Moxa Technologies EtherDevice User manual

MOXA EtherDevice Server
User’s Manual
Fourth Edition, February 2004
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MOXA EtherDevice Server (EDS)
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1Introduction ............................................................ 1-1
Inside the Future of Industrial Ethernet Technology.....1-2
MOXA EtherDevice Server™ ......................................1-3
Package Checklist .........................................................1-3
Features .........................................................................1-4
Specifications ................................................................1-5
2How To Use MOXA EtherDevice Server ................ 2-1
Basic Switching Function .............................................2-2
Redundant Ethernet Ring Setup ....................................2-4
Basic Device Management............................................2-5
Advanced Device Management ....................................2-6
DHCP Server Configuration....................................2-7
3Featured Functions ................................................ 3-1
Startup Procedure ..........................................................3-3
RS-232 Console (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100)........3-3
Telnet Console .........................................................3-8
Web Configuration................................................. 3-11
Monitor........................................................................3-14
Console Monitor ....................................................3-14
Web Browser Monitor ...........................................3-16
Auto Warning ..............................................................3-19
Email Warning .......................................................3-19
Relay Warning .......................................................3-26

Line-Swap Fast Recovery........................................... 3-32
Communication Redundancy...................................... 3-33
Spanning Tree Protocol (802.1D).......................... 3-35
Turbo Ring............................................................. 3-42
Assigning IP Addresses to Connected Devices .......... 3-52
Mirror Port .................................................................. 3-55
Segment Integrity........................................................ 3-58
Cable Tester ................................................................ 3-59
Advanced Settings ...................................................... 3-61
Server..................................................................... 3-61
Port ........................................................................ 3-65
Network ................................................................. 3-67
Factory Default...................................................... 3-69
Upgrade Firmware by Console.............................. 3-70
Activate Settings.................................................... 3-73
4EDS Configurator GUI ............................................4-1
Starting EDS Configurator............................................ 4-2
Broadcast Search........................................................... 4-3
Search by IP address ..................................................... 4-4
Upgrade Firmware ........................................................ 4-5
Modify IP Address ........................................................ 4-6
Export Configuration .................................................... 4-7
Import Configuration .................................................... 4-8
Unlock Server ............................................................. 4-10
A SNMP Agents with MIB II........................................A-1
Supported SNMP Variables ......................................... A-2

MIB Value Descriptions ............................................... A-6
B Service Information...................................................B-1
MOXA Internet Services.............................................. B-2
Problem Report Form................................................... B-3
Return Procedure.......................................................... B-4
Revision History........................................................... B-5

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1 Introduction
Welcome to MOXA EtherDevice Server™, the world’s first intelligent
Ethernet Device Server specially designed for connecting
Ethernet-enabled devices in industrial field applications.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
 Inside the Future of Industrial Ethernet Technology
 MOXA EtherDevice Server™
 Package Checklist
 Features
 Specifications

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Inside the Future of Industrial Ethernet Technology
The trend in industrial communications and
automation applications
As the world’s network and information technology becomes more
mature, the trend is to use Ethernet as the major communications interface
in many industrial communications and automation applications. In fact, a
whole new industry has sprung up to provide Ethernet products that
comply with the requirements of demanding industrial applications.
Industrial vs. Commercial
Users have found that when moving Ethernet from the comfortable office
environment to the harsh and less predictable industrial environment, the
commercial Ethernet equipment available in today’s market simply
cannot meet the high reliability requirements demanded by industrial
applications. This means that a more robust type of network equipment,
commonly referred to as industrial Ethernet equipment, is required for
these applications.
Informative vs. Passive
Since industrial Ethernet devices are often located at the endpoints of a
system, such devices cannot always know what’s happening elsewhere on
the network. This means that industrial Ethernet communication
equipment that connects these devices must take responsibility for
providing system maintainers with real-time alarm messages.

Introduction
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MOXA EtherDevice Server™
MOXA EtherDevice Server comes with a suite of useful maintenance and
monitoring functions, and is designed to provide smooth and reliable
operation in harsh industrial environments. You will find that MOXA
EtherDevice Server establishes a new industrial Ethernet benchmark. It is
excellent for keeping automation systems running continuously, is ideal
for sending status reports to help prevent system damages and losses, is a
great tool for mastering your industrial Ethernet networks, and is
well-suited for use with industrial device control networks.
NOTE Throughout this User’s Manual, we often use EDS as an
abbreviation for MOXA EtherDevice Server:
EDS = MOXA EtherDevice Server
Package Checklist
MOXA EtherDevice Server is shipped with the following items. If any of
these items is missing or damaged, please contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
 MOXA EtherDevice Server
 User’s Manual
 MOXA Product Warranty booklet
 Panel mounting kit
 Console port cable (RJ45 to DB9)
 Protective caps for unused ports

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Features
Excellent for keeping automation systems running continuously
 Line-Swap fast recovery (patent pending)
 Redundant Ethernet Ring capability
 Redundant power inputs
 Hardened design for harsh environments
 0℃to 60℃for cold and hot climates
 IP 30, rugged high-strength case
 Fanless design
 DIN-Rail or panel mounting ability
 Watch-dog self-saver™
Dynamically know the status of networked industrial devices
 Automatically sends warning e-mail when an exception is detected
 Automatically sends warning e-mail when Ethernet traffic builds up
 Signals the system administrator via a Digital Output (DO) line when
a malfunction occurs
Key management functions let you easily master your industrial
Ethernet network
 Set up a mirror port for better online data monitoring
 Assign IP addresses to connected devices
 Send ping commands to identify network segment integrity
 Easily test cable wiring