IS5 COMMUNICATIONS iES26GF User manual

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User’s Manual
iES26GF
Intelligent 26 Port Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
IEC61850-3 and IEEE1613 Compliant
Version 1.2.3, Feb 2018
© 2018 iS5 Communications Inc. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
FCC STATEMENT AND CAUTIONS ........................................................... 1
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement ...................... 1
Caution: LASER.................................................................................................................................... 1
Caution: Service .................................................................................................................................. 1
Caution: Physical Access ................................................................................................................... 1
Getting Started .................................................................................. 2
1.1 About iES26GF .......................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Software Features...................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Hardware Features.................................................................................................................... 2
Hardware Overview ........................................................................... 3
2.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Rear Panel View ........................................................................................................................ 4
2.3 Power Panel............................................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Installation......................................................................... 6
3.1 Rack Mount Assembly ............................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Wiring ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Grounding................................................................................................................................. 7
Power Inputs ............................................................................................................................. 8
Fault Relay ................................................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Connection.............................................................................................................................. 10
Ethernet Cables ...................................................................................................................... 10
SFP .......................................................................................................................................... 13
iRing/iChain............................................................................................................................ 14
Redundancy.....................................................................................16
4.1 iRing Introduction ................................................................................................................... 16
4.2 iChain Introduction ................................................................................................................. 17
4.3 STP/RSTP/MSTP ...................................................................................................................... 18
STP/RSTP Introduction ............................................................................................................ 18
MSTP Introduction................................................................................................................... 18
4.4 MRP Introduction .................................................................................................................... 18
4.5 Fast Recovery Introduction ..................................................................................................... 18
Management....................................................................................19
5.1 Basic Settings .......................................................................................................................... 20
System Information Configuration .......................................................................................... 20
Banner..................................................................................................................................... 21
Admin Password ..................................................................................................................... 22
Guest Password ...................................................................................................................... 22
Authentication Method............................................................................................................ 23
Auto Logout............................................................................................................................. 23

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IP Setting ................................................................................................................................. 24
IPv6 Configuration .................................................................................................................. 24
SNTP........................................................................................................................................ 25
Daylight Saving Time .............................................................................................................. 26
Switch Time............................................................................................................................. 29
HTTPS Configuration............................................................................................................... 29
SSH.......................................................................................................................................... 30
Telnet ...................................................................................................................................... 30
LLDP........................................................................................................................................ 31
MODBUS TCP .......................................................................................................................... 34
Backup & Restore Configuration ............................................................................................. 35
Upgrade Firmware.................................................................................................................. 35
5.2 DHCP Server/Relay................................................................................................................. 36
Setting ..................................................................................................................................... 36
DHCP Dynamic Client List ...................................................................................................... 37
DHCP Static Client List ............................................................................................................ 37
DHCP Relay Agent .................................................................................................................. 38
5.3 Port Setting.............................................................................................................................. 41
Port Control............................................................................................................................. 41
Port Trunk ............................................................................................................................... 42
Loop Protection ....................................................................................................................... 47
5.4 Redundancy ............................................................................................................................ 49
iRing Configuration................................................................................................................. 49
iChain...................................................................................................................................... 49
iBridge .................................................................................................................................... 50
RSTP ........................................................................................................................................ 51
MSTP ....................................................................................................................................... 55
Fast Recovery.......................................................................................................................... 63
Dual Port Recovery ................................................................................................................. 64
5.5 VLAN....................................................................................................................................... 66
VLAN Membership ................................................................................................................. 66
Port Configurations ................................................................................................................. 67
Private VLAN........................................................................................................................... 75
5.6 SNMP....................................................................................................................................... 77
SNMP System Configuration ................................................................................................... 77
SNMP Trap Configuration ....................................................................................................... 77
SNMPv3 Communities Configuration..................................................................................... 78
SNMP Users Configuration ...................................................................................................... 79
SNMP Group Configuration .................................................................................................... 81
SNMP View Configuration....................................................................................................... 81
SNMP Access Configuration.................................................................................................... 83
5.7 Traffic Prioritization................................................................................................................. 84
Storm Control.......................................................................................................................... 84
Port Classification ................................................................................................................... 84
Port Tag Remarking ................................................................................................................ 86
Port DSCP................................................................................................................................ 87
Port Policing............................................................................................................................ 88
Queue Policing ....................................................................................................................... 88
Port Scheduler ........................................................................................................................ 89
DSCP Based QoS ..................................................................................................................... 93

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DSCP Translation .................................................................................................................... 94
DSCP Classification................................................................................................................. 95
QoS Control List ...................................................................................................................... 95
QoS Statistics........................................................................................................................... 98
QCL Status............................................................................................................................... 99
5.8 Multicast................................................................................................................................ 100
IGMP Snooping Basic Configuration ..................................................................................... 100
IGMP Snooping VLAN Configuration .................................................................................... 101
IGMP Snooping Status .......................................................................................................... 102
IGMP Snooping Group Information....................................................................................... 103
5.9 Security ................................................................................................................................. 104
Remote Control Security Configurations .............................................................................. 104
Device Binding...................................................................................................................... 104
ACL ....................................................................................................................................... 110
AAA....................................................................................................................................... 115
NAS (802.1x) ......................................................................................................................... 120
5.10 Warning ................................................................................................................................ 131
Fault Alarm............................................................................................................................ 131
System Warning.................................................................................................................... 132
5.11 Monitoring and Diagnostic.................................................................................................... 135
MAC Table ............................................................................................................................ 135
Port Statistics......................................................................................................................... 137
Port Monitoring ..................................................................................................................... 139
System Log Information ........................................................................................................ 139
SFP Monitor ........................................................................................................................... 140
Ping....................................................................................................................................... 141
Ping6 ..................................................................................................................................... 142
5.12 Factory Defaults .................................................................................................................... 144
5.13 System Reboot...................................................................................................................... 144
5.14 Command Line Interface Management ................................................................................. 145
CLI Management by RS-232 Serial Console (115200, 8, none, 1, none) ................................ 145
CLI Management by Telnet................................................................................................... 147
Technical Specification........................................................................ 166
Appendix A: iES26GF Modbus Information ............................................. 169

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FCC STATEMENT AND CAUTIONS
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference
Statement
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 environment. This equipment cangenerate,
use, and radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will at his/her own expense, be required
to correct the interference.
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Caution: LASER
This product contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
Caution: Service
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall
render all warranties null and void.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by iS5 CommunicationsInc. could invalidate specifications,
test results, and agency approvals, and void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Should this device require service, please contact suppor[email protected]om.
Caution: Physical Access
This product should be installed in a restricted access location. Access should only be gained by qualified
service personnel or users who have been instructed on the reasons for the restrictions applied at the
location, and any precautions that have been taken. Access must only be via the use of a tool or lock and
key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.

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GETTING STARTED
1.1 About iES26GF
The iES26GF is a powerful managed industrial switch for power station applications with many
features. The iES26GF is an IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 compliant switch which can operate under a
wide temperature range, in dusty environments, and humid conditions.
It can be managed by the WEB, TELNET, the Console, or other third-party SNMP software. It can also
be managed by iS5Com’s network management suite iManage. iManage has a friendly and powerful
interface which can be used to configure easily multiple switches at the same time and monitor
switch’s status.
1.2 Software Features
•World’s fastest Redundant Ethernet Ring (Recovery time < 10ms over 250 unit’s connection)
•HTTPS / SSH enhanced network security
•Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function (5.2)
•Web or CLI based Management (RS-232 Serial Console or Telnet) (5.14)
•Redundancy—iRing (Ring Master, Coupling Ring, Dual Homing), iChain, iBridge, RSTP / MSTP,
Fast Recovery and Dual Port Recovery (see 5.4)
•VLAN (802.1Q) to segregate and secure network traffic (5.5)
•Supports SNMPv1/v2/v3 (5.6)
•Traffic Prioritization—Storm Control and Quality of Service (QoS) including DSCP Based QoS
Ingress Port Classification (5.7)
•Multicast traffic—IGMP Snooping (IGMP v1/v2 / v3) and Unregistered IPMCv4 Flooding
enabled (5.8)
•Security—Access Control List (ACL) for every port, AAA –Radius Server Configuration,
network access control (NAS) (802.1x), Remote Control Security, and Device Binding (5.9)
•Warnings (Syslog and SMTP) and Fault Alarm (power failure) (5.10)
•Monitoring and Diagnostics—MAC Table and Port Statistics (ports monitoring including for SFP
ports, system information, issuing ICMP PING packets for troubleshoot IP connectivity issues)
(5.11)
1.3 Hardware Features
•Isolated redundant power inputs—dual inputs of 18-36VDC or 36-75VDC, or input 110-370VDC
or 90-264VAC
•Operating Temperature—from -40C to 85C
•Operating Humidity—5% to 95%, non-condensing
•Up to 24 x 10/100Base-T(X) RJ45 Ethernet ports
•2 X 10/100/1000Base-T(X) RJ45, or 2 X 1000Base-X SFP, or Combo 2 X 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
RJ45 and 2 X 1000Base-X SFP, or 2 X 1000SX MM SC/ST, or 2 X 1000LX SM SC/ST
•1 x Console Port
•Dimensions (W x D x H)—443.7 mm(W)x 262.7 mm(D)x 44 mm(H)
•19 inches rack mountable, IP40 galvanized steel chassis

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HARDWARE OVERVIEW
2.1 Front Panel
Product description
Port
Description
10/100 RJ-45
fast Ethernet
ports
Up to 24 x 10/100Base-T(X) RJ-45 fast Ethernet ports supporting auto-negotiation.
Default Setting:
Speed: auto
Duplex: auto
Flow control: disable
Gigabit ports
2 X 10/100/1000Base-T(X) RJ45 or 2 X 1000Base-X SFP or Combo 2 X
10/100/1000Base-T(X) RJ45 and 2 X 1000Base-X SFP, or 2 X 1000SX MM SC/ST, or 2
X 1000LX SM SC/ST
Console
Use a RS-232 to RJ-45 cable assembly to manage the switch
Figure 1 - Front View
1. Power supply input.
2. LED Status:
•P1 LED: PWR1, shows status of power supply one (1)
•P2 LED: PWR2, shows status of power supply two (2)
•Status LED: ON when the system is ready
•R. M LED: Ring master. ON indicates that the switch is operating as the Master
•iRing LED: ON indicates that iRing is activated.
•Fault LED: ON (amber) indicates that a fault occurred. Fault relay, power failure or port
down/fail.
3. RS-232 Console Port; Set connection at 9600bps, N, 8, 1.
4. 10/100Base-T(X) Ethernet ports.
5. LED for Ethernet ports Link status.
6. LED for Ethernet ports ACT status.
7. 1000Base-X fiber ports.
8. 10/100/1000Base-T(X) Ethernet port.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1

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2.2 Rear Panel View
Figure 2 - Rear Panel View
9. LED Status (rear panel)
•Fault LED: ON (amber) indicates that a fault occurred. Fault relay, power failure, or port
down/failed for ports 25 and 26 (Link/ACT status)
•R. M LED: Ring master. ON indicates that the switch is operating as the Master
•iRing LED: ON indicates that iRing is activated.
•Status LED: ON when the system is ready
•P1 LED: PWR1, it shows status of power supply one (1)
•P2 LED: PWR2, it shows status of power supply two (2)
10. LED for ports 25 and 26 Link / ACT status
11. LED for Combo Copper Ports Link/ACT status
2.3 Power Panel
The iES26GF’s power connections are as follows:
Figure 3 - Power Panel View
Note:
RLY COM–Relay Com
RLY NO –Relay Normal Open
RLY NC –Relay Normal Close
9
10
11

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Chassis Connections
Terminal No
Description
Connection
1
PWR1 (L)–Live
Connected to the (Live) terminal of an AC power
source
2
PWR1 (G)–Ground
Power supply 1 round connection.
3
PWR1 (N)–Neutral
Connected to the (Neutral) terminal of an AC power
source.
4
G–Chassis Ground
Connected to the Safety Ground terminal for AC Units
or the ground bus for DC inputs. Chassis Ground
connects to both power supply surge grounds via a
removable jumper.
5
PWR2 (L)–Live
Connected to the (Live) terminal of an AC power
source.
6
PWR2 (G)–Ground
Power supply 2 round connection.
7
PWR2 (N)–Neutral
Connected to the (Neutral) terminal of an AC power
source.
8
RLY NO
Failsafe Relay, (Normally Open) contact.
9
RLY CM
Failsafe Relay (Common) contact.
10
RLY NC
Failsafe Relay (Normally Closed) contact.
88-300VDC rated equipment: A 300VDC appropriately rated circuit breaker
must be installed.
A circuit breaker is not required for DC power supply voltages of 10-48VDC.
For Dual DC power supplies, separate circuit breakers must be installed and
separately identified.
Equipment must be installed according to the applicable country wiring
codes.
100-240VAC rated equipment: A 250VAC appropriately rated circuit
breaker must be installed.
Equipment must be installed according to the applicable country wiring
codes.
When equipped with a HI voltage power supply and DC backup,
independent sources can be used to power the product for greater
redundancy.

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Hardware Installation
3.1 Rack Mount Assembly
The iES26GF comes with a kit for rack mount assembly.
Figure 4- iES26GF Dimensions

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3.2 Wiring
WARNING
Do not disconnect modules or wires unless power has been turned off or the
area is known to be non-hazardous. Ensure that the proper supply voltage is
supplied as indicated on the power supply label.
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
Grounding
Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Run the ground connection from the Earth GN D screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting
devices.
Figure 5 - Grounding

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Power Inputs
The iES26GF supports dual redundant, hot swappable power supplies, Power Supply 1 (PWR1)
and Power Supply 2 (PWR2). The connections for PWR1 and PWR2 are located on the terminal
block. To connect power, follow the steps below:
1) Remove the cover designed for protection from the terminal block.
2) Connect the ground from the first power source to GND1 terminal screw.
3) Connect the Positive or Live from the first power source to the POWER 1 V+/L terminal
screw.
4) Connect the Negative or Neutral from the first power source to the POWER 1 V-/N terminal
screw.
5) If a redundant power supply is required repeat steps 2 to 4 connecting the wires from the
second power source to the POWER 2 terminal screws.
6) To keep the wires from pulling loose, use a small flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the wire-
clamp screws on the front of the terminal block connector.
7) After wiring is completed, put the transparent cover back onto the terminal block
Figure 6 - Power Inputs

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Fault Relay
The relay contact of the terminal block connector is used to detect user-configured events. The
switch provides fail open and fail close options to form relay circuits based on requirements.
The contacts are energized upon power-up of the unit and remain energized unless a critical error occurs.
One common application for this output is to signal an alarm if a power failure or removal of control
power occurs.
Figure 7 - Fault Relay

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3.3 Connection
Ethernet Cables
The iES26GF switch has standard Ethernet ports. According to the link type, these switches use CAT
3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP cables to connect to other network devices i.e. PCs, servers, switches, routers, or
hubs. 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
UTP 100 m (328 ft)
RJ-45
1000BASE-T
Cat.5/Cat.5e 100-ohm UTP
UTP 100 m (328ft)
RJ-45
100Base-T(X)/10Base-T Pin Assignments
With 100Base-T(X)/10Base-T cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data. Pins 3 and 6 are used
for receiving data.
10/100 Base-T RJ45 Pin Assignments
Pin Number
Assignment
1
TD+
2
TD-
3
RD+
4
Not used
5
Not used
6
RD-
7
Not used
8
Not used
1000 Base-T RJ45 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 iES26GF switch supports auto MDI/MDI-X operation; a straight-through cable can be used to
connect a PC to the switch.
The table below shows the 10Base-T/100Base-T(X), MDI and MDI-X port pin outs.
10/100 Base-T 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
1000 Base-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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Console Cable
The iES26GF switch can be managed via the console port. Using the supplied standard DB-9 to RJ45
cable, you can connect to a local PC.
Console Cable pin Assignments
PC pin out (male) assignment
DB9 to RJ 45
Pin #2 RD
Pin #2 TD
Pin #3 TD
Pin #3 RD
Pin #5 GD
Pin #5 GD
Figure 8 - RJ45 Cable

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SFP
For ports 25 and 26, the iES26GF has fiber optical ports with options for SFP, SC, and ST connectors.
The fiber optical ports are in Multimode (0 to 550M, 850 nm with 50/125 µm, 62.5/125 µm fiber) and
Singlemode with LC connector. Always connect the TX port of Switch A to the RX port of Switch B.
Switch A Switch B
Fiber cable
Figure 9 - Connection between TX port (Switch A) and RX port (Switch B)

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iRing/iChain
iRing
Three or more switches can be connected to form a ring topology with network redundancy
capabilities by following the steps below.
1. Connect each switch to form a daisy chain using an Ethernet or fiber optic cable.
2. Set one of the connected switches to be the master and make sure the port setting of each
connected switch on the management page corresponds to the physical ports connected. For
information about the port setting, refer to Section 5.4.1 iRing Configuration.
3. Connect the last switch to the first switch to form a ring topology.
Figure 10 - Ring Topology
Coupling Ring
If two iRing topologies exist and yo u would like to connect the rings, a coupling ring can be
formed. Select two switches from each ring to be connected, for example, switch A and B from Ring
1 and switch C and D from Ring 2, then decide which port on each switch will be used as the coupling
ports and then link them together. For example, port 1 of switch A to port 2 of switch C and port 1 of
switch B to port 2 of switch D. Then, enable Coupling Ring on the management page and select the
coupling ring in correspondence to the connected port. For more information on port setting, please
refer to Section 5.4.1 iRing Configuration. Once the setting is completed, one of the connections
will act as the main path, while the other will act as the backup path.
Figure 11 - Coupling Ring

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Dual Homing
Dual Homing is used to connect a ring topology to a RSTP network environment. Choose the two
switches (Switch A & B) from the ring to connect the switches in the RSTP network (backbone switches).
The connection of one of the switches (Switch A or B) will act as the primary path, while the other will
act as the backup path when the primary path connection fails.
Figure 12 - Dual Homing
iChain
By connecting multiple iRings to meet expansion demands, an iChain topology can be created
following the steps below:
1. Select two switches from the chain (Switch A & B) that you want to connect to the iRing and
connect them to the switches in the ring (Switch C & D).
2. In correspondence to the ports connected to the ring, configure an edge port for both connected
switches in the chain by checking the box in the iChain management page (see Section 5.4.2
iChain).
3. Once the setting is completed, one of the connections will act as the main path, and the other
as the backup path.
Figure 13 - iChain Topology