Siemens SIMATIC NET RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Instruction sheet

Edition 11/2019
Configuration Manual
SIMATIC NET
Industrial Ethernet Switches
RUGGEDCOM APE1808
For APE1808, APE1808W10
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SIMATIC NET
Industrial Ethernet Switches
RUGGEDCOM APE1808
Configuration Manual
For APE1808, APE1808W10
Preface
Overview 1
Configuring and Using the
RUGGEDCOM APE1808 2
Frequently Asked Questions 3
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Table of Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................................ v
Related Documents ................................................................................................................. v
Training .................................................................................................................................. vi
Customer Support .................................................................................................................. vi
1 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Operating System .................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Requirements and Restrictions ............................................................................... 3
1.3 Security Recommendations ................................................................................... 3
1.4 Operating Temperature Range and Behavior .......................................................... 5
1.5 Rebooting/Powering Down the RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Module .............................. 5
1.6 Internal Network Interface .................................................................................... 5
1.7 Default IP Addresses .............................................................................................. 6
1.8 RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Ethernet and Network Settings .......................................... 7
1.8.1 Example: Networking in Factory Default Conditions ............................................... 7
1.8.2 Example: RX15xx Services and WAN Networking ................................................... 8
2 Configuring and Using the RUGGEDCOM APE1808 ............................................................ 11
2.1 Logging in to RUGGEDCOM APE1808 .................................................................. 11
2.2 Adding a User (Linux Only) ................................................................................. 11
2.3 Setting the Root and User Passwords (Linux Only) ............................................... 12
2.4 Setting the BIOS Password .................................................................................. 12
2.5 Disabling Alternative Boot Options ...................................................................... 13
2.6 Setting the GRUB Bootloader Password ................................................................ 14
2.7 Setting the Hard Drive Password ......................................................................... 15
2.8 Disabling the Gigabit Ethernet Port (Linux Only) .................................................. 15
2.9 Troubleshooting the RUGGEDCOM APE1808 ........................................................ 15
3 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................... 17
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Preface
This guide describes how to install and configure the RUGGEDCOM APE1808 in any
RUGGEDCOM RX15xx device. Its purpose is to familiarize users with the ways that
RUGGEDCOM APE1808 can be used to support processing applications in RX15xx
networks. It includes information about:
• The RUGGEDCOM APE1808 modules
• Obtaining, installing and using the RUGGEDCOM APE1808 software
• Configuring networks with RUGGEDCOM APE1808
• Troubleshooting
This guide is intended for use by network technical support personnel who are famil-
iar with the operation of networks and the supplied operating system (i.e. Windows,
Linux, etc.). Others who might find the book useful are network and system plan-
ners, system programmers, and line technicians.
Related Documents
The following are other documents related to this product that may be of interest.
Unless indicated otherwise, each document is available on the Siemens Industry On-
line Support (SIOS) [https://support.industry.siemens.com] website.
Note
Documents listed are those available at the time of publication. Newer versions of
these documents or their associated products may be available. For more informa-
tion, visit SIOS or consult a Siemens Customer Support representative.
Catalogs
Document Title Link
RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Modules Catalog https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/-
view/109747072
Installation Guides
Document Title Link
RUGGEDCOM RX1500 Installation Guide https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/-
view/82166529
RUGGEDCOM RX1501 Installation Guide https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/-
view/82164308
RUGGEDCOM RX1510 Installation Guide https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/-
view/82164310
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Training
Document Title Link
RUGGEDCOM RX1511 Installation Guide https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/-
view/82166915
RUGGEDCOM RX1512 Installation Guide https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/-
view/82167597
Training
Siemens offers a wide range of educational services ranging from in-house training
of standard courses on networking, Ethernet switches and routers, to on-site cus-
tomized courses tailored to the customer's needs, experience and application.
Siemens' Educational Services team thrives on providing our customers with the es-
sential practical skills to make sure users have the right knowledge and expertise to
understand the various technologies associated with critical communications net-
work infrastructure technologies.
Siemens' unique mix of IT/Telecommunications expertise combined with domain
knowledge in the utility, transportation and industrial markets, allows Siemens to
provide training specific to the customer's application.
For more information about training services and course availability, visit https://-
www.siemens.com or contact a Siemens Sales representative.
Customer Support
Customer support is available 24 hours, 7 days a week for all Siemens customers.
For technical support or general information, contact Siemens Customer Support
through any of the following methods:
Online
Visit http://www.siemens.com/automation/support-request to submit a
Support Request (SR) or check on the status of an existing SR.
Telephone
Call a local hotline center to submit a Support Request (SR). To locate a lo-
cal hotline center, visit https://w3.siemens.com/aspa_app/?lang=en.
Mobile App
Install the Industry Online Support app by Siemens AG on any Android,
Apple iOS or Windows mobile device and be able to:
• Access Siemens' extensive library of support documentation, includ-
ing FAQs and manuals
• Submit SRs or check on the status of an existing SR
• Contact a local Siemens representative from Sales, Technical Support,
Training, etc.
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• Ask questions or share knowledge with fellow Siemens customers
and the support community
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Overview 1
The RUGGEDCOM APE1808 (Application Processing Engine) is an x64-based comput-
er designed to occupy a single line module slot in a RUGGEDCOM RX15xx device. The
RUGGEDCOM APE1808 can host a variety of x64-based operating systems and fea-
tures Gigabit Ethernet, USB ports and a Display port.
The following RUGGEDCOM APE1808 modules are available:
• APE1808
• APE1808W10
1
2 3 4 5
6
4
1 SD Card Slot
2 Display Port
3 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Port
4 USB Ports
5 Reset Button
6 Power LED
Figure1.1 RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Module
1.1 Operating System
Each RUGGEDCOM APE1808 module comes with a pre-installed operating system.
Module Operating System
APE1808 Debian Linux®
APE1808W10 Microsoft Windows 10
Upgrading or Changing the Operating System
The operating system can be upgraded or extended as needed. It can also be
changed to an alternative software platform, such as Linux Mint or Ubuntu.
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