Industrial Managed Switch
4 - Gigabit Ports
5 - Gigabit RJ45/SFP Combo Ports
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................9
Connect the Power and Ground................................................................................................................. 9
Connect the Digital Input and Relay Output....................................................................................... 10
Mount the ES8509-XT.................................................................................................................................. 11
Connect the Ethernet Ports ...................................................................................................................... 13
Connect SFP Transceivers (Combo Ports 1-5) ......................................................................................13
LED Descriptions......................................................................................................................................... 14
Panel Layout................................................................................................................................................. 15
Reset Button ................................................................................................................................................. 15
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 ES8509-XT 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
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Table of Contents
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
Backup and Restore.................................................................................................................................. 61
Backup the Configuration - Local File Method ................................................................................ 62
Restore the Configuration - Local Method........................................................................................62
Backup the Configuration - TFTP Server Method ........................................................................... 63
Restore the Configuration - TFTP Server Method ........................................................................... 64
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................................... 64
Upgrading Firmware (Local File)...................................................................................................... 65
Upgrading Firmware (TFTP Server)................................................................................................. 66
Factory Defaults ....................................................................................................................................... 66
System Reboot........................................................................................................................................... 66
Port Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 67
Port Control............................................................................................................................................... 67
Port Status ................................................................................................................................................ 69
Rate Control .............................................................................................................................................. 71
Port Trunking ........................................................................................................................................... 72
Aggregation Setting ........................................................................................................................... 72
Aggregation Status............................................................................................................................. 73
Network Redundancy................................................................................................................................. 74
STP Configuration .................................................................................................................................... 75
STP Port Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 76
STP Information ....................................................................................................................................... 77
MSTP Configuration................................................................................................................................. 79
MSTP Port Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 81
MSTP Information.................................................................................................................................... 82
Redundant Ring ........................................................................................................................................ 84
Redundant Ring Information ................................................................................................................... 85
Loop Protection ......................................................................................................................................... 86
VLAN............................................................................................................................................................... 87
VLAN Port Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 88
VLAN Configuration................................................................................................................................. 90
GVRP Configuration................................................................................................................................. 93
VLAN Table .............................................................................................................................................. 94
Private VLAN................................................................................................................................................ 95
PVLAN Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 95
PVLAN Port Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 96
PVLAN Information ................................................................................................................................. 97
Traffic Prioritization .................................................................................................................................. 98
QoS Setting ............................................................................................................................................... 98
CoS-Queue Mapping ................................................................................................................................. 99
DSCP-Queue Mapping ........................................................................................................................... 100
Multicast Filtering .................................................................................................................................... 101
IGMP Snooping....................................................................................................................................... 102
IGMP Query ............................................................................................................................................ 103
Unknown Multicast ................................................................................................................................ 103
GMRP Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 104
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SNMP ............................................................................................................................................................ 105
SNMP Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 105
SNMP V3 Profile..................................................................................................................................... 106
SNMP Traps............................................................................................................................................ 107
Security ........................................................................................................................................................ 108
Port Security ........................................................................................................................................... 108
IP Security............................................................................................................................................... 109
802.1x Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 110
802.1x Port Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 111
802.1x Port Status .................................................................................................................................. 113
Warning........................................................................................................................................................ 114
Fault Relay.............................................................................................................................................. 114
Event Selection ....................................................................................................................................... 116
SysLog Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 117
SMTP Configuration............................................................................................................................... 118
Monitor and Diag....................................................................................................................................... 119
MAC Address Table ................................................................................................................................ 119
Port Statistics ......................................................................................................................................... 121
Port Mirroring......................................................................................................................................... 122
Event Log ................................................................................................................................................ 123
Topology Discovery (LLDP) .................................................................................................................... 124
Ping Utility.............................................................................................................................................. 125
Device Front Panel.................................................................................................................................... 126
Save to Flash............................................................................................................................................... 127
Logout........................................................................................................................................................... 127
Configuration Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) ...................................................... 129
Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 129
Using the Serial Console ........................................................................................................................ 130
Using a Telnet/SSH Console .................................................................................................................. 131
Command Line Interface Introduction ................................................................................................ 133
User EXEC Mode .................................................................................................................................... 134
Accessing the Options for a Command................................................................................................. 134
Privileged EXEC Mode ........................................................................................................................... 136
Global Configuration Mode .................................................................................................................... 137
(Port) Interface Configuration ............................................................................................................... 138
(VLAN) Interface Configuration ............................................................................................................ 139
Command Mode Summary ...................................................................................................................... 139
VTY Configuration Locked (Error Message)....................................................................................... 141
Basic Settings (CLI) .................................................................................................................................. 142
Port Configuration (CLI) ......................................................................................................................... 148
Network Redundancy (CLI) .................................................................................................................... 151
VLAN (CLI) .................................................................................................................................................. 160
Private VLAN (CLI) ................................................................................................................................... 163
Traffic Prioritization (CLI) ..................................................................................................................... 167
Multicast Filtering (CLI).......................................................................................................................... 170
SNMP (CLI) ................................................................................................................................................. 175
Security (CLI) ............................................................................................................................................. 176
Warnings (CLI) ........................................................................................................................................... 178
Monitor and Diag (CLI) ............................................................................................................................ 181
Saving to Flash (CLI) ................................................................................................................................ 184
Logging Out (CLI)...................................................................................................................................... 184
Service (CLI) ............................................................................................................................................... 184
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Complete CLI List............................................................................................................................185
User EXEC Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 185
Privileged EXEC Mode ............................................................................................................................. 186
Global Configuration Mode..................................................................................................................... 191
Port Interface Configuration Mode....................................................................................................... 196
VLAN Interface Configuration Mode.................................................................................................... 198
ModBus TCP /IP Support ...............................................................................................................199
Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 199
Modbus TCP/IP Function Codes ............................................................................................................ 200
Error Checking .......................................................................................................................................... 200
Exception Response .................................................................................................................................. 200
Modbus TCP Register Table.................................................................................................................... 201
CLI Commands for Modbus TCP/IP ...................................................................................................... 208
Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................209
Comtrol SFP Modules ............................................................................................................................... 209
Comtrol Private MIB................................................................................................................................. 209
Comtrol Support ........................................................................................................................................ 209
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Introduction
The ES8509-XT is a managed industrial Ethernet switch that is equipped with four 10/100/1000BASE-TX
ports and five Combo ports. The five Gigabit Combo ports provide:
• Copper RJ45 Ethernet ports (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-TX)
• SFP slots (100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX/LX/LHX/XD/ZX)
When the SFP port is active and installed on a Combo port, the corresponding Combo RJ45 port is
inactivated. For example, if an SFP is installed and active on “2SFP” port, Combo RJ45 port 2 becomes
inactive.
The embedded software supports full Layer 2 networking features. In addition, ES8509-XT provides ring
redundancy, network control, security, and alert features. The ES8509-XT also supports an RS-232 console
interface for out-of-band management. The ES8509-XT has a rugged aluminum housing and was designed for
industrial environments. The ES8509-XT provides a wide operating temperature and the ES8509-XT is
NEMA TS2 certified and provides an extended operating temperature.
The ES8509-XT is managed by Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Remote Monitoring
(RMON). Security is enhanced with advanced features such as IEEE 802.1Q VLAN and port/IP security.
Performance is optimized by QoS and IGMP Snooping/Query. Redundant Ring technology enables superb selfhealing capability for network failure and it also provides an advanced redundant network solution; Ring
Coupling and Rapid Dual Homing technology. Ring Coupling and Rapid Dual Homing technology means that
an Ethernet Ring can be extended more easily whether with Comtrol switches or other managed switches.
Event warnings can be sent to the network administrator by email or system log and to field engineers by
relay output.
Detailed specifications are available for the ES8509-XT
You can refer to Feature Overview
on Page 40 for web user interface features.
.
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Introduction
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Hardware Installation
AC Power Input
AC Power Input
Power Suppl y
10
.5 - 60VDC
(UL Listed)
Power Supply
10
.5 - 60VDC
(UL Listed)
V-
V+
V-
V+
12 - 24AWG Wire
12 - 24AWG Wire
Wiring Power Supplies
Positive and negative power system inputs are both accepted, but PW1 and
PW2 must be applied in the same mode.
You can use the following subsections to install the RocketLinx ES8509-XT:
• Connect the Power
• Connect the Digital Input and Relay Output on Page 10
• Mount the ES8509-XT
• Connect the Ethernet Ports
• Connect SFP Transceivers (Combo Ports
• 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 ES8509-XT.
1. Connect the DC power inputs.
a. Insert positive and negative wires (12-24AWG) into the PWR+ and PWR- contacts.
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.
and Ground
on Page 11
on Page 13
1-5) on Page 13
on Page 14
on Page 15
on Page 15
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Hardware Installation
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 ES8509-XT is powered from the highest connected voltage.
• The ES8509-XT can emit an alarm if PW1 or PW2 are no longer receiving power. See the Warning
discussion on Page 114
to configure an alarm.
Note: Use a UL Listed Power supply with an output rating of 10.5 to 60VDC with a minimum of 2A. The
recommended operating voltage is 24VDC.
2. Connect a ground wire between the chassis and earth ground using
12-24AWG wire to ensure that the ES8509-XT is not damaged by
noise or electrical shock.
a. Loosen the earth ground screw on the bottom of the ES8509-
XT.
b. Insert the ground wire.
c. Tighten the ground screw after the earth ground wire is
connected.
Connect the Digital Input and Relay Output
The ES8509-XT provides one digital input and one digital output (dry relay output) on the terminal block
connector on the bottom of the unit. The fault conditions can be configured in the web user interface or
Command Line Interface (CLI) and include:
•DI State
• Power failure
• Ethernet port link break
•Dry output
• Ping failure
• Super Ring failure
You can configure events using one of the ES8509-XT user interfaces (Fault R elay
Command Line Interface (Global Configuration Mode
on Page 137).
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 114) or the
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Hardware Installation
1. If necessary, use the screws to attach DIN rail clip to the rear
panel of the ES8509-XT. (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 ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT
You can use the following procedure to mount the ES8509-XT on a DIN rail or on the wall.
The DIN rail clip is already attached to the ES8509-XT. If the DIN rail clip is not screwed onto the ES8509XT, follow the instructions and the figure below to attach DIN rail clip to the ES8509-XT.
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Hardware Installation
Follow the steps below to install the ES8509-XT with the wall mounting plate:
1. To remove the DIN rail clip from the ES8509-XT, loosen the screws from the DIN rail
clip.
2. Place the wall mounting plate on the rear panel of the ES8509-XT.
3. Use the screws to attach the wall mounting plate to the ES8509-XT.
4. Use the hook holes at the corners of the wall mounting plate to hang the ES8509-XT
onto the wall.
5. To remove the wall mounting plate, reverse the steps above.
Wall Mount Installation
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Hardware Installation
TX D1+ 1
TX D1- 2
RX D2+ 3
RX D2- 6
BI D3+ 4
BI D3- 5
BI D4+ 7
BI D4- 8
1 RX D2+
2 RX D2-
3 TX D1+
6 TX D1-
4 BI D4+
5 BI D4-
7 BI D3+
8 BI D3-
Straight-Through Cabling
TX D1+ 1
TX D1- 2
RX D2+ 3
RX D2- 6
BI D3+ 4
BI D3- 5
BI D4+ 7
BI D4- 8
1 RX D2+
2 RX D2-
3 TX D1+
6 TX D1-
4 BI D4+
5 BI D4-
7 BI D3+
8 BI D3-
Crossover Cabling
10/100BASE-TX
1000BASE-TX
The SFP cage is 2 x1 design.
Connect the Ethernet Ports
You can use the following information to connect standard Ethernet cables between the ES8509-XT Ethernet
ports and the network nodes.
• Ports 1-5 are RJ45/SFP Combo Gigabit ports that support (10/100/1000BASE-TX / 100BASE-FX,
1000BASE-X)
• Ports 6-9 are Gigabit ports that support 10/100/1000BASE-TX.
See Connect SFP Transceivers (Combo Ports
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.
.
1-5) on Page 13 for information about SFP installation.
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.
• 10/100BASE-TX: Category, 5 cable
• 1000BASE-TX: Category 5 or 5e cable
Connect SFP Transceivers (Combo Ports 1-5)
The ES8509-XT equips five SFP ports combined
with RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports (Ports 1-5).
The SFP ports accept standard mini GBIC SFP
transceivers that support 100BASE-FX/
1000BASE-X.
1. Plug the SFP transceiver into the SFP fiber
2. Connect the transmit channel to the receive
3. Check the direction/angle of the fiber
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transceiver.
channel at each end.
transceiver and the fiber cable.
Hardware Installation
LEDs Function Description
Link/
Act
Indicates the traffic and link
status.
On: Port is linked to another
device
Blinking: The traffic is active
Off: Port not connected.
Speed
Indicates the copper port link
speed.
On: Port link is 1000Mbps
Off: Port link is 100Mbps or
10Mbps
1000
SFP transceiver speed
indicator.
On: The SFP supports
1000Mbps
Gray: Plugged in but not linked
up, yet
Note: This is a Class 1 Laser/LED product. Do not stare at the Laser/LED Beam.
The SFP port does not function until the fiber cable is linked to another active device. The SFP and
corresponding RJ45 ports work in an exclusive mode. Traffic sent or received through the SFP module has
priority thus no traffic is sent or received over the corresponding RJ45 connection. To use the RJ45
connection, remove the corresponding SFP.
Multi-Mode cables should not exceed 2KM and Single-Mode cables should not exceed 30km.
LED Descriptions
This subsection provides information about the ES8509-XT LEDs. You can also refer to Device Front Panel on
Page 126 for information about using the web user interface to remotely view LED information.
LEDs LED On LED Blinking LED Off
Power 1
Power on No power
Power 2
Sys (System) System operational System is uploading
System not ready
firmware or the system is
rebooting
DO (Digital
DO activated DO not activated
Output)
DI (Digital Input) DI activated DI not activated
Ring (Ring Master) Green: Working as a ring
master
Amber: Ring abnormal
Green: Ring with wrong port
Amber: Device’s ring port
failed
Ring function not
enabled
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Hardware Installation
Reset
RS-232 Console Port
Ports 6-9
10/100/1000BASE-TX
Ports 1-5 Combo Ports
SFP Ports
100BASE-FX
1000BASE-SX/LX
(Gigabit/SFP)
SFP Link/Activity LED
1000 LED
Link/Activity LED
Speed LED
Power 1/2 LEDs
SYS LED
DI and DO
PW1/PW2
Ground
Screw
Panel Layout
The ES8509-XT provides nine Gigabit ports:
• Four 10/100/1000BASE-TX RJ45 ports
• Five 10/100/1000BASE-TX RJ45 or 100BASE-FX Single-Mode/Multi-Mode and 1000 BASE-FX Single
Mode/Multi-Mode transceiver with SFP Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM)
Reset Button
The ES8509-XThas a reset button that you can use to reboot the ES8509-XT or reset the configuration to the
factory default.
The Reset button is located on the front panel of the ES8509-XT below the Console port.
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Reset Button Description
Depress 5 Seconds
Depress > 10
Seconds
This reboots the ES8509-XT without changing the
configuration.
This loads the factory default configuration values into the
ES8509-XT including the IP address.
Hardware Installation
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Using PortVision DX
There are several ways to configure network information. Comtrol Technical Support recommends connecting
the ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT to verify that the latest versions are loaded
(Page 24
• Download the latest version firmware and bootloader and upload it to the ES8509-XT (Page 25
• Perform other PortVision DX tasks, such as:
- Configuring multiple ES8509-XT switches (Page 26)
- Uploading firmware to multiple ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT using
these subsections:
• IP Configuration
• Firmware Upgrade
• Basic Settings (CLI)
) before configuration
maintain device information on your network (
on Page 51
on Page 64
on Page 142
)
)
)
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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is still available but has been moved to Legacy
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 ES8509-XT on the following Windows
operating systems:
•Windows 8.1
•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 ES8509-XT switches, if they
are in the same network segment.
Use the Software and Documentation CD that came with the ES8509-XT 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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Using PortVision DX
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 ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT 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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Using PortVision DX
4. Highlight the ES8509-XT for which you want to program network information and open the Properties
screen using one of these methods.
• Double-click the ES8509-XT in the Device Tree or Device List pane.
• Highlight the ES8509-XT in the Device Tree or Device List pane and click the Properties button.
• Right-click the ES8509-XT in the Device Tree or Device List pane and click Properties in the popup menu
• Highlight the ES8509-XT, click the Manage menu and then Properties.
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Using PortVision DX
5. Optionally, rename the ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT.
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 ES8509-XT.
Note: If you are deploying multiple ES8509-XT switches that share common values, you can save the
configuration file and load that configuration onto other ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT 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 129
• Right-click the ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT.
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 ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT when the status returns to
ON-LINE.
5. Right-click ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT switches using the Assign IP to Multiple
Devices option.
In addition, you can also configure common settings for the ES8509-XT web page and save the settings to a
configuration file that you can load to all or selected ES8509-XT switches. See Using Configuration Files
Page 29 for more information.
You can use this procedure if your ES8509-XT is connected to the host PC, laptop, or if the ES8509-XT resides
on the local network segment. Use the following steps to configure multiple ES8509-XT switches.
1. Shift-click the ES8509-XT 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
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Uploading Firmware to Multiple ES8509-XT Switches
You can use this procedure if your ES8509-XT is connected to the host PC, laptop, or if the ES8509-XT resides
on the local network segment.
Note: Technical support does not advise uploading bootloader to multiple ES8509-XT switches. Remember
that uploading firmware reboots the ES8509-XT, which depending on your network connections may
cause firmware uploading to fail on another ES8509-XT.
1. If the ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT 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.
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 ES8509-XT switches. The ES8509-XT
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.
In the next polling cycle, PortVision DX updates the Device List pane and displays the new firmware version.
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Adding a New Device in PortVision DX
You can add a new ES8509-XT manually, if you do not want to scan the network to locate it or you want to preconfigure an ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT. 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 ES8509-XT.
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 ES8509-XT 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 ES8509XT switches.
You may want to program the network settings in multiple ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT configuration file. Load a configuration
file and apply it to a selected ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT 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 ES8509-XT in the Device List pane, click Tracker, and then click ON.
The ES8509-XT 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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