configured events. The
two wires attached to the fault contacts form an open circuit when a user-configured event is
triggered. If a user-configured event does not occur, the fault circuit remains closed.
4.1.2 Redundant Power Inputs
The switch has two sets of power inputs, power input 1 and power input 2. Follow the steps below
to wire redundant power inputs.
Step 1: Insert the negative/positive wires into the V-/V+ terminals, respectively.
Step 2: Secure the DC wires by using a small flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the wire-clamp
screws on the front of the terminal block connector.
4.2 Connection
4.2.1 Cables
1000/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments
The device has standard Ethernet ports. According to the link type, the switch uses CAT 3, 4, 5, or
5e UTP cables to connect to any other network devices (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs).
Please refer to the following table for cable specifications.
Cable Types and Specifications:
Cable Type Max. Length Connector
10BASE-T Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45
100BASE-TX Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45
1000BASE-T Cat. 5/Cat. 5e 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328ft) RJ-45
With 10/100/1000Base-T(X) cables, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3 and 6
are used for receiving data.
10/100Base-T(X) RJ-45 Port Pin Assignments:
Pin Number Assignment
1 TD+
2 TD-
3 RD+
6 RD-
1000Base-T RJ-45 Port Pin Assignments:
Pin Number Assignment
1 BI_DA+
2 BI_DA-
3 BI_DB+
4 BI_DC+
5 BI_DC-
6 BI_DB-
7 BI_DD+
8 BI_DD-

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The device supports auto MDI/MDI-X operation. You can use a cable to connect the switch to a
PC. The table below shows the 10/100Base-T(X) MDI and MDI-X port pin outs.
10/100Base-T(X) MDI/MDI-X Pin Assignments:
Pin Number MDI port MDI-X port
1 TD+(transmit) RD+(receive)
2 TD-(transmit) RD-(receive)
3 RD+(receive) TD+(transmit)
4 Not used Not used
5 Not used Not used
6 RD-(receive) TD-(transmit)
7 Not used Not used
8 Not used Not used
1000Base-T MDI/MDI-X Pin Assignments:
Pin Number MDI port MDI-X port
1 BI_DA+ BI_DB+
2 BI_DA- BI_DB-
3 BI_DB+ BI_DA+
4 BI_DC+ BI_DD+
5 BI_DC- BI_DD-
6 BI_DB- BI_DA-
7 BI_DD+ BI_DC+
8 BI_DD- BI_DC-
Note: “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair.

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RS-232 console port wiring
The device can be managed via console ports using the included RS-232 cable. You can connect
the port to a PC via the RS-232 cable with a DB-9 female connector. The DB-9 female connector of
the RS-232 cable should be connected the PC while the other end of the cable (RJ-45 connector)
should be connected to the console port of the switch.
PC pin out (male)
assignment
RS-232 with DB9 female
connector DB9 to RJ 45
Pin #2 RD Pin #2 TD Pin #2
Pin #3 TD Pin #3 RD Pin #3
Pin #5 GD Pin #5 GD Pin #5
4.2.2 SFP
The switch comes with fiber optical ports that can connect to other devices using SFP modules.
The fiber optical ports are in multi-mode and single-mode with LC connectors. Please remember
that the TX port of Switch A should be connected to the RX port of Switch B.

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Management
The switch can be controlled via a built-in web server which supports Internet Explorer (version
5.0 or newer) and other web browsers such as Chrome. Manage, configure and upgrade firmware
remotely via a web browser. The Web management function not only reduces network bandwidth
consumption, but also enhances access speed and provides a user-friendly viewing screen.
ATTENTION: By default, IE5.0 or later version does not allow Java applets to open sockets.
You need to modify the browser settings in order to enable Java applets for network ports.
Preparing for Web Management
You can access the management page of the switch via the following default values:
IP Address: 192.168.10.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.10.254
User Name: admin
Password: admin
System Login
Launch the Internet Explorer.
Type http:// and the IP address of the switch. Press Enter.
A login screen appears.
Type in the username and password. The default username and password is admin.
Click Enter or OK button to proceed to the management Web page.

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Technical Specifications
Physical Ports
10/100/1000Base-T(X) with
Ports in
RJ45 Auto MDI/MDIX
8
100/1G/2.5GBase-X with SFP
port
2
1G/10GBase-X with SFP port 2
Technology
Ethernet Standards IEEE 802.3 for 10Base-T
IEEE 802.3u for 100Base-TX and 100Base-FX
IEEE 802.3ab for 1000Base-T
IEEE 802.3z for 1000Base-X
IEEE 802.3x for Flow control
IEEE 802.3ad for LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol )
IEEE 802.1p for COS (Class of Service)
IEEE 802.1Q for VLAN Tagging
IEEE 802.1d for STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)
IEEE 802.1w for RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol)
IEEE 802.1s for MSTP (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol)
IEEE 802.1x for Authentication
IEEE 802.1AB for LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol)
IEEE 802.3af/at PoE specification
MAC Table 32K
Priority Queues 8
Processing Store-and-Forward
Packet Buffer 32Mbits
Switch Properties Switching latency: 7 us
Switching bandwidth: 66Gbps
Throughput (packet per second) : 49.1Mpps@64Bytes packet
Max. Number of Available VLANs: 4096
VLAN ID Range : VID 0 to 4095
IGMP multicast groups: 64 for each VLAN
Port rate limiting: User Define
Jumbo frame Up to 10K Bytes

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Security Features Device Binding security feature
Enable/disable ports, MAC based port security
Port based network access control (802.1x)
VLAN (802.1Q ) to segregate and secure network traffic
RADIUS/TACACS+ centralized password management
SNMPv3 encrypted authentication and access security
HTTPS / SSH / SSL enhance network security
DOS/DDOS auto prevention
IP Source Guard
Software Features Redundant Ring (C-Ring) with recovery time less than 30ms
Quality of Service (802.1p) for real-time traffic
VLAN (802.1Q) with VLAN tagging
IGMP Snooping
IP-based bandwidth management
Application-based QoS management
Port configuration, status, statistics, monitoring, security
DHCP Server/Client/Relay
SMTP Client
Modbus TCP
NTP server/client
UPnP
QoS TOS/Diffserv supported
CoS
Application based QoS
IP based bandwidth management
Network Redundancy C-Ring
O-Chain
MRP*NOTE
STP/RSTP/MSTP (IEEE 802.1 d/w/s)
PoE management PoE configuration
PoE Status
PoE Scheduling(turn on/off the PoE device)
Auto-Ping check(Reboot PDs if there is no responses)
RS-232 Serial Console Port RS-232 in RJ45 connector with console cable. 115200bps, 8, N, 1
LED indicators
Power Indicator (PWR) Green : Power LED x 3
Ring Master Indicator (R.M.) Green : Indicates that the system is operating in C-Ring Master mode
C-Ring Indicator (Ring) Green : Indicates that the system operating in C-Ring mode Green
Blinking : Indicates that the Ring is broken.
Fault Indicator (Fault) Amber : Indicate unexpected event occurred
10/100/1000Base-T(X) RJ45 Port
Indicator (Upper)
Dual color LED: Green for 1000Mbps Link/Act indicator. Amber for
10/100Mbps Link/Act indicator, OFF for
10Mbps Link/Act
PoE Indicator RJ45 Port (Lower) Amber : PoE enable

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1G/2.5GBase-X SFP Port
Indicator
Green LED for Link/Act
1G/10Gbase-X SFP Port
Indicator
Green LED for Link/Act
Fault contact
Relay Relay output to carry capacity of 1A at 24VDC
Power
Redundant Input power Dual DC inputs 50~57VDC on 6-pin terminal block
Power consumption (Typ.) 19 Watts
Total PoE power budget 240W max, 30W per port
Overload current protection Present
Reverse Polarity Protection Present
Physical Characteristic
Enclosure IP-30
Dimension (W x D x H) 74.3 (W) x 125 (D) x 153.6 (H) mm (2.93 x 4.92 x 6.05 inches)
Weight (g) 1078 g
Environmental
Storage Temperature -40 to 85ºC (-40 to 185ºF)
Operating Temperature -20˚ C to +60˚ C @ 2.5G/10G SFP
-40º C to +75º C @ 1G
Operating Humidity 5% to 95% Non-condensing
Regulatory approvals
EMC CE EMC (EN 55024, EN 55032), FCC Part 15 B
EMI EN 55032, CISPR32, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, FCC Part 15 B class A
EMS EN 55024 (IEC/EN 61000-4-2 (ESD), IEC/EN 61000-4-3 (RS),IEC/EN
61000-4-4 (EFT), IEC/EN 61000-4-5 (Surge), IEC/EN 61000-4-6 (CS), IEC/
EN 61000-4-8(PFMF), IEC/EN 61000-4-11 (DIP)
Shock IEC60068-2-27
Free Fall IEC60068-2-31
Vibration IEC60068-2-6
Safety EN60950-1
MTBF >495,000 hours
Warranty Lifetime

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