Siemens SIMATIC NET RUGGEDCOM RST2428P Technical Document

Edition 10/2023
Equipment Manual
SIMATIC NET
Rugged Ethernet switches
RUGGEDCOM RST2428P
https://www.siemens.com/ruggedcom

SIMATIC NET
Rugged Ethernet switches
RUGGEDCOM RST2428P
Equipment Manual
Preface
Introduction 1
Installing the device 2
Communication ports 3
Device management 4
Technical specifications 5
Certification 6
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Legal information
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If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger
will be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning
relating to property damage.
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specific task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety
instructions. Qualified personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of
identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
Proper use of Siemens products
Note the following:
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Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant
technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be
recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning,
operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any
problems. The permissible ambient conditions must be complied with. The information in the relevant
documentation must be observed.
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Table of contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................................ v
Accessing documentation ........................................................................................................ v
Supplementary documentation ................................................................................................ v
SIMATIC NET glossary .............................................................................................................. v
Registered trademarks ............................................................................................................ vi
Warranty ................................................................................................................................ vi
Training ................................................................................................................................. vii
Customer support .................................................................................................................. vii
Contacting Siemens ............................................................................................................... vii
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Feature highlights ................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Description ............................................................................................................ 2
1.2.1 Article number ...................................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 Orientation options ............................................................................................... 6
1.2.3 Status panel .......................................................................................................... 6
1.2.4 Configuration and License PLUG (CLP) ................................................................. 10
1.2.5 USB console port ................................................................................................. 12
1.2.6 Removable media ................................................................................................ 12
1.2.7 Power supply modules ........................................................................................ 12
1.2.8 Operating system ................................................................................................ 13
1.3 Decommissioning and disposal ............................................................................ 13
1.4 Cabling recommendations ................................................................................... 14
1.4.1 Protection On Twisted-Pair Data Ports .................................................................. 14
1.4.2 Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-TX Cabling Recommendations .................................... 14
1.4.3 Supported fiber optic cables ................................................................................ 15
1.5 Required tools/hardware ...................................................................................... 15
1.6 Parts and accessories ........................................................................................... 17
2 Installing the device ............................................................................................................ 19
2.1 General procedure .............................................................................................. 20
2.2 Unpacking the device .......................................................................................... 21
2.3 Mounting the device ........................................................................................... 21
2.4 Connecting the failsafe alarm relay ..................................................................... 25
2.5 Connecting power ............................................................................................... 28
2.5.1 Safety when connecting power ........................................................................... 28
2.5.2 Installing/removing power supply modules .......................................................... 29
2.5.3 Connecting main power ...................................................................................... 34
2.5.3.1 Wiring examples .................................................................................................. 39
2.5.4 Connecting external PoE power ........................................................................... 41
2.5.5 Grounding the device .......................................................................................... 45
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3 Communication ports .......................................................................................................... 49
3.1 Media modules ................................................................................................... 50
3.2 SFP transceivers .................................................................................................. 52
3.3 PoE Ports ............................................................................................................. 53
4 Device management ........................................................................................................... 55
4.1 Connecting to the device .................................................................................... 55
4.2 IP address assignment ......................................................................................... 57
4.3 Configuring the device ........................................................................................ 57
4.4 Inserting/removing the CLP ................................................................................. 58
5 Technical specifications ...................................................................................................... 61
5.1 General specifications ......................................................................................... 61
5.2 PoE output specifications .................................................................................... 61
5.3 Failsafe alarm relay specifications ........................................................................ 61
5.4 Supported networking standards ......................................................................... 62
5.5 Operating environment ....................................................................................... 62
5.6 Mechanical specifications .................................................................................... 62
5.7 Dimension drawings ............................................................................................ 63
6 Certification ......................................................................................................................... 67
6.1 Approvals ............................................................................................................ 67
6.1.1 UKCA .................................................................................................................. 67
6.1.2 European Union (EU) .......................................................................................... 67
6.1.3 TÜV SÜD ............................................................................................................. 68
6.1.4 FDA/CDRH ........................................................................................................... 68
6.1.5 FCC ..................................................................................................................... 68
6.1.6 ISED .................................................................................................................... 69
6.1.7 ISO ...................................................................................................................... 69
6.1.8 ACMA .................................................................................................................. 69
6.1.9 RoHS ................................................................................................................... 70
6.1.10 Other approvals .................................................................................................. 70
6.2 EMC and environmental type tests ...................................................................... 71
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Preface
This guide describes the RUGGEDCOM RST2428P. It describes the major features of
the device, installation, commissioning and important technical specifications.
It is intended for use by network technical support personnel who are responsible
for the installation, commissioning and maintenance of the device. It is also
recommended for use by network and system planners, system programmers, and
line technicians.
Accessing documentation
The latest user documentation for RUGGEDCOM RST2428P is available online at
https://support.industry.siemens.com. To request or inquire about a user document,
contact Siemens Customer Support.
Supplementary documentation
Documentation related to RUGGEDCOM RST2428P is available on the Siemens
Industry Online Support website at https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/
ps/29634.
For specific documents, search the following:
Product notes https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/29634/pm.
Manuals https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/29634/man
FAQs https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/29634/faq
Application examples https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/29634/ae
Catalogs/brochures https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/29634/cat
Certificates https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/29634/cert
Downloads https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/29634/dl
Other documents that may be of interest include:
SINEC NMS Operating
Instructions
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/25518
SINEC PNI Operating
Instructions
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/26672
RUGGEDCOM RPS2410
Operating Instructions
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/29063
SIMATIC NET glossary
The SIMATIC NET glossary describes special terms that may be used in this document.
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Registered trademarks
The glossary is available online via Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS) at:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/50305045
Registered trademarks
The following and possibly other names not identified by the registered trademark
sign ® are registered trademarks of Siemens Canada Ltd.:
• RUGGEDCOM
• ROS
• RCDP
• Discovery Protocol
The following names are registered trademarks of Siemens AG:
• SINEC
Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and other
countries.
The registered trademark Linux® is used pursuant to a sublicense from LMI, the
exclusive licensee of Linus Torvalds, owner of the mark on a world-wide basis.
Other designations in this manual might be trademarks whose use by third parties
for their own purposes would infringe the rights of the owner.
Warranty
Siemens warrants this product for a period of five (5) years from the date of
purchase, conditional upon the return to factory for maintenance during the
warranty term. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempted service by
unauthorized personnel shall render all warranties null and void. The warranties set
forth in this article are exclusive and are in lieu of all other warranties, performance
guarantees and conditions whether written or oral, statutory, express or implied
(including all warranties and conditions of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, and all warranties and conditions arising from course of dealing or usage
or trade). Correction of nonconformities in the manner and for the period of time
provided above shall constitute the Seller’s sole liability and the Customer’s exclusive
remedy for defective or nonconforming goods or services whether claims of the
Customer are based in contract (including fundamental breach), in tort (including
negligence and strict liability) or otherwise.
For warranty details, visit https://www.siemens.com or contact a Siemens customer
service representative.
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Training
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
customized courses tailored to the customer's needs, experience and application.
Siemens' Educational Services team thrives on providing our customers with the
essential practical skills to make sure users have the right knowledge and expertise
to understand the various technologies associated with critical communications
network 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 local 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, including 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.
• Ask questions or share knowledge with fellow Siemens customers and the support
community
Contacting Siemens
Address Siemens Canada Ltd.
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Contacting Siemens
Process Automation
300 Applewood Crescent
Concord, Ontario
Canada, L4K 5C7
Telephone Toll-free: 1 888 264 0006
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail [email protected]
Web https://www.siemens.com
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Introduction 1
The RUGGEDCOM RST2428P is a utility grade, fully managed, industrial Ethernet
switch designed to operate reliably in harsh environments. With a rugged metal
enclosure and an optional conformal coating, the RUGGEDCOM RST2428P provides
a high level of immunity to electromagnetic interference and heavy electrical surges,
and can withstand extreme temperatures.
Highly modular, the RUGGEDCOM RST2428P switch supports up to 24 PoE ports
and 28 optical interfaces with data transfer rates of 10/100/1000 Mbps. Four ports
include data transfer rates of 10 Gbps. This makes it the ideal industry-standard
switch for constructing electrical and/or optical line, ring, and star topologies.
The RUGGEDCOM RST2428P switch is supported by RUGGEDCOM SINEC OS, which
provides advanced Layer 2 networking functions, and advanced cyber security
features.
1.1 Feature highlights
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Note
The PoE feature is not supported by the current release of SINEC OS. Support will be
added in a future release.
• Supports up to 24 PoE ports with data transfer rates of 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Supports 4-pair, up to 60 W of PoE power/port
• Supports up to 120 W of PoE power/module (e.g. two 60 W ports or four 30 W
ports)
• Supports up to maximum 500 W per system
• Data and power over a single Ethernet cable
• No mid-span patch panel required
• Compatible with IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, and IEEE 802.3ab powered devices
• Auto-sensing ports that provide power only to PoE end devices
• Power to port is turned off if cables are removed
Extreme flexibility
• Hot swappable media modules
• Support for up to a total of 28 non-blocking ports (six 4-port modules and four
fixed ports)
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1.2Description
• Mixture of fiber optic or copper Gigabit ports with up to 28 Gigabit Ethernet
ports, including 8 ports capable of 10 Gigabits.
• Galvanized steel and aluminum construction
Compact 1U form factor
• Space-saving design
Front loading modular design
• Allows for simple, cost effective, in-field servicing and upgrading
Dual redundant smart power supplies
• Hot swappable/pluggable power supply modules
• HI voltage AC/DC: 88-300 VDC or 85-264 VAC
• LO voltage DC: 10.5-15 VDC, 13-36 VDC or 36-72 VDC
• Smart power supplies able to detect loss of input voltage
•Load sharing of 45/55 percent during normal operation
Reliability in harsh environments
• Immunity to EMI and heavy electrical surges
• Zero-Packet-Loss technology
• Supports Siemens FastConnect RJ45 Cabling System
• -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) operating temperature (fan-less)
• Conformal coated printed circuit boards (optional)
1.2 Description
The RUGGEDCOM RST2428P features various ports, controls and indicator LEDs for
connecting, configuring, and troubleshooting the device.
1
5
10
2
8
6
7
4
3
9 9
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1 Status panel
2 Mode button
3 CLP port
4 USB console port
5 PoE and failsafe alarm relay terminal block
6 Main power input terminal block
7 SFP/SFP+ transceiver sockets
8 Media modules
9 Power modules
10 Chassis ground screw
Figure1.1 Device features
1.2.1 Article number
The article number defines the device's hardware configuration. It is generated from
the options selected in the RUGGEDCOM Selector at the time of ordering and printed
on the product label affixed to the device.
6GK6222-6PA00
6
2
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
1
3
1 Mounting kit
2 Power supply 1
3 Power supply 2
4 Manufacturing modification
5 Service panel
6 Slot 1 options
7 Slot 2 options
8 Slot 3 options
9 Slot 4 options
10 Slot 5 options
11 Slot 6 options
Figure1.2 Article Number
Mounting kit options
Option Description
0 None
5 19" rack/panel mount kit
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1.2.1Article number
Power module options
Power supply 1 and terminal block
Option Description
A 24 VDC, screw terminal
B 48 VDC, screw terminal
C HI voltage (88-300 VDC/86-264 VAC) with screw terminal
D 24 VDC, plug terminal
E 48 VDC, plug terminal
F HI voltage (88-300 VDC/86-264 VAC) with plug terminal
G 12 VDC, screw terminal
H 12 VDC, plug terminal
Power Supply 2
Option Description
A 24 VDC
B 48 VDC
C HI voltage (88-300 VDC/86-264 VAC)
G 12 VDC
N No power supply module
Manufacturing modification options
Option Description
0 None
1 Conformal coated
Service panel options
Option Description
A00 LED panel mounted on the front (connector side)
A01 LED panel mounted on the back (heatsink side)
Slot 1 options
Option Description
B00 RUGGEDCOM RMM2931-4 (Blank Module)
B01 RUGGEDCOM RMM2973-4RJ45 ( 4 x RJ45, 10/100/1000 BASE-TX)
B02 RUGGEDCOM RMM2973-4FC (4 x FastConnect (RJ45), 10/100/1000 BASE-TX)
B06 RUGGEDCOM RMM2972-4SFP (4 x SFP-slot, Supporting 100BASE-FX, 1000BASE-X
SFPs, SFPs are not included)
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Slot 2 options
Option Description
C00 RUGGEDCOM RMM2931-4 (Blank Module)
C01 RUGGEDCOM RMM2973-4RJ45 ( 4 x RJ45, 10/100/1000 BASE-TX)
C02 RUGGEDCOM RMM2973-4FC (4 x FastConnect (RJ45), 10/100/1000 BASE-TX)
C06 RUGGEDCOM RMM2972-4SFP (4 x SFP-slot, Supporting 100BASE-FX, 1000BASE-X
SFPs, SFPs are not included)
Slot 3 options
Option Description
D00 RUGGEDCOM RMM2931-4 (Blank Module)
D01 RUGGEDCOM RMM2973-4RJ45 ( 4 x RJ45, 10/100/1000 BASE-TX)
D02 RUGGEDCOM RMM2973-4FC (4 x FastConnect (RJ45), 10/100/1000 BASE-TX)
D06 RUGGEDCOM RMM2972-4SFP (4 x SFP-slot, Supporting 100BASE-FX, 1000BASE-X
SFPs, SFPs are not included)
Slot 4 options
Option Description
E00 RUGGEDCOM RMM2931-4 (Blank Module)
E01 RUGGEDCOM RMM2973-4RJ45 ( 4 x RJ45, 10/100/1000 BASE-TX)
E02 RUGGEDCOM RMM2973-4FC (4 x FastConnect (RJ45), 10/100/1000 BASE-TX)
E06 RUGGEDCOM RMM2972-4SFP (4 x SFP-slot, Supporting 100BASE-FX, 1000BASE-X
SFPs, SFPs are not included)
Slot 5 options
Option Description
F00 RUGGEDCOM RMM2931-4 (Blank Module)
F01 RUGGEDCOM RMM2973-4RJ45 ( 4 x RJ45, 10/100/1000 BASE-TX)
F02 RUGGEDCOM RMM2973-4FC (4 x FastConnect (RJ45), 10/100/1000 BASE-TX)
F06 RUGGEDCOM RMM2972-4SFP (4 x SFP-slot, Supporting 100BASE-FX, 1000BASE-X
SFPs, SFPs are not included)
Slot 6 options
Option Description
G00 RUGGEDCOM RMM2931-4 (Blank Module)
G01 RUGGEDCOM RMM2973-4RJ45 ( 4 x RJ45, 10/100/1000 BASE-TX)
G02 RUGGEDCOM RMM2973-4FC (4 x FastConnect (RJ45), 10/100/1000 BASE-TX)
G06 RUGGEDCOM RMM2972-4SFP (4 x SFP-slot, Supporting 100BASE-FX, 1000BASE-X
SFPs, SFPs are not included)
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1.2.2Orientation options
1.2.2 Orientation options
The following orientation options are available at the time of purchase:
•Option 1
Status panel, buttons, and ports are located on the front panel.
Figure1.3 RUGGEDCOM RST2428P (Front panel orientation)
•Option 2
Status panel, buttons, and ports are located on the rear panel.
Figure1.4 RUGGEDCOM RST2428P (Rear panel orientation)
1.2.3 Status panel
The status panel displays the real-time status of the device.
1
4
3
5
2
1 LEDs for 10GBase SFP+ transceivers (slot 0)
2 Module slot locators
3 LEDs for module ports
4 Status and mode LEDs
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1.2.3Status panel
5 Mode button
Figure1.5 Status panel
Display mode
The Mode button switches between display modes A, B, C, and D. The DM1 and
DM2 LEDs in combination indicate the current display mode.
To set the display mode, do the following:
LED statePressing the Mode
button starting at
display mode A
LED color
DM1 DM2
Display mode
— Green Off Display mode A
Press once Green On Off Display mode B
Press twice Green Off On Display mode C
Press three times Green On Display mode D
Depending on the set display mode, the port status and and power supply LEDs show
different information.
Port status LEDs
LEDs marked P1 to P4 indicate the status of the corresponding port. LEDs
representing module ports are grouped and assigned the number of the
corresponding module slot (1 to 6). LEDs not assigned a module slot represent the
four fixed uplink ports (Slot 0).
The meaning of each LED is as follows:
The meaning of each LED is dependent on the current display mode.
Display mode A
In display mode A, the port LEDs indicate if a link has been established.
LED color LED state Description
— Off No valid link detected.
Green On A link is established. In this state, the
port can receive and send data.
Green Flashes once per periodaA link is established and the port is in a
"blocking" state. In this state, the port
only receives management data (no
user data).
Green Flashes three times per periodaA link is established, but the port is
turned off by management. In this
state, no data is sent or received via the
port.
Green Flashes four times per periodaA link is established, but the port is in a
"monitoring" state. In this state, ingress
traffic is mirrored to this port.
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LED color LED state Description
Yellow Flashing The port is receiving data.
a1 period ≙ 2.5 seconds
Display mode B
In display mode B, the port LEDs indicate the transmission speed.
Note
Ports configured to auto-negotiate their settings with their link partners will turn off
when a connection error occurs. If auto-negotiation is disabled and a connection
error occurs, the port LED will continue to display the set transmission speed.
LED color LED state Description
— Off Port operating at 10 Mbps
Green On Port operating at 100 Mbps.
Green Flashes once per periodaPort operating at 10 Gbps.
Yellow On Port operating at 1 Gbps.
Yellow Flashes twice per periodaPort operating at 2.5 Gbps.
Yellow Flashes five times per periodaPort operating at 2.5 Gbps.
a1 period ≙ 2.5 seconds
Display mode C
In display mode C, the port LEDs indicate the duplex mode.
LED color LED state Description
— Off The port is operating in half duplex mode.
Green On The port is operating in full duplex mode.
Display mode D
In display mode D, the port LEDs indicate whether the port is monitored.
LED color LED state Description
— Off The port is not monitored.
Green On The port is monitored for changes to its "link up" state.
Error handling is triggered when the port changes to an
active state.
If a link has been established at the port, but it should not be
available, an alarm is generated.
Yellow On The port is monitored for changes to its "link down" state.
Error handling is triggered when the port changes to an
inactive state.
If no valid link has been established at the port (e.g. the link
partner is switched off or the cable is not connected), an
alarm is generated.
Alarm LED
The A LED indicates when an alarm condition exists.
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The meaning of the LED is dependent on whether the device is starting up or in
operation.
During device startup
LED color LED state Description
Red On Device startup is still in progress.
— Off Device startup was completed successfully.
During operation
LED color LED state Description
Red On One or more active alarms.
— Off No active alarms.
Power supply LEDs
The PS1 and PS2 LEDs indicate whether the corresponding power supply module is
connected or monitored, depending on the current display mode.
These LEDs only illuminate during operation, not during startup.
Display modes A, B, and C
In the display modes A, B, and C, the PS1 and PS2 LEDs indicate whether the power
supply is connected.
LED color LED state Description
— Off No external power supply connected.
Green On An external power supply is connected.
Display mode D
In display mode D, the PS1 and PS2 LEDs indicate whether the power supply is
monitored.
LED color LED state Description
— Off Power supply is not monitored.
An alarm is not generated if either power supply module is
connected to an insufficient external power supply.
Green On The power supply is monitored.
An alarm is generated if either power supply module is
connected to an insufficient external power supply.
PoE LED
The PoE LED indicates the status of the Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) power source.
Note
PoE is not currently supported in SINEC OS. Feature support will be added in a future
release.
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LED color LED state Description
Green On The device is receiving power.
— Off The device is not receiving sufficient power.
RM LED
The RM LED is associated with the Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) feature. It
indicates if the device is a Media Redundancy Manager (MRM), or ring manager, in a
Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) ring.
Note
MRP is not currently supported in SINEC OS. Feature support will be added in a future
release.
LED color LED state Description
Green On The device is an MRM, the ring is operating without errors,
and monitoring has been activated.
Green Flashing The device is an MRM. However, an interruption in the ring
has been detected.
— Off The device is not an MRM.
CM LED
The CM LED is associated with the Redundant Network Access (RNA) feature. It
indicates if the device is an HSR/PRP RedBox.
Note
RNA is not currently supported in SINEC OS. Feature support will be added in a future
release.
LED color LED state Description
Green On The device is an HSR/PRP RedBox.
— Off The device is not an HSR/PRP RedBox.
1.2.4 Configuration and License PLUG (CLP)
The Configuration and License PLUG (CLP) is a removable USB storage medium for
backing up and exchanging data, such as configuration files, system firmware, and
product licenses.
The CLP has a USB type C interface and can be used with the following devices that
have a corresponding interface:
• Siemens products
• Personal computers (PCs), such as desktop PCs, tablet PCs, laptops, or
smartphones
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Introduction
1.2.4Configuration and License PLUG (CLP)
Firmware and configuration data are stored in a secured memory area on the CLP,
which can only be accessed via the device.
Position
The CLP slot is located below the status panel.
Figure1.6 Configuration License PLUG (CLP)
Function
In the startup phase:
• When a CLP with no data (default setting) is plugged into a device, the device
automatically saves its configuration data on the CLP.
• If a CLP with data is plugged into a device, the device automatically adopts the
configuration installed on the CLP.
During operation:
• Changes to the configuration are saved on the CLP and in the internal memory.
• The device checks every second if a CLP is inserted. If the device detects the CLP
has been removed, it restarts automatically.
• Errors detected in the CLP data and/or file system (e.g. incompatible data,
incorrect operation, or malfunctions) are communicated to users via SINEC OS.
Insertion and removal
For information about how to insert or remove the CLP, refer to "Inserting/removing
the CLP" (Page 58).
NOTICE
Operating hazard – risk of data loss
Only insert or remove the CLP when the device is de-energized.
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