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Magnum 6KQ
Managed Field Switch
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Installation and User Guide
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Magnum6KQ
Managed Field Switch
Hardware
Installation and User Guide
Part #: 84-00180Z (Rev. C)
Trademarks
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NEBS is a trademark of Telcordia Technologies
UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories
GarrettCom, Magnum and Personal Switch are trademarks and Personal Hub is a
registered trademark of GarrettCom, Inc.
Important: The Magnum 6KQ Managed Field Switch contains no user
serviceable parts. Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall render all
warranties null and void. If problems are experienced with Magnum 6KQ
Switch products, consult Section 6, Trouble Shooting.
Copyright 2007 GarrettCom, Inc. All rights reserved. No part
of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from
GarrettCom, Inc.
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Contacting GarrettCom, Inc
Please use the mailing address, phone and fax numbers and email address listed below:
GarrettCom, Inc.
47823 Westinghouse Dr.
Fremont, CA 94539-7437
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Website: http://www.GarrettCom.com
email [email protected]
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not
installed and used properly in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,
may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in
Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at
their own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to
correct the interference.
Canadian Emissions Statement
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil respecte toutes les exigences du R é glement sur le mat é riel du
Canada. Cet appareil est Classe A..

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Electrical Safety requirements:
1. This product is to be installed Only in Restricted Access Areas
(Dedicated Equipment Rooms, Electrical Closets, or the like).
2. 48VDC products shall be installed with a readily accessible disconnect device
in the building installation supply circuit to the product.
3. This product shall be provided with a maximum 10A DC Listed fuse or circuit
breaker in the supply circuit when connected to a 48V centralized DC source.
4. The external power supply for DC units shall be a Listed, Direct Plug In
power unit, marked Class 2, or Listed ITE Power Supply, marked LP, which
has suitably rated output voltage (i.e. 24VDC or 48VDC) and suitable rated
output current.
5. Product does not contain user replaceable fuses. Any internal fuses can ONLY
be replaced by GarrettCom personnel through the RMA process.

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Table of Contents.............................................................................. Page
1.0 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 1
1.1 Technical Specifications ...................................................................... 1
1.2 Ordering Information........................................................................... 4
2.0 Introduction............................................................................................ 6
2.1 Inspecting the Package and Product .................................................... 6
2.2 Product Description - Magnum 6KQ Field Switch.............................. 7
2.2.1 Four-port SFF fiber (6KQ4-MTRJ, 6KQ4-MLC), 100Mb fiber.. 9
2.2.2 Four-Port Copper Module, 6KQ4-RJ45 ..................................... 10
2.2.3 PoE (power pass-through), P6KQ4-RJ45, 10/100Mb 4-port ..... 10
2.2.4 Two-Port Fiber Modules, 2@ 100Mb fiber................................ 11
2.2.5 Two -Port 10 Mb mm Fiber ST Modules .................................. 12
2.2.6 SFP Gigabit (1000Mbps) port modules...................................... 12
2.2.7 Packet Prioritization, 802.1p QOS ............................................. 13
2.2.8 Frame Buffering and Flow Control ............................................ 13
2.2.9 Managed Network Software (MNS-6K ) for 6KQ-Series.......... 14
2.3 Features and Benefits......................................................................... 15
2.4 Applications ....................................................................................... 16
3.0 Installation........................................................................................... 19
3.1 Locating Magnum 6KQ Switches...................................................... 19
3.2 Connecting Ethernet Media ............................................................... 20
3.2.1 Connecting Fiber Optic ST-type, “twist-lock” ........................... 20
3.2.2 Connecting Fiber Optic SC-type, "Snap-In"............................... 21
3.2.3 Connecting Single-Mode Fiber Optic......................................... 21
3.2.4 Connecting Twisted Pair (CAT3, CAT5)................................... 21
3.2.5 Connecting Twisted Pair (CAT5e or better)............................... 22
3.2.6 Gigabit SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) .............................. 23
3.3 DIN-Rail Mounting the Magnum 6KQ.............................................. 25
3.3.1 Mounting Dimensions for 6KQ with metal brackets.................. 26
3.4 Powering the Magnum 6KQ Managed Field Switch ......................... 27
3.5 Alarm Contacts for monitoring internal power, and Software Traps 28
3.6 6KQ Port Module (6KPM) Installation ............................................. 29
3.7 Connecting Management Console Terminal to 6KQSerial-RJ-45. 29
4.0 OPERATION....................................................................................... 30
4.1 Switching Functionality ..................................................................... 30
4.2 Status LEDs ....................................................................................... 31
4.3 Auto-Cross(MDIX) and Auto-negotiation, for RJ-45 ports............... 31
4.4 Flow-control, IEEE 802.3x standard ................................................. 33
4.5 Power Budget Calculations for 6KQ PM’s with Fiber Media ........... 33
5.0 Magnum 6KQ Managed Field Switch Port Modules ....................... 35
5.1 Inspecting the Package and Product .................................................. 35
5.2 6KQ Modules..................................................................................... 35
5.2.1 6KQ2-MST, 2@100Mb mm FX-ST “twist lock” Module ........ 36

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5.2.1a 6KQ2-10ST, 2@10Mb mm FX-ST “twist lock” Module.......... 36
5.2.2 6KQ2-MSC, 2@100Mb mm FX-SC “snap-in” Module............ 37
5.2.3 6KQ2-SSCL, 2 Ports @100Mbps sm FX-SC-type, Sgl.M ........ 37
5.2.4 6KQ3-RJMSC, 2@ 10/100RJ-45&1@100Mm FX-SC............. 38
5.2.5 6KQ4-MT, 4 @100Mb mm FX , MTRJ SFF ............................ 38
5.2.6 6KQ4-RJMT, 2@ 10/100RJ-45 & 2@100 mm FX MTRJ SFF 39
5.2.7 6KQ4-MLC, 4 ports @ 100Mbps mm LC connector SFF ........ 39
5.2.8 6KQ4-RJMLC, 2@ 100 mm-LC SFF & 2@ 10/100RJ-45 ....... 40
5.2.9 6KQ4-RJ45 (Twisted Pair), 10/100Mb, 4-Port.......................... 40
5.2.10 PoE power-pass-through, Base unit 6KQP-48VDC ................. 41
5.2.11 SFPs, Gigabit (1000Mbps) port modules................................... 42
5.2.12 6KQ-BLNK ............................................................................... 43
6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................... 43
6.1 Before Calling for Assistance ............................................................ 43
6.2 When Calling for Assistance ............................................................. 44
6.3 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure ............................. 44
6.4 Shipping and Packaging Information................................................. 45
APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATION......................................... 45
APPENDIX B : DC Power Input.................................................................... 46
APPENDIX C: Internal DC Dual-Source Power Input Option.................. 48
Revisions:
Rev. A 04/07: Release as Rev A, first printing
Rev. B 03/08: 12VDC, 250VDC added and caution statement added to UL
Requirements list on page 47
Rev. B 04/08: Updated modules and changed some pictures to reflect that.
Rev. C 06/08: Added Electrical Safety requirements page.

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THE MAGNUM LINE
Industrial networking products
"Designed and Manufactured in the USA"
Overview
GARRETTCOM, INC. OFFERS THE PREMIUM-QUALITY MAGNUMLINE
OF INDUSTRIAL CONECTIVITY PRODUCTS WITH INDUSTRY-STANDARD
FUNCTIONALITY AND BUILT-IN FIBER CONFIGURABILITY. MAGNUM
PRODUCTS ARE DESIGNED FOR USE IN DEMANDING INDUSTRIAL GRADE,
CARRIER CLASS, POWER UTILITY AND OEM APPLICATIONS WHERE
RELIABILITY IS A PRIMARY CONSIDERATION.
6K-SERIES MANAGED FIELD SWITCHES, GIGABIT, 100 AND 10 MBPS, FIBER AND COPPER
PORTS, MIX-AND MATCH. FEATURES SFF FIBER AND DC POWER IN 1U UNITS.
DX-SERIES SERIAL DEVICE ROUTERS, ETHERNET AND SERIAL
4K-SERIES SWITCHES, 100 AND 10 MBPS, COPPER PORTS WITH OPTIONAL FIBER PORT, WITH
AUTO-NEGOTIATING FULL SWITCHING PERFORMANCE.
QUAD-SERIES FIBER SWITCHES, 100 & 10MBPS, FIBER AND COPPER PORTS, MIXED-SPEED AND
MIXED-MEDIA TYPES, FULL SWITCHING PERFORMANCE.
MP62 AND P62F “OUTDOOR” ETHERNET SWITCHES, FOR TEMPERATURE UNCONTROLLED
LOCATIONS, 6 10/100 AND 2 100MB FIBER PORTS, CAN BE CONNECTED IN STRINGS
MIXED-MEDIA FIBER HUB, 16-PORT, 10/100 AUTO-SENSING
DUAL SPEED 8-PORT AND 16-PORT, 10/100 AUTO-SENSING HUBS
PERSONAL SWITCHES, 10/100MB
8 PORT DUAL-SPEED, AUTO-NEGOTIABLE WITH FIBER OPTION
PERSONAL HUBS, 100MB OR 10/100MB 8-PORT, WITH 2 SWITCHED PORTS (1 FIBER BUILT IN)
PERSONAL HUBS, 10MB SERIES 8-PORT + AUI, STACKABLE TO 5 HIGH, + OPTIONAL BNC OF
FIBER PORT 8 OR 9-PORT AND 4 OR 5-PORT PERSONAL HUBS, W/ MAN. UP-LINK SW.
MEDIA CONVERTERS, 10MB AND 100MB SERIES, ALL MEDIA COMBINATIONS, INCL. FIBER ST,
SC, MM., SINGLE MODE
THE “X-LINE” OF CONFIGURABLE MIXED MEDIA PRODUCTS:
STACKABLE CONCENTRATORS, SNMP OPTIONAL, 13-PORTS
MINI-CONCENTRATORS, 7 PORTS, REPEATERS, 2-PORTS
REPEATER PORT MODULES (RPMS),6 TYPES FOR ETHERNET MEDIA
COAX TRANSCEIVERS, 10MB SERIES
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1.0 SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 Technical Specifications
Performance
Filtering / Forwarding Rate:
Ethernet(10Mb):14,880 pps
Fast Ethernet(100Mb): 148,800 pps
Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mb): 1, 488,000 pps
Switching Processing Type: Store and Forward with IEEE 802.3x full-
duplex flow -control, non-blocking
Data Rate: 10Mbps,100Mbps and 1000Mbps
Address Table Capacity: 4K node, self-learning with address aging
Packet buffer size : 240KB for 10/100 and 120KB for 1000Mb
Latency: 5 s + packet time (100 to 100Mbps)
15 s + packet time (10 to 10 Mbps, and 10 to 100Mbps)
Throughput with 12 10/100 and 2Glink max.- 4.76M pps (Transmit)
Back plane- 2.66Gb/s per slot
Network Standards and Compliance, hardware
Ethernet V1.0/V2.0 IEEE 802.3: 10BASE-T,
IEEE 802.3u: 100Base-TX, 100BASE-FX
IEEE 802.3z: 1000BASE-X Ethernet (Auto-negotiation)
IEEE 802.3ab: 1000BASE-X Ethernet
IEEE 802.1p: Priority protocol
IEEE 802.1d: Spanning tree protocol
IEEE 802.1w: Rapid Spanning tree protocol
IEEE 802.1q: VLAN Tagging
IEEE 802.3x: Flow Control
IEEE 802.3ad: Link Aggregation (Trunking)
IEEE 802.1x: Port based Network access control
IEEE 802.3af: Power over Ethernet
Maximum 10 Mbps Ethernet Segment Lengths
Unshielded twisted pair - 100 m (328 ft)
Shielded twisted pair - 150 m (492 ft)
10BASE-FL multi-mode fiber optic - 2 km (6,562 ft)
10BASE-FL single-mode fiber optic - 10 km (32,810 ft)
Maximum Standard Fast Ethernet Segment Lengths:
10BASE-T (CAT 3, 4, 5 UTP) - 100 m (328 ft)
100BASE-TX (CAT 5 UTP) - 100 m (328 ft)
Shielded twisted pair - 150 m (492 ft)
100BASE-FX, half-duplex, multi-mode - 412 m (1350 ft)
100BASE-FX, full-duplex, multi-mode - 2.0 km (6,562 ft)
100BASE-FX, half-duplex, single-mode - 412 m (1350 ft)
100BASE-FX, full-duplex, single-mode - 20.0 km (66KQ ft)
100BASE-FX, full-duplex, Long Reach - 40.0 km (122K ft)
Maximum Standard Gigabit Ethernet Segment Lengths:
1000BASE-T (CAT5e or higher is recommended) - 100 m (328 ft)
1000BASE-SX, full-duplex, multi-mode(62.5m cable) - 220m

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1000BASE-SX, full-duplex, multi-mode(50m cable) - 550m
1000BASE-LX, full-duplex, single-mode(62.5m cable) -5Km
Fiber Multi-mode connector types supported:
Fiber Port, ST-type (twist-lock):Fiber multi-mode, 10Mb 10BASE-FL
Fiber Port, MTRJ-type (plug-in):SFF Fiber multi-mode100BASE-FX
Fiber Port, SC-type (snap-in):Fiber optic multi-mode, 100BASE-FX
Fiber Port, ST-type (twist-lock): Fiber optic m.-mode, 100BASE-FX
Fiber Port, 1000BASE-FX, SFP modules
Fiber Single-mode connector types:
Fiber Port, SC-type: Fiber optic single-mode, 100BASE-FX
Fiber Port, LC-type Fiber SFF single-mode, 100BASE-FX
Fiber Port, 1000BASE-FX, SFP modules
LEDs: Per Port (one set at the port, one set on swivel top on right side)
LK: Steady ON when media link is operational
ACT: ON with receiver port activity
FDX/HDX: ON = Full-Duplex Mode
OFF = Half-Duplex Mode
100/10: ON = 100Mbps speed
OFF = 10 Mbps
Operating Environment
Ambient Temperature:
-40to 140F (-40to 60C) for UL60950 and Component Parts rating
-60to 195F (-50to 85C) for IEC 60068 Type Test short term rating
Storage Temperature: -60to 210F (-50to 100C)
Ambient Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude: -200 to 13,000 ft. (-60 to 4000m)
Conformal Coating (humidity protection) option: Request quote
Alarm Relay Contacts
One NC indicating internal power, one NC software controllable
Packaging
Enclosure: High strength extruded aluminum
Dimensions: 6.85 in. H x 7.5 in. W x 2.0 in. D
17.4 cm H x 19.1 cm W x 5.08 cm D
Cooling method: Convection, fully-enclosed ribbed-surface aluminum case
used as a sink, designed for vertical mounting, no fans
Weight: 3 lbs. (1.3 kg)
Management Console connector
Serial DB15 or RJ-45, see details at sec. 3.7
DC Power Supply (Internal, floating ground design)
12VDC Power Input nominal (range 8 to 18VDC)
24VDC Power Input nominal (range 18 to 36VDC)
-48VDC Power Input nominal (range 36 to 60VDC)
125VDC Power Input nominal (range 88 to 150VDC)
250VDC Power Input nominal (range 160 to 300VDC)
Std. Terminal Block : “ -, GND, + ”

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Power Consumption:
35 watts worst case (for a fully loaded fiber model)
12 watts typical (for a small 4 port copper-only model)
Dual DC Power Input (Optional)
A Dual-Source option is available for the 12VDC, 24VDC, –48VDC, and
125VDC models (not the 250VDC model) This provides for continuity of
operation when either of the DC input sources is interrupted. See Appendices B
and C.
The Dual-Source Terminal Block is marked : “ –A, -B, +A, +B ”
6KQ Mounting:
Vertical mounting normal. Suitable for wall or DIN-Rail mounting (6KQ)
Agency Approvals and Standards Compliance:
UL listed (UL60950), cUL, CE, Emissions meet FCC Part 15 Class A
NEBS Level 3 and ETSI Compliant
IEEE 1613 Class 2 Environmental Standard for Electric Power Substations
See also Note for Power Substations in Section 3.2.4, 3.7, and 5.2.9
IEC 61850 EMC and Operating Conditions Class C for Power Substations
NEMA TS-2 and TEES for DC-powered and PoE-powered traffic control
equipment
Class1 Division 2 and ATEX for hazardous locations, pending
Warranty: Three years, per UL 60950 temperature rating
Made in USA
See the Configuration Guide on the GCI web site at
http://www.garrettcom.com/techsupport/insertion_guides/6kqcg.pdf
for configurations and options..
Email
[email protected] for additional information.

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1.2 Ordering Information
Magnum Managed Field Switch (16 ports max)
MODEL DESCRIPTION
Magnum 6KQ- 24VDC Magnum 6KQ Managed Field Switch, base unit with 24VDC
power supply and four 10/100 copper ports. May be configured with a selection of
10/100/1000 fiber and copper port connector types from a family of 6KQ port modules per
the 6KQ configuration guide, 16 total ports max. Heavy duty and environmentally
hardened, no fans. Dual LEDs for all-around status viewing. Wire speed filtering and
forwarding across all ports, 802.3x flow control, 802.1p priority packet processing, self-
learning 4K-node address table, large 240KB packet buffers for 10/100 and 120KB for
1000Mb.
For licensed managed networks software (MNS-6K, RS-Ring and S-Ring) including
GUIs for ease-of-use and industry-leading security features, see separate data sheets.
Magnum 6KQ -48VDC: Same as 6KQ-24VDC except the power input is -48VDC
Magnum 6KQP-48VDC: Same as 6KQ-48VDC except the four 10/100 RJ-45 are PoE
Magnum 6KQ-125VDC: Same as 6KQ-24VDC except the power input is 125VDC
Magnum 6KQ-250VDC: Same as 6KQ-24VDC except the power input is 250VDC
Magnum 6KQ-12VDC: Same as 6KQ-24VDC except the power input is 250VDC
PSAC-24V60 : External Hardened Power Supply for AC to 24VDC, 60 watts, panel or
DIN-RAIL mount.
PSAC-48V150 : External Hardened Power Supply for AC to 48VDC for PoE, 150 watts,
panel or DIN-RAIL mount.
Please use this URL: for the complete Configuration Guide for the Magnum 6KQ.
http://www.garrettcom.com/techsupport/insertion_guides/6kqcg.pdf
Configuration Options:
Each Magnum 6KQ base unit may be configured with a choice of 3 modular slots.
Following modules can be configured in Slot B and D (Slot C is 100Mb Fiber only)
Magnum 6KQ Port Modules
6KQ4-RJ45 TP Module, w/four 10/100Mbps copper ports,
P6KQ4-RJ45 PoE 6KQ module, four 10/100 copper ports with PoE on data pairs,
may be configured in slot B only
6KQ4-RJMLC “2+2” module, w/two RJ-45 ports and two 2km mm LC connectors
6KQ4-RJSLC “2+2” module, w/two RJ-45 ports and two 15km Sgl-m LC connectors
6KQ4-RJMT “2+2” module, w/two RJ-45 ports and two 2km mm MTRJ connectors
6KQ2-10ST Two 10Mb mm Fiber 2km FL ST’s
6KQ4-MLC SFF mm Fiber module, w/ four 100Mb mm FX LC connectors
6KQ4-MT SFF mm Fiber module, w/ four 100Mb mm FX MT-RJ connectors
6KQ2-MST Two 100Mb Fiber module, w/ four 100Mb 2km FX ST connectors
6KQ3-RJMSC “2+1” module, w/two RJ-45 ports and one 2km mm FX SC’s
6KQ2-MSC Two 100Mb Fiber module, w/ four 100Mb 2km FX SC connectors
6KQ2-SSC Two 100Mb Fiber module, SM w/ 100Mb 20km FX SC connectors
6KQ2-SSCL Two 100Mb Fiber module, SM w/ 100Mb 20km FX SC connectors

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Fiber-only Slot C configuration choices
6KQF-4MT “4 ports” module, w/four 100Mb mm 2km FX MTRJ’s fiber ports
6KQF-4MLC “4 ports” module, w/four 100Mb mm 2km FX LC’s fiber ports
6KQF-4SLC “4 ports” module, w/four 100Mb Sm, 15km FX LC’s fiber ports
6KQF-2MST “2 ports” module, w/two 100Mb mm, 2km FX ST’s fiber ports
6KQF-2MSC “2 ports” module, w/two 100Mb mm, 2km FX SC’s fiber ports
6KQF-2SSC “2 ports” module, w/two 100Mb Sm, 20km FX SC’s fiber ports
6KQF-2SSCL “2 ports” module, w/two 100Mb Sm, 40km FX SC’s fiber ports
6KQF-2MLC “2 ports” module, w/two 100Mb mm, 2km FX LC’s fiber ports
6KQF-2SLC “2 ports” module, w/two 100Mb Sm, 15km FX LC’s fiber ports
6KQF-2MT “2 ports” module, w/two 100Mb mm, 2km FX MTRJ’s fiber ports
6KQF-1MST “1 port” module, w/one 100Mb mm, 2km FX ST’s fiber ports
6KQF-1MSC “1 port” module, w/one 100Mb mm, 2km FX SC’s fiber ports
6KQF-2SSC “1 port” module, w/one 100Mb Sm, 20km FX SC’s fiber ports
6KQF-1SSCL “1 port” module, w/one 100Mb Sm, 40km FX SC’s fiber ports
6KQ-BLNK Blank cover for 1 un-used 6KQ module slot
Gigabit(1000Mb) module choices, slot D only
6KQ-2GSFP “SFP Gig” module, w/two SFP pluggable, open transceiver ports
6KQ-2GCU “Copper Gig” module, w/two10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports
6KQ-2GSFPCU “Copper Gig” module, w/ one SFP pluggable open transceiver port +
one10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports
6KQ-1GSFP “SFP Gig” module, w/one SFP pluggable, open transceiver ports
6KQ-1GCU “Copper Gig” module, w/one10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports
Gigabit (1000Mb) SFP (Small Form Pluggable) Transceiver option (6KQ)
SFP-SX Giga SFP transceiver, 1000Mb-SX, 850nm wavelength, 500m
SFP-LX10 Giga SFP transceiver, 1000Mb-SX, 1310nm wavelength, 10Km
SFP-LX25 Giga SFP transceiver, 1000Mb-SX, 1310nm wavelength, 25Km
SFP-ZX40 Giga SFP transceiver, 1000Mb-SX, 1550nm wavelength, 40Km
SFP-ZX70 Giga SFP transceiver, 1000Mb-SX, 1550nm wavelength, 70Km
MNS-6K License- MNS-6K managed software is pre-loaded from the factory.
S-RING Key: S-Ring and RS-Ring Redundancy Manager licensed software for redundant
ring management. One S-Ring or RS-Ring key is for licensed use one 6K-managed self
healing Ring.
CONSOLE- CBLQD Serial-RJ-45 cable, DB9 RS-232 “ null-modem female connector
on one side and RJ-45 on the other side for the RJ-45 Management port (Console port).
CONSOLE- CBLQU USB -RJ-45 cable, USB connector on one side and RJ-45 to the
other side for the RJ-45 Management port (Console port).
DIN-RAIL-6KQ Din-Rail holder for a secure vertical mount, with screws for 6KQ
KQ-CABLE-BKT Metal bracket for 6KQ, used for cable strain relief, for vertical mount
CONFORM05 CRM conformal coating, heavy duty silicone at 5 mil thickness, for
interior PCBs, PS and modules
GarrettCom, Inc. reserves the right to change specifications, performance
characteristics and/or model offerings without notice.

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2.0 Introduction
2.1 Inspecting the Package and Product
Examine the shipping container for obvious damage prior to installing this
product; notify the carrier of any damage that you believe occurred during shipment or
delivery. Inspect the contents of this package for any signs of damage and ensure that
the items listed below are included.
This package should contain:
1Magnum 6KQ Managed Field Switch, base unit
(configured with user-selected port module options installed)
1 Set of two metal vertical mounting brackets, with screws to the case
1 Installation and User Guide (this manual)
1 Product Registration Card
Remove the items from the shipping container. Be sure to keep the shipping
container should you need to re-ship the unit at a later date. To validate the product
warranty, please complete and return the enclosed Product Registration Card to
GarrettCom, Inc. as soon as possible.
In the event there are items missing or damaged, contact the party from whom
you purchased the product. If the unit needs to be returned, please use the original
shipping container if possible. Refer to Section 6, Troubleshooting, for specific return
procedures.

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2.2 Product Description - Magnum 6KQ Field Switch
Magnum 6KQ Managed Field Switches provide maximum configurability in
their class. The fiber-rich 6KQ can be configured with up to 12 100Mb fiber ports and
two Gigabit ports. For 10/100 copper, regular or PoE-equipped 10/100 RJ-45 or
10/100/1000 copper ports may be configured to a maximum or 12 at 10/100 and 2 Gig
ports. Magnum 6KQ comes with the best-of-breed MNS-6K managed networks software
featuring GUI ease of use, Secure Web Management, SNMPv2,v3 management, 802.1p
QoS Prioritization, Tag-based VLANs, IGMP Snooping and IGMP-L2 multicast
management, port security, RADIUS and TACACS+ support, and a choice of
redundancy options including RSTP and GarrettCom’s rapid-ring-recovery S-Ring and
RS-Ring products. See the Managed Networks Software (MNS-6K) datasheet for more
information.
Magnum 6KQs are ideal for building a switched, hardened Ethernet network
infrastructure, connecting edge devices such as PLCs and IEDs with upstream switches
or routers. Designed for use in industrial applications such as factory floors and control
cabinets, industrial video surveillance systems with PoE, power utility substations,
tariffed carrier field facilities, or transportation and oil and gas, the rugged Magnum 6KQ
handles stressful workloads (mixes of bursty data traffic and priority streaming traffic) as
well as harsh environmental conditions.
Advanced thermal design techniques with ribbed –surface Aluminum
cases for maximum heat
dissipation and a sealed
case design enables the unit
to operate in harsh
Industrial grade
environments efficiently.
Heavy duty Ethernet
Switch jobs are readily
accommodated with an extended temperature rating of -40˚C to 60˚C by the UL
Component Parts method, or -50˚C to 85˚C by the IEC 60068 Type-Test method. With
options such as several popular DC power input types (optional AC power) and DIN-Rail
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The 6KQ managed switches also provide PoE options via power –
inside PoE modules on one of A, B or C slots and allows the users to select a wide option
of combo PoE modules to support 802.3af pd devices. See details for PoE modules in sec
5.2.10. The Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is fully compatible with Powered Devices
(PD)(e.g wireless access points, IP phones) that comply with the IEEE 802.3af PoE
standard. The PoE switch ports have an auto-sensing algorithm, so that they provide
power only to 802.3af, PoE end devices. PoE is managed by a multi-stage handshake
to protect equipment from damage and to manage power budgets .The PoE ports
will discontinue supplying power when the PoE powered devices are disconnected. This
feature supports the 802.3af PoE PSE standard for over-current protection, under-current
detection, and fault protection.
High performance features include non-blocking unicast traffic speed on all ports and
802.1p QoS Traffic Prioritization. Magnum 6KQ switches are “plug-and-play” and are
designed for use in connecting edge devices such as PLCs, IEDs and PoE video cameras
with upstream switches and routers where a mix of bursty data traffic and priority
streaming traffic
for video
surveillance and
cell-tower
applications are
present. Magnum 6KQ Field Switches are provided with LAN management software
including SNMP, Tag- and Port-based VLANs, IGMP-L2 and IGMP Snooping, and Port
Security with control via GUI and command line interface (CLI). For high availability
LANs using ring topologies, Spanning Tree Protocol, RSTP, Link-Loss-Learn and S-
Ring are available. Dual-Homing is a software configuration feature. See the Managed
Networks Software (MNS-6K) and S-Ring datasheets for additional details on the
comprehensive set of software programs and options.
Magnum 6KQ Managed Field Switches have heavy-duty aluminum
cases and are readily available with standard Industrial grade 24VDC power. Alternative
internal DC power options are available. DC power input types may be 24V, 48V, 125V,
and dual source DC input is optional on all 6KQ’s. (AC power is available via an
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Alarm Relay contacts provided on each Magnum 6KQ Switch monitor the hardware and
software through traps, providing a record of any losses of power signals and other user-
defined software events. See Section 3.5 for details.
The wide selections of Quad port (queen size) modules are key to the flexibility and
adaptability of Magnum 6KQs. Some of the popular 4 ports modules are described
below. For a list of all the modules and options, see Section 1.2
NOTE: The 6KQ modules can only be configured at the factory.
2.2.1 Four-port SFF fiber modules (6KQ4-MTRJ, 6KQ4-MLC), 100Mb
fiber Fig.2.2.1 :
SFF Fiber Port Modules,
6KQ4-MTRJ (to right) and
6KQ4MLC or -SLC (below)
In a four-port SFF (Small Form Factor) fiber
port module, all of the fiber ports are of the
same speed (100Mb), mode, and connector
type. Small Form Factor (SFF) Fiber Ports
come in multi-mode forms MT-RJ or LC-type connectors, and single-mode form LC-
type connectors.
The 100Mb fiber four-port modules for the Magnum 6KQ’s normally are set
(factory default) to operate in full-duplex mode for best fiber distance and performance.
Using the 6K-MNS software, the user may select full- or half-duplex mode per-port
through set port command.
The set-up of the software
(See Magnum 6K-MNS
Software Manual) gives the
user flexibility to adapt to any
FDX or HDX type of Fast Ethernet devices).
There are three LED’s per fiber port. The Link (LK) LED indicates “ready for
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when ON (half-duplex when OFF). The blinking ACT LED indicates receiving Activity
on the port. A fiber cable must be connected into a SFF port and the Link (LK) indicator
for that port must be ON (indicating there is a powered-up device at the other end of the
cable) in order for a LK LED to provide valid indications of operating conditions on that
port.
2.2.2 Four-Port Copper Module, 6KQ4-RJ45
The 6KQ’s 4-port Copper module, model 6K4-RJ45, provides four 10/100Mb switched
RJ-45 ports. The 10/100Mb switched ports normally (as a default setting) are
independently N-way auto-
negotiating and auto-crossover
(MDIX) for operation at 10 or
100Mb speed in full- or half-
duplex mode. (i.e., each
independently selects a mode and speed to match the device at the other end of the
twisted pair cable).
(See Section 4.3 for auto-negotiation and MDIX details).
On the model 6KQ-RJ45 module, there are four LEDs for each port, two
integrated into the connector, and two below the connector. The LK (Link) LED
indicates “ready for operation” on that port when lit. The blinking ACT (Activity) LED
indicates receiving Activity on that port when lit. The 10/100 LED indicates operation at
100Mb speed when ON and at 10 Mb speed when OFF (when auto-negotiation is not
disabled). The FDX/HDX LED is ON to indicate full-duplex operation and OFF to
indicate the half-duplex mode. A twisted pair cable must be connected into an RJ-45 port
and the Link (LK) indicator for that port must be ON (indicating there is a powered-up
device at the other end of the cable) in order for a LK LED to provide valid indications
of operating conditions on that port.
Using the 6KQ (MNS-6K) management software, the user may disable auto-
negotiation and fix the desired operation of each RJ-45 port. The user may select 10Mb
or 100Mb speed and full- or half-duplex mode per-port as per user requirements. (See
Magnum MNS-6K Software Manual for details info.).
2.2.3 PoE (power pass-through), model P6KQ4-RJ45 (MDIX), 10/100Mb 4-port
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except they have the capability of providing power on each port to power up the PD
devices, per the IEEE802.3af PoE standard. The power-pass-through PoE modules are
dependent upon the -48VDC input power to supply the PD power for these RJ-45
(10/100) ports. Each port supplies up to 15watts to power the PoE PD devices. A
maximum of 8 PoE ports can be configured in the A and B slots of a 6KQ switch with -
48vdc power input. The PoE modules are also available with mix–n-match fiber modules
configured in other 6KQ slots. Please check the Configuration Guide and the ordering
information Sec.1.2 for all the various P6K PoE module options.
The LEDs on P6KQ4-RJ45- PoE modules are slightly different compared to regular
(non-PoE) RJ-45
modules as shown in Fig
2. When the PoE port is
in use, the PoE LED is
ON when connected
properly to an 803.af
compliant PD device on that port. When non-PoE devices are connected, the PoE LED is
OFF. The operation of Ethernet data traffic is not affected by PoE.
LINK and ACTIVITY LEDS are combined on the PoE modules into one LED that is
marked as LINK/ACT, as shown in the diagram.
2.2.4 Two-Port Fiber Modules, 2@ 100Mb fiber
The two-port modules are available as two 100Mb fiber ports. ST or SC connector
styles are available utilizing multi-mode or single-mode fiber optics. These fiber
modules may be factory configured with a choice of them in slot B and D only.
The fiber port’s LEDs indicate status the same as the SFF fiber modules in Section 2.2.2
above. Color-coding on the panel of the module shows which LEDs belong to which
port.
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2.2.5 Two -Port 10 Mb mm Fiber ST Modules
The 2-port @10Mb ST fiber modules behave the same as the 2@100Mb ST
fiber modules except for the 10Mb speed.
The default setup on the 10Mb fiber module is half-duplex, which allows the Magnum
6KQ Switch to connect to any 10Mb hub or media converter or almost any other device
with a 10Mb fiber Ethernet port. The default setting of the 100Mb fiber module is full
duplex. User mode-control per port through the MNS “port settings” software is the
same as the other 6KQ modules.
The fiber ports support fiber cabling distances according to the 10BASE-FL
and 100BASE-FX standards, i.e., 2km distance for multi-mode fiber. (Single-mode for
greater distances may be available as a special order, request quote).
2.2.6 SFP Gigabit (1000Mbps) port modules
The Gigabit port options for the modular slot come in a few different
configurations of Fiber SFP’s or RJ-45’s. The Magnum 6KQ offers only SFPs (Small
Form Pluggable) for Gigabit speed. There are multiple choices of SFP Gigabit
transceiver types to combine with RJ-45’s for the modular slot. Up to two Gigabit ports
(max.) can be configured in the modular slot D only. An example of a two Gb module is
the 6KQ-2GSFP (SFP fiber). An example of a single Gigabit module is the 6KQ-1GCU
(10/100/1000Mb RJ-45 ports). A combo option of Gigabit copper and SFP fiber (6KQ-
2GSFPCU) is shown below in the figure.
1@ 10/100/1000Mb RJ-45 + 1@ 1000Mb SFP
The 6KQ Modules provide an SFP opening for insertion of industry-standard
SFP transceivers to provide Gigabit (Gb) media flexibility. Gigabit SFP modules are
available in both multi-mode (550m) and single-mode (10, 25, 40, 70) km fiber options
as well as a Gigabit copper option.
There are three LEDs mounted on each Gigabit port module. The Gigabit fiber has LEDs
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that port when lit. The copper Gigabit ports come with speeds indicating
(10/100/1000Mb) LEDs also.
The operation of the Gigabit SFP and 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports is as described
for those port types above. For detailed information about 10Mb mm ST fiber half of the
module, see Section 2.2.5.
2.2.7 Packet Prioritization, 802.1p QOS
Quality of Service means providing consistent predictable data delivery to
users from datagram paths that go all across a network. As a LAN device, the Magnum
6KQ can do its part to prevent any QOS degradation while it is handling Ethernet traffic
through its ports and buffers.
The Magnum 6KQ switching hardware supports the IEEE 802.1p standard and
fulfills its role in support of QOS, giving packet processing priority to priority tagged
packets according to the 802.1p standard. In addition to hardware support for QOS, the
MNS software (R2) supports two priority queues that can be shared across the eight
levels of defined packet priorities for application-specific priority control by the user
through software configuration settings.
2.2.8 Frame Buffering and Flow Control
Magnum 6KQ’s are store-and-forward switches. Each frame (or packet) is
loaded into the Switch’s memory and inspected before forwarding can occur. This
technique ensures that all forwarded frames are of a valid length and have the correct
CRC, i.e., are good packets. This eliminates the propagation of bad packets, enabling all
of the available bandwidth to be used for valid information.
While other switching technologies (such as "cut-through" or
"express") impose minimal frame latency, they will also permit bad frames to propagate
out to the Ethernet segments connected. The "cut-through" technique permits collision
fragment frames (which are a result of late collisions) to be forwarded which add to the
network traffic. Since there is no way to filter frames with a bad CRC (the entire frame
must be present in order for CRC to be calculated), the result of indiscriminate cut-
through forwarding is greater traffic congestion, especially at peak activity. Since
collisions and bad packets are more likely when traffic is heavy, the result of store-and-
forward operation is that more bandwidth is available for good packets when the traffic
load is greatest.
When the Magnum 6KQ Switch detects that its free buffer queue space is low,