Hirschmann RS20 series User manual

UM BasicConfig L2E
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User Manual
Basic Configuration
Industrial ETHERNET (Gigabit-)Switch
RS20/RS30/RS40, MS20/MS30

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Contents
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Contents
About this Manual 7
Key 9
Introduction 11
1 Access to the user interfaces 13
1.1 System Monitor 14
1.2 Command Line Interface 17
1.3 Graphical User Interface 20
2 Entering the IP Parameters 23
2.1 IP Parameter Basics 25
2.1.1 IP Address (Version 4) 25
2.1.2 Netmask 26
2.1.3 Classless Inter-Domain Routing 30
2.2 Entering IP parameters via CLI 32
2.3 Entering the IP Parameters via HiDiscovery 35
2.4 Loading the system configuration from the ACA 37
2.5 System configuration via BOOTP 39
2.6 System Configuration via DHCP 44
2.7 System Configuration via DHCP Option 82 47
2.8 Graphical User Interface IP Configuration 48
2.9 Faulty Device Replacement 51
3 Loading/saving settings 53
3.1 Loading settings 54
3.1.1 Loading from the local non-volatile memory 55
3.1.2 Loading from a file 56
3.1.3 Resetting the configuration to the default settings 58
3.1.4 Loading from the AutoConfiguration Adapter 59

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3.2 Saving settings 60
3.2.1 Saving locally (and on the ACA) 60
3.2.2 Saving in a binary file on a URL 62
3.2.3 Saving as an offline configuration file on the PC 63
3.3 Configuration Signature 64
4 Loading Software Updates 65
4.1 Loading the Software manually from the ACA 67
4.1.1 Selecting the software to be loaded 68
4.1.2 Starting the software 69
4.1.3 Performing a cold start 70
4.2 Automatic software update by ACA 71
4.3 Loading the software from the TFTP server 73
4.4 Loading the Software via File Selection 75
4.5 Bootcode Update via TFTP 76
4.5.1 Updating the Bootcode file 76
5 Configuring the Ports 77
6 Assistance in the Protection from Unauthorized
Access 83
6.1 Protecting the device 84
6.2 Password for SNMP access 85
6.2.1 Description of password for SNMP access 85
6.2.2 Entering the password for SNMP access 86
6.3 HiDiscovery Access 94
6.3.1 Description of the HiDiscovery Protocol 94
6.3.2 Enabling/disabling the HiDiscovery function 94
6.4 Port access control 95
6.4.1 Description of the port access control 95
6.4.2 Application Example for Port Access Control 96
6.5 Login Banner 98
7 Synchronizing the System Time in the Network 99
7.1 Setting the time 100
7.2 SNTP 102
7.2.1 Description of SNTP 102
7.2.2 Preparing the SNTP Configuration 103
7.2.3 Configuring SNTP 104

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7.3 Precision Time Protocol 107
7.3.1 Description of PTP Functions 107
8 Network Load Control 111
8.1 Direct Packet Distribution 112
8.1.1 Store and Forward 112
8.1.2 Multi-Address Capability 112
8.1.3 Aging of learned MAC addresses 113
8.1.4 Entering Static Addresses 114
8.1.5 Disabling the Direct Packet Distribution 115
8.2 Multicast Application 116
8.2.1 Description of the Multicast Application 116
8.2.2 Example of a Multicast Application 117
8.2.3 Description of IGMP Snooping 118
8.2.4 Setting IGMP Snooping 119
8.3 Rate Limiter 125
8.3.1 Description of the Rate Limiter 125
8.3.2 Rate limiter settings 126
8.4 QoS/Priority 128
8.4.1 Description of Prioritization 128
8.4.2 VLAN tagging 129
8.4.3 IP ToS / DiffServ 131
8.4.4 Handling of Received Priority Information 134
8.4.5 Handling of traffic classes 135
8.4.6 Setting prioritization 135
8.5 Flow Control 140
8.5.1 Description of Flow Control 140
8.5.2 Setting the Flow Control 142
8.6 VLANs 143
8.6.1 VLAN Description 143
8.6.2 Examples of VLANs 144
9 Operation Diagnosis 157
9.1 Sending Traps 158
9.1.1 List of SNMP traps 159
9.1.2 SNMP Traps when Booting 160
9.1.3 Configuring Traps 161
9.2 Monitoring the Device Status 163
9.2.1 Configuring the Device Status 164
9.2.2 Displaying the Device Status 165

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9.3 Out-of-band Signaling 166
9.3.1 Controlling the Signal Contact 167
9.3.2 Monitoring the Device Status via the Signal Contact 167
9.3.3 Monitoring the Device Functions via the Signal
Contact 168
9.4 Port Status Indication 170
9.5 Event Counter at Port Level 172
9.5.1 Detecting Non-matching Duplex Modes 173
9.6 Displaying the SFP Status 176
9.7 Topology Discovery 177
9.7.1 Description of Topology-Detection 177
9.7.2 Displaying the Topology Discovery Results 178
9.8 Detecting IP Address Conflicts 180
9.8.1 Description of IP Address Conflicts 180
9.8.2 Configuring ACD 181
9.8.3 Displaying ACD 181
9.9 Detecting Loops 182
9.10 Reports 183
9.11 Syslog 185
9.12 Event Log 188
A Setting up the Configuration Environment 189
A.1 Setting up a DHCP/BOOTP Server 190
A.2 Setting up a DHCP Server with Option 82 196
A.3 TFTP Server for Software Updates 200
A.3.1 Setting up the TFTP Process 201
A.3.2 Software Access Rights 204
B General Information 205
B.1 Management Information Base (MIB) 206
B.2 Abbreviations used 209
B.3 Technical Data 210
B.4 Readers’ Comments 211
C Index 213
D Further Support 217

About this Manual
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About this Manual
The “Basic Configuration” user manual contains the information you need to
start operating the device. It takes you step by step from the first startup
operation through to the basic settings for operation in your environment.
The following thematic sequence has proven itself in practice:
Set up device access for operation by entering the IP parameters
Check the status of the software and update it if necessary
Load/store any existing configuration
Configure the ports
Set up protection from unauthorized access
Optimize the data transmission with network load control
Synchronize system time in the network
Perform an operation diagnosis
Store the newly created configuration in the non-volatile memory
The “Installation” user manual contains a device description, safety
instructions, a description of the display, and the other information that you
need to install the device.
The “Redundancy Configuration” user manual document contains the
information you require to select the suitable redundancy procedure and
configure it.
The “Industry Protocols” user manual describes how the device is connected
by means of a communication protocol commonly used in the industry, such
as EtherNet/IP and PROFINET IO.
The “GUI” reference manual contains detailed information on using the
graphical interface to operate the individual functions of the device.

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The “Command Line Interface” reference manual contains detailed
information on using the Command Line Interface to operate the individual
functions of the device.
The Industrial HiVision Network Management Software provides you with
additional options for smooth configuration and monitoring:
Simultaneous configuration of multiple devices
Graphical user interface with network layout
Auto-topology discovery
Event log
Event handling
Client/server structure
Browser interface
ActiveX control for SCADA integration
SNMP/OPC gateway.
Maintenance
Hirschmann is continually working to improve and develop our software.
You should regularly check whether there is a new version of the software
that provides you with additional benefits. You will find software
information and downloads on the product pages of the Hirschmann
website.

Key
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Key
The designations used in this manual have the following meanings:
Symbols used:
List
Work step
Subheading
Link Cross-reference with link
Note: A note emphasizes an important fact or draws your attention to a dependency.
Courier ASCII representation in user interface
Execution in the Graphical User Interface
Execution in the Command Line Interface
WLAN access point
Router with firewall
Switch with firewall
Router
Switch

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Bridge
Hub
A random computer
Configuration Computer
Server
PLC -
Programmable logic
controller
I/O -
Robot

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Introduction
The device has been developed for use in a harsh industrial environment.
Accordingly, the installation process has been kept simple. Thanks to the
selected default settings, you only have to enter a few settings before starting
to operate the device.
Note: The changes you make in the dialogs are copied into the volatile
memory of the device when you click on "Set".
To save the changes to the device into permanent memory, select the saving
location in the Basic Settings:Load/Save dialog box and click on "Save".

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Access to the user interfaces
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1 Access to the user interfaces
The device has 3 user interfaces, which you can access via different
interfaces:
System monitor via the V.24 interface (out-of-band)
Command Line Interface (CLI) via the V.24 connection (out-of-band) and
Telnet (in-band)
Graphical User Interface via Ethernet (in-band).

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1.1 System Monitor
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1.1 System Monitor
The system monitor enables you to
select the software to be loaded
perform a software update
start the selected software
shut down the system monitor
delete the configuration saved and
display the boot code information.
Starting the System Monitor
Prerequisites
Terminal cable for connecting the device to your PC (available as an
optional accessory).
PC with VT100 terminal emulation (such as PuTTY) or serial terminal
Perform the following work steps:
Use the terminal cable to connect the V.24 port of the device with the
“COM” port of the PC.
Start the VT100 terminal emulation on the PC.
Define the following transmission parameters:
– Speed: 9600 Baud
– Data: 8 bit
– Parity: None
– Stopbit: 1 bit
– Flow control: None
Speed 9,600 Baud
Data 8 bit
Parity None
Stopbit 1 bit
Handshake Off
Table 1: Data transfer parameters

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Start the terminal program on the PC and set up a connection with the
device.
When you boot the device, the message
"Press <1> to enter System Monitor 1"
appears on the terminal.
Figure 1: Screen display during the boot process
< Device Name (Boot) Release: 1.00 Build: 2005-09-17 15:36 >
Press <1> to enter System Monitor 1 ...
1

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Press the <1> key within one second to start system monitor 1.
Figure 2: System monitor 1 screen display
Select a menu item by entering the number.
To leave a submenu and return to the main menu of system monitor 1,
press the <ESC> key.
System Monitor
(Selected OS: L3P-06.0.00 (2010-09-09 09:09))
1 Select Boot Operating System
2 Update Operating System
3 Start Selected Operating System
4 End (reset and reboot)
5 Erase main configuration file
sysMon1>

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1.2 Command Line Interface
The Command Line Interface enables you to use the functions of the device
via a local or remote connection.
The Command Line Interface provides IT specialists with a familiar
environment for configuring IT devices.
The script compatibility of the Command Line Interface enables you, among
other things, to feed multiple devices with the same configuration data, to
create and use partial configurations, or to compare 2 configurations using 2
script files.
You will find a detailed description of the Command Line Interface in the
“Command Line Interface” reference manual.
You can access the Command Line Interface via:
the V.24 port (out-of-band)
Telnet (in-band)
Note: To facilitate making entries, the CLI gives you the option of
abbreviating keywords. Type in the beginning of a keyword. When you press
the tab key, the CLI finishes the keyword.

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1.2 Command Line Interface
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Opening the Command Line Interface
Connect the device to a terminal or to a “COM” port of a PC using
terminal emulation based on VT100, and press any key (see on
page 14 “System Monitor”) or
call up the Command Line Interface via Telnet.
A window for entering the user name appears on the screen.
Up to 5 users can access the Command Line Interface.
Figure 3: Logging in to the Command Line Interface program
Enter a user name. The default setting for the user name is admin .
Press the Enter key.
Enter the password. The default setting for the password is private .
Press the Enter key.
You can change the user name and the password later in the
Command Line Interface.
Please note that these entries are case-sensitive.
The start screen appears.
Copyright (c) 2004-2010 Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH
All rights reserved
PowerMICE Release L3P-06.0.00
(Build date 2010-09-09 12:13)
System Name: PowerMICE
Mgmt-IP : 10.0.1.105
1.Router-IP: 0.0.0.0
Base-MAC : 00:80:63:51:74:00
System Time: 2010-09-09 13:14:15
User:

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Figure 4: CLI screen after login
NOTE: Enter '?' for Command Help. Command help displays all options
that are valid for the 'normal' and 'no' command forms. For
the syntax of a particular command form, please consult the
documentation.
(Hirschmann Product) >

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1.3 Graphical User Interface
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1.3 Graphical User Interface
The user-friendly graphical user interface gives you the option of operating
the device from any location in the network via a standard browser such as
Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer.
As a universal access tool, the Web browser uses an applet which
communicates with the device via the Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP).
The graphical user interface allows you to graphically configure the device.
Opening the Graphical User Interface
To open the graphical user interface, you need a Web browser, for
example Mozilla Firefox version 3.5 or later, or Microsoft Internet Explorer
version 6 or later.
Note: The graphical user interface uses Java 6 or Java 7.
Install the software from www.java.com.
Start your Web browser.
Activate Java in the security settings of your Web browser.
Establish the connection by entering the IP address of the device
which you want to administer via the Web-based management in the
address field of the Web browser. Enter the address in the following
form:
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
The login window appears on the screen.