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Copyright Notice
Document Number: 2000575 Rev A
Comtrol and RocketLinx are trademarks of Comtrol Corporation.
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First Edition, September 12, 2013
Copyright © 2013. Comtrol Corporation.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user is required to correct the interference at his expense.
The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without approval of the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................9
Connect the Power and Ground................................................................................................................. 9
Connect the Digital Input and Relay Outputs...................................................................................... 10
Mount the ES8508 ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Connect the Ethernet Ports ...................................................................................................................... 12
Connect the Fiber Port (ES8508F)........................................................................................................... 13
LED Descriptions......................................................................................................................................... 14
Panel Layout................................................................................................................................................. 15
Reset Button ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Using PortVision DX .........................................................................................................................17
NetVision ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
PortVision DX Overview ............................................................................................................................ 18
PortVision DX Requirements.................................................................................................................... 18
Installing PortVision DX............................................................................................................................ 19
Configuring the Network Settings .......................................................................................................... 21
Checking the Firmware Version .............................................................................................................. 24
Uploading the Latest Firmware or Bootloader .................................................................................... 25
Configuring Multiple RocketLinx Switches Network Addresses .................................................... 26
Uploading Firmware to Multiple ES8508 Switches ............................................................................. 27
Adding a New Device in PortVision DX ................................................................................................. 28
Using Configuration Files ......................................................................................................................... 29
Saving a Configuration File ..................................................................................................................... 29
Loading a Configuration File ................................................................................................................... 29
Using the LED Tracker............................................................................................................................... 30
Customizing PortVision DX ...................................................................................................................... 31
Accessing RocketLinx Documentation from PortVision DX ............................................................. 32
How to Download Documentation ........................................................................................................... 32
How to Open Previously Downloaded Documents .................................................................................. 33
Configuration Using the Web User Interface.............................................................................. 35
Configuration Overview ............................................................................................................................ 35
Web User Interface ................................................................................................................................... 36
Secure Web User Interface....................................................................................................................... 38
Feature Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 40
Basic Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 49
Switch Setting........................................................................................................................................... 49
Admin Password ....................................................................................................................................... 50
IP Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 51
Time Setting.............................................................................................................................................. 53
DHCP Server Configuration .................................................................................................................... 56
DHCP Leased Entries .............................................................................................................................. 58
DHCP Relay Agent ................................................................................................................................... 59
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Backup and Restore.................................................................................................................................. 61
Backup the Configuration - Local File Method ................................................................................ 62
Restore the Configuration - Local Method........................................................................................63
Backup the Configuration - TFTP Server Method ........................................................................... 64
Start the TFTP Server...................................................................................................................................64
Disable the Windows Firewall ......................................................................................................................65
Create a Backup File.....................................................................................................................................66
Restore the Configuration - TFTP Server Method ........................................................................... 67
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................................... 67
Upgrading Firmware (Local File)...................................................................................................... 68
Upgrading Firmware (TFTP Server)................................................................................................. 69
Factory Defaults ....................................................................................................................................... 69
System Reboot........................................................................................................................................... 69
Port Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 70
Port Control............................................................................................................................................... 70
Port Status ................................................................................................................................................ 72
Rate Control .............................................................................................................................................. 73
Port Trunking ........................................................................................................................................... 74
Aggregation Setting ........................................................................................................................... 74
Aggregation Status............................................................................................................................. 75
Network Redundancy................................................................................................................................. 76
STP Configuration .................................................................................................................................... 77
STP Port Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 78
STP Information ....................................................................................................................................... 79
MSTP Configuration................................................................................................................................. 81
MSTP Port Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 83
MSTP Information.................................................................................................................................... 84
Redundant Ring ........................................................................................................................................ 86
Redundant Ring Information ................................................................................................................... 87
Loop Protection ......................................................................................................................................... 88
VLAN............................................................................................................................................................... 89
VLAN Port Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 90
VLAN Configuration................................................................................................................................. 92
GVRP Configuration................................................................................................................................. 95
VLAN Table .............................................................................................................................................. 96
Private VLAN................................................................................................................................................ 97
PVLAN Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 97
PVLAN Port Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 98
PVLAN Information ................................................................................................................................. 99
Traffic Prioritization ................................................................................................................................ 100
QoS Setting ............................................................................................................................................. 100
CoS-Queue Mapping ............................................................................................................................... 101
DSCP-Queue Mapping ........................................................................................................................... 102
Multicast Filtering .................................................................................................................................... 103
IGMP Snooping....................................................................................................................................... 104
IGMP Query ............................................................................................................................................ 105
Unknown Multicast ................................................................................................................................ 105
GMRP Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 106
SNMP ............................................................................................................................................................ 107
SNMP Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 107
SNMP V3 Profile..................................................................................................................................... 108
SNMP Traps............................................................................................................................................ 109
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Security ........................................................................................................................................................ 110
Port Security ........................................................................................................................................... 110
IP Security............................................................................................................................................... 111
802.1x Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 112
802.1x Port Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 113
802.1x Port Status .................................................................................................................................. 115
Warning........................................................................................................................................................ 116
Fault Relay.............................................................................................................................................. 116
Event Selection ....................................................................................................................................... 118
SysLog Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 119
SMTP Configuration............................................................................................................................... 120
Monitor and Diag....................................................................................................................................... 121
MAC Address Table ................................................................................................................................ 121
Port Statistics ......................................................................................................................................... 123
Port Mirroring......................................................................................................................................... 124
Event Log ................................................................................................................................................ 125
Topology Discovery (LLDP) .................................................................................................................... 126
Ping Utility.............................................................................................................................................. 127
Device Front Panel.................................................................................................................................... 128
Save to Flash............................................................................................................................................... 129
Logout........................................................................................................................................................... 129
Configuration Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) ......................................................131
Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 131
Using the Serial Console ........................................................................................................................ 132
Using a Telnet/SSH Console .................................................................................................................. 133
Using PortVision DX (Telnet or SSH) .............................................................................................134
Telnet - Windows XP........................................................................................................................ 135
SSH Client ........................................................................................................................................ 136
Command Line Interface Introduction ................................................................................................ 137
User EXEC Mode .................................................................................................................................... 137
Accessing the Options for a Command................................................................................................. 138
Privileged EXEC Mode ........................................................................................................................... 140
Global Configuration Mode .................................................................................................................... 141
(Port) Interface Configuration ............................................................................................................... 142
(VLAN) Interface Configuration ............................................................................................................ 143
Command Mode Summary ...................................................................................................................... 143
VTY Configuration Locked (Error Message)....................................................................................... 144
Basic Settings (CLI) .................................................................................................................................. 146
Port Configuration (CLI) ......................................................................................................................... 152
Network Redundancy (CLI) .................................................................................................................... 155
VLAN (CLI) .................................................................................................................................................. 164
Private VLAN (CLI) ................................................................................................................................... 167
Traffic Prioritization (CLI) ..................................................................................................................... 171
Multicast Filtering (CLI).......................................................................................................................... 174
SNMP (CLI) ................................................................................................................................................. 177
Security (CLI) ............................................................................................................................................. 178
Warnings (CLI) ........................................................................................................................................... 180
Monitor and Diag (CLI) ............................................................................................................................ 183
Saving to Flash (CLI) ................................................................................................................................ 186
Logging Out (CLI)...................................................................................................................................... 186
Service (CLI) ............................................................................................................................................... 186
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Complete CLI List............................................................................................................................187
User EXEC Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 187
Privileged EXEC Mode ............................................................................................................................. 188
Global Configuration Mode..................................................................................................................... 193
Port Interface Configuration Mode....................................................................................................... 198
VLAN Interface Configuration Mode.................................................................................................... 200
ModBus TCP /IP Support ...............................................................................................................201
Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 201
Modbus TCP/IP Function Codes ............................................................................................................ 202
Error Checking .......................................................................................................................................... 202
Exception Response .................................................................................................................................. 202
Modbus TCP Register Table.................................................................................................................... 203
CLI Commands for Modbus TCP/IP ...................................................................................................... 210
Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................211
Comtrol Private MIB................................................................................................................................. 211
Comtrol Support ........................................................................................................................................ 211
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Introduction
The RocketLinx ES8508 Series are managed switches with eight Fast Ethernet ports with advanced Layer 2
management and security, and high system reliability for deployment in mission critical networking
applications.
The ES8508 series includes these models:
• ES8508 with eight Fast Ethernet ports
• ES8508-XT with eight Fast Ethernet ports and an extended temperature range
• ES8508F with six Fast Ethernet and two fiber ports (Single-Mode or Multi-Mode)
• ES8508F-XT with six Fast Ethernet, two fiber ports (Single-Mode or Multi-Mode), and an extended
temperature range
Note: Unless information is specific to a particular model, the ES8508 series is referred to as simple the
ES8508.
The ES8508 includes the latest managed switch technologies to ensure reliable, high-bandwidth data
communication in a wide variety of applications. These include a 32Gbps switch fabric for real-time nonblocking data transmission, redundant network topology support including: ring, RSTP and MSTP, and a high
performance ARM9 processor with an embedded hardware watchdog timer to guarantee performance and
system stability under the most extreme operating conditions.
The ES8508 is optimized for reliable operation in demanding industrial settings with features including a
rugged IP31 grade aluminum housing, wide operating temperature range, redundant power inputs, and a
high level of immunity to both electromagnetic interference and vibration with compliance to the EN50121-4
and IEC 61373 railway standards.
Detailed specifications are available on the Comtrol web site
You can refer to Feature Overview
on Page 40 for web user interface features.
.
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Hardware Installation
AC Power Input
AC Power Input
Power Supply
10 - 60VDC
(UL Listed)
Power Supply
10 - 60VDC
(UL Listed)
V+
V-
V+
V-
12 - 24AWG Wire
12 - 24AWG Wire
Wiring Positive Power Supplies
Positive and negative power system inputs are both accepted, but
PW1 and PW2 must be in the same mode.
You can use the following subsections to install the RocketLinx ES8508 Series:
• Connect the Power
• Connect the Digital Input and Relay Outputs on Page 10
• Mount the ES8508
• Connect the Ethernet Ports
• Connect the Fiber Port (ES8508F)
• LED Descriptions
• Panel Layout
• Reset Button
Connect the Power and Ground
You can use the following procedure to connect power and the ground to the ES8508.
1. Connect the DC power inputs.
a. Insert positive and negative wires (12-24AWG) into the PW+ and PW- contacts.
and Ground
on Page 11
on Page 12
on Page 13
on Page 14
on Page 15
on Page 16
Note: Power should be disconnected from the power supply before connecting it to the switch.
Otherwise, your screw driver blade can inadvertently short your terminal connections to the
grounded enclosure.
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-
+
DO DI1
-
+
Earth
Sensor
Sensor
1 = High Output: 11-30VDC
0 = Low Output: 0-10VDC
Digital Input
b. Tighten the wire-clamp screws to prevent the wires from coming loose.
• PWR1 and PWR2 support power redundancy and reverse polarity protection.
• If both power inputs are connected, the ES8508 is powered from the highest connected voltage.
• The ES8508 can emit an alarm if PW1 or PW2 are no longer receiving power. See the Warn ing
discussion on Page 116
2. Connect a ground wire between the chassis and earth ground using
12-24AWG wire to ensure that the ES8508 is not damaged by noise
or electrical shock.
a. Loosen the earth ground screw on the bottom of the ES8508.
b. Insert the ground wire.
c. Tighten the ground screw after the earth ground wire is
connected.
to configure an alarm.
Connect the Digital Input and Relay Outputs
The ES8508 provides one digital input and one digital output (dry relay output) on the terminal block
connectors on the bottom of the unit. The fault conditions can be configured in the web user interface or
Command Line Interface (CLI) and include:
• Power Failure
•Port Link
•Ring
•Ping
• Ping Reset
•Dry output
•DI
You can configure events using one of the ES8508 user interfaces (Fault Relay
Line Interface (Global Configuration Mode
The Digital Input pin can be pulled high or low so that the connected equipment can actively drive these pins.
The web user interface allows you to read and set the value to the connected device. The power input voltage
of logic low is 0 to 10VDC and logic high is 11 to 30VDC. Do not apply a higher voltage than the specification;
it may cause internal circuit damage or a cause an incorrect DI action.
on Page 141).
on Page 116) or the Command
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-
+
Power
Source
DO1 DI1
-
+
Buzzer/
PLC
Input
+
Earth Ground
24VDC/1A
Digital Output
Relay Output
1. If necessary, use the screws to attach DIN rail clip to the rear
panel of the ES8508. (To remove DIN rail clip, reverse Step 1.)
2. Insert the upper end of DIN rail clip into the back of DIN rail
track from its upper side.
3. Lightly push the bottom of DIN rail clip into the track.
4. Verify that the DIN rail clip is tightly attached on the track.
5. To remove the ES8508 from the track, reverse the steps above.
DIN Rail Mounting
Digital output relay contacts are energized (open) for normal operation and close for fault conditions. The
digital output relay contacts support up to 1A at 30VDC. Do not apply voltage and current higher than the
specifications.
1. Insert the positive and negative wires (12-24 AWG) into V+ and V-.
2. Tighten the wire-clamp screws to prevent the wires from coming loose.
Mount the ES8508
You can use the following procedure to mount the ES8508 on a DIN raill.
The DIN rail clip is already attached to the ES8508. If the DIN rail clip is not screwed onto the ES8508, follow
the instructions and the figure below to attach DIN rail clip to the ES8508.
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Switch
3 TD+
6 TD-
1 RD+
2 RD-
3 RD+
6 RD-
1 TD+
2 TD-
Router or PC
Switch
3 TD+
6 TD-
1 RD+
2 RD-
3 TD+
6 TD-
1 RD+
2 RD-
Switch
Straight-Through Cabling Crossover Cabling
Connect the Ethernet Ports
You can use the following information to connect standard Ethernet cables between the ES8508 Ethernet
ports and the network nodes.
• ES8508/ES8508-XT Ports 1 - 8 are Fast Ethernet ports (10/100BASE-TX)
• ES8508F/ES8508F-XT Ports 1 - 6 are Fast Ethernet ports (10/100BASE-TX) and Ports 7 - 8 are Fast
Ethernet fiber ports (100BASE-FX, Single-Mode or Multi-Mode)
All of the Ethernet ports automatically detect the signal from the connected devices to negotiate the link
speed and duplex mode (half- or full-duplex). Auto MDI/MDIX allows you to connect another switch, hub, or
workstation without changing straight-through or crossover cables. Crossover cables cross-connect the
transmit lines at each end to the received lines at the opposite end.
Connect one side of an Ethernet cable into any switch port and connect the other side to your attached device.
The LNK/ACT LED is lit when the cable is correctly connected. Always make sure that the cables between
the switches and attached devices (for example, switch, hub, or workstation) are less than 100 meters (328
feet) and meet these requirements.
• 10BASE-T: Category 3, 4, or 5 cable
• 100BASE-TX: Category 5 or 5e cable
Multi-Mode cables should not exceed 2KM and Single-Mode cables should not exceed 30km.
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Caution
This is a Class 1 Laser/LED product.
Do not stare into the Laser/LED beam.
Connect the Fiber Port (ES8508F)
Connect the fiber port to another fiber Ethernet device using the following diagram. An improper connection
will cause the fiber port to not work properly. The fiber port is a standard or square connector (SC). Make sure
that the fiber mode of the cable matches the fiber mode of the ES8508F (Single-Mode or Multi-Mode).
The fiber connector is a standard connector or square connector (SC).
Mode Cable Type Wavelength
Multi
50/125um
62.5/125um
1310nm
Single 8-10/125um 1310nm
Transmit
Power
-20dBm to
-14dBm
-15dBm to
-8dBm
Receive
Sensitivity
-31dBm to
0dBm
-34dBm to
-8dBm
Link
Budget
11dBm
Distance (km)
2km
Note (below)
19dBm 30km
Note: In the IEEE standard, it suggests the available transmission distance is 2KM for 62.5/125um fiber
optical cable in 1310nm wave length. Actually, the attenuation of Multi-Mode 62.5/125um optical fiber
cable is 1.5dBm/km and the maximum link distance can up to 4 to 5km.
IEEE organization recommends maximum optical fiber cable distances as defined in the following table.
Standard
Data Rate
(Mbps)
Cable Type
IEEE Standard
Distance
850nm, 50/125um or 62.5/
10BASE-FL 10
125um
2km
Multi-Mode optical fiber cable
1310nm, 50/125um or 62.5/
100BASE-FX 100
125um
2km
Multi-Mode optical fiber cable
850nm, 50/125um or 62.5/
100BASE-SX 100
125um
300m
Multi-Mode optical fiber cable
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LED Descriptions
This subsection provides information about the ES8508 LEDs. You can also refer to Device Front Panel on
Page 128 for information about using the web user interface to remotely view LED information.
LED Name LED On LED Blinking LED Off
SYS Green: System ready Green: Firmware loading Power off
PWR1/2 Green: System power ready Not applicable System not ready
Green: Ring with the wrong
R.S. (Ring
Status)
DO1
DI1
Green: Ring is normal
Amber: Abnormal Ring
Relay is active and contacts
have been shorted
High digital signal is
detected
LNK/ACT Port is linked Port active
port
Amber: The device's ring
Switch working in slave
mode
port failed
Not applicable DO not activated
Not applicable DI not activated
Port link down or port not
connected
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10/100BASE-TX
Fast Ethernet
Ports 1 - 8
LEDs
Refer to LED Descriptions
on
Page 14
RS-232 Console Port
Reset Button
Panel Layout
The ES8508 and ES8508F support eight Fast Ethernet ports. Refer to the following illustrations for more
information.
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10/100BASE-TX
Fast Ethernet
Ports 1 - 6
LEDs
Refer to LED Descriptions
on
Page 14
RS-232 Console Port
Reset Button
ES8508F/ES8508F-XT
100BASE-FX
Fast Ethernet
Ports 7 - 8
Reset Button
The ES8508has a reset button that you can use to reboot the ES8508 or reset the configuration to the factory
default.
The Reset button is located on the front panel of the ES8508.
Reset Button Description
Depress 5 Seconds This reboots the ES8508 without changing the configuration.
Depress > 10
Seconds
This loads the factory default configuration values into the
ES8508 including the IP address.
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Using PortVision DX
There are several ways to configure network information. Comtrol Technical Support recommends connecting
the ES8508 to a PC or laptop running Windows and installing PortVision DX for initial configuration.
This section shows how to use PortVision DX for initial network configuration and discusses how to:
• Install PortVision DX (Page 19
• Configure the network address (Page 21
• Check the firmware and bootloader version on the ES8508 to verify that the latest versions are loaded
(Page 24
• Download the latest version firmware and bootloader and upload it to the ES8508 (Page 25
• Perform other PortVision DX tasks, such as:
- Configuring multiple ES8508 switches (Page 26)
- Uploading firmware to multiple ES8508 switches (Page 27)
- Adding a new RocketLinx (managed or unmanaged) or a third party device to PortVision DX to
- Using configuration files for use in configuring multiple installations with the same features (Page 29)
- Using the LED Tracker (Page 30)
• Organize how PortVision DX displays your Comtrol Ethernet attached products (Page 29)
• Access the latest documentation for your Comtrol Ethernet attached product
Optionally, you can use the web user interface or the CLI to perform these tasks on the ES8508 using these
subsections:
• IP Configuration
• Firmware Upgrade
• Basic Settings (CLI)
) before configuration
maintain device information on your network (
on Page 51
on Page 67
on Page 146
)
)
)
Page 28)
NetVision
NetVision, the configuration utility that only supported RocketLinx has been replaced by PortVision DX,
which supports all Comtrol Ethernet attached products.
If you are familiar with NetVision and wish to use it, NetVision
status, meaning that it is no longer being maintained. If any bugs or issues exist, Technical Support will have
you load and use PortVision DX.
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Using PortVision DX
PortVision DX Overview
PortVision DX automatically detects Comtrol Ethernet attached products physically attached to the local
network segment so that you can configure the network address, upload firmware, and manage the following
products:
• RocketLinx switches
• DeviceMaster family
- DeviceMaster PRO
- DeviceMaster RTS
- DeviceMaster Serial Hub
-DeviceMaster UP
- DeviceMaster 500
• IO-Link Master
In addition to identifying Comtrol Ethernet attached products, you can use PortVision DX to display any
third-party switch and hardware that may be connected directly to those devices. All non-Comtrol products
and unmanaged RocketLinx switches are treated as non-intelligent devices and have limited feature support.
For example, you cannot configure or update firmware on a third-party switch.
PortVision DX Requirements
Use PortVision DX to identify, configure, update, and manage the ES8508 on the following Windows operating
systems:
•Windows 8
• Windows Server 2012
•Windows 7
• Windows Server 2008
•Windows Vista
• Windows Server 2003
•Windows XP
PortVision DX requires that you connect the Comtrol Ethernet attached product to the same network segment
as the Windows host system if you want to be able to scan and locate it automatically during the configuration
process.
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Using PortVision DX
Installing PortVision DX
During initial configuration, PortVision DX automatically detects and identifies ES8508 switches, if they are
in the same network segment.
Use the Software and Documentation CD that came with the ES8508 to check for the latest version of
PortVision DX or use the link below to download the latest version.
1. Locate PortVision DX using one of the following methods to download the latest version:
• Software and Documentation CD: You can use the CD menu system to check the version on the CD
against the latest released version.
• FTP site subdirectory:
ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/rocketlinx/portvision_dx
Note: Depending on your operating system, you may need to
respond to a Security Warning to permit access.
2. Execute the PortVision_DX[version].msi file.
3. Click Next on the Welcome screen.
.
4. Click I accept the terms in the License Agreement and Next.
5. Click Next or optionally, browse to a different location and
then click Next.
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6. Click Next to configure the shortcuts.
7. Click Install.
8. Depending on the operating system, you may need to click Ye s to the Do you want to allow the following
program to install software on this computer? query.
9. Click Launch PortVision DX and Finish in the last
installation screen.
10. Depending on the operating system, you may need to click
Ye s to the Do you want to allow the following program to
make changes to this computer? query.
11. Go the next subsection to use PortVision DX to program the
network information.
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Using PortVision DX
You can save time if you only scan for RocketLinx switches.
Configuring the Network Settings
The ES8508 has the following default values when shipped from the factory:
• IP address: 192.168.250.250
• Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
• Gateway address: 192.168.250.1
Use the following procedure to change the default network settings on the ES8508 for your network.
1. If necessary, start PortVision DX using the PortVision DX desktop shortcut or from the Start button, click
All Programs > Comtrol > PortVision DX > PortVision DX.
Note: Depending on your operating system, you may need to click Ye s to the Do you want to allow the
following program to make changes to this computer? query.
2. Click the Scan button in the Toolbar.
3. Select the Comtrol Ethernet attached products that you want to locate and then click Scan.
Note: If the Comtrol Ethernet attached product is not on the local segment and it has been programmed
with an IP address, it will be necessary to manually add the Comtrol Ethernet attached product to
PortVision DX.
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4. Highlight the ES8508 for which you want to program network information and open the Properties screen
using one of these methods.
• Double-click the ES8508 in the Device Tree or Device List pane.
• Highlight the ES8508 in the Device Tree or Device List pane and click the Properties button.
• Right-click the ES8508 in the Device Tree or Device List pane and click Properties in the popup menu
• Highlight the ES8508, click the Manage menu and then Properties.
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5. Optionally, rename the ES8508 in the Device Name field for a PortVision DX friendly name. The default
name displays as Device and the last three sets of hex numbers from the MAC address.
Note: The MAC address and Device Status fields are automatically populated and you cannot change
these values.
6. Optionally, enter the serial number, which is on a label on the ES8508.
7. Select DHCP IP or Static IP for the IP Mode.
• If you select DHCP IP, go to Step 8
.
• If you select Static IP:
- Enter a unique IP address as required for your site.
- Enter a valid Subnet Mask value for your network.
- Enter a valid Default Gateway value for your network.
8. Optionally, select the Network Topology type, which is an informational field.
9. Click Apply Changes to update the network information on the ES8508.
Note: If you are deploying multiple ES8508 switches that share common values, you can save the
configuration file and load that configuration onto other ES8508 switches. See Using Configuration
Files on Page 29 for more information.
10. Click Close to exit the Properties window.
11. You should verify that you have the latest firmware loaded on the ES8508 because a newer version
typically includes feature enhancements and bug fixes. Refer to Checking the Firmware Version
24 and if necessary, Uploading the Latest Firmware
or Bootloader on Page 25.
on Page
12. If you have the latest firmware, you can begin feature configuration, see one of these sections:
• Configuration Using the Web User Interface
• Configuration Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
on Page 35
on Page 131
• Right-click the ES8508 in the Device List pane and click Webpage in the popup menu.
Note: The default User Name and Password are both admin.
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Checking the Firmware Version
Checking your web interface and bootloader versions is easy in PortVision DX.
Comtrol recommends loading the latest firmware and bootloader so that you have all of the latest feature
enhancements and bug fixes.
1. If the ES8508 is not displayed in PortVision DX, click the Scan
button.
2. Select the Comtrol Ethernet attached product type and click the
Scan button.
3. Locate the ES8508 in the Device List pane. Under Software
Version:
• The first number reflects the firmware version.
• The second number displays the bootloader version.
4. Check the Comtrol ftp
site for the latest firmware and bootloader. Simply, click your product type and click
the Software link and check the latest version against the version on the ES8508.
Use the next subsection for procedures to upload the firmware (web interface) and bootloader.
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Uploading the Latest Firmware or Bootloader
You can use the following procedure to upload the latest firmware or bootloader.
1. If you have not done so, download the latest firmware and bootloader using the previous subsection.
2. Right-click the ES8508 in the Device List pane that you want to update, click Advanced --> Upload
firmware.
3. Click Ye s to the Upload Firmware message.
4. Click Ok to the message notifying you that you should
wait to use the ES8508 when the status returns to
ON-LINE.
5. Right-click ES8508 in the Device List pane and click Refresh. Optionally, you can click the Refresh button
in the Toolbar and that refreshes all devices in PortVision DX.
6. Verify that the version change is reflected in under the Software Version.
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Configuring Multiple RocketLinx Switches Network Addresses
You can configure the network addresses for multiple ES8508 switches using the Assign IP to Multiple Devices
option.
In addition, you can also configure common settings for the ES8508 web page and save the settings to a
configuration file that you can load to all or selected ES8508 switches. See Using Configuration Files
29 for more information.
You can use this procedure if your ES8508 is connected to the host PC, laptop, or if the ES8508 resides on the
local network segment. Use the following steps to configure multiple ES8508 switches.
1. Shift-click the ES8508 switches for which you want to
program network information, right-click, and click
Advanced > Assign IP to Multiple Devices.
2. Enter the starting IP address, subnet mask, IP Gateway
and click Proceed.
PortVision DX displays the programmed IP addresses in
the Device List pane after the next refresh cycle.
on Page
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Uploading Firmware to Multiple ES8508 Switches
You can use this procedure if your ES8508 is connected to the host PC, laptop, or if the ES8508 resides on the
local network segment.
Note: Technical support does not advise uploading bootloader to multiple ES8508 switches. Remember that
uploading firmware reboots the ES8508, which depending on your network connections may cause
firmware uploading to fail on another ES8508.
1. If you have not done so, install PortVision DX (Installing PortVision DX
1. If the ES8508 is not displayed in PortVision DX, click the Scan
button.
2. Select the Comtrol Ethernet attached product type and click the
Scan button.
3. Shift-click the multiple ES8508 switches on the Main screen that
you want to update and use one of the following methods:
•Click the Upload button.
• Right-click and then click Advanced > Upload Firmware.
•Click Advanced >Upload Firmware in the Manage menu.
on Page 37) and Scan the network.
4. Browse, click the firmware (.bin) file, Open (Please locate the new firmware), and then click Ye s (Upload
Firmware).
It may take a few minutes for the firmware to upload onto all of the ES8508 switches. The ES8508 reboots
itself during the upload process.
5. Click Ok to the advisory message about waiting to use the device until the status reads ON-LINE.
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In the next polling cycle, PortVision DX updates the Device List pane and displays the new firmware version.
Adding a New Device in PortVision DX
You can add a new ES8508 manually, if you do not want to scan the network to locate it or you want to preconfigure an ES8508 before connecting it to the network. Optionally, you can also add unmanaged devices or
RocketLinx switches to maintain information about devices on the network.
See the PortVision DX help system for additional information about adding unmanaged RocketLinx switches
or third party devices or switches.
Use the following procedure to add a remote ES8508 to PortVision DX.
1. Access the New Device window using one of these methods:
•Click Add New > Device in the Manage menu.
• Right-click a folder or a RocketLinx switch in the Device Tree pane and click Add New > Device.
2. Select the appropriate RocketLinx in the Device Type drop list.
3. Select the appropriate model in the Device Model drop list.
4. Enter a friendly device name in the Device Name list box.
5. Optionally, enter the serial number in the Serial Number list box.
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6. Enter the IP Address for the ES8508. It is not necessary to enter the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway
7. Click Ok to close the Add New Device window. It may take a few moments to save the ES8508.
8. If necessary, click Refresh for the new RocketLinx to display in the Device Tree or Device List panes. The
RocketLinx shows OFF-LINE if it is not connected to the local network or if an incorrect IP address was
entered.
Using Configuration Files
If you are deploying multiple ES8508 switches that share common firmware values, you can save the
configuration file (.dc) from the Main screen in PortVision DX and load that configuration onto other ES8508
switches.
You may want to program the network settings in multiple ES8508 switches using Configuring Multiple
RocketLinx Switches Network Addresses on Page 26.
Saving a Configuration File
Use this procedure to save a configuration file.
1. Highlight the ES8508 in the Device List pane and use one of the following methods:
•Click the Save button.
• Right-click and then click Configuration > Save.
2. Browse to the location you want to save the file, enter a file name, and click Save.
3. Click Ok to close the Save Configuration Completed message.
Loading a Configuration File
Use the following procedure to load a previously saved a ES8508 configuration file. Load a configuration file
and apply it to a selected ES8508 switch or switches from the Device List pane.
Use this procedure to load a configuration file using the Device List pane to one or more ES8508 switches.
1. Highlight the device or devices in the Device List pane and use one of the following methods:
•Click the Load button
• Right-click and then click Configuration > Load
2. Click Ye s to the warning that it will take 25 seconds per device and it may also reboot the devices.
3. Browse to the location of the configuration file, click the file name (.dc) and then Open.
4. Close the Load Configuration popup message.
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Using the LED Tracker
RocketLinx managed switches support the LED Tracker feature, which allows you to toggle on/off the LEDs
on a specific device so that you can locate the physical unit.
Use this procedure to toggle the LED Tracker feature on RocketLinx switches.
1. Right-click the ES8508 in the Device List pane, click Tracker, and then click ON.
The ES8508 SYS LED will flash for five seconds.
2. If necessary, you may need to click Tracker and ON several times to catch the flashing SYS LED.
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Customizing PortVision DX
You can customize how PortVision DX displays the devices. You can even create sessions tailored for specific
audiences. You can also add shortcuts to other applications using Tools > Applications > Customize feature.
The following illustrates how you can customize your view.
See the PortVision DX Help system for detailed information about modifying the view. For example, the above
screen shot illustrates devices layered in folders.
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Using PortVision DX
Accessing RocketLinx Documentation from PortVision DX
You can use this procedure in PortVision DX to download and open the previously downloaded documents for
the RocketLinx. You can also check to see if you have the latest version of the documentation using PortVision
DX.
How to Download Documentation
Use this procedure to initially download a document or documents.
1. If necessary, open PortVision DX.
2. Click Help > Documentation.
3. Optionally, click the DOWNLOAD THE CURRENT DOCUMENTATION CATALOG
ONLINE button to make sure that the latest documentation is available to
PortVision DX.
4. Select the product Category from the drop list.
5. Select the document you want to download from the Documentation drop list.
Note: This image may not reflect your RocketLinx.
6. Click the Download the latest edition from the web button.
Note: It may take a few minutes to download, depending on your connection speed. The document opens
automatically after it has downloaded.
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7. Click Close if you have downloaded all of the documents that you wanted.
How to Open Previously Downloaded Documents
Use the following procedure to access previously downloaded documents in PortVision DX.
Note: Optionally, you can browse to the Program Files (x86) > Comtrol > PortVision DX > Docs subdirectory and
open the document.
1. If necessary, open PortVision DX > Start/Programs > Comtrol > PortVision DX > PortVision DX or use the
desktop shortcut.
2. Click Help > Documentation.
3. Click the Open the local copy of the document button to view the document.
Note: This image may not reflect your RocketLinx.
Note: If the document fails to open, it may be that your browser has been disabled. You can still access the
document by clicking the Browse the folder for already downloaded documentation button and opening
the document with your custom browser.
4. Click Close in the Documentation... popup, unless you want to open or download other documents.
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Configuration Using the Web User Interface
The ES8508 provides in-band and out-band configuration methods:
• Out-band management means that you configure the ES8508 using the RS-232 console cable and the
Command Line Interface (CLI) to access the ES8508 without attaching an admin PC to the network. You
can use out-band management if you lose the network connection to the ES8508. The CLI and Telnet are
discussed in
• In-band management means that you connect remotely using the ES8508 IP address through the
network. You can remotely connect with the ES8508 embedded Java applet web user interface or a Telnet
console and the CLI. The ES8508 provides HTTP web user interface (
user interface (Page 38) for web management.
Configuration Overview
This subsection discusses a minimum level of configuration required to operate the ES8508.
1. If you have not done so, install the hardware, see Hardware Installation on Page 9.
2. If you are planning on using in-band management, you need to program the ES8508 IP address to meet
your network requirements. The easiest way to configure the IP address is using a Windows system and
PortVision DX, see
3. Configure other features as desired. You can refer to the Feature Overview on Page 40 to locate
configuration information or use these links:
• Basic Settings on Page 49
• Port Configuration on Page 70
• Network Redundancy on Page 76
• VLAN on Page 89
• Private VLAN on Page 97
• Traffic Prioritization on Page 100
• Multicast Filtering on Page 103
• SNMP on Page 107
• Security on Page 110
• Warning on Page 116
• Monitor and Diag on Page 121
• Device Front Panel on Page 128
• Save to Flash on Page 129
• Logout on Page 129
Configuration Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) on Page 131.
Page 36) and secure HTTPS web
Configuring the Network Settings on Page 21.
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Configuration Using the Web User Interface
Web User Interface
The ES8508 web management page was developed with Java. You can use any standard web browser, which
is compatible with Java Runtime to configure and communicate with the ES8508 from anywhere on the
network.
If you did not program the IP address for your network using PortVision DX (Programming Network
Information on Page 18), you need to change your computer IP address to 192.168.250.x (Network Mask:
255.255.0.0). The default IP address for the ES8508 is 192.168.250.250.
1. If necessary, install the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment.
2. Open a command prompt window and ping the IP address for the ES8508 to verify a normal response
time.
3. Launch the web browser on the PC using one of these methods:
• Right-click the ES8508 in PortVision DX and click Webpage.
•Type http://192.168.250.250 (or the IP address of the switch), and then press Enter.
Note: Since Java is constantly updated, the prompts may be different from what the following subsections
display.
Windows XP - Windows Server 2003
If a Warning - Security message appears, click Always trust content from this publisher and then Run when
requested to run the application (IP address).
Windows Vista - Windows 8
If necessary, click I accept the risk and want to run this application, and then Run if a security warning popup
message appears.
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4. Enter the user name, the password, and click OK. The
default user name and password are both admin.
The Welcome page of the web management interface
then appears.
Configuration Using the Web User Interface
5. If you have not done so, you can change the ES8508 IP address to meet your network environment.
a. Double-click Basic Setting.
b. Click IP Configuration.
To use static addressing, enter a valid IP add dress, subnet mask and default gateway.
To use DHCP, click Enable in the DHCP Client drop list.
c. Click Apply.
You can use the Feature Overview on Page 40 to locate other features that you may want to configure.
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Configuration Using the Web User Interface
Secure Web User Interface
The ES8508 web user interface also provides secured management through an HTTPS login so that all of the
configuration commands are secure.
If you did not program the IP address for your network using PortVision DX (Configuring the Network
Settings on Page 21), you need to change your computer IP address to 192.168.250.x (Network Mask:
255.255.0.0). The default IP address for the ES8508 is 192.168.250.250.
1. Open a command prompt window and ping the IP address for the ES8508 to verify a normal response
time.
2. Launch the web browser and type https://192.168.250.250 (or the IP address of the ES8508).and then press
Enter.
3. Click Continue to the web site (not recommended).
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Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
a. Click No when the popup screen
appears and requests you to trust the
secured HTTPS connection distributed
by the ES8508.
b. Click Always trust content from this
publisher and then Run when requested
to run the application (IP address) in
the Warning - Security message.
Windows Vista - Windows 7
a. Click the Continue button.
Configuration Using the Web User Interface
b. If necessary, click I accept the risk and want to run this application and then Run if a security warning
popup message appears.
4. Enter the user name and the password and click OK. The default user name and password are both
admin.
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Configuration Using the Web User Interface
The Welco me page of the web management interface then appears.
5. If you have not done so, you can change the ES8508 IP address to meet your network environment.
a. Double-click Basic Setting.
b. Click IP Configuration.
- To use static addressing, enter a valid IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.
- To use DHCP, click Enable in the DHCP Client drop list.
c. Click Apply.
You can use the Feature Overview on Page 40 to locate other features that you may want to configure.
Feature Overview
The following table provides detailed information about ES8508 features and provides the location of the
configuration information in the web user interface.
Type Category Details
• System Authentication Control - Enable/Disable
• Authentication Method - RADIUS or Local
802.1x Port-Based
Network Access
Control
Configuration
802.1x
Configuration on
Page 112
• RADIUS Server - IP Address, Shared Key, Server Port,
and Accounting Port
• Local RADIUS User - User Name, Password, and VID
• Secondary RADIUS Server - IP Address, Shared Key,
Server Port, and Accounting Port
• Local RADIUS User List
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Type Category Details
802.1x Port-Based
Network Access
Control Port
Configuration
802.1x Port
Configuration on
Page 113
Configuration Using the Web User Interface
Port Configuration
• Port Control - Auto, Forced Authorized, or Force
Unauthorized
• Re-authentication - Enable/Disable
• Maximum Request
• Guest VLAN
• Host Mode - Single/Multi
• Admin Control Direction - Both or In
Timeout Configuration
•Port by Port
• Re-Authentication Periods
• Quiet Period
•Tx Period
• Supplicant Timeouts
• Server Timeouts
802.1x Port-Based
Network Access
Control Port Status
Admin Password
Backup and Restore
CoS-Queuing
Mapping
DHCP Server
Configuration
802.1x Port Status
on Page 115
Admin Password
on Page 50
Backup and
Restore on Page 61
CoS-Queue
Mapping on Page
101
DHCP Server
Configuration on
Page 56
DHCP Leased
Entries on Page 58
DHCP Relay Agent
on Page 59
•Port by Port
•Port Control
• Authorize Status
• Authorized Supplicant
• Oper Control Direction
•Admin
Local or TFTP
• CoS 0 through 7
• Queue 0 through 3
• Queue 3 highest priority
• DHCP Server Configuration
- Excluded Addresses and Manual Binding
- Port and IP Address
-Option 82
• DHCP Leased Entries
•DHCP Relay Agent
- Helper Address 1-4
- DHCP Option82 Relay Agent (Circuit ID/Remote ID)
DSCP-Queuing
Mapping
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DSCP-Queue
Mapping on Page
102
•DSCP 0 through 7
• Queue 0 through 3
• Queue 3 highest priority
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Configuration Using the Web User Interface
Type Category Details
Event Selection
Faul t Relay
Event Selection on
Page 118
Warning on Page
116
• Device Cold Start
• Device Warm Start
• Authentication Failure
• Time Synchronization Failure
• Power 1 Failure
• Power 2 Failure
• Fault Relay
•DI1 Change
•Ring Event
• Loop Protection
• Ring Topology Change
• Port by Port Event Selection
Relay 1- Multi-event
• Power - DC1, DC2, or Any
• Port Link (Port or Ports)
• Ring Failure
• Ping Failure - IP Address
• Ping Reset, IP Address, Reset Time (Sec), and Hold Time
(Sec)
• Dry Output - On Period (Sec) and Off Period (Sec)
GMRP
Configuration
GVRP Configuration
IGMP Query
IGMP Snooping
IP Configuration
Multicast Filtering
on Page 103
GVRP
Configuration on
Page 95
IGMP Query on
Page 105
IGMP Snooping on
Page 104
Basic Settings on
Page 49
• Enable/Disable
•Port by Port Basis
•2K Entries
• Enable/Disable GVRP Protocol
• State - Enable/Disable
• Join Timer
•Leave Timer
•Leave All Timer
• Version - Version 1, Version 2, or Disable
• Query Intervals
• Query Maximum Response Time
• Enable/Disable
•VID
• Port by Port IGMP Snooping Table
- IP Address
-VID
• IPv4 and IPv6 support
•DHCP
• DNS1 and DNS2
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Type Category Details
IP Security
IP Security on
Page 111
Configuration Using the Web User Interface
• Enable/Disable
•Security IP
• Security IP List - Index and Security IP
Loop Protection
MAC Address Table
(8K)
MSTP Configuration
MSTP Information
Loop Protection on
Page 88
MAC Address
Table on Page 121
MSTP
Configuration on
Page 81
MSTP Information
on Page 84
• Transmit Interval
• Enable/Disable port by port
• Status
• Aging Time (Sec)
• Static Unicast MAC Address - MAC Address, VID, and
Port
• Port by Port MAC Address Table View
- Static Unicast
- Dynamic Unicast
- Static Multicast
- Dynamic Multicast
• MSTP Region Configuration - Name and Revision
• New MST Instance - Instance ID, VLAN Group, and
Instance Priority
• Current MST Instance Configuration - Instance ID,
VLAN Group, and Instance Priority
• Instance ID
• Root Information
- Root Address
- Root Priority
- Root Port
- Root Path Cost
-Maximum Age
-Hello Time
- Forward Delay
• Port Information
- Role
-Port State
- Path Cost
- Port Priority
- Link Type
-Edge Port
Instance ID
•Port
MSTP Port
Configuration
MSTP Port
Configuration on
Page 83
• Path Cost
• Priority
• Link Type
•Edge Port
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Type Category Details
Ping Utility
Port Control
Port Mirror Mode
Port Security
Port Statistics
Ping Utility on
Page 127
Port Control on
Page 70
Port Mirroring on
Page 124
Port Security on
Page 110
Port Statistics on
Page 123
Target IP Address
• Enable/Disable Port State
• Speed/Duplex - Auto-Negotiation, 10 Full/Half, and 100
Full/Half (ES8508)
• Speed/Duplex - Auto-Negotiation, 10 Full/Half, and 100
Full/Half - Ports 1-6 and 100Full - Ports 7 - 8 (ES8508F)
• Flow control - Disable/Symmetric
• User-Defined Description
• Port Mirror Mode - Enable/Disable
•Port by Port
- Source Port - Rx and Tx
- Destination Port - Rx and Tx
• Port Security State - Port by Port
• Add Port Security Entry - Port, VID, and MAC Address
• Port Security Entry List - Port VID, and MAC Address
Port by Port
•Type
•Link
• State
• Rx and Tx Good
•Rx and Tx Bad
•Rx Abort
• Collision
•Port Type
• Link - Up/Down
Port Status
Port Status on
Page 72
• State - Enable/Disable
• Speed/Duplex
•Flow Control
Aggregation Settings
•Group ID - Trunk 1-8
Trunk Type - Static or 802.3ad LACPAggregation Status by
Trunk
•Type
• Aggregated Ports
Port Trunk
Aggregation
Setting on Page 74
Aggregation Status
on Page 75
• Individual Ports
• Link down Ports
PVLAN
Configuration
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Configuration on
Page 97
•VLAN ID
• PVLAN Type - None, Primary, Isolated, and Community
Page 45
Type Category Details
PVLAN Information
PVLAN Port
Configuration
QoS Setting
PVLAN
Information on
Page 99
PVLAN Port
Configuration on
Page 98
QoS Setting on
Page 100
Configuration Using the Web User Interface
• Primary VLAN
• Secondary VLAN
• Secondary VLAN Type
•Ports
Port Configuration
• PVLAN Port Type - Normal, Host, or Promiscuous
•VLAN ID
PVLAN Association
• Secondary VLAN
• Primary VLAN
Queue scheduling
• Use 8.4.2.1 Weighted Fair Queuing Scheme
• Use A Strict Priority Scheme
Port Setting
• CoS - 0 through 7
• Trust Mode - COS Only, DSCP Only, COS First, or DSCP
First
Rate Control
Redundant Ring
Rate Control on
Page 73
Redundant Ring
on Page 86
• Ingress Packet Types - Broadcast Only, Broadcast/
Multicast, Broadcast/Multicast/Unknown Unicast, and
All
• Ingress Rate (1 Mbps to 100Mbps)
• Egress Packet Type
• Egress Rate (1 Mbps to 100Mbps)
• Ring ID and Name
• Ring Configuration
-ID
-Name
- Version (Super Ring and Rapid Super Ring)
- Device Priority
-Ring Port
- Path Cost
-Ring Port2
- Path Cost
- Rapid Dual Homing
-Ring Status
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Type Category Details
Redundant Ring
Information
Redundant Ring
Information on
Page 87
• 32 Ring ID Maximum
• Supports up to four 100M rings
• Version
• Role
• Status
• RM MAC
• Blocking Port
• Role Transition Count
• Ring State Transition Count
Reset/Reboot
SNMP Configuration
SNMP Traps
SNMP V3 Profile
STP Configuration
Factory Defaul ts on
Page 69
System Reboot on
Page 69
SNMP
Configuration on
Page 107
SNMP Traps on
Page 109
SNMP V3 Profile
on Page 108
STP Configuration
on Page 77
• System Reset Button
• Reset to Factory Default Values
• Reboot from Interface
• V1/V2c Community
• Public - Read Only or Read and Write
• Private - Read Only or Read and Write
• Enable/Disable
• Trap Server - Server IP Address, Community, and
Version (V1 or V2c)
• Trap Server Profile - Displays Server IP, Community, and
Version
SNMP V3
•User Name
• Security Level
• Authentication Level
• Authentication Password
• DES Password
SNMP V3 Users - Displays Profile Information
• STP, RSTP, MSTP, or Disable
• Bridge Address
• Bridge Priority
•Maximum Age
•Hello Time
•Forward Delay
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Type Category Details
STP Information
STP Port
Configuration
STP Information
on Page 79
STP Port
Configuration on
Page 78
Configuration Using the Web User Interface
• Root Information
- Root Address
- Root Priority
- Root Port
- Root Path Cost
-Maximum Age
-Hello Time
- Forward Delay
• Port Information
- Role
-Port State
- Path Cost
- Port Priority
- Link Type
-Edge Port
- Aggregated (D/Type)
Port by Port
•STP State
• Path Cost
• Priority
• Link Type
•Edge Port
SYSLOG Mode
System Event Logs
Time Setting
Topology Discovery
Unknown Multicast
SysLog
Configuration on
Page 119
Event Log on Page
125
Time Setting on
Page 53
Topology Discovery
(LLDP) on Page
126
Unknown
Multicast on Page
105
• Disable, Local, Remote, or Both
• Remote IP Address
•Index
•Date
•Time
• Event Log
• IEEE 1588
• Manual or NTP Client
• Time Zone Setting
• Daylight Savings Time
• LLDP - Enable/Disable
• LLDP Configuration - Timer and Hold Time
• LLDP Port State - Local Port, Neighbor ID, Neighbor IP,
and Neighbor VID
• Send to Query Ports
• Send to All Ports
• Discard
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Type Category Details
Upgrade Firmware
VLAN Configuration
VLAN Port
Configuration
VLAN Table
Warning - SMTP
Configuration
Firmware Upgrade
on Page 67
VLAN
Configuration on
Page 92
VLAN Port
Configuration on
Page 90
VLAN Table on
Page 96
SMTP
Configuration on
Page 120
Local or TFTP
• Tunneling support for 256
• Management VLAN ID
• Static VLAN - ID and Name
• Static VLAN Configuration - VLAN ID, Name, and Ports
(Options: No VLAN, Trunk Link, or Access Link)
•PVID
• Tunnel Mode
•EtherType
• Accept Frame Type
• Ingress Filtering
•VLAN ID
•Name
• Status
•Port by Port
• Email Alert - Enable/Disable
• SMTP Server IP
• Mail Account
• Authentication
•User Name
• Password
• Recipient Email Address 1-4
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ES8508F and ES8508F-XT:
System Description displays as RocketLinx ES8508F
Industrial Managed Ethernet Switch. The MAC address
is 00 C0 4E 3C xx xx. and the System OID is unique.
Basic Settings
The Basic Setting group allows you the ability to configure switch information, IP address, User name/
Password of the system. It also allows you to do firmware upgrade, backup and restore configuration, reload
factory default, and reboot the system.
The following web pages are included in this group:
• Switch Setting on Page 49
• Admin Password on Page 50
• IP Configuration on Page 51
• Time Setting on Page 53
• DHCP Server Configuration on Page 56
• Backup and Restore on Page 61
• Firmware Upgrade on Page 67
• Factory Defaults on Page 69
• System Reboot on Page 69
Note: This User Guide refers to all three models as the ES8508 unless there is
Optionally, you can use the CLI for configuration, see Basic Settings (CLI) on Page 146.
information specific between the models.
Switch Setting
You can assign the System Name, Location, Contact and view ES8508 information.
Switch Setting Page
You can assign a name to the ES8508. You can input up to 64 characters. After you
System Name
configure the name, The CLI system selects the first 12 characters as the name in
CLI system.
System Location You can specify the ES8508 physical location with up to 64 characters.
System Contact
You can specify contact people with up to 64 characters by typing the Administer’s
name, mail address or other information.
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Switch Setting Page (Continued)
The SNMP Object ID of the ES8508. You can follow the path to find its private MIB
System OID
in an MIB browser.
Note: When you attempt to view private MIB, you should first compile private MIB
files into your MIB browser.
System Description
RocketLinx ES8508 or RocketLinx ES8508F Industrial Managed Ethernet Switch is
the system description.
Firmware Version Displays the firmware version installed in this ES8508.
Device MAC Displays a unique hardware address (MAC address) assigned in the factory.
Click Apply to apply the settings.
Apply
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129), if you want to maintain these settings
if the ES8508 is powered off.
Admin Password
You can change the user name and the password here to enhance security.
Admin
Password
User name
Password
Confirm
Password
Apply
Description
You can enter a new user name here. The default
name is admin.
You can enter a new password here. The default
password is admin.
You need to type the new password again to
confirm it.
Click Apply to apply the settings.
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129), if
you want to maintain these settings if the
ES8508 is powered off.
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IP Configuration
This function allows you to configure the ES8508’s IP address settings.
Configuration Using the Web Interface
IP Configuration Page
You can select to Enable or Disable the DHCP Client function. When the DHCP
Client function is enabled, an IP address is assigned to the switch from the
DHCP Client
network’s DHCP server. In this mode, the default IP address is replaced by the
one assigned by DHCP server. If DHCP Client is disabled, then the IP address
that you specified is used.
You can assign the IP address reserved by your network for the ES8508. If the
IP Address
DHCP Client function is enabled, you do not need to assign an IP address to
the ES8508, because it is overwritten by the DHCP server and displays here.
The default IP Address is 192.168.250.250.
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You can assign the subnet mask for the IP address here. If the DHCP Client
function is enabled, you do not need to assign the subnet mask. The default
Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
Subnet Mask
Note: In the CLI, the enabled bit of the subnet mask is used to represent the
number displayed in the web management interface. For example, 8
represents: 255.0.0.0,16 represents: 255.255.0.0, 24 represents:
255.255.255.0.
You can assign the gateway for the switch here. The default gateway is
Default Gateway
192.168.250.1.
Note: In the CLI, use 0.0.0.0/0 to represent the default gateway.
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical naming system built on a
distributed database for computers, services, or any resource connected to the
Internet or a private network. It associates various information with domain
DNS Server 1/2
names assigned to each of the participating entities. Most importantly, it
translates domain names meaningful into the numerical identifiers associated
with networking equipment for the purpose of locating and addressing these
devices worldwide.
You can enter an IPv6 address for the ES8508.
An IPv6 address is represented as eight groups of four hexadecimal digits,
IPv6 Address
each group representing 16 bits (two octets). The groups are separated by
colons (:), and the length of IPv6 address is 128bits.
The 64-bit interface identifier is automatically generated from the MAC
address for the ES8508 using the modified EUI-64 format.
Prefix This IPv6 prefix specifies the size of a network or subnet. The default is 64.
The IPv6 default gateway IP address identifies the gateway (for example, a
IPv6 Default
Gateway
router) that receives and forwards those packets whose addresses are
unknown to the local network. The agent uses the default gateway address
when sending alert packets to the management workstation on a network
other than the local network.
IPv6 Neighbor Table
Neighbor The IPv6 Neighbor Table lists neighbors of the ES8508.
Interface The interface connected to the neighbor.
MAC address This is the MAC address of the neighbor.
State
Remove
This displays the Neighbor Unreachability Detection (NUD) state of the
neighbor entry.
Click the Remove button to remove an IPv6 configuration or IPv6 Neighbor
Table entry.
Reload Click the Reload button to reload IPv6 configuration.
Click Apply to apply the settings.
Apply
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129), if you want to maintain these
settings if the ES8508 is powered off.
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Time Setting
Time Setting allows you to set the time manually or through a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. NTP is
used to synchronize computer clocks on the internet. You can configure NTP settings here to synchronize the
clocks of several switches on the network. The ES8508 also provides Daylight Saving functionality.
Time Setting Page
Time Setting
Source
IEEE 1588
Timezone Setting
Daylight Saving
Time
Apply
Manual Setting: Click Manual Setting to change time as needed. You can also click the Get
Time from PC button to get PC’s time setting for the ES8508.
NTP client: Click Time Setting Source if you want the NTP client to permit the ES8508 to
enable the NTP client service. NTP client is automatically enabled if you change the
Time Setting Source to NTP Client. The system sends a request packet to acquire
current time from the NTP server you assign.
The IEEE 1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) supports very precise time
synchronization in an Ethernet network. There are two clocks, master and slave. The
master device periodically launches an exchange of messages with slave devices to help
each slave clock re-compute the offset between its clock and the master's clock.
To enable IEEE 1588, select Enable in the PTP State and choose Auto, Master or Slave
Mode. After the time is synchronized, the system time displays the correct time from
the PTP server.
Select the time zone where the ES8508 is located. The following table lists the time
zones for different locations for your reference. The default time zone is (GMT)
Greenwich Mean Time.
Click the Daylight Saving Time check box and then set the Daylight Saving Time Start and
End times. During Daylight Saving Time, the ES8508 time is one hour earlier than the
actual time.
Click Apply to apply the settings.
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129), if you want to maintain these settings if
the ES8508 is powered off.
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Switch(config)# clock timezone
01 (GMT-12:00) Eniwetok, Kwajalein
02 (GMT-11:00) Midway Island, Samoa
03 (GMT-10:00) Hawaii
04 (GMT-09:00) Alaska
05 (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada), Tijuana
06 (GMT-07:00) Arizona
07 (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)
08 (GMT-06:00) Central America
09 (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
10 (GMT-06:00) Mexico City
11 (GMT-06:00) Saskatchewan
12 (GMT-05:00) Bogota, Lima, Quito
13 (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
14 (GMT-05:00) Indiana (East)
15 (GMT-04:00) Atlantic Time (Canada)
16 (GMT-04:00) Caracas, La Paz
17 (GMT-04:00) Santiago
18 (GMT-03:00) NewFoundland
19 (GMT-03:00) Brasilia
20 (GMT-03:00) Buenos Aires, Georgetown
21 (GMT-03:00) Greenland
22 (GMT-02:00) Mid-Atlantic
23 (GMT-01:00) Azores
24 (GMT-01:00) Cape Verde Is.
25 (GMT) Casablanca, Monrovia
26 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
27 (GMT+01:00) Amsterdam, Berlin, Bern, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna
28 (GMT+01:00) Belgrade, Bratislava, Budapest, Ljubljana, Prague
29 (GMT+01:00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris
30 (GMT+01:00) Sarajevo, Skopje, Sofija, Vilnius, Warsaw, Zagreb
31 (GMT+01:00) West Central Africa
32 (GMT+02:00) Athens, Istanbul, Minsk
33 (GMT+02:00) Bucharest
34 (GMT+02:00) Cairo
35 (GMT+02:00) Harare, Pretoria
36 (GMT+02:00) Helsinki, Riga, Tallinn
37 (GMT+02:00) Jerusalem
38 (GMT+03:00) Baghdad
39 (GMT+03:00) Kuwait, Riyadh
40 (GMT+03:00) Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volgograd
41 (GMT+03:00) Nairobi
42 (GMT+03:30) Tehran
43 (GMT+04:00) Abu Dhabi, Muscat
44 (GMT+04:00) Baku, Tbilisi, Yerevan
45 (GMT+04:30) Kabul
46 (GMT+05:00) Ekaterinburg
47 (GMT+05:00) Islamabad, Karachi, Tashkent
48 (GMT+05:30) Calcutta, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi
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49 (GMT+05:45) Kathmandu
50 (GMT+06:00) Almaty, Novosibirsk
51 (GMT+06:00) Astana, Dhaka
52 (GMT+06:00) Sri Jayawardenepura
53 (GMT+06:30) Rangoon
54 (GMT+07:00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta
55 (GMT+07:00) Krasnoyarsk
56 (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
57 (GMT+08:00) Irkutsk, Ulaan Bataar
58 (GMT+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
59 (GMT+08:00) Perth
60 (GMT+08:00) Taipei
61 (GMT+09:00) Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo
62 (GMT+09:00) Seoul
63 (GMT+09:00) Yakutsk
64 (GMT+09:30) Adelaide
65 (GMT+09:30) Darwin
66 (GMT+10:00) Brisbane
67 (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
68 (GMT+10:00) Guam, Port Moresby
69 (GMT+10:00) Hobart
70 (GMT+10:00) Vladivostok
71 (GMT+11:00) Magadan, Solomon Is., New Caledonia
72 (GMT+12:00) Auckland, Wellington
73 (GMT+12:00) Fiji, Kamchatka, Marshall Is.
74 (GMT+13:00) Nuku'alofa
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DHCP Server Configuration
Use this page to configure DHCP server services.
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DHCP Server
You can select to Enable or Disable the DHCP Server function. The ES8508
assigns a new IP address to link partners.
DHCP Server Configuration
Network Enter the IPv4 address for the DHCP server.
Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for the DHCP server.
Default Gateway Enter the IP gateway address for the DHCP server.
Lease Time Enter the Lease Time in seconds for the client.
Click Apply to apply the settings.
Apply
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129), if you want to maintain these
settings if the ES8508 is powered off.
Excluded Address
You can type a specific address into the IP Address field for the DHCP server
reserved IP address.
IP Address
The IP address that is listed in the Excluded Address List Table is not assigned
to the network device. Add or remove an IP address from the Excluded Address
List by clicking Add or Remove.
Manual Binding
The ES8508 provides an IP address binding and removing function. Enter the
specified IP address, and then click Add to add a new IP address binding rule
IP Address
for a specified link partner, like a PLC, or any device without DHCP client
function.
To remove an IP address from the Manual Binding List, highlight the rule and
click Remove.
The ES8508 provides a MAC address binding and removing function. Enter
the specified MAC address, and then click Add to add a new MAC address
binding rule for a specified link partner, like a PLC, or any device without
MAC Address
DHCP client function.
The MAC address format is xxxx.xxxx.xxxx; for example, 00C0.4E3A.0001.
To remove a MAC address from the Manual Binding List, highlight the rule
and click Remove.
Port and IP Address
Port Enter the client port number for the DHCP server.
Enter the client IP address for the DHCP server.
IP Address
After entering the port number and IP address, click Add. To remove a port
and associated IP address, click Remove. Click Reload to reload selected port
and IP address entries.
Option82 IP Address Configuration
IP Address
Option 82 IP Address Configuration: fully supports DHCP relay function.
The IP address of the Option82 IP address configuration.
Circuit ID The Circuit ID of the Option82 IP address configuration.
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The Remote ID of the Option82 IP address configuration.
Remote ID
After entering the IP Address, Circuit ID, and Remote ID, click Add.
Click the Remove button to remove selected Option82 IP Address table entries.
Click the Reload button to reload selected Option82 IP Address table entries.
Type This displays string or hex, depending on the type.
DHCP Leased Entries
The ES8508 provides an assigned IP address.
DHCP Leased Entries Page
Index Index of DHCP leased entries.
Binding Manual or auto binding IP addresses and MAC addresses.
IP Address The IP address of the leased entry.
MAC Address The MAC Address of the leased entry.
Lease Time(s) The lease time of the leased entry (in seconds).
Reload Click to reload DHCP leased entries.
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DHCP Relay Agent
This subsection discusses the DHCP Relay Agent.
Configuration Using the Web Interface
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DHCP Server Configuration Page
DHCP Server
You can select to Enable or Disable the DHCP Server function. The ES8508
assigns a new IP address to link partners.
DHCP Server Configuration
Network Enter the IPv4 address for the DHCP server.
Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for the DHCP server.
Default Gateway Enter the IP gateway address for the DHCP server.
Lease Time Enter the Lease Time in seconds for the client.
Click Apply to apply the settings.
Apply
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129), if you want to maintain these
settings if the ES8508 is powered off.
Excluded Address
You can type a specific address into the IP Address field for the DHCP server
reserved IP address.
IP Address
The IP address that is listed in the Excluded Address List Table is not assigned
to the network device. Add or remove an IP address from the Excluded Address
List by clicking Add or Remove.
Manual Binding
The ES8508 provides an IP address binding and removing function. Enter the
specified IP address, and then click Add to add a new IP address binding rule
IP Address
for a specified link partner, like a PLC, or any device without DHCP client
function.
To remove an IP address from the Manual Binding List, highlight the rule and
click Remove.
The ES8508 provides a MAC address binding and removing function. Enter
the specified MAC address, and then click Add to add a new MAC address
binding rule for a specified link partner, like a PLC, or any device without
MAC Address
DHCP client function.
The MAC address format is xxxx.xxxx.xxxx; for example, 00C0.4E3A.0001.
To remove a MAC address from the Manual Binding List, highlight the rule
and click Remove.
Port and IP Address
Port Enter the client port number for the DHCP server.
Enter the client IP address for the DHCP server.
IP Address
After entering the port number and IP address, click Add. To remove a port
and associated IP address, click Remove. Click Reload to reload selected port
and IP address entries.
Option82 IP Address Configuration
IP Address
Option 82 IP Address Configuration: fully supports DHCP relay function.
The IP address of the Option82 IP address configuration.
Circuit ID The Circuit ID of the Option82 IP address configuration.
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The Remote ID of the Option82 IP address configuration.
Remote ID
After entering the IP Address, Circuit ID, and Remote ID, click Add.
Click the Remove button to remove selected Option82 IP Address table entries.
Click the Reload button to reload selected Option82 IP Address table entries.
Type This displays string or hex, depending on the type.
Backup and Restore
You can use the Backup option to save the current configuration
saved in the ES8508 flash to a PC/laptop or a TFTP server.
This allows you to use the Restore option to restore a
configuration file back to the ES8508 or load the same settings to
another ES8508. Before you can restore a configuration file, you
must save the backup configuration file in the PC or TFTP server.
The ES8508 then downloads this file back into the flash.
The ES8508 configuration file is a standard text file. You can
open the file with Word or Notepad. You can also modify the file,
add/remove the configuration settings, and then restore the file
back to the ES8508.
There are two modes to backup and restore the configuration file:
•Local File
- Backup the Configuration - Local File Method on Page 62
- Restore the Configuration - Local Method on Page 63
• TFTP Server
- Backup the Configuration - TFTP Server Method on Page 64
- Restore the Configuration - TFTP Server Method on Page 67
You can use the Local File method if you have a Windows XP system.
If you have Windows Server 2003 through Windows 8, you must use the TFTP Server method to backup or
restore configuration files.
Note: PortVision DX also supports saving and loading configuration files, without any Windows operating
system restrictions.
Backup & Restore Page
• Local File: The ES8508 acts as the file server in Windows XP. Other Windows
operating systems must use the TFTP method. This mode is only provided by the
web user interface as the backup and restore functions are not supported by the CLI.
Backup
Configuration
For procedures, see
• TFTP Server: The ES8508 acts as a TFTP client. This mode can be used in both the
CLI and web user interface. For procedures, see
Backup the Configuration - Local File Method on Page 62.
Backup the Configuration - TFTP
Server Method on Page 64.
Note: Pointing to the wrong file causes the entire configuration to be skipped.
Backup Backup can only backup the configuration file to your PC or a TFTP server.
You can select local file in Windows XP or TFTP server for all Windows operating
Restore
Configuration
systems to restore the startup configuration. For procedures, see
Configuration - Local Method on Page 63 or Restore the Configuration - TFTP Server
Restore the
Method on Page 67.
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Restore Click to restore ES8508 startup configurations to the ES8508.
• Local File: The ES9528 acts as the file server in Windows XP. Other Windows
operating systems must use the TFTP method. This mode is only provided by the
web user interface as the backup and restore functions are not supported by the CLI.
Backup
Configuration
For procedures, see
• TFTP Server: The ES9528 acts as a TFTP client. This mode can be used in both the
CLI and web user interface. For procedures, see
Backup the Configuration - Local File Method.
Backup the Configuration - TFTP
Server Method.
Note: Pointing to the wrong file causes the entire configuration to be skipped.
• The ES8508 provides a default configuration file in the ES8508. To load the default configuration file,
you can use the Reset on the
Factory Defaults page on Page 69 or the Reload command in the CLI
(Page 150).
• You can use the CLI to view the latest settings running in the ES8508. The information are the
settings you have configured but have not yet saved to the flash. The settings must be saved to the
flash in order to work after a power recycle. Use the running-config command to view the configuration
file, see
Show Running Configuration on Page 150.
• After you save the running-config to flash, the new settings are kept and work after the power is
cycled. Use the show startup-config to view it in the CLI. The Backup command can only backup the
configuration file to your PC or TFTP server.
Backup the Configuration - Local File Method
You can use Local File method to backup (or restore) with a Windows XP system.
Note: If you have a Windows Server 2003 through Windows 7operating system, you must use the TFTP server
method (Page 64). You can use PortVision DX which does not have any operating system restrictions.
1. Open the web user interface for the ES8508 and open the
Backup and Restore page under Basic Settings.
2. Select Local File for Backup Configuration.
3. Click the Folder icon, browse to the location that you want to
store the backup configuration file, enter a file name, and click
Open.
Note: You cannot use spaces in the path to the
target file.
4. Click the Backup button and then click Ok when
the Success Message appears.
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Restore the Configuration - Local Method
You can use Local File method to restore with a Windows XP system.
Note: If you have a Windows Server 2003 through Windows 8 operating system, you must use the TFTP server
method (
Page 67) or use PortVision DX, which has no Windows operating system restrictions.
1. Open the web user interface for the ES8508 and open the Backup
and Restore page under Basic Settings.
2. Select Local File as the Restore Configuration.
3. Click the Folder icon, browse to the location where the backup
configuration file is located., highlight the file, and click Open.
4. Click the Restore button.
5. Click Ye s to the Confirm Dialog.
6. Click Ok to the Success Message.
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TFTP Server IP Address
Backup the Configuration - TFTP Server Method
You must use a TFTP server to create or load backup files if you are using the following operating systems:
• Windows Server 2003
•Windows Vista
• Windows Server 2008
•Windows 7
• Windows Server 2012
•Windows 8
If you do not have a TFTP server, you can download one from Comtrol using the Start the TFTP Server
subsection. You need to disable the Windows firewall, you can use the procedures in Disable the Windows
Firewall on Page 65. After opening a TFTP server and disabling you can do the following:
• Backup the Configuration - TFTP Server Method on Page 64
• Restore the Configuration - TFTP Server Method on Page 67
Start the TFTP Server
Use this procedure to download either
the 32-bit or the 64-bit version from
Comtrol.
1. If necessary, download the
appropriate .zip file for your
operating system from:
ftp://
ftp.comtrol.com/contribs/
free_3rd_party_utils/tftp_server/
to your system and unzip the file.
2. Execute the TFTP server
application, click Allow access, and
the TFTP server opens.
3. Leave the TFTP server open and
go to the next subsection to
temporarily disable the firewall.
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Disable the Windows Firewall
Use the following procedure to temporarily disable the system firewall.This example uses Windows 7.
1. From the Start button, click Control Panel, and click System and Security.
2. Click Windows Firewall.
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3. Click Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
4. Click Turn off Windows Firewall (not recommended) for private and public networks and Ok.
5. Minimize the Control Panel and go to the appropriate procedure, Create a Backup File on Page 66 or
Restore the Configuration - TFTP Server Method on Page 67.
Create a Backup File
You must have a TFTP server open and disabled the Windows firewall for this following procedure to work.
1. Open the web user interface for the ES8508 and open the
Backup and Restore page under Basic Settings.
2. Select TFTP Server for the Backup Configuration, enter the IP
address of the TFTP server, enter a Backup File Name, and
click the Backup button.
Note: You cannot use spaces in the path to the target file.
3. Click Ok to close the popup message.
Note: Make sure that you enable your Windows firewall when you have completed these tasks.
The backup file is located in the same directory that the TFTP server resides.
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Restore the Configuration - TFTP Server Method
To restore a configuration file, you must open a TFTP server and disable the Windows firewall. If necessary,
use Start the TFTP Server on Page 64 and Disable the Windows Firewall on Page 65.
The backup file must be located in the same directory that the TFTP server resides for this procedure to work.
1. Open the web user interface for the ES8508, open the Backup and Restore page under Basic Settings.
2. Select TFTP Server for the Restore Configuration, enter the IP
address of the TFTP server, enter the Backup File Name, and
click the Restore button.
3. Click Ye s to the Confirm Dialog message.
4. Click Ok to the Success Message.
Note: Make sure that you enable your Windows firewall when you
have completed these tasks.
Firmware Upgrade
Use this section to update the ES8508 with the latest firmware. Comtrol provides the latest firmware on the
Comtrol FTP site. Updated firmware may include new features, bug fixes, or other software changes. Comtrol
Technical Support suggests you use the latest firmware before installing the ES8508 at a customer site.
Note: Optionally, you can use PortVision DX to upload the latest firmware. If you need to upload a new
version of the Bootloader, you must use PortVision DX. You cannot use the web user interface to upload
the Bootloader.
Firmware Upgrade Page
System Firmware
Version
System Firmware
Date
The firmware version on the ES8508.
You should check the version number after the switch reboots.
The build date of the firmware on the ES8508.
• Local File (Windows XP) - see Upgrading Firmware (Local File) on Page 68
Firmware Upgrade
• TFTP Server (Window Server 2003 - Windows 8) - see Upgrading Firmware
(TFTP Server) on Page 69
Note: The system is automatically rebooted after you finish upgrading firmware. You should alert the
attached users before updating the firmware that network interruption may occur.
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Upgrading Firmware (Local File)
You can use this procedure to upgrade the firmware (not Bootloader) using Windows XP.
1. Open the web user interface for the ES8508, open the Firmware Upgrade page under Basic Settings.
2. Select Local in the Firmware Upgrade drop list.
3. Click the folder icon, browse to the firmware location,
highlight the .bin file, and click Open.
4. Click the Upgrade button.
5. Click Ye s to the Confirm Dialog message.
6. Click Ok to the Warning Message.
7. Click Ok to close the Success Message.
Note: After the firmware has successfully uploaded, you should close and re-open the browser to clear the Java
Virtual Machine cache.
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Upgrading Firmware (TFTP Server)
You can use this procedure to upgrade the firmware (not Bootloader) using a Windows operating systems.
1. Open a TFTP server, if necessary, see Start the TFTP Server on Page 64.
2. Place the ES8508 .bin file in the same directory where the TFTP server resides.
3. Disable the Windows firewall, if necessary, see Disable the Windows Firewall on Page 65.
4. If necessary, open the web user interface, open the Firmware Upgrade page in the Basic Settings group.
5. Select TFTP Server in the Firmware Upgrade drop list.
6. Enter the IP address of the TFTP server, enter the firmware file name, and click the Upgrade button.
7. Click Ye s to the Confirm Dialog message.
8. Click Ok to the Warning Message.
9. Click Ok to close the Success Message.
10. Enable the Windows firewall.
Note: After the firmware has successfully uploaded, you should close and re-open the browser to clear the Java
Virtual Machine cache.
Factory Defaults
You can reset the ES8508 configuration values to default settings, excluding the network information.
Optionally, you can use the Reset Button on Page 16, which also resets the IP address with the default
configuration values.
Note: You can also use PortVision DX to reset the switch to the default configuration values (excluding the
network settings.).
1. Click Reset, if you want the ES8508 to reset all configurations to factory default settings.
The system displays a popup message window after finishing. The default settings work after rebooting
the ES8508.
2. Click Ye s in the popup message to reset the configuration to the factory defaults.
3. Click OK to the Success Message.
4. Go to the Reboot page, click the Reboot button.
5. Click Ye s to reboot the ES8508.
6. Click OK to the Success Message.
System Reboot
System Reboot allows you to reboot the device. Most feature changes require a switch reboot to take affect.
Note: Before rebooting, remember to click Save to save your settings. Otherwise, the settings you are lost when
the ES8508 is powered off.
1. Click the Reboot button to reboot your ES8508.
2. Click Ye s . The switch reboots immediately.
3. Click Ok.
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ES8508F and ES8508F-XT:
Ports 7 and 8 support 100 Full.
Port Configuration
The Port Configuration group allows you to enable/disable port state, or configure port auto-negotiation,
speed, duplex, flow control, port aggregation settings (port trunking), and rate limit control. It also allows you
to view port status and aggregation information. The following pages are included in this group:
• Port Control
• Port Status on Page 72
• Rate Control
• Port Trunking
Optionally, you can use the CLI for configuration, see Port Configuration (CLI)
Port Control
Port Control page allows you to enable/disable port state, or configure the port auto-negotiation, speed,
duplex, and flow control.
on Page 73
on Page 74
on Page 152.
Select the port you want to configure and make changes to the port. The following table provides information
about the different port control options.
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Technical Tip:
If both ends are not at the same speed, they cannot link with each other. If both ends
are not in the same duplex mode, they are connected by half-duplex mode.
Port Configuration Page
You can enable or disable the state of this port. Once you click
State
Disable, the port stops to link to the other end and stops to forward
any traffic. The default setting is Enable which means all the ports
are workable when you receive the ES8508.
You can configure port speed and duplex mode of each port. Below
are the selections you can choose:
ES8508:
• Fast Ethernet Ports 1~ 8 (fa1~fa8
- Auto Negotiation (default)
- 10M full-duplex (10 Full)
- 10M half-duplex (10 Half)
- 100M full-duplex (100 Full)
- 100M half-duplex (100 Half)
Speed/Duplex
ES8508F:
• Fast Ethernet Ports 1~ 6 (fa1~fa6)
- Auto Negotiation (default)
- 10M full-duplex (10 Full)
- 10M half-duplex (10 Half)
- 100M full-duplex (100 Full)
- 100M half-duplex (100 Half)
• Fast Ethernet Ports 7~ 8 (fa7~fa8)
- 100M full-duplex (100 Full)
Symmetric means that you need to activate the flow control
function of the remote network device in order to let the flow
Flow Control
control of that corresponding port on the switch to work.
Disable (default) means that you do not need to activate the flow
control function of the remote network device, as the flow control of
that corresponding port on the switch works.
Description Click this field if you want to enter a port description.
Click Apply to apply the settings.
Apply
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129
), if you want to
maintain these settings if the ES8508 is powered off.
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This image displays the ES8508F or ES8508F-XT.
Port Status
The Port Status page displays the current port status.
Port Status Page
Type 100BASE-TX or 100BASE-FX displays for Fast Ethernet ports, depending on the port type.
Link Shows link status; Up means the link is up and Down means that the link is down.
State
Shows the port state. If the state is enabled it displays Enable. If the port is disabled or
shutdown, it displays Disable.
Speed/Duplex Current working status of the port.
Flow Control The state of the flow control.
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Rate Control
Rate limiting is a form of flow control used to enforce a strict bandwidth limit at a port. You can program
separate transmit (Egress Rule) and receive (Ingress Rule) rate limits at each port, and even apply the limit
to certain packet types as described below.
Rate Control Page
Ingress
Packet Type
Bandwidth
Apply
You can select the packet type that you want to filter. The Ingress packet types
supported are:
• Broadcast/Multicast/Unknown Unicast
• Broadcast/Multicast
• Broadcast
•All
The Egress rate supports all types of packets.
All ports support port Ingress and Egress rate control. For example, assume Port 1
is 10Mbps, you can set it's effective Egress rate at 2Mbps, Ingress rate at 1Mbps.
The ES8508 performs the Ingress rate by packet counter to meet the specified rate.
•Ingress
Ingress rate in Mbps, the rate range is from 1 Mbps to 100 Mbps and zero
means no limit. The default value is 8Mbps
• Egress
The default value is no-limit. Egress rate limiting has an effect on all types of
packets, including Unicast, Multicast and Broadcast packets.
Click Apply to apply the settings.
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129
), if you want to maintain these settings
if the ES8508 is powered off.
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Port Trunking
Port Trunking allows you to group multiple Ethernet ports in
parallel to increase link bandwidth. The aggregated ports can be
viewed as a physical port that has a bandwidth equal to the
combined bandwidth of each trunked port.The member ports of
the same trunk group can balance the loading and backup for
each other. The Port Trunking feature is usually used when you
need higher bandwidth for the network backbone. This is an
inexpensive way for you to transfer more data.
The aggregated ports can interconnect to the another switch
that also supports Port Trunking. Comtrol supports two types of
port trunking:
• Static Trunk
• IEEE 802.3ad
There are some different descriptions for the port trunking. Different manufacturers may use different
descriptions for their products, like Link Aggregation Group (LAG), Link Aggregation Control Protocol,
Ethernet Trunk, or Ether Channel.
When the other end uses IEEE 802.3ad LACP, you should assign IEEE 802.3ad LACP to the trunk. When the
other end uses non-802.3ad, you can then use Static Trunk.
There are two pages for port trunking, Aggregation Setting
on Page 74 and Aggregation Status on Page 75.
Aggregation Setting
Use the Port Trunk - Aggregation Setting page to set up port trunking.
Aggregation Setting Page
Trunk Size
Group ID
Trunk Type
The ES8508 can support up to 8 trunk groups . Each trunk group can aggregate up to
8 members. The ports should use the same speed and duplex.
Group ID is the ID for the port trunking group. Ports with same group ID are in the
same group.
Static or 802.3ad LACP. Each trunk group can only support Static or 802.3ad LACP.
Non-active ports cannot be setup here.
Click Apply to apply the settings.
Apply
Note: You must Save the settings (Pag e 129
), if you want to maintain these settings if
the ES8508 is powered off.
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Aggregation Status
The Port Trunk - Aggregation Information page shows the status of port aggregation. Once the aggregation
ports are negotiated, you see the following status.
Aggregation Status Page
Group ID Displays Trunk 1 to Trunk 8 set up.
Type
Aggregated Ports
The Type is Static or LACP. Static means that LACP is disabled and
configured statically by the Administrator.
When LACP links, you can see the member ports in the Aggregated
column.
When LACP is enabled, member ports of LACP group that are not
Individual Ports
connected to the correct LACP member ports are displayed in the
Individual column.
Link Down Ports
When LACP is enabled, member ports of LACP group that are not
linked up are displayed in the Link Down column.
Reload Click Reload to reload aggregation settings.
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Network Redundancy
It is critical for industrial applications that the network remains running at all times. The ES8508 supports:
• Standard Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
The ES8508 supports RSTP versions IEEE 802.1D-2004, IEEE 802.1D-1998 STP, and IEEE 802.1w
RSTP.
• Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
MSTP implements IEEE 802.1s, which uses RSTP for rapid convergence, enables VLANs to be grouped
into a spanning-tree instance, with each instance having a spanning-tree topology independent of other
spanning-tree instances. This architecture provides multiple forwarding paths for data traffic, enables
load balancing, and reduces the number of spanning-tree instances required to support a large number of
VLANs. MSTP was originally defined in the IEEE 802.1s and later merged into the IEEE 802.1Q-2003
specification.
• Redundant Ring
The Redundant Ring features 0 ms for restore and less than 5 ms for fail over for copper.
• Rapid Dual Homing (RDH)
Advanced RDH technology allows the ES8508 to connect with a core managed switch easily. With RDH
technology, you can also couple several Rapid Super Rings or RSTP groups together, which is also known
as Auto Ring Coupling.
The following pages are included in this group:
• STP Configuration
• STP Port Configuration
• STP Information
• MSTP Configuration
• MSTP Port Configuration
• MSTP Information
• Redundant Ring
• Redundant Ring Information
• Loop Protection
Optionally, you can use the CLI to configure these features, see Network Redundancy (CLI)
on Page 77
on Page 78
on Page 79
on Page 81
on Page 83
on Page 84
on Page 86
on Page 87
on Page 88
on Page 155.
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STP Configuration
This page allows you to select the STP mode and configure the global
STP/RSTP bridge configuration. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP; IEEE
802.1D) provides a loop-free topology for any LAN or bridged network.
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP; IEEE 802.1w) is an evolution of
the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and was introduced with the IEEE
802.1w standard, and provides faster spanning tree convergence after a
topology change. In most cases, IEEE 802.1w can also revert back to
IEEE 802.1D in order to interoperate with legacy bridges on a per-port
basis. The new edition of the IEEE 802.1D standard, IEEE 802.1D-2004,
incorporates the IEEE 802.1t-2001 and IEEE 802.1w standards.
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP; IEEE 802.1s) which uses
RSTP for rapid convergence, enables VLANs to be grouped into a
spanning-tree instance, with each instance having a spanning-tree
topology independent of other spanning-tree instances. This
architecture provides a loop-free topology with load balancing while
reducing the number of spanning-tree instances required to support a large number of VLANs. MSTP was
originally defined in the IEEE 802.1s and later merged into the IEEE 802.1Q-2003 specification.
STP Configuration Page
STP Mode Select STP running protocol STP, RSTP or MSTP or disable STP.
Bridge Configuration
Bridge Address A value used to identify the bridge. This item cannot be modified.
A value used to identify the bridge. The bridge with the lowest value has the
Bridge Priority
highest priority and is selected as the root. Enter a number 0 through 61440 in
increments of 4096.
The number of seconds a bridge waits without receiving Spanning-Tree Protocol
configuration messages before attempting to reconfigure. Enter a number of 6
Max Age
through 40.
Note: 2*(Forward Delay Time-1) should be greater than or equal to the Max Age.
The Max Age should be greater than or equal to 2*(Hello Time + 1).
The number of seconds between the transmissions of Spanning-Tree Protocol
Hello Time
configuration messages. Enter a number of 1 through 10.
Note: 2*(Forward Delay Time-1) should be greater than or equal to the Max Age.
The Max Age should be greater than or equal to 2*(Hello Time + 1).
The number of seconds a port waits before changing from its Spanning-Tree
Protocol learning and listening states to the forwarding state. Enter a number 4
Forward Delay
through 30.
Note: 2*(Forward Delay Time-1) should be greater than or equal to the Max Age.
The Max Age should be greater than or equal to 2*(Hello Time + 1).
Click Apply to apply the settings.
Apply
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129
), if you want to maintain these
settings if the ES8508 is powered off.
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STP Port Configuration
This page allows you to configure the port parameter after you have enabled STP, RSTP, or MSTP.
STP Port Configuration Page
You can enable/disable STP/RSTP/MSTP on a port by port basis.
STP State
You can disable the STP state when connecting a device in order to avoid STP waiting
periods.
Path Cost
Priority
The cost of the path to the other bridge from this transmitting bridge at the specified
port. Enter a number from 1 through 200000000.
Decide which port should be blocked by priority on your LAN. Enter a number from 0
through 240 in increments of 16.
Some of the rapid state transactions that are possible within RSTP are dependent
upon whether the port in question is connected to exactly one other bridge (that is, it
Link Type
is served by a point-to-point LAN segment), or if it is connected to two or more
bridges (that is., it is served by a shared medium LAN segment). This configuration
allows the p2p status of the link to be controlled by an administrator.
Present in implementations that support the identification of edge ports. All ports
directly connected to end stations cannot create bridging loops in the network and
can thus directly transition to forwarding, and skipping the listening and learning
Edge Port
stages.
When a non-bridge device connects an edge port, this port is in a blocking state and
turn to forwarding state in 2*Hello Time seconds. When the bridge device connects
an edge port, this port is a non-edge port automatic.
Click Apply to apply the settings.
Apply
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129
), if you want to maintain these settings if
the ES8508 is powered off.
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STP Information
The STP Information page allows you to see the ES8508 root information and port status.
STP Information Page
Root Information
Root Address Root bridge address, which is the bridge with the smallest (lowest) bridge ID.
Root Priority
Root bridge priority, the bridge with the lowest value has the highest priority and
is selected as the root.
Root Port Root port of this bridge.
Root Path Cost Root path cost.
Max Age
Hello Time
Forward Delay
The number of seconds a bridge waits without receiving Spanning-Tree Protocol
configuration messages before attempting to reconfigure.
The number of seconds between the transmissions of Spanning-Tree Protocol
configuration messages.
The number of seconds a port waits before changing from its Spanning-Tree
Protocol learning and listening states to the forwarding state.
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STP Information Page (Continued)
Port Information
Port Role
Port State
Path Cost
Port Priority
Descriptive information about the STP/RSTP switch port role. Role: Root,
Designated, Alternate, Backup, Disabled, Unknown.
Descriptive information about the STP/RSTP switch port state. State: Blocking,
Listening, Learning, Forwarding, Disabled, Unknown.
The cost of the path to the other bridge from this transmitting bridge at the
specified port. Path cost range is 1 through 200000000.
Decide which port should be blocked by priority in your LAN. Range is 0 through
240 in increments of 16.
Operational link type. Some of the rapid state transactions that are possible
within RSTP are dependent upon whether the port in question can be concerned
Link Type
to exactly one other bridge (that is, it is served by a point-to-point LAN segment),
or can be connected to two or more bridges (that is, it is served by a shared
medium LAN segment).
Operational edge port state. Present in implementations that support the
identification of edge ports. All ports directly connected to end stations cannot
create bridging loops in the network and can thus directly transition to
Edge Port
forwarding, skipping the listening and learning stages. When the non-bridge
device connects an edge port, this port is in blocking state and turn to forwarding
state in 2*Hello Time seconds. When the bridge device connects an edge port, this
port is a non-edge port automatic.
Reload Click the Reload button to reload STP information.
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MSTP Configuration
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) is a direct extension of RSTP. It can provide an independent
spanning tree for different VLANs. It simplifies network management, creates a faster convergence than
RSTP by limiting the size of each region, and prevents VLAN members from being segmented from the rest of
the group (as sometimes occurs with IEEE 802.1D STP).
While using MSTP, there are some new concepts of network architecture. A switch may belong to different
groups, act as root or designate switch, or generate BPDU packets for the network to maintain the forwarding
table of the spanning tree. MSTP can also provide load balancing between switches.
One VLAN can be mapped to a Multiple Spanning Tree Instance (MSTI). The maximum number of instances
that the ES8508 supports is 16, with a range from 0-15. The MSTP builds a separate Multiple Spanning Tree
(MST) for each instance to maintain connectivity among each of the assigned VLAN groups. An Internal
Spanning Tree (IST) is used to connect all the MSTP switches within an MST region. An MST Region may
contain multiple MSTP instances.
The following figure shows a MSTP instance with two VLANs. Each instance has a root node and forwarding
paths.
A Common Spanning Tree (CST) interconnects all adjacent MST regions and acts as a virtual bridge node for
communications with STP or RSTP nodes in the global network. MSTP connects all bridges and LAN
segments with a single Common Internal Spanning Tree (CIST). The CIST is formed as a result of the
running spanning tree algorithm between switches that support the STP, RSTP, or MSTP protocols.
The following diagram shows a CST attached to a larger
network. In this network, a Region may have different
instances and its own forwarding path and table, however,
the CST acts as a single bridge.
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This is the MSTP Configuration page.
MSTP Configuration Page
MST Region Configuration
Region Name A name used to identify the MST Region.
Revision A value used to identify the MST Region.
Apply Click the Apply button to apply the MST Region Configuration.
New MST Instance
A value used to identify the MST instance, valid value are 1 through 15. Instance 0
Instance ID
(CIST, Common Internal Spanning Tree) is a special instance of spanning-tree
known as IST or Internal Spanning Tree (=MSTI00).
VLAN Group
Give a VLAN group to map this MST instance. Use a VLAN number (for example,
10), range (for example:1-10) or mixing format (for example: 2,4,6,4-7,10).
A value used to identify the MST instance. The MST instance with the lowest value
Instance Priority
has the highest priority and is selected as the root. Enter a number 0 through 61440
in increments of 4096.
Add Click the Add button to add the New MST Instance.
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MSTP Configuration Page (Continued)
Current MST Instance Configuration
A value used to identify the MST instance. Instance 0 (CIST, Common Internal
Instance ID
Spanning Tree) is a special instance of spanning-tree known as IST or Internal
Spanning Tree (=MSTI00).
Provide a VLAN group to map this MST instance. Use the VLAN number, for
VLAN Group
example: 10. You can set a range, for example: 1-10) or set specific VLANs, for
example: 2,4,6,4-7.
A value used to identify the MST instance. The MST instance with the lowest value
Instance Priority
has the highest priority and is selected as the root. Enter a number 0 through 61440
in increments of 4096.
Click the Modify button to apply the current MST instance configuration.
Modify
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129
), if you want to maintain these settings
if the ES8508 is powered off.
MSTP Port Configuration
This page allows you to configure the port settings. Choose the Instance ID that you want to configure.
MSTP Port Configuration Page
Instance ID Select an Instance ID to display and modify MSTP instance setting.
Port Configuration
Path Cost
Priority
The cost of the path to the other bridge from this transmitting bridge at the
specified port. Enter a number from 1 through 200000000.
Decide which port should be blocked by priority on your LAN. Enter a number
from 0 through 240 in increments of 16.
Some of the rapid state transactions that are possible within RSTP are
dependent upon whether the port in question is connected to exactly one other
Link Type
bridge (that is, it is served by a point-to-point LAN segment), or if it's
connected to two or more bridges (that is, it is served by a shared medium
LAN segment). This configuration allows the p2p status of the link to be
controlled by an administrator.
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MSTP Port Configuration Page (Continued)
Present in implementations that support the identification of edge ports. All
ports directly connected to end stations cannot create bridging loops in the
network and can thus directly transition to forwarding, and skipping the
Edge Port
listening and learning stages. When the non-bridge device connects an edge
port, this port is in a blocking state and turn to forwarding state in 2*Hello
Time seconds. When the bridge device connects an edge port, this port is a
non-edge port automatic.
Click the Apply button to apply the configuration.
Apply
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129
), if you want to maintain these
settings if the ES8508 is powered off.
MSTP Information
This page allows you to see the current MSTP information. Choose the Instance ID first. If the instance is not
added, the information remains blank.
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MSTP Information Page
Select an instance ID to display MSTP instance information. Instance 0 (CIST,
Instance ID
Common Internal Spanning Tree) is a special instance of spanning-tree
known as IST or Internal Spanning Tree (=MSTI00).
Root Information
Root Address Root bridge address, which is the bridge with the smallest (lowest) bridge ID.
Root Priority
Root bridge priority, the bridge with the lowest value has the highest priority
and is selected as the root.
Root Port Root port of this bridge.
Root Path Cost Root path cost.
Max Age
Hello Time
Forward Delay
The number of seconds a bridge waits without receiving Spanning-Tree
Protocol configuration messages before attempting to reconfigure.
The number of seconds between the transmissions of Spanning-Tree Protocol
configuration messages.
The number of seconds a port waits before changing from its Spanning-Tree
Protocol learning and listening states to the forwarding state.
Port Information
Port Role
Port State
Path Cost
Port Priority
Descriptive information about the MSTP switch port role. Role: Master, Root,
Designated, Alternate, Backup, Boundary, Disabled, Unknown.
Descriptive information about the MSTP switch port state. State: Blocking,
Listening, Learning, Forwarding, Disabled, Unknown.
The cost of the path to the other bridge from this transmitting bridge at the
specified port. Path cost range is 1 through 200000000.
Decide which port should be blocked by priority in your LAN. The range is 0
through 240 in increments of 16.
Operational link type. Some of the rapid state transactions that are possible
within MSTP are dependent upon whether the port in question can be
Link Type
concerned to exactly one other bridge (that is, it is served by a point-to-point
LAN segment), or can be connected to two or more bridges (that is, it is served
by a shared medium LAN segment).
Operational edge port state. Present in implementations that support the
identification of edge ports. All ports directly connected to end stations cannot
create bridging loops in the network and can thus directly transition to
Edge Port
forwarding, skipping the listening and learning stages. When the non-bridge
device connects an edge port, this port is in blocking state and turn to
forwarding state in 2*Hello Time seconds. When the bridge device connects an
edge port, this port is a non-edge port automatic.
Reload Click the Reload button to reload MSTP instance information.
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Redundant Ring
The most common industrial network redundancy is to form a ring or loop. Typically, managed switches are
connected in series and the last switch is connected back to the first one. In such connection, you can
implement Redundant Ring technology.
Redundant Ring Page
To create a Redundant Ring enter the Ring ID, which has range from 0 to 31. If the name
New Ring
(Ring ID/Name)
field is left blank, the name of this ring is automatically named with the Ring ID. The
maximum number of rings is 32.
Note: Once a ring is created, you cannot change it.
Ring Configuration
Once a Ring is created, the Ring ID appears, and cannot be changed. In multiple ring
ID
environments, the traffic can only be forwarded under the same Ring ID. Remember to
check the Ring ID when there are more than one ring in existence.
Name
This field shows the name of the Ring. If it is not entered when creating, it is
automatically named by the rule RingID.
Version The version of Ring can be changed here, the choices are Rapid Super Ring or Super Ring.
The switch with highest priority (highest value) is automatically selected as the Ring
Device Priority
Master (RM). When one of the ring ports on this switch becomes a forwarding port and the
other one becomes a blocking port. If all of the switches have the same priority, the switch
with the highest MAC address is selected as the Ring Master.
In a Rapid Super Ring environment, you should have two Ring ports. Whether this switch
Ring Port1
is a Ring Master or not. When configuring Rapid Super Rings, two ports should be selected
to be Ring ports. For a Ring Master, one of the Ring Ports becomes the forwarding port
and the other one becomes the blocking port.
Change the Path Cost of Ring Port1, if this switch is the Ring Master of a Ring, then it
Path Cost
determines the blocking port. The port with higher Path Cost in the two Ring Ports
becomes the blocking port, If the Path Cost is the same, the port with larger port number
becomes the blocking port.
Ring Port2 Assign another port for ring connection.
Path Cost Change the Path Cost of Ring Port2.
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Redundant Ring Page (Continued)
Rapid Dual Homing is an important feature of Rapid Super Ring redundancy technology.
When you want to connect multiple RSR or form redundant topology with other vendors,
RDH allows you to have a maximum of seven multiple links for redundancy without any
Rapid Dual
Homing
problem.
In RDH, you do not need to configure a specific port to connect to other protocol. The RDH
selects the fastest link for the primary link and blocks all the other links to avoid a loop.
If the primary link failed, RDH automatically forwards the secondary link for a network
redundant. If there are more connections, they are standby links and are recovered if
both primary and secondary links are broken.
Ring status To Enable/Disable the Ring, remember to enable the Ring after you add it.
Click Apply to apply the settings.
Apply
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129
), if you want to maintain these settings if the
ES8508 is powered off.
Redundant Ring Information
This page shows Redundant Ring information.
Redundant Ring Information Page
ID The Ring ID.
Version Displays the ring version, this field could be Super Ring or Rapid Super Ring.
Role This ES8508 is the RM (Ring Master) or nonRM (non-ring master).
Status
RM MAC
If this field is Normal it means the redundancy is approved. If any one of the
link in this Ring is broken, then the status is Abnormal.
The MAC address of Ring Master of this Ring. It helps to find the redundant
path.
Blocking Port Shows which is blocked port of RM.
Role Transition Count
Role state Transition
Count
Shows how many times this ES8508 has changed its Role from nonRM to RM
or from RM to nonRM.
Shows how many times the Ring status has been transformed between Normal
and Abnormal state.
Reload Click to reload redundant ring information.
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Loop Protection
Loop protection prevents broadcast loops in Layer 2 switching configurations.
Loop Protection Page
Transmit Interval
Loop protection mechanism detection packet transmitting interval
1 ~ 10 seconds (default is 1).
Port The port ID.
Loop Protection Enable/Disable loop protection mechanism on port.
Status The status of loop protection.
Click Apply to apply the settings.
Apply
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129
maintain these settings if the ES8508 is powered off.
Enable/Disable All
Click the Enable/Disable All button to enable or disable all ports
and then click Apply button to apply.
Reload Click the Reload button to reload loop protection information.
), if you want to
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C-VLAN
S-VLAN
802.1Q Tunnel
802.1Q Tunnel Uplink
VLAN
A Virtual LAN (VLAN) is a logical grouping of nodes for the purpose of limiting a broadcast domain to specific
members of a group without physically grouping the members. The VLAN allows you to isolate network traffic
so that only members of the VLAN could receive traffic from the same VLAN members. Basically, creating a
VLAN from a switch is the logical equivalent of physically reconnecting a group of network devices to another
Layer 2 switch, without actually disconnecting these devices from their original switches.
The ES8508 supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, which is also known as Tag-Based VLAN. This Tag-Based VLAN
allows a VLAN to be created across different switches. IEEE 802.1Q tag-based VLAN makes use of VLAN
control information stored in a VLAN header attached to IEEE 802.3 packet frames. This tag contains a
VLAN Identifier (VID) that indicates which VLAN a frame belongs to. Since each switch only has to check a
frame’s tag, without the need to dissect the contents of the frame, this saves a lot of computing resources
within the ES8508.
The following figure displays an IEEE 802.1Q VLAN.
The ES8508 supports VLAN tunneling (QinQ), which expands the number of VLANs by adding a tag to the
802.1Q packets. The original VLAN is usually identified as Customer VLAN (C-VLAN) and the new VLAN is
Service VLAN(S-VLAN). By adding the additional tag, QinQ increases the possible number of VLANs. After
QinQ is enabled, the ES8508 can reach up to 256x256 VLANs. With different standard tags, it also improves
network security.
VLAN Configuration pages allow you to add and remove a VLAN, configure port Ingress/Egress parameters,
and view the VLAN table. The following pages are included in this group:
• VLAN Port Configuration
• VLAN Configuration
• GVRP Configuration
• VLAN Table
on Page 96
on Page 90
on Page 92
on Page 95
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Optionally, you can use the CLI for configuration, see VLAN (CLI) on Page 164.
VLAN Port Configuration
The VLAN Port Configuration page allows you to configure VLAN port parameters on a specific port. These
parameters include the port VLAN ID (PVID), Tunnel Mode, Accept Frame Type and Ingress Filtering.
VLAN Port Configuration Page
Enter the port VLAN ID (PVID). The PVID allows the switches to identify which port
belongs to which VLAN. To keep things simple, it is recommended that PVID is
PVID
equivalent to VLAN IDs. The values of PVIDs are from 0 to 4,095 (0 and 4,095 are
reserved), 1 is the default value; 2 to 4,094 are valid and available in this column. Enter
the PVID you want to configure.
None - IEEE 802.1Q tunnel mode is disabled.
802.1Q Tunnel: QinQ is applied to the ports which connect to the C-VLAN. The port
receives a tagged frame from the C-VLAN. You need to add a new tag (Port VID) as an SVLAN VID. When the packets are forwarded to the C-VLAN, the S-VLAN tag is
removed. After 802.1Q Tunnel mode is assigned to a port, the egress setting of the port
should be Untag, it indicates that the egress packet is always untagged. This is
configured in the Static VLAN Configuration table (Page 92
Tunnel Mode
802.1Q Tunnel Uplink: QinQ is applied to the ports which connect to the S-VLAN. The
port receives a tagged frame from the S-VLAN. When the packets are forwarded to the
S-VLAN, the S-VLAN tag is kept. After 802.1Q Tunnel Uplink mode is assigned to a port,
the egress setting of the port should be Tag, it indicates that the egress packet is always
tagged. This is configured in the Static VLAN Configuration table (Page 92
example, if the VID of S-VLAN/Tunnel Uplink is 10, the VID of C-VLAN/Tunnel is 5.
The 802.1Q Tunnel port receives Tag 5 from C-VLAN and adds Tag 10 to the packet.
When the packets are forwarded to S-VLAN, Tag 10 is kept.
This defines the accepted frame type of the port. There are two modes you can select:
• Admit All mode means that the port can accept both tagged and untagged packets.
When you select Admit All, untagged frames or Priority-Tagged only frames received
Accept Frame
Type
on this port are accepted and assigned to the PVID for this frame. This control does
not affect VLAN independent BPDU frames, such as Super Ring, STP, GVRP and
LACP. It does affect VLAN dependent BPDU frames, such as GMRP.
• Tag Only mode means that the port can only accept tagged packets.When you select
Tag Only the ES8508 discards untagged frames or Priority-Tagged only frames
received on this port.
).
). For
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Ingress filtering instructs the VLAN engine to filter out undesired traffic on a port.
• When you Enable Ingress Filtering, the port checks whether the incoming frames
belong to the VLAN they claimed or not. The port then determines if the frames can
be processed or not. For example, if a tagged frame from TEST VLAN is received,
Ingress
Filtering
and Ingress Filtering is enabled, the ES8508 determines if the port is on the TEST
VLAN’s Egress list. If it is, the frame can be processed. If it is not, the frame is
dropped.
• When you select Disable, the port accepts all incoming frames regardless of its VLAN
classification. This control does not affect VLAN independent BPDU frames, such as
Super Ring, STP, GVRP and LACP. It does affect VLAN dependent BPDU frames,
such as GMRP.
Click Apply to apply the settings.
Apply
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129
the ES8508 is powered off.
Configuration Using the Web Interface
), if you want to maintain these settings if
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VLAN Configuration
Use this page to assign the Management VLAN, create the static VLAN, and assign the Egress rule for the
member ports of the VLAN.
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VLAN Configuration Page
The management VLAN ID is the VLAN ID of the CPU interface so that only member
Management VLAN
ID
ports of the management VLAN can ping and access the switch. The default
management VLAN ID is 1.
Click Apply after you enter the VLAN ID.
You can assign a VLAN ID and VLAN Name for the new static VLAN.
• VLAN ID: This is used by the switch to identify different VLANs. A valid VLAN ID
is between 1 and 4,094, 1 is the default VLAN.
• VLAN Name: This is a reference for the network administrator to identify different
VLANs. The VLAN name may up to 12 characters in length. If you do not provide a
VLAN name, the system automatically assigns a VLAN name
Static VLAN
• . The rule is VLAN (VLAN ID).
Click Add to create a new VLAN. The new VLAN displays in the Static VLAN
Configuration table. After creating the VLAN, the status of the VLAN remains Unused,
until you add ports to the VLAN.
Note: Before changing the management VLAN ID by web or Telnet, remember that the
port attached by the administrator should be the member port of the management
VLAN; otherwise the administrator cannot access the switch through the
network. The ES8508 supports a maximum of 256 VLANs.
• VLAN ID: The VLAN identifier for this VLAN.
• Name: The name of the VLAN.
• 1 - 8: The corresponding port number on the VLAN.
• -- Not available
• U Untag, indicates that egress/outgoing frames are not VLAN tagged.
Static VLAN
Configuration
• T Tag, indicates that egress/outgoing frames are
• LAN tagged.
•Click Apply to apply the settings.
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129
•Click Remove to remove the selected static VLAN.
•Click Reload to reload static VLAN configuration.
Configuration Using the Web Interface
), if you want to maintain these settings
if the ES8508 is powered off.
The following figure shows a static VLAN configuration table. The new VLAN 3 was created and the VLAN
name is test. Egress rules of the ports are not configured.
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This figure displays how to configure the Egress rule of the ports.
Use the following steps to configure Egress rules:
1. Select the VLAN ID. The entry of the selected VLAN turns to light blue.
2. Assign Egress rule of the ports to U or T.
3. Press Apply to apply the setting.
If you want to remove one VLAN, select the VLAN entry and then click the Remove button.
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GVRP Configuration
GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) allows you to set-up VLANs automatically rather than manual
configuration on every port on every switch in the network. GVRP conforms to the IEEE 802.1Q specification.
This defines a method of tagging frames with VLAN configuration data that allows network devices to
dynamically exchange VLAN configuration information with other devices.
GARP (Generic Attribute Registration Protocol), a protocol that defines procedures by which end stations and
switches in a local area network (LAN) can register and de-register attributes, such as identifiers or
addresses, with each other. Every end station and switch thus has a current record of all the other end
stations and switches that can be reached. GVRP, like GARP, eliminates unnecessary network traffic by
preventing attempts to transmit information to unregistered users. In addition, it is necessary to manually
configure only one switch and all the other switches are configured accordingly.
GVRP Configuration Page
GVRP Protocol Allows you to Enable/Disable GVRP globally.
State After enabling GVRP globally, you can still Enable/Disable GVRP by port.
Controls the interval of sending the GVRP Join BPDU (Bridge Protocol
Join Timer
Data Unit). An instance of this timer is required on a per-port, per-GARP
participant basis.
Controls the time to release the GVRP reservation after having received the
Leave Timer
GVRP Leave BPDU. An instance of the timer is required for each state
machine that is in the LV state.
Leave All Timer
Controls the period to initiate the garbage collection of registered VLAN.
The timer is required on a per-port, per-GARP participant basis.
Click Apply to apply the settings.
Apply
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129
), if you want to maintain these
settings if the ES8508 is powered off.
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VLAN Table
This table displays the current settings of your VLAN table, including VLAN ID, Name, Status, and Egress
rule of the ports.
VLAN Table Page
VLAN ID The ID of the VLAN.
Name The name of the VLAN.
Static means that this is a manually configured static VLAN.
Unused means this VLAN is created by web user interface/CLI and has no
member ports and the VLAN is not workable yet.
Dynamic means this VLAN was learnt by GVRP.
• -- No VLAN setting.
Status
• T A Trunk Link is a LAN segment used for multiplexing VLANs
between VLAN bridges. All the devices that connect to a Trunk Link
must be IEEE 802.1Q VLAN-aware, which sends and receives frames
with IEEE 802.1Q tags.
• U An Access Link is a LAN segment used to multiplex one or more IEEE
802.1Q VLAN-unaware devices into a Port of a VLAN Bridge. Devices
that are connected to an Access Link sends and receives frames without
IEEE 802.1Q tagging, which is the identification of the VLAN it belongs
to.
After creating the VLAN, the status of this VLAN remains in Unused status until you add ports to the VLAN.
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Private VLAN
A private VLAN helps to resolve the primary VLAN ID shortage, client ports’ isolation and network security
issues. The private VLAN features provides primary and secondary VLANs within a single switch.
Primary VLAN: The uplink port is usually a member of the primary VLAN. A primary VLAN contains
promiscuous ports that can communicate with Secondary VLANs.
Secondary VLAN: The client ports are usually defined within secondary VLAN. The secondary VLAN includes
Isolated and Community VLANs. The client ports can be isolated VLANs or can be grouped in the same
Community VLAN. The ports within the same community VLAN can communicate with each other, however,
the isolated VLAN ports cannot.
This figure shows a typical private VLAN network. A SCADA/Public Server or NMS workstation is usually
located in a primary VLAN. Client PCs and rings are usually located within the secondary VLAN.
The following web pages are in this group:
• PVLAN Configuration
• PVLAN Port Configuration
• PVLAN Information
Optionally, you can use the CLI for configuration, see Private VLAN (CLI)
on Page 97
on Page 98
on Page 99
on Page 167.
PVLAN Configuration
PVLAN Configuration allows you to assign a private VLAN type. Choose the
private VLAN types for each VLAN you want configure.
Note: You must have previously configured a VLAN in the VLAN Configuration
screen. Refer to VLAN Configuration
on Page 92 for information.
Private VLAN Configuration Page
• Primary VLAN - The uplink port is usually the primary
VLAN. Ports within a primary VLAN can communicate with
ports in a secondary VLAN
• Secondary VLAN - The client ports are usually defined within
VLAN ID
secondary VLAN. The secondary VLAN includes Isolated
VLAN and Community VLANs. The client ports can be
isolated VLANs or can be grouped in the same Community
VLAN. The ports within the same community VLAN can
communicate with each other. However, the isolated VLAN
ports cannot.
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Private VLAN Configuration Page (Continued)
• None: The VLAN is not included in private VLAN.
Private
VLAN
Type
• Primary: A primary VLAN contains promiscuous ports that
can communicate with the secondary VLANs.
• Isolated: The member ports of the VLAN are isolated.
• Community: The member ports of the VLAN can communicate
with each other.
Click Apply to apply the settings.
Apply
Note: You must Save the settings (Page 129
), if you want to
maintain these settings if the ES8508 is powered off.
PVLAN Port Configuration
The PVLAN Port Configuration page allows you to configure the port configuration and private VLAN
associations.
Private VLAN Port Configuration Page
The following options are available:
PVLAN Port Type
Normal: Normal ports remain in their original VLAN configuration.
Host: Host ports can be mapped to the secondary VLAN.
Promiscuous: Promiscuous ports can be associated to the primary VLAN.
VLAN ID
After assigning the port type, this displays the available VLAN ID for which the port
can associate.
Private VLAN Association
Secondary VLAN
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After the isolated and community VLANs are configured in the Private VLAN
Configuration page, the VLANs belonging to the second VLAN are displayed.
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Private VLAN Port Configuration Page (Continued)
After the Primary VLAN Type is assigned in Private VLAN Configuration page, the
Primary VLAN
secondary VLAN can associate to the primary VLAN ID.
Note: Before configuring PVLAN port type, the private VLAN Association should be
done first.
For example:
1. VLAN Create: VLANs 2-5 are created in the VLAN Configuration page.
2. Private VLAN Type: VLANs 2-5 has their own Private VLAN Type configured in the Private VLAN
Configuration page.
VLAN 2 belongs to the Primary VLAN.
VLANs 3-5 belong to the secondary VLAN (Isolated or Community).
3. Private VLAN Association: Associate VLANs 3-5 to VLAN 2 in the Private VLAN Association first.
4. Private VLAN Port Configuration
VLAN 2 – Primary -> The member port of VLAN 2 is a promiscuous port.
VLAN 3 – Isolated -> The Host port can be mapped to VLAN 3.
VLAN 4 – Community -> The Host port can be mapped to VLAN 3.
VLAN 5 – Community -> The Host port can be mapped to VLAN 3.
5. Result:
VLAN 2 -> VLANs 3, 4, 5; member ports can communicate with the ports in secondary VLAN.
VLAN 3 -> VLAN 2, member ports are isolated, but it can communicate with the member ports of VLAN
2.
VLAN 4 -> VLAN 2, member ports within the community can communicate with each other and
communicate with member ports of VLAN 2.
VLAN 5 -> VLAN 2, member ports within the community can communicate with each other and
communicate with member ports of VLAN 2.
PVLAN Information
The PVLAN Information page allows you to see the private VLAN information. Click Reload to refresh the
page contents.
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Traffic Prioritization
Quality of Service (QoS) provides a traffic prioritization mechanism which allows you to deliver better service
to certain flows. QoS can also help to alleviate congestion problems and ensure high-priority traffic is
delivered first. This section allows you to configure Traffic Prioritization settings for each port with regard to
setting priorities.
The ES8508 QoS supports four physical queues, weighted fair queuing (WRR) and Strict Priority scheme, that
follows the IEEE 802.1p CoS tag and IPv4 TOS/DiffServ information to prioritize the traffic of your industrial
network.
The following web pages are included in this group:
• QoS Setting
• CoS-Queue Mapping on Page 101
• DSCP-Queue Mapping
Optionally, you can use the CLI for configuration, see Traffic Prioritization (CLI)
QoS Setting
Use this subsection to set up QoS settings for the ES8508.
on Page 102
on Page 171.
QoS Setting Page
Use an 8,4,2,1
weighted fair
queuing scheme
Use a strict
priority scheme
This is also known as WRR (Weight Round Robin). The ES8508 follows the 8:4:2:1 rate to
process the packets in a queue from the highest priority to the lowest. For example, the
system processes 8 packets with the highest priority in the queue, 4 with middle priority,
2 with low priority, and 1 with the lowest priority at the same time.
Packets with higher priority in the queue are always processed first, except that there is
no packet with higher priority.
The CoS column indicates that the default port priority value for untagged or priority-
CoS
tagged frames. When the ES8508 receives the frames, the ES8508 attaches the value to
the CoS field of the incoming VLAN-tagged packets. You can enable 0,1,2,3,4,5,6 or 7 to
the port.
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