GE MultiLink ML600 User manual

MultiLink ML600
Ethernet Communications Switch
Instruction Manual
Firmware Revision 1.0.x
Manual P/N: 1601-0222-A2
Manual Order Code: GEK-113040A
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These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor provide
for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation, or
maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise
which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purpose, the matter should be referred
to the General Electric Company.
To the extent required the products described herein meet applicable ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA
standards; but no such assurance is given with respect to local codes and ordinances
because they vary greatly.
© 2006 GE Multilin Incorporated. All rights reserved.
GE Multilin Multilink ML600 instruction manual for revision 1.0.x.
Multilink ML600 is a registered trademark of GE Multilin Inc.
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Part number: 1601-0222-A2 (November 2006)

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Table of Contents
1: INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................1-1
INSPECTING THE PACKAGE AND PRODUCT ...................................................................... 1-1
ORDERING ..........................................................................................................................1-2
ORDER CODES ..................................................................................................................... 1-2
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................1-3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................. 1-3
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 1-4
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 1-4
APPROVALS AND WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 1-4
2: PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW ...........................................................................................................................2-1
INTRODUCTION TO THE ML600 ........................................................................................ 2-1
DESIGN ASPECTS ................................................................................................................. 2-1
FEATURES AND BENEFITS ...............................................................................................2-3
FRAME BUFFERING AND LATENCY .................................................................................... 2-3
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND BENEFITS ............................................................................ 2-3
APPLICATIONS ...................................................................................................................2-5
DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................ 2-5
WINDMILL APPLICATION .................................................................................................... 2-5
INDUSTRIAL NETWORKING APPLICATION ......................................................................... 2-6
TRANSPORTATION SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ...................................................................... 2-6
3: INSTALLATION PREPARATION ....................................................................................................................3-1
LOCATING THE ML600 ...................................................................................................... 3-1
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................3-2
POWER REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................... 3-2
CONNECTING DC POWER .................................................................................................. 3-2
CONNECTING ETHERNET MEDIA ..................................................................................3-3
DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................ 3-3
CONNECTING TWISTED PAIR ............................................................................................. 3-3
CONNECTING ST-TYPE FIBER OPTICS (TWIST-LOCK) ...................................................... 3-3
CONNECTING SC-TYPE FIBER OPTICS (SNAP-IN) ............................................................ 3-4
CONNECTING SINGLE-MODE FIBER OPTICS .................................................................... 3-4
4: OPERATION FUNCTIONALITY ................................................................................................................4-1
DUAL-SPEED AND SWITCHING FUNCTIONALITY ............................................................. 4-1
SWITCHING, FILTERING AND FORWARDING .................................................................... 4-1
ADDRESS LEARNING ............................................................................................................ 4-2
AUTO-CROSS (MDIX), AUTO-NEGOTIATION, AND SPEED SENSING ............................. 4-2
STATUS LEDS...................................................................................................................... 4-2
ALARM CONTACT ................................................................................................................. 4-2
POWER BUDGET CALCULATIONS WITH FIBER MEDIA .................................................... 4-3
TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................................................4-5
OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................ 4-5
BEFORE CALLING FOR ASSISTANCE .................................................................................. 4-5
WHEN CALLING FOR ASSISTANCE .................................................................................... 4-5

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5: MISCELLANEOUS REVISION HISTORY ...........................................................................................................5-1
RELEASE DATES ................................................................................................................... 5-1
CHANGES TO THE MANUAL ................................................................................................ 5-1
CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS ......................................................................................5-2
FCC RFI STATEMENT ......................................................................................................... 5-2
WARRANTY .........................................................................................................................5-3
INDEX

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Multilink ML600
Ethernet Communications Switch
Chapter 1: Introduction
GE Consumer & Industrial
Multilin
Introduction
1.1 Getting Started
1.1.1 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:
• MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch
• External AC adapter (for ML600-AC-** units)
• Set of metal panel mounting clips and screws (2 each)
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.
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 Troubleshooting on page 4–5, for specific return procedures.

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1.2 Ordering
1.2.1 Order Codes
The following table illustrates the order codes for the MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch.
Table 1–1: ML600 order codes
ML600 – * – *
Base unit ML600 ||MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch
Port
mounting AC |External AC adapter
24 |24 V DC power supply
48 |48 V DC power supply
Modules B1 6 ×RJ45 10/100 Mb copper
B2 2 ×100Base-F ST mm fiber and 4 ×RJ45 10/100 Mb copper
B3 2 ×100Base-F SC mm fiber and 4 ×RJ45 10/100 Mb copper
B4 2 ×100Base-F SC sm fiber and 4 ×RJ45 10/100 Mb copper

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1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 Technical Specifications
PERFORMANCE
Ethernet (10 Mb):.............................................14880 pps
Fast Ethernet (100 Mb):................................148,800 pps
Data rate:...........................................................10 Mbps and 100 Mbps
Path delay value: ............................................ 50 BT on all ports
LLL (Link Loss Learn): ....................................factory default activated on ports 1 and 2 (allow to flush
the internal address buffer, and qualify to use with STP
and RSTP for faster recovery in ring topology)
RELIABILITY
MTBF:....................................................................over 15 years, Telcordia (Bellcore) method
NETWORK STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE
100 Mb: ...............................................................Ethernet IEEE 802.3u, 100Base-TX, 100Base-FX
10 Mb:..................................................................Ethernet IEEE 802.3, 10Base-T
Auto-sensing for speed:..............................IEEE 802.3u
PACKET-PROCESSING BETWEEN DOMAINS
Filter and forward rate: ...............................14880 pps maximum (at 10 Mbps)
148800 pps maximum (at 100 Mbps)
Processing type:..............................................store and forward, non-blocking
Auto-learning:..................................................2K address table
Address buffer age-out time: ..................300 seconds
Packet buffers memory:..............................128 KB, dynamically shared on all domains
Latency (not including packet time):
5 ms (100 to 10 Mbps)
15 ms (10 to 100 Mbps)
MAXIMUM ETHERNET SEGMENT (OR DOMAIN) LENGTHS
10Base-T (Unshielded twisted pair): .............100 m (328 ft.)
100Base-TX (CAT 5 UTP): .....................................100 m (328 ft.)
100Base-FX, half-duplex (multi-mode): ......412 m (1350 ft.)
100Base-FX, full-duplex (multi-mode): ........2 km (6562 ft.)
100Base-FX, half-duplex (single-mode): ....412 m (1350 ft.)
100Base-FX, full-duplex (single-mode): ......18+ km
PORT CONNECTORS
RJ45 ports:.........................................................100Base-TX and 10Base-T with auto-cross (MDIX);
shielded 8-pin female connectors for shielded (STP) and
unshielded (UTP) CAT. 3, 4, and 5 cable
Fiber ports: ........................................................100Base-FX with multi-mode SC or ST, or single mode SC
connectors (factory settings default to full-duplex)
LED INDICATORS
POWER: ...............................................................steady ON when power applied
10/100:................................................................steady ON for 100 Mbps;
OFF for 10 Mbps (copper ports only)
LK/ACT:................................................................steady ON for LINK (LK) with no traffic;
BLINKING indicates port is transmitting/receiving (ACT)
F/H:........................................................................steady ON for full-duplex;
OFF for half-duplex (fiber port only)

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ALARM RELAY
Internal 60 VA relay contact: ...................open for power off
closed for power on (hardware).
POWER SUPPLY
These products are to be supplied by a listed, direct plug-in power unit, marked “Class 2”, or a
listed ITE power supply, marked “LPS”, which has suitably rated output voltage (i.e. 24 or
48 V DC), and suitably rated output current (i.e. 100 to 500 mA). When connected to a 48 V DC
centralized source, these products shall be provided with a listed 5 A DC fuse in the supply
circuit.
Input (DC units):...............................................10 to 36 V DC for 24 V DC unit
30 to 60 V DC for 48 V DC unit
Input (AC units).................................................6 ft. AC power cord to IEC 320 connector on 100 to
240 V AC at 47 to 63 Hz external power adapter (output
of 12 V DC, 1.25 A)
Power consumption:.....................................7.0 W typical, 9 W maximum
1.3.2 Environmental Specifications
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Ambient temperature: .................................long term per agency tests (UL): –13 to 140°F (–25 to
60°C)
short term per IEC type tests: –40 to 149°F (–40 to 85°C)
Storage temperature: –40 to 160°F (–40 to 85°C)
Ambient relative humidity: ........................5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Cold start:...........................................................to –20°C
Altitude:...............................................................–200 to 5000 ft. (–60 to 1520 m)
NEBS:....................................................................NEBS compliance, including vibration, shock, and altitude
1.3.3 Physical Specifications
PACKAGING)
Enclosure: .........................................................rugged sheet metal (steel)
Dimensions:.......................................................3.7 in. ×3.0 in. ×1.7 in. (H ×W ×D)
9.4 cm ×7.6 cm ×4.3 cm (H ×W ×D)
Weight:................................................................13 oz. (370 g) for unit
5.8 oz. (165 g) for AC adapter
1.3.4 Approvals and Warranty
APPROVALS
UL:..........................................................................UL listed (UL60950), cUL, CE;
FCC:.......................................................................emissions meet FCC part 15 class A
NEBS:....................................................................level 3
ETSI:.......................................................................certified for carrier central offices
IEEE: ......................................................................IEEE P1613 environmental standard for electric power
substations
IEC:.........................................................................IEC61850 EMC and operating conditions class C for
power substations

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WARRANTY
24 months from date of shipment
Manufactured in USA
GE Multilin reserves the right to change specifications, performance, characteristics, and/or
model offerings without notice.

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