IS5 COMMUNICATIONS iRBX6GF User manual

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User’s Manual
iRBX6GF
Intelligent 6 Port HSR/PRP Ethernet Switch
IEC 61850 and IEEE 1613 Compliant
http://is5com.com/products/irbx6gf/
Version 4.5.1, Mar 15, 2019
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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 iRBX6GF.......................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 References ................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Acronyms.................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Software Features...................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Hardware Specifications ........................................................................................................... 5
Hardware Installation......................................................................... 6
2.1 DIN-Rail Installation .................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Mounting on DIN-Rail................................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Panel Mount Installation ............................................................................................................ 7
Mounting on Wall or Panel........................................................................................................ 7
Hardware Overview ........................................................................... 8
3.1 Front Panel................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Front Panel LED......................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Network Ports and Interfaces .................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Bottom View Panel .................................................................................................................. 10
3.5 Rear Panel............................................................................................................................... 12
3.6 Side Panel ............................................................................................................................... 12
Cables.............................................................................................13
4.1 Ethernet Cables ...................................................................................................................... 13
Pin Assignments...................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 SFP .......................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.1 Supported SFPs ....................................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Console Cable ........................................................................................................................ 16
SYSLOG GUIDELINES .......................................................................17
5.1 Managing Disk Space ............................................................................................................. 17
5.2 Examples of Syslog Messages ................................................................................................ 17
Alarms Management.........................................................................18
6.1 SNMP Traps............................................................................................................................. 18
6.2 SNMP Traps and MIB OID........................................................................................................ 18
6.3 Alarms and SNMP Traps Configuration by CLI ....................................................................... 19

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6.4 Alarm Configuration by WEB UI ............................................................................................. 19
6.5 Behavior During an Alarm....................................................................................................... 19
6.6 Cold / Warm System Start....................................................................................................... 20
6.7 Fail Safe Relay ......................................................................................................................... 20
REDUNDANCY overview....................................................................21
7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 21
5.1 HSR.......................................................................................................................................... 21
7.2 PRP .......................................................................................................................................... 22
7.3 HSR-PRP (Dual RedBox Mode) ................................................................................................ 22
Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................23
8.1 Connecting ............................................................................................................................. 23
8.2 Installing TFTP Server ............................................................................................................. 23
8.3 Configuring TFTP Server ........................................................................................................ 24
8.4 Preparing Firmware Files ....................................................................................................... 25
8.5 iRBX Boot Loader Menu........................................................................................................... 25
8.6 Upgrade Procedure ................................................................................................................ 26
Upgrading via Boot Loader ..................................................................................................... 26
Showing FPGA and firmware Versions ................................................................................... 28
Device Management .........................................................................29
9.1 Configuration Parameters....................................................................................................... 29
9.2 SNMP....................................................................................................................................... 29
9.3 Command Line Interface Setup............................................................................................... 29
9.4 Command Line Interface Overview ........................................................................................ 31
General Context ..................................................................................................................... 31
Show Context .......................................................................................................................... 31
Configuration Context ............................................................................................................ 31
9.5 General Command Line Interface Syntax ............................................................................... 33
Command configure terminal................................................................................................. 33
Command exit......................................................................................................................... 39
Command ping ....................................................................................................................... 39
Command show ...................................................................................................................... 39
9.6 Show Context CLI Syntax ........................................................................................................ 40
show banner command........................................................................................................... 40
show config command ............................................................................................................ 41
show date command ............................................................................................................... 42
show ip command ................................................................................................................... 42
show lldp command................................................................................................................ 43
show mac_table command...................................................................................................... 43
show ntp command ................................................................................................................. 44
show ports command .............................................................................................................. 44
show ptp command................................................................................................................. 44
show redundancy command................................................................................................... 44
show rstp command ................................................................................................................ 45
show snmp command ............................................................................................................. 45
show ssh command ................................................................................................................. 45

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show stats command ............................................................................................................... 46
show syslog............................................................................................................................. 47
show system command ........................................................................................................... 53
show temperature command .................................................................................................. 53
show time command ............................................................................................................... 53
show timezone command........................................................................................................ 54
show timezone list command .................................................................................................. 54
show uptime command ........................................................................................................... 59
show version command .......................................................................................................... 59
show vlans command .............................................................................................................. 59
9.7 Configuration Context CLI Syntax........................................................................................... 60
alarm command ...................................................................................................................... 61
do command ........................................................................................................................... 62
exit command ......................................................................................................................... 62
factory-reset command ........................................................................................................... 63
ip command ............................................................................................................................ 63
lldp command ......................................................................................................................... 64
no command ........................................................................................................................... 65
ntp command .......................................................................................................................... 65
password command................................................................................................................ 66
port command......................................................................................................................... 66
ptp command .......................................................................................................................... 68
reboot command..................................................................................................................... 69
redundancy commands .......................................................................................................... 69
rstp command ......................................................................................................................... 70
save command ........................................................................................................................ 75
snmp command....................................................................................................................... 75
ssh command .......................................................................................................................... 76
syslog command ..................................................................................................................... 79
system..................................................................................................................................... 81
vlan command......................................................................................................................... 83
web command ........................................................................................................................ 84
WEB management ............................................................................87
10.1 System..................................................................................................................................... 89
System tab............................................................................................................................... 89
Time ........................................................................................................................................ 89
IP ............................................................................................................................................. 90
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 90
Alarm ...................................................................................................................................... 92
Banner..................................................................................................................................... 94
Syslog ..................................................................................................................................... 94
10.2 Redundancy ............................................................................................................................ 98
Redundancy Mode .................................................................................................................. 98
Redundancy Ring Nodes (IreNodes Table)............................................................................. 99
10.3 Ports...................................................................................................................................... 100
Ports Control......................................................................................................................... 100
Ports Status............................................................................................................................ 101
Ports Statistics ....................................................................................................................... 101
10.4 Protocols ............................................................................................................................... 101

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RSTP ...................................................................................................................................... 102
PTP ........................................................................................................................................ 106
LLDP ...................................................................................................................................... 108
NTP........................................................................................................................................ 110
SNMP..................................................................................................................................... 111
10.5 VLAN..................................................................................................................................... 114
10.6 Services ................................................................................................................................ 115
Web ...................................................................................................................................... 115
SSH........................................................................................................................................ 117
10.7 IS5 ......................................................................................................................................... 117
Technical Specifications .................................................................. 118
Table of Figures
Figure 1 – TFTP Server Interface ......................................................................................................... 23
Figure 2 – TFTP Server Configuration ................................................................................................. 24
Figure 3 – TFTP Server Configuration (cont.) ...................................................................................... 24
Figure 4 – iRBX Boot Menu................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 5 – iRBX Boot Menu with Circles for Version No and File Name............................................... 27
Figure 6 - Downloading the Current itb File........................................................................................ 27
Figure 7 – Tera Term VT, Setup Menu ................................................................................................. 30
Figure 8 – Tera Term VT, Serial port setup.......................................................................................... 30
Figure 9 – Tera Term VT, Login Screen ............................................................................................... 30
Figure 10 – Welcome to iRBX6GF Screen............................................................................................ 87
Figure 11 – Login Screen ..................................................................................................................... 88
Figure 12 – Main Interface or System tab ............................................................................................ 88
Figure 13 – System tab, Time............................................................................................................... 89
Figure 14 – IP Interface........................................................................................................................ 90
Figure 15 – Maintenance Interface ...................................................................................................... 90
Figure 16 – Firmware upgrade Interface............................................................................................. 91
Figure 17 – Configuration Interface..................................................................................................... 91
Figure 18 – System Reboot Interface ................................................................................................... 91
Figure 19 – Alarm Interface ................................................................................................................. 92
Figure 20 – Alarms to generate SNMP trap Interface........................................................................... 93
Figure 21 – History of Alarms Interface ............................................................................................... 93
Figure 22 – Banner Interface................................................................................................................ 94
Figure 23 – Syslog Interface ................................................................................................................ 94
Figure 24 – Control, Syslog Interface .................................................................................................. 95
Figure 25 – Facilities, Syslog Interface ................................................................................................ 95
Figure 26 – Search, Syslog Interface ................................................................................................... 96
Figure 27 – Forward syslog to a remote server, Syslog Interface........................................................ 96
Figure 28 – Syslog Remote Rule Entry, Syslog Interface ..................................................................... 97
Figure 29 – Redundancy Interface....................................................................................................... 98
Figure 30 – Redundancy Mode Interface............................................................................................. 98
Figure 31 – Redundancy Ring Modes (IreNodes Table) Interface....................................................... 99
Figure 32 – Ports Interface................................................................................................................. 100
Figure 33 – Ports Control Interface.................................................................................................... 100
Figure 34 – Ports Status Interface....................................................................................................... 101
Figure 35 – Ports Statistics Interface .................................................................................................. 101
Figure 36 – Protocols Interface .......................................................................................................... 102
Figure 37 – RSTP Bridge Interface ..................................................................................................... 102
Figure 38 – RSTP Ports Interface ........................................................................................................ 104
Figure 39 – PTP Interface................................................................................................................... 106
Figure 40 – PTP, Control Interface..................................................................................................... 106
Figure 41 – PTP, Status Interface........................................................................................................ 107

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Figure 42 – LLDP Interface................................................................................................................. 109
Figure 43 – NTP Interface .................................................................................................................. 110
Figure 44 – SNMP Interface ............................................................................................................... 111
Figure 45 – SNMP v2 Interface........................................................................................................... 111
Figure 46 – SNMP v3 Authorized Users Interface............................................................................... 112
Figure 47 – VLAN Interface................................................................................................................ 114
Figure 48 – VLAN Interface with VLAN 2 ........................................................................................... 114
Figure 49 – Services, Web tab Interface............................................................................................ 115
Figure 50 – Access Control Rules, Web tab Interface........................................................................ 116
Figure 51 – Services, SSH tab Interface ............................................................................................. 117
Table of Tables
Table 1 – iRBX6GF Front Panel .............................................................................................................. 8
Table 2 – Front Panel LEDs .................................................................................................................... 9
Table 3 – Port Naming ......................................................................................................................... 10
Table 4 – Power Connection................................................................................................................ 10
Table 5 – Port Numbering.................................................................................................................... 13
Table 6 – 10/100 Base-T(X) Line Pin Assignments ............................................................................... 13
Table 7 – 1000 Base-T Line Pin Assignments ....................................................................................... 13
Table 8 – 10/100 Base-T(X) MDI/MDI- X Pin Assignments................................................................... 14
Table 9 – 1000 Base-T MDI/MDI- X Pin Assignments ........................................................................... 14
Table 10 – iRBX SFP compatibility table .............................................................................................. 15
Table 11 – Signals and Pinouts from Console Port RJ-45 to DB-9 Serial Port Adapter .......................... 16
Table 12 – Examples of Syslog Messages............................................................................................ 17
Table 13 – SNMP Traps and MIB OID ................................................................................................... 18
Table 14 – Fail Safe Relay .................................................................................................................... 20
Table 15 – Configuration Parameters .................................................................................................. 29
Table 16 – General Level Command Line Interface ............................................................................ 33
Table 17 – Show Context CLI ............................................................................................................... 40
Table 18 – show syslog facilities.......................................................................................................... 49
Table 19 – Syslog severity levels......................................................................................................... 49
Table 20 – Alarms Severity Mapping Table......................................................................................... 49
Table 21 – Configuration Context Level CLI........................................................................................ 60

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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 can generate,
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 Communications Inc. 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 [email protected].
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 iRBX6GF
The iRBX6GF (“the Switch”) is an Intelligent 6 Port Ethernet switch compliant with IEC 61850 and IEEE
1613 applications, with DIN rail and panel mount options, and optimized for harsh environments. The
Switch provides redundant port for critical and high-availability networks. It supports both high-
availability seamless redundancy (HSR, IEC 62439-3 Clause 5 [3]) and parallel redundancy protocol (PRP,
IEC 62439-3 Clause 4 [3]).
Both of those standards provide redundant patch with no single point of failure and zero time to recover
in case of failure. Single network faults in the ring will not result in any frame loss. The network is fully
operational during maintenance, and any device can be disconnected and replaced without breaking
network connectivity.
The Switch can protect mission-critical applications from network interruptions or temporary
malfunctions with this fast recovery technology.
The iRBX6GF supports a wide range of operating temperature of -40oCto +85oC.

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1.2 References
[1] 802.1Q Virtual LANs (dot1q, VLAN tag)
[2] RFC 1901, Introduction to Community-Based SNMPv2
[3] IEC 62439-3 Industrial communication networks - High availability automation networks - Part 3:
Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) and High-availability Seamless Redundancy (HSR)
[4] IEEE 1588 Precision Clock Synchronization Protocol for Networked Measurement and Control Systems
[5] TechLibrary, Junos OS, ACX Series Universal Access Router Overview
https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/junos/topics/concept/layer-2-services-stp-
guidelines-statement-bridge-port-forwarding-delay.html Online, Accessed on May 7, 2018
[6] Oracle, Sun Ethernet Fabric Operating System, STP Administration Guide, Online, Accessed on May 7,
2018https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E39109_01/html/E21706/z40037c31419011.html#scrolltoc
[7] 802.1D IEEE Standard for Local and Metropolitan Area Networks. Media Access Control (MAC)
Bridges" IEEE. 2004
[8] IEEE 802.1AB Station and Media Access Control Connectivity Discovery (LLDP)
[9] Simple Network Management Protocol, Protocol Details,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simple_Network_Management_Protocol Online, Accessed on Mar 4,
2019
[10] Cisco, Understanding Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Traps,
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/ip/simple-network-management-protocol-
snmp/7244-snmp-trap.html , Online, Accessed on Mar 4, 2019
[11] Cisco, Monitor Alarms and Events,
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/net_mgmt/prime/infrastructure/3-
2/user/guide/bk_CiscoPrimeInfrastructure_3_2_0_UserGuide/bk_CiscoPrimeInfrastructure_3_2_0_
UserGuide_chapter_01001.html?dtid=osscdc000283#con_1153508 Online, Accessed on Mar 4, 2019