Phoenix Contact FL SWITCH GHS 12G/8 User manual

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FL SWITCH GHS 12G/8(-L3)
FL SWITCH GHS 4G/12(-L3)
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Description of the hardware and software functions of Gigabit Modular
Switches
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Table of contents
1 Gigabit Modular Switches ........................................................................................................13
1.1 Properties ............................................................................................................ 13
1.2 New performance class for future-proof networks ............................................... 14
1.2.1 GHS device view ................................................................................. 16
1.2.2 Dimensions of the Gigabit Modular Switch ........................................... 17
1.2.3 View of the interface modules (example) ............................................. 18
2 Mounting and installation .........................................................................................................19
2.1 Mounting and removal ........................................................................................ 19
2.2 Mounting and removing the extension module ................................................... 21
2.3 Installing the GHS................................................................................................ 23
2.3.1 Connecting the supply voltage to the GHS .......................................... 23
2.4 Mounting and removing the interface modules ................................................... 25
2.5 Use of SFP slots .................................................................................................. 26
2.5.1 Elements of the SFP modules .............................................................. 27
2.5.2 Mounting the SFP modules (example) ................................................. 27
2.6 Starting up the interface modules ........................................................................ 29
2.6.1 FL IF 2TX VS-RJ ... .............................................................................. 29
2.6.2 FL IF 2FX SC ... / FL IF 2FX SM SC ... /
FL IF 2FX ST-D / FL IF 2POF SCRJ-D ................................................. 30
2.6.3 FL IF MEM 2TX-D / FL IF MEM 2TX-D/MRM ....................................... 32
2.6.4 FL IF 2PSE-F ....................................................................................... 33
3 User interfaces .........................................................................................................................35
3.1 Display/operator interface.................................................................................... 35
3.1.1 Handling the display ............................................................................ 36
3.1.2 Meaning of the display contents ........................................................... 37
3.1.3 LEDs on the switch and the extension module ..................................... 38
3.2 V.24 (RS-232) interface for external management .............................................. 41
3.3 CLI management ................................................................................................. 41
3.3.1 Calling commands/syntax .................................................................... 41
3.3.2 CLI via V.24 (RS-232) - General function ............................................. 42
3.3.3 CLI via SSH - General function ............................................................ 46
3.4 Web-based management .................................................................................... 47
3.5 SNMP management ............................................................................................ 48
3.5.1 SNMP interface .................................................................................... 48
3.6 Configuring the Telnet terminal............................................................................ 50
4 Startup .....................................................................................................................................53
4.1 Basic settings ...................................................................................................... 53

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4.1.1 Delivery state/default settings .............................................................. 53
4.2 Activating the default IP address ......................................................................... 54
4.3 Assigning IP parameters...................................................................................... 54
4.3.1 Assigning IP parameters via IPAssign .................................................. 55
4.3.2 Example for V.24 (RS-232) as a serial connection ............................... 56
4.3.3 Assigning IP parameters via the CLI and SSH ..................................... 57
4.3.4 Assigning IP parameters via DHCP/DCP ............................................. 59
4.4 Modifying IP parameters...................................................................................... 60
4.4.1 Example for web-based management ................................................. 60
4.4.2 Changing IP parameters via the CLI ..................................................... 62
4.4.3 Changing IP parameters via SNMP ...................................................... 62
4.5 Password concept ............................................................................................... 63
4.6 Using Smart mode............................................................................................... 64
4.6.1 Activating Smart mode/easy setup ....................................................... 64
4.7 Startup using the MDC wizard ............................................................................. 65
4.7.1 Calling a new project under Config+ .................................................... 66
4.7.2 Configuration using the MDC wizard .................................................... 69
5 Administrative settings .............................................................................................................75
5.1 Assigning names for device identification............................................................ 75
5.1.1 WBM ................................................................................................... 75
5.1.2 SNMP .................................................................................................. 75
5.1.3 CLI ....................................................................................................... 75
5.2 Saving the configuration ...................................................................................... 76
5.2.1 WBM ................................................................................................... 76
5.2.2 SNMP .................................................................................................. 76
5.2.3 CLI ....................................................................................................... 77
5.2.4 Configuration handling using the SD card ............................................ 77
6 Software update .......................................................................................................................79
6.1 Software/firmware update.................................................................................... 79
6.1.1 WBM .................................................................................................... 79
6.1.2 Firmware backup ................................................................................. 81
6.1.3 SNMP .................................................................................................. 81
6.1.4 CLI ....................................................................................................... 81
7 Configuration file transfer .........................................................................................................83
7.1 Configuration file transfer via TFTP ..................................................................... 83
7.2 Configuration file transfer via HTTP..................................................................... 83
8 PROFINET ...............................................................................................................................85
8.1 Selecting PROFINET mode................................................................................. 85

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8.1.1 WBM .................................................................................................... 86
8.1.2 SNMP .................................................................................................. 86
8.1.3 CLI ....................................................................................................... 86
8.2 Process data communication .............................................................................. 87
8.2.1 Control word ........................................................................................ 87
8.2.2 Additional process data ....................................................................... 88
9 Activating and configuring redundancy mechanisms ...............................................................89
9.1 Activating and configuring RSTP/MSTP .............................................................. 89
9.1.1 WBM .................................................................................................... 89
9.1.2 SNMP .................................................................................................. 90
9.1.3 CLI ....................................................................................................... 91
9.2 Activating MRP.................................................................................................... 91
9.2.1 WBM .................................................................................................... 92
9.2.2 SNMP .................................................................................................. 92
9.2.3 CLI ....................................................................................................... 92
10 Activating security mechanisms ...............................................................................................93
10.1 Changing the user password............................................................................... 93
10.1.1 WBM .................................................................................................... 93
10.1.2 SNMP .................................................................................................. 93
10.1.3 CLI ....................................................................................................... 94
10.2 Security context................................................................................................... 94
10.2.1 WBM .................................................................................................... 95
10.2.2 SNMP .................................................................................................. 95
10.3 Web server protocol ............................................................................................ 96
10.3.1 WBM .................................................................................................... 96
10.3.2 SNMP .................................................................................................. 96
10.3.3 CLI ....................................................................................................... 97
10.4 Activating Secure Shell/Telnet............................................................................. 97
10.4.1 WBM .................................................................................................... 97
10.4.2 SNMP .................................................................................................. 98
10.4.3 CLI ....................................................................................................... 98
10.5 Activating SNMP ................................................................................................. 99
10.5.1 WBM .................................................................................................... 99
10.5.2 SNMP .................................................................................................. 99
10.5.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 100
10.6 Managing user accounts ................................................................................... 100
10.6.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 100
10.6.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 101
10.6.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 101
10.7 Activating/deactivating port security or IEEE 802.1x.......................................... 101
10.7.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 101

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10.7.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 102
10.7.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 102
10.8 Configuring 802.1x ............................................................................................ 103
10.8.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 103
10.8.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 103
10.8.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 103
10.9 Configuring the RADIUS server......................................................................... 104
10.9.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 104
10.9.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 105
10.9.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 105
10.10 Configuring the RADIUS accounting server....................................................... 106
10.10.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 106
10.10.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 106
10.10.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 107
10.11 MAC-based security .......................................................................................... 107
10.11.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 107
10.11.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 107
10.11.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 108
10.12 Storm control ..................................................................................................... 108
10.12.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 108
10.12.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 109
10.12.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 109
11 Activating a VLAN ..................................................................................................................111
11.1 Management VLAN ID....................................................................................... 111
11.2 General VLAN configuration.............................................................................. 112
11.2.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 112
11.2.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 112
11.2.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 112
11.3 Configuring static VLANs................................................................................... 113
11.3.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 113
11.3.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 113
11.3.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 113
11.4 VLAN Advanced Config..................................................................................... 114
11.4.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 114
11.4.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 114
11.4.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 115
11.5 VLAN port configuration .................................................................................... 115
11.5.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 115
11.5.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 115
11.5.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 116

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12 Link aggregation ....................................................................................................................117
12.1 Configuring link aggregation.............................................................................. 117
12.1.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 117
12.1.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 118
12.1.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 118
13 Time settings .........................................................................................................................119
13.1 Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP).............................................................. 119
13.2 Configuring SNTP.............................................................................................. 120
13.2.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 120
13.2.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 120
13.2.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 121
13.3 Configuring the realtime clock ........................................................................... 121
13.3.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 121
13.3.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 121
13.3.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 121
14 Diagnostics ............................................................................................................................123
14.1 Configuring system identification....................................................................... 123
14.1.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 123
14.1.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 123
14.1.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 123
14.2 Configuring traps ............................................................................................... 124
14.2.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 125
14.2.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 125
14.2.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 126
14.3 Querying port states .......................................................................................... 126
14.3.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 126
14.3.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 126
14.3.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 127
14.4 Using port statistics ........................................................................................... 127
14.4.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 127
14.4.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 128
14.4.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 128
14.4.4 Diffserv rules table ............................................................................. 128
14.5 POF-SCRJ diagnostics ..................................................................................... 128
14.5.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 129
14.5.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 130
14.5.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 130
14.6 Configuring port mirroring.................................................................................. 130
14.6.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 130
14.6.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 131
14.6.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 131

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14.7 Power over Ethernet (PoE) ................................................................................ 131
14.7.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 131
14.7.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 132
14.7.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 132
14.8 Configuring alarm contacts................................................................................ 133
14.8.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 133
14.8.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 133
14.8.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 133
14.9 Configuring PROFINET alarms.......................................................................... 134
14.9.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 134
14.9.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 134
14.9.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 134
14.10 Calling the event table ....................................................................................... 135
14.10.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 135
14.10.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 135
14.10.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 135
14.11 Displaying the MAC address table..................................................................... 136
14.11.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 136
14.11.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 136
14.11.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 136
14.12 LLDP topology................................................................................................... 137
14.12.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 137
14.12.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 137
14.12.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 137
15 Quality of service ...................................................................................................................139
15.1 Configuring priority mapping.............................................................................. 139
15.1.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 139
15.1.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 139
15.1.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 139
15.2 Activating/deactivating flow control.................................................................... 140
15.2.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 140
15.2.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 140
15.2.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 140
15.3 Configuring storm control .................................................................................. 141
15.3.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 141
15.3.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 141
15.3.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 141
15.4 Configuring traffic shaping................................................................................. 142
15.4.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 142
15.4.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 142
15.4.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 142
15.5 Differentiated services ....................................................................................... 143

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15.5.1 Diffserv Global ................................................................................... 143
15.5.2 Diffserv rules ...................................................................................... 144
16 PROFIenergy * .......................................................................................................................145
16.1 Principle of PROFIenergy .................................................................................. 145
16.2 Configuring energy saving................................................................................. 147
16.2.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 148
16.2.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 148
16.2.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 149
17 DHCP relay agent ..................................................................................................................151
17.1 Configuring the DHCP relay agent..................................................................... 151
17.1.1 WBM .................................................................................................. 153
17.1.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 155
17.1.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 155
18 Routing ..................................................................................................................................157
18.1 Inserting the SD card ......................................................................................... 157
18.2 Global activation/deactivation of routing/VRRP ................................................. 158
18.2.1 SNMP ................................................................................................ 159
18.2.2 CLI ..................................................................................................... 159
18.3 IP configuration for routing (global).................................................................... 159
18.3.1 SNMP ................................................................................................ 160
18.3.2 CLI ..................................................................................................... 160
18.3.3 IP configuration for routing
(port-specific or VLAN-specific) ......................................................... 160
18.3.4 SNMP ................................................................................................ 162
18.3.5 CLI ..................................................................................................... 163
18.3.6 Overview of the router port settings ................................................... 163
18.3.7 SNMP ................................................................................................ 163
18.3.8 CLI ..................................................................................................... 164
18.3.9 Summary of data traffic ...................................................................... 164
18.3.10 SNMP ................................................................................................ 164
18.3.11 CLI ..................................................................................................... 165
18.4 ARP configuration for routing............................................................................. 165
18.4.1 Creating an ARP entry ....................................................................... 165
18.4.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 166
18.4.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 166
18.4.4 ARP configuration (global) ................................................................. 166
18.4.5 SNMP ................................................................................................ 167
18.4.6 CLI ..................................................................................................... 167
18.4.7 The ARP table .................................................................................... 167
18.4.8 SNMP ................................................................................................ 168
18.4.9 CLI ..................................................................................................... 168

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18.5 Static routing ..................................................................................................... 168
18.5.1 Static route configuration ................................................................... 168
18.5.2 SNMP ................................................................................................ 169
18.5.3 CLI ..................................................................................................... 169
18.5.4 Displaying existing routes .................................................................. 169
18.5.5 Displaying routes ............................................................................... 170
18.5.6 SNMP ................................................................................................ 170
18.5.7 CLI ..................................................................................................... 170
18.6 Dynamic routing................................................................................................. 170
18.6.1 RIP ..................................................................................................... 170
18.6.2 OSPF ................................................................................................. 174
18.6.3 OSPF configuration ............................................................................ 174
18.7 VLAN routing ..................................................................................................... 185
18.7.1 SNMP ................................................................................................ 186
18.7.2 CLI ..................................................................................................... 186
18.7.3 Displaying the VLAN routing configuration ......................................... 187
18.7.4 SNMP ................................................................................................ 187
18.7.5 CLI ..................................................................................................... 187
18.8 Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) .................................................... 188
18.8.1 SNMP ................................................................................................ 189
18.8.2 CLI ..................................................................................................... 189
18.9 Displaying VRRP groups ................................................................................... 190
18.9.1 SNMP ................................................................................................ 190
18.9.2 CLI ..................................................................................................... 190
18.9.3 Summary of VRRP data traffic ........................................................... 191
18.9.4 SNMP ................................................................................................ 191
18.9.5 CLI ..................................................................................................... 191
18.10 Loopback interface............................................................................................ 192
18.10.1 Loopback configuration ...................................................................... 192
18.10.2 Loopback table .................................................................................. 193
18.11 Router discovery ............................................................................................... 194
18.11.1 SNMP ................................................................................................ 195
18.11.2 CLI ..................................................................................................... 195
18.11.3 Summary of the Routing Discovery Protocol ...................................... 196
18.11.4 SNMP ................................................................................................ 196
18.11.5 CLI ..................................................................................................... 196
19 Multicast filtering ...................................................................................................................197
19.1 Basics................................................................................................................ 197
19.2 Enabling the web pages for multicast filtering in WBM ...................................... 197
19.3 Static multicast groups ...................................................................................... 197
19.3.1 “Current Multicast Groups” web page ................................................ 198
19.3.2 Creating static multicast groups ......................................................... 198
19.3.3 Procedure for creating a multicast group ........................................... 200

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19.4 Dynamic multicast groups ................................................................................. 202
19.4.1 Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) .................................... 202
19.4.2 “General Multicast Configuration” web page ...................................... 204
20 Technical data and ordering data ...........................................................................................205
20.1 Technical data ................................................................................................... 205
20.1.1 Revision history of this manual ........................................................... 208
20.2 Typical current consumption - GHS (example).................................................. 209
20.3 Ordering data .................................................................................................... 210
20.3.1 Ordering data - GHS .......................................................................... 210
20.3.2 Accessories ....................................................................................... 210

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1 Gigabit Modular Switches
1.1 Properties
The Gigabit Modular Switch is a high-performance Managed Switch, which covers the port
requirements of industrial applications in a modular and flexible way. It also supports all
popular Gigabit and Fast Ethernet transmission standards, IT standard protocols, and the
PROFINET and EtherNet/IP automation protocols.
The main elements are the two alternative head stations, FL SWITCH GHS 12G/8 and
FL SWITCH 4G/12, and the FL FXT extension module.
The switches connect the IT backbone to the automation cells that are to be networked in
the production environment via their Gigabit ports.
For cost-effective networking, the head stations already have twelve or four integrated
Gigabit ports and support modular extension up to 28 or 24 ports.
FL SWITCH GHS 12G/8
On the FL SWITCH GHS 12G/8, the twelve Gigabit ports are divided into four Gigabit fiber
optic interfaces with SFP modules and eight twisted pair Gigabit ports. In addition, a further
eight 100 Mbps ports can be connected using FL IF... interface modules. An FL FXT
extension module can be used to create a configuration with up to 28 ports.
FL SWITCH GHS 4G/12
The FL SWITCH GHS 4G/12 has four integrated Gigabit ports, which can either be used as
fiber optic interfaces with SFP modules or as twisted pair ports (combo ports). In addition,
there are a further four integrated Fast Ethernet twisted pair ports. A further eight 100 Mbps
ports can also be connected on this device using FL IF... interface modules. An FL FXT
extension module can be used to create a configuration with up to 24 ports.
Figure 1-1 Assignment of the Gigabit ports (left: GHS 12G/8, right: GHS 4G/12)
Unless otherwise expressly stated, all information provided in this user manual always
applies to both the FL SWITCH GHS 12G/8 and the FL SWITCH GHS 4G/12.

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Assignment of the Gigabit ports on the FL SWITCH GHS 4G/12
Gigabit port A: SFP slot X1 or RJ45 port X5
Gigabit port B: SFP slot X2 or RJ45 port X6
Gigabit port C: SFP slot X3 or RJ45 port X7
Gigabit port D: SFP slot X4 or RJ45 port X8
Figure 1-2 Gigabit Modular Switch including extension module and interface modules
1.2 New performance class for future-proof networks
Maximum flexibility -
connection of various
interfaces
– Flexible connection for IT and automation networks
– Gigabit for the backbone connection in all popular fiberglass standards and twisted pair
– TX, various FX standards, and media polymer fiber, POF-SCRJ or HCS fiber that can
be assembled in the field can be connected for automation cells.
– Power over Ethernet (PoE) enables the integration of easy-to-install terminal devices
such as cameras, access points or scanners.
Maximum performance
and port trunking
The new performance class for industrial networks offers:
– Up to 12 integrated Gigabit ports for high-performance use in the backbone
– Support of redundant Gigabit backbones
– Link aggregation according to IEEE 802.3ad/port trunking can be used as an option to
further increase the available bandwidth by bundling two to eight cables to create a
single logical connection.
When an RJ45 port is automatically disabled by an SFP module, the Link LED on the RJ45
port lights up orange.

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Security according to
IEEE 802.1X
– Authentication server (RADIUS): limited network access for external users
– Security in the automation network and protection against sabotage in the network
– Security is controlled centrally instead of being based on MAC addresses and is easier
to configure.
Display/operator interface
for easy diagnostics
– Important parameters can be read and configured quickly and easily without external
tools.
– Smart operating modes such as PROFINET or Ethernet/IP can be set during the startup
phase.
– Considerable time savings for servicing
– The IP address, operating modes, link status, etc. can be called and easily read on the
display by means of four soft keys.
Command line interface – Fast configuration using the favored command language of IT specialists as an
alternative to proven management interfaces such as SNMP and PROFINET
– Offline configuration possible
Narrow overall width – With a overall width of 285 mm, this is the most compact modular system for DIN rails
of its class.
– Cost-effective control cabinet integration
Integrated control cabinet
monitoring
– Control cabinet monitoring by means of integrated, digital inputs; reduces the number
of components required.
Port-specific storm
control
– Reliable network availability even in the event of an error (e.g., broadcast storms)
– Elimination of sources of interference; broadcast, multicast, and unicast bandwidth
limits
– Port-specific thresholds can be configured (and can therefore be used selectively).
Easy backup – Firmware download during runtime operation without shutting down the network
– Easy to switch between two firmware images without the need for time-consuming
reinstallation
– Backup image in addition to the current runtime image ensures network availability.
Easy assembly – Flexibility and cost savings thanks to connection media that can be assembled in the
field, such as POF, SCRJ, and GI-HCS for distances up to 2000 m (with GI HCS)
PROFINET – The switches can be operated in PC Worx and Step 7 environments as conformance
class B PROFINET I/O devices. Connections to PLC systems can be easily
implemented for diagnostic and communication applications.
Ethernet/IP – In the Ethernet/IP environment the switches support the IGMP snooping function and
multicast filtering.
Smart mode – For easy configuration, the switches feature Smart mode in which it is possible to
change the operating state without additional tools or user interfaces such as CLI, web-
based management or SNMP.
Routing Support of numerous routing methods; the additional FL SD Flash/L3/MRM
license (Order No. 2700607) is required to activate them.
PROFIenergy Support of the PROFIenergy function.

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Additional product properties
– Alternative redundancy mechanisms
- Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
- Optional Fast Ring Detection (FRD) (now also available for 1000 Mbps)
- Optional large tree support
– Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) function
– Ethernet IP, support of IGMP snooping
– 256 multicast groups
– 2 alarm contacts
– Backwards compatibility with existing IF modules
– Configuration can be saved on SD Flash cards
– SNMP v1, v2, v3
– User and access management
1.2.1 GHS device view
1.2.1.1 Elements of the head station
Figure 1-3 Elements of the head station
MAC
Address
Ord.No.2989200
X29
MEM
FL SWITCH GHS 12G/8
X6
X5
X8
X7
X10
X9
X12
X11
X1 X3
X2 X4
X30 X31
US1 UI
GND GNDI
GND DI2
MODE
LNK
X159
26
10
37
11
48
12
GNDI R2 R4 V.24
RESET
DI1
US1
US2
FAIL
DI2 UI
US2 DI1
UI R1 R3 X32
2989200
00.0A.45.26.4C.02
(56Block)
1
2
4
6
7
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
3
5
9
17
18
19
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1.2.2 Dimensions of the Gigabit Modular Switch
Figure 1-4 GHS housing dimensions in millimeters
Table 1-1 Elements of the head station
No. Function
1 SD card for saving the GHS configuration
2 MAC address in plain text and as a barcode
3 Labeling field for the GHS ports
4 Display for GHS configuration and diagnostics
5 Pushbuttons for operating the display
6 Status indicator for the supply voltage and Fail LED
7 Status indicators for the ports of the interface modules
8 Mounting screws for the extension module
9 Outgoing interface for the extension module
10 Slots for interface modules
11 Ethernet ports of the head station in RJ45 format
12 Fixing clips for snapping onto the DIN rail
13 SFP slots of the head station
14 V.24 (RS-232) interface in Mini-DIN format for configuration
15 Connection for digital sensors and alarm contacts
16 Connection for the supply voltage of the device and sensor supply
17 Status indicators for the sensors and sensor supply
18 Diagram of port numbering
19 Status indicators for the ports of the Ethernet ports
MAC
Address
Ord.No. 29 89 200
X29
MEM
FL SWITCH GHS 12G/8
X6
X5
X8
X7
X10
X9
X12
X11
X1 X3
X2 X4
X30 X31US1 UIGND GNDI GND DI2
MODE
LNK
X1 59 26
10
37 11 48 12
GNDI R2 R4 V.24
RESET
DI1
US1
US2
FAIL
DI2 UI
US2 DI1UI R1 R3 X32
286,5
413,5
55
70
125
105
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1.2.3 View of the interface modules (example)
Figure 1-5 View of the interface modules (example)
– Connection for extension module/head station
This connector is used to connect the interface module and the extension module or the
head station.
–Guidebars
These bars aid installation and hold the interface modules securely in place.
– Positive latches
These latches must be pressed in order to remove the interface module (loosen the
mounting screw first).
–Ethernetports
These are the ports for the various interfaces and connection directions.
– Marking groove for ZBF ... zack marker strip
– Mounting screws to lock the interface modules in place
68741002
Guide bars
Positive latches
Ethernet ports,connection
on the front Ethernet ports,connection
on the bottom
Connection for head
station/extension module
Marking groove
for ZBF... zack
marker strip
Mounting
screws