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Magnum 6K8-Series Industrial Field Switch Installation & User Guide (03/06)

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Magnum

6K8-Series

Industrial Field Switch

Hardware

Installation and User Guide

Part #: 84-00160 (Rev. A)

Trademarks

Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation

NEBS is a trademark of Telcordia Technologies

UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories

GarrettCom, Magnum and Personal Switch are trademarks and Personal Hub is a

registered trademark of GarrettCom, Inc.

Important: The Magnum 6K8-Series Industrial Field Switch contains no user

serviceable parts. Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall render all

warranties null and void. If problems are experienced with Magnum 6K8-

Series Switch products, consult Section 6, Troubleshootings, of this User

Guide.

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Contacting GarrettCom, Inc

Please use the mailing address, phone and fax numbers and email address listed below:

GarrettCom, Inc.

47823 Westinghouse Dr.

Fremont, CA 94539-7437

Phone (510) 438-9071

Fax (510) 438-9072

Website: http://www.GarrettCom.com

email support@garrettcom.com

Federal Communications Commission

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

Canadian Emission This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel du Canada. Cet appareil est Classe A..

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Table of Contents........................................................................... Page

1.0

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 2

1.1 Technical Specifications ...................................................................... 2

1.2 Ordering Information........................................................................... 5

2.0 Introduction............................................................................................ 7

2.1 Inspecting the Package and Product .................................................... 7

2.2 Product Description - Magnum 6K8-Series (6K8) .............................. 8

2.2.1a Magnum 6K8-Series, Industrial Field Switch.............................. 9

2.2.2 Eight-port SFF fiber modules 100Mb fiber ............................... 11

2.2.3 Eight-Port Copper Module, 6K8-RJ45 ...................................... 12

2.2.4 Six-Port “4 + 2”Combo Modules, fiber

2.2.5 Four-Port 10 Mb and 100Mb mm Fiber ST Modules.............. 13

2.2.6 Gigabit (1000Mbps) port modules............................................. 14

2.2.7 Packet Prioritization, 802.1p QOS............................................. 14

2.2.8 Frame Buffering and Flow Control............................................ 15

2.2.9 Managed Network Software for Magnum 6K8-Series .............. 16

2.3 Features and Benefits......................................................................... 17

2.4 Applications ....................................................................................... 18

3.0 Installation............................................................................................22

3.1 Locating Magnum 6K8-Series Switches............................................ 22

3.2 Connecting Ethernet Media ............................................................... 23

3.2.1 Connecting Fiber Optic ST-type, “twist-lock”........................... 23

3.2.2 Connecting Fiber Optic SC-type, "Snap-In".............................. 24

3.2.3 Connecting Single-Mode Fiber Optic ........................................ 24

3.2.4 Connecting Twisted Pair Unshielded or Shielded .................... 24

3.2.5 Connecting Twisted Pair Unshielded or Shielded ..................... 25

3.2.6 Connecting Gigabit Media Using GBICs .................................. 25

3.3 DIN-Rail Mounting............................................................................ 25

3.3.1 Installing DIN-RAIL variable brackets on Magnum 6K8 ......... 27

3.3.2 Mounting Dimensions for 6K8 with metal brackets.................. 29

3.4 Powering the Magnum 6K8-Series Industrial Field Switch .............. 30

3.5 Alarm Contacts for monitoring internal power, and Software Traps.... 31

3.6 6K8-Series Port Module (6KPMV) Installation ................................ 31

3.6.1 Preparation for Installing and Removing 6KPMVs from 6K8’s ...... 32

3.6.2 Installing 6KPM Cards in the Magnum 6K8-Series .................. 34

3.6.3 Removing 6KPM Cards............................................................. 37

3.7 Connecting a Management Console Terminal to Magnum 6K8........ 38

3.7.1 RS-232 (DB-9) Console Com port (Serial port) pin assignments.39

4.0 OPERATION....................................................................................... 40

4.1 Switching Functionality ..................................................................... 40

4.2 Dual LEDs

4.3 Auto-Cross(MDIX) and Auto-negotiation, for RJ-45 ports............... 41

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on TOP and Front of the 6K8-Series unit ............. 41

100Mb ST or SC

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4.4 Flow-control, IEEE 802.3x Standard................................................. 43

4.5 Power Budget Calculations for Magnum 6K8-with Fiber Media...... 43

5.0 Introduction - Magnum 6K8 Industrial Field Switch Port Modules45

5.1 Inspecting the Package and Product .................................................. 45

5.2 6KPMV Module Description............................................................. 45

5.2.1 6KP6-RJMST, FX-ST “twist lock” Combo Module ................. 46

5.2.1a 6KP6-RJ10ST, mm FX-ST “twist lock” Combo Module.......... 46

5.2.1b 6KP4-F10ST, multi-mode FX-ST “twist lock” Module ........... 47

5.2.1c 6KP4-FLSTFX,multi-mode FX-ST “twist lock” Module.......... 47

5.2.2. 6KP6-RJMSC multi-mode FX-SC “snap-in” Fiber connector ........ 48

5.2.3 6KP6-RJSSC single-mode FX-SC-type, “snap-in” connector... 48

5.2.4 6KP6-RJSSCL single-mode FX-SC-type, “snap-in” connector 49

5.2.4a 6KP6-RJ10ST multi-mode FL-ST-type, “twist-lock” connector49

5.2.5 6KP8-MTRJ, small-Form-factor..................................................... 50

5.2.5a 6KP6-MT10ST, MTRJ Small-Form-Factor ST-Fiber port.......... 50

5.2.6 6KP8-45MT, MTRJ Small-Form-Factor ................................... 51

5.2.7 6KP8-MLC, Small-Form Factor............................................... 51

5.2.8 6KP8-45LC, LC small-form factor............................................ 52

5.2.9 6KP8-RJ45 (Twisted Pair), 10/100Mb 8-Port .......................... 52

5.2.10 6KP8-45-2MT, multi-mode FX , MTRJ Small-Form-Factor .... 53

5.2.10a

6KP8-45-2LC, single-mode FX , LC Small-Form-Factor ..... 53

5.2.11 GBIC-SXSC Gigabit fiber(1000Mb)multi-mode SC Connector54

5.2.11a

GBIC-LXSC Gigabit fiber multi-mode SC Connector .......... 55

6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................... 56

6.1 Before Calling for Assistance ............................................................ 56

6.2 When Calling for Assistance ............................................................. 57

6.3 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure ............................. 57

6.4 Shipping and Packaging Information................................................. 58

APPENDIX A: WARRANTY INFORMATION.........................................58

APPENDIX B : Internal DC Power Supply Options.................................... 58

APPENDIX C: Internal DC Dual-Source Power Option............................. 61

Revisions 03/06: Minor update on 10/05 : Initial Release, Rev A

09/05 : Draft of Initial Release, Rev A

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THE MAGNUM LINE

Ethernet connectivity products

"Designed and Manufactured in the USA"

Overview

GarrettCom, Inc. offers the premium-quality Magnum line of Ethernet LAN connectivity products with industry-standard functionality and built-in fiber configurability. Magnum products are designed for use in demanding Carrier Class, Industrial Grade and OEM applications where reliability is a primary consideration.

6K-Series Managed Fiber Switches, MODULAR- Gigabit, 100 and 10 Mbps, fiber and

copper ports, mix-and match. Features SFF fiber and DC power in 1U units.

Edge SwitcHEs, Economical 6 port 10/100 and a combo of fiber+copper, provide an

effective solution for Industrial and outdoor environment.

POE POWER SOURCE SWITCH, 4 10/100 Power source switch to provide power,

data, and voice through RJ-45 ports.

Converter and convenient switches, 4 port 10/100 compact & economical switcehs and 3-port (2 10/100 and one fiber 10 or 100Mbps) converter switches for temperature

controlled locations.

4K-Series Switches, 100 and 10 Mbps, copper ports with optional fiber port, with auto-

negotiating full switching performance.

Quad-Series Fiber Switches, MODULAR- 100 & 10Mbps, fiber and copper ports,

mixed-speed and mixed-media types, full switching performance.

“Outdoor” Ethernet Switch, for temperature un 6 10/100 and 2 100Mb fiber ports, can be connected in strings

Mixed-Media Fiber Hub, 16-port Stackable,10/100 auto-sensing Dual Speed 8-port and 16-port Stackables, 10/100 auto-sensing Stackable Hubs, SNMP Optional

10Mb series(12/24 ports RJ-45), w/ optional port modules

Personal Switches, 10/100Mb

8 port dual speed, Auto-negotiable with fiber option

Personal Hubs, 100Mb or 10/100Mb 8-port, with two switched ports (1 fiber built in) Personal Hubs, 10Mb series

8-port + AUI, stackable to 5 high, + optional BNC of fiber port

8 or 9-port and 4 or 5-Port Personal Hubs, w/ man. up-link sw. Media Converters, 10Mb and 100Mb series

All media combinations, incl. fiber ST, SC, mm., single mode

The “X-line” of configurable MiX Stackable Concentrators, SNMP optional, 13-Ports Mini-Concentrators, 7 Ports, Repeaters, 2-Ports

ed Media products:

Repeater Port Modules (RPMs), 6 types for Ethernet media Bridge Port Modules (BPMs), 4 types, for segment isolation Transceivers, 10Mb series Mini-Transceivers and Coax Models

controlled locations

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1.0 SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Technical Specifications

Performance

Filtering / Forwarding Rate: Ethernet(10Mb):14,880 pps Fast Ethernet(100Mb): 148,800 pps Gigabit Ethernet(1000Mb): 1, 488,000 pps

Switching Processing Type: Store and Forward with IEEE 802.3x full-

duplex flow -control, non-blocking

Data Rate: 10Mbps,100Mbps and 1000Mbps

Address Table Capacity: 4K node, self-learning with address aging Packet buffer size : 240KB for 10/100 and 120KB for 1000Mb Latency: 5 s + packet time (100 to 100Mbps) 15 s + packet time (10 to 10 Mbps, and 10 to 100Mbps)

Network Standards and Compliance, hardware

Ethernet V1.0/V2.0 IEEE 802.3: 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u: 100Base-TX, 100BASE-FX IEEE 802.3z: 1000BASE-TX Ethernet (Auto-Negotiation) IEEE 802.3ab: 1000BASE-TX Ethernet IEEE 802.1p: Priority protocol IEEE 802.1d: Spanning tree protocol IEEE 802.1q: VLAN Tagging IEEE 802.3x: Flow Control

Maximum 10 Mbps Ethernet Segment Lengths

Unshielded twisted pair - 100 m (328 ft) Shielded twisted pair - 150 m (492 ft) 10BASE-FL multi-mode fiber optic - 2 km (6,562 ft) 10BASE-FL single-mode fiber optic - 10 km (32,810 ft)

Maximum Standard Fast Ethernet Segment Lengths: 10BASE-T (CAT 3, 4, 5 UTP) - 100 m (328 ft)

100BASE-TX (CAT 5 UTP) - 100 m (328 ft)

Shielded twisted pair - 150 m (492 ft) 100BASE-FX, half-duplex, multi-mode - 412 m (1350 ft) 100BASE-FX, full-duplex, multi-mode - 2.0 km (6,562 ft) 100BASE-FX, half-duplex, single-mode - 412 m (1350 ft)

100BASE-FX, full-duplex, single-mode - 20.0 km (66K8-Series ft) 100BASE-FX, full-duplex, Long Reach - 40.0 km (122K ft)

Maximum Standard Gigabit Ethernet Segment Lengths:

1000BASE-T (CAT5e or higher is recommended) - 100 m (328 ft) 1000BASE-SX, full-duplex, multi-mode(62.5m cable) - 220m 1000BASE-SX, full-duplex, multi-mode(50m cable) - 550m

1000BASE-LX, full-duplex, single-mode(62.5m cable) -5Km

Fiber Multi-mode connector types supported:

Fiber Port, ST-type (twist-lock):Fiber multi-mode, 10Mb 10BASE-FL Fiber Port, MTRJ-type (plug-in):SFF Fiber multi-mode100BASE-FX Fiber Port, SC-type (snap-in):Fiber optic multi-mode, 100BASE-FX Fiber Port, ST-type (twist-lock): Fiber optic m.-mode, 100BASE-FX

Fiber Port, 1000BASE-FX, GBIC modules

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Fiber Single-mode connector types:

Fiber Port, SC-type: Fiber optic single-mode, 100BASE-FX Fiber Port, LC-type Fiber optic SFF single-mode, 100BASE-FX Fiber Port, 1000BASE-FX, GBIC modules

LEDs: Per Port (one set at the port, one set on rear top) LK: Steady ON when media link is operational

ACT: ON with receiver port activity FDX/HDX: ON = Full-Duplex Mode OFF = Half-Duplex Mode 100/10: ON = 100Mbps speed OFF = 10 Mbps

Operating Environment

Ambient Temperature:

-40 to 140 F (-40 to 60C) for UL60950 and Component Parts rating

-60 to 205 F (-50 to 95C) for IEC 60068 Type Test short term rating Storage Temperature: -60to 210F (-50to 100C) Ambient Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Altitude: -200 to 13,000 ft. (-60 to 4000m) Conformal Coating (humidity protection) option: Request quote

Alarm Relay Contacts

One NC indicating internal power, one NC software controllable

Packaging

Enclosure: Rugged High strength sheet metal. Dimensions: 9.8 in. H x 5.90 in. W x 3.70 in. D

24.9 cm H x 15.0 cm W x 9.4 cm D

Cooling method: Convection, fully –enclosed elongated dual-cavity case

used as heat-sink. designed for vertical mounting, no fans

Weight: 2.1 lbs. (0.95 kg)

Management Console connector

DB-9 for RS-232 “null-modem” cable (sometimes called an X-modem cable)

Power Supply (Internal)

AC Power Connector: IEC-type, male recessed at rear of chassis, Input Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC (auto-ranging) Input Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz (auto-ranging) Power Consumption: 25 watts typical (for a fully loaded fiber model) 15 watts typical (for a 8-port copper only model)

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DC Power Supply (Options)

-48VDC Power Input Voltage : -36 to -70 VDC 24VDC Power Input Voltage : 18 to 36VDC 125VDC Power Input Voltage : 88 to 300VDC 5VDC Power Input Voltage : (+) or (-) 5%

Std. Terminal Block : “ -, GND, + ” Power Consumption: same as for AC models, see above

For DC internal power supplies at –48VDC, 24VDC and 125VDC,

including Dual Source options (

DC input sources are interrupted)

Per-port MDI or MDIX on RJ-45

The copper daughter board has MDI-MDIX Auto-crossover on all the RJ-45

ports., and eliminate the use of cross-over cable between the devices. Also port-specific user settings (such as FDX or HDX, copper 10/100 speed) can be fixed using software commands.

Mountings:

Vertical mounting only Suitable for wall or DIN-Rail mounting

Agency Approvals Magnum 6K8 UL listed (UL60950), cU, CE

Emissions meet FCC Part 15 Class A IEEE P1613 Environmental Standard for Electric Power Substations

IEEE 61850 EMC and Operating Conditions, class C for Electric Power

Substations

NEMA TS-2 and TEES for traffic control equipment

Note: These products are tested and approved under IEC61850 for use in Class C sheltered locations where neither temperature nor humidity are controlled. The equipment needs to be protected against solar radiation, rainfall, other precipitations and wind. UL has not approved these products for Annex-T outdoor use.

Warranty: Three years, per UL 60950 temperature rating Made in USA

sales@GarrettCom.com

for continuity of operation when either of the

, see Appendices B and C.

for details.

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1.2 Ordering Information

Magnum Industrial Field Switch (8 ports max)

MODEL DESCRIPTION

Magnum 6K8 -Managed Industrial Field Switch, base unit for vertical mounting.

Worldwide AC power. May be configured with a selection of 10/100/1000 fiber and copper port connector types, 8 total ports max. for 10/100Mbps or 2 ports maxm for Gigabit ports. Two metal brackets for vertical wall or panel mounting. Wire speed filtering and forwarding across all ports, 802.3x flow control, 802.1p priority packet processing, self-learning 4K-node address table, large 240KB packet buffers for 10/100 and 120KB for 1000Mb. For licensed managed networks software (MNS-6K and S-ring), See separate data sheets.

Magnum 6K8 -24VDC: Same as 6K8 except the power input is 24VDC Magnum 6K8 -5VDC: Same as 6K8 except the power input is regulated 5VDC & fused Magnum 6K8-48VDC: Same as 6K8 except the power input is –48VDC Magnum 6K8-125VDC: Same as 6K8 except the power input is 125VDC Configuration Options: Each Magnum 6K8 base unit has one port module slot which can be equipped with

one of the following single or multi-mode fiber, copper, 1000, 100 or 10Mbps modules.

Magnum 6K8 Port Modules 6KP8V-RJ45 TP Module, with 8x10/100Mbps auto-negotiating RJ-45 ports 6KP8V-MTRJ SFF Fiber module, with 8x100Mb mm FX MT-RJ connectors 6KP8V-MLC SFF Fiber module, with 8x100Mbps mm FX LC connectors 6KP8V-SLC SFF Fiber module, with 8x100Mbps single-mode FX LC connectors 6KP4V-FXSC “2+2” 100Mb Fiber module, with 4x100Mb 2km FX SC connectors 6KP4V-FXST “2+2” 100Mb Fiber module, with 4x100Mb 2km FX ST connectors 6KP4V-F10ST “2+2” 10Mb Fiber module, with 4x10Mb 2km FL ST connectors 6KP4V-FLSTFX “2+2” ST Fiber module, with 2x100Mb & 2x10Mb ports, 2km 6KP8V-45-2MT “6+2” module, with 6xRJ-45 ports and 2x100Mb 2km FX MTRJ 6KP8V-45-2SLC “6+2” module, with 6xRJ-45 ports and 2x100Mb s.m 15km FX LC 6KP8V-45MT “4+4” module, with 4xRJ-45 ports and 4x2km mm FX MTRJ 6KP8V-45MLC “4+4” module, with 4xRJ-45 ports and 4x2km mm LC connectors 6KP8V-45SLC “4+4” module, with 4xRJ-45 ports and 4x2km single mode LC 6KP6V-RJMST “4+2” module, with 4xRJ-45 ports and 2x2km mm FX SC 6KP6V-RJMSC “4+2” module, with 4xRJ-45 ports and 2x2km mm FX ST 6KP6V-RJSSC “4+2” module, with 4xRJ-45 ports and 2x20km single.mode FX SC 6KP6V-RJSSCL “4+2” module, with 4xRJ-45 ports and 2x40km single mode FX SC 6KP6V-MT10ST “4+2” module, with 4xMTRJports and 2x10Mb 2km FL ST 6KP6V-RJ10ST “4+2” module, with 4xRJ-45 ports and 2x10Mb 2km FL ST

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6KP5V-G4RJ “G+4” module, with one GBIC receptacle for one user selectable GBIC

transceiver (see below) with 4 fixed 10/100 RJ-45 ports.

6KP3V-G2SC “G+2” module, with one GBIC receptacle for one user selectable GBIC

transceiver (see below) and 2 100Mb 2km FX SC fiber ports.

GBPMV-2OTX Two-port Gigabit module for 6K8-Series Switches, with two GBIC

receptacles for user selectable GBIC transceivers (see below).

GBPMV-COTX One slot Gigabit module for 6K8-Series Switches, with one GBIC

receptacle for a user selectable GBIC transceiver module (see below).

GBIC(1000Mb) Transceiver options for Mangum 6K8-Series GBIC-SXSC One 1000BASE-SX port with 850nm multi mode SC fiber connector GBIC-LXSC10 One 1000BASE- LX/LH port with 1310nm single mode SC(10km)

fiber connector

GBIC-LXSC25 One 1000BASE- LX/LH port with 1310nm single mode SC(25km)

fiber connector

GBIC-ZXSC40 One 1000BASE-ZX port with 1550nm, single mode SC(40km) fiber

connector

GBIC-ZXSC70 One 1000BASE-ZX port with 1550nm, single mode SC(70km) fiber

connector

GBIC-TP One 802.3ab 1000BASE-T port, RJ-45 connector

CONSOLE CBL Industry standard serial cable, DB-9 connectors for RS-232 “ null-

modem “ connection (sometimes called an X-modem cable), used to connect a PC or a character terminal to the Management port.

CONSOLE USB Industry standard serial cable, DB-9 connectors for RS-232 “ null-

modem “ connection (sometimes called an X-modem cable) to connect to a managed switch, and a USB port to connect to a PC

DIN-RAIL-VRM DIN-Rail holder for a secure vertical mount of a 6K8-Series unit,

with screws to attach to metal mounting brackets of the 6K8 case.

GarrettCom, Inc. reserves the right to change specifications, performance

characteristics and/or model offerings without notice.

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2.0 Introduction

2.1 Inspecting the Package and Product

Examine the shipping container for obvious damage prior to installing this

product; notify the carrier of any damage that you believe occurred during shipment or

delivery. Inspect the contents of this package for any signs of damage and ensure that

the items listed below are included.

This package should contain:

1 Magnum 6K8-Series Industrial Field Switch, base unit (configured with user-selected port module options installed)

1 AC Power Cord (U.S. and other 115 VAC only) if AC version

1 Set of two metal vertical mounting brackets, with screws to the case

1 Installation and User Guide (this manual)

1 Product Registration Card

Remove the items from the shipping container. Be sure to keep the shipping

container should you need to re-ship the unit at a later date. To validate the product

warranty, please complete and return the enclosed Product Registration Card to

GarrettCom, Inc. as soon as possible.

In the event there are items missing or damaged, contact the party from whom

you purchased the product. If the unit needs to be returned, please use the original

shipping container if possible. Refer to Section 6, Troubleshooting, for specific return

procedures.

NOTE: This Hardware user- manual only contains the hardware related information about the Magnum 6K8 and provides help for Network installation, wiring, and other hardware features. Refer to our management software features and configurations (e.g. VLANS, RSTP , SNMP, RADIUS, TACACS etc.) using this URL-

www.garrettcom.com/techsupport/software/userguides/6kseries_softugrel3.pdf

Software user Manual

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2.2 Product Description - Magnum 6K8-Series (6K8)

The M

the Managed 6K-Switch family. It is equipped with one module slot configurable to 8-

ports. It is specially designed to meet industrial, power substation, and outdoor Ethernet

specifications while fulfilling the needs of hardened applications. 6K8-Series managed

field switches provide modularity of fiber and copper ports. They come with a

combination of 10Mb, 100Mb and 1000Mb speed ports with comprehensive management

software in a compact industrial-grade package. The combination of multiple possible

configurations, multiple power

options, a hardened enclosure, and

MNS-6K management software

makes the Magnum 6K8 a very

powerful, effective and reliable

managed Field Switch providing a

secure solution for many needs.

Setting a new standard for Industrial and Carrier Class applications, heavy duty Ethernet Switch requirements are readily accommodated with an extended temperature rating of -40˚C to 60˚C calculated by the UL Component Parts method, or 50˚C to 95˚C by the IEC 60068 calculated by the Type Test method. With various Power Supply options, such as all popular DC power input types, worldwide AC power and DIN-Rail mounting, the hardened Magnum 6K8-Series is a “multi-purpose” Industrial Ethernet Switch.

agnum 6K8-Series, Industrial Field Switch is the smallest member of

The extremely versatile options of various port modules offer all fiber media

possibilities including small form factor (all connector types, multi- and single-mode)

and 10/100 Mb auto-negotiating RJ-45 ports. Standard GBIC ports can be configured for

a variety of Gigabit cabling types and distances. For details about module configurations

please go to http://www.garrettcom.com/techsupport/insertion_guides/6k8cg.pdf

Advanced thermal design techniques (patent pending) transform the tough metal case into a heat sink as well as a shield for reducing electrical noise and providing physical protection. The unique design features an elongated dual-cavity shape for

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optimal cooling of internal components without any ventilation openings. This sealedcase design enables the unit to operate in temperature un-controlled environments, achieve high EMI noise immunity and provide an un-matched IP53 physical protection rating against dust, dirt, insects, and liquid spills.

http://www.garrettcom.com/Pictorial/6k8_pictorial.pdf

High performance features include non-blocking speed on all ports and 802.1p

QoS Traffic Prioritization. Magnum 6K8-Series switches are “plug-and-play” ready for

use as backbone switches where a mix of bursty data traffic and priority streaming traffic

for VoIP and audio/video “Triple Play” applications are present.

Magnum 6K8-Series Fiber Switches are provided with LAN management

software including SNMP, Tag and Port-based VLANs, IGMP Snooping and Port

Security with control via secure Web and command line interface (CLI). Loaded with

secure features like- Radius server (802.1x), TACACS+, SNMPV3 and Port Security

allow this Industrial Field Switch to qualify for a sub-standard managed switch to meet

the Industrial expectation. For high availability, Redundant LANs using ring/mesh

topologies, Spanning Tree Protocol, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol, Link-Loss-Learn and

S-Ring (ring only) are available. See the Managed Networks Software (MNS-6K) and S-

Ring datasheets for additional details on the comprehensive set of software programs and

options.

Magnum 6K8-Series, Industrial Field Switches have heavy duty

metal cases and auto-ranging power supplies for operation with standard AC power

worldwide. Internal DC power supplies are optional. All DC power input types (24V,

48V, 125V) are supported, and dual source input is optional.

Alarm Relay contacts provided on each Magnum 6K8-Series Switch are

monitored via the hardware and software providing a loss of power signal and user-

defined software events through traps. See Section 3.5 for details.

The wide selections of port modules are key to the flexibility and adaptability.

2.2.1a Magnum 6K8-Series, Industrial Field Switch

The Magnum 6K8-Series is primarily designed for use in vertical mount applications.

Equipped with multi-media fiber/copper solutions, multiple speed 10/100/1000Mb

support, rich MNS-6K management features, hardware and software alarms and

convection cooling (no fans), the Magnum 6K8 easily qualifies for use in transportation

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and traffic control systems, power utilities and industrial factory-floors. For the fast

growing demands of video surveillance systems with segments requiring Gigabit

backbone interconnections, the Magnum 6K8 managed switches are easy to install and

operate with Magnum 6K management firmware.

The advanced generation of industrial applications requires advanced managed network

software, operation at extended

temperatures, fiber ports modularity,

support for self-healing ring structures,

redundancy, security and gigabit backbone

configurability. The Magnum 6K8 has all

of these, in a very tough and robust metal

case with a wide choice of popular DC

options or industry standard AC internal

input.

The plug-n-play Magnum 6K8 Industrial

Field switches, should be mounted vertically using

the vertical mounting brackets which come along

with the unit or by using the DIN-RAIL-KIT

(optional) for Din rail mounting.

Loaded with versatile and secured management

software (MNS-6K), the 6K8 switch can be easily

managed and monitored via SNMP or secured Web.

Supporting dual Gigabit ports (copper or fiber) in

one slot defines the Magnum 6K8 Field switches role as an effective Managed Gigabit media converter Switch that meets any secured Gigabit media requirements.

Dual LEDs on the front and Top side help the vertically mounted 6K8 to be monitored

easily. The modular designed Magnum 6K8 Industrial Field switch can support a

maximum of two Gigabit modules (fiber or copper) to meet any demand of bandwidth

required applications. In an on-going demand of diversified designed Ethernet

applications, the Magnum 6K8 is a fine solution to meet and satisfy any requirements

through its rich modular structure. The Relay contact for external “ALARM” is another

additional feature which allows the Magnum 6K8 to monitor the internal power failure

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and controlled via hardware or software trap controls. The options for universal AC and

24V/-48V/125VDC power options offer a widely accepted managed switch with high

reliability.

2.2.2 Eight-port SFF fiber modules (6K8-MTRJ, 6K8-MLC), 100Mb fiber

1 3 5 7

ACT

F/H

ACT

F/H

LK LK LK LK

ACT F/H

LK LK LK LK

2 4 6 8

In an eight-port SFF fiber port module, all of the fiber ports are of the same

speed (100Mb), mode, and connector type. Models available with Small Form Factor

(SFF) are multi-mode MT-RJ or LC-type connectors, and single-mode LC-type

connectors.

ACT

F/H ACT

F/H

ACT

F/H

ACT

F/H

Fig.2.2.2 : SFF Fiber Port

Modules, 6K8-MTRJ (to the left)

and 6K8-MLC or -SLC

(below)

The 100Mb fiber eight-port

modules for the Magnum 6K8-Series

normally are set (factory default) to

operate in full-duplex mode for best

fiber distance and performance. Using

1 3 5 7

AC F/H

LK LK LK L

F/H

2 4 6 8

AC F/H

LK LK LK L

F/H

2 4 6 8

the 6K-MNS software, the user may

select full- or half-duplex mode per-port through set-up of the software (See Magnum

6K-MNS Software Manual) for the flexibility to adapt to any FDX or HDX type of Fast

Ethernet devices).

There are three LED’s per fiber port. The Link (LK) LED indicates “ready for operation” on that port when lit, the F/H LED indicates operation in full-duplex mode when ON (half-duplex when OFF), and the blinking ACT LED indicates receiving Activity on the port. A fiber cable must be connected into a SFF port and the Link (LK) indicator for that port must be ON (indicating there is a powered-up device at the other end of the cable) in order for a LK LED to provide valid indications of operating conditions on that port.

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F/H

ACT

F/H

ACT

F/H

ACT

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2.2.3 Eight-Port Copper Module, 6K8-RJ45

The 6K8-Series’s 8-port Copper port module, model 6K8-RJ45, provides eight 10/100Mb switched RJ-45 ports. The 10/100Mb switched ports normally (as a default setting) are independently N-way auto-negotiating, and auto-crossover(MDIX) for operation at 10 or 100Mb speed in full- or half-duplex mode, i.e., each independently selects a mode and speed to match the device at the other end of the twisted pair cable.

(See Section 4.3 for auto-negotiation and MDIX details). The auto-crossover feature will automatically determine the other side of connection to make the connection, and eliminate the need of cross-over cable.

On the model 6K8-RJ45 module, there are four LEDs for each port, two in the connector and two separate. The LK (Link) LED indicates “ready for operation” on that port when lit. The blinking ACT (Activity) LED indicates receiving Activity on that port when lit. The 10/100 LED indicates operation at 100Mb speed when ON and at 10 Mb speed when OFF (when auto-negotiation is not disabled). The FDX/HDX LED is ON to indicate full-duplex operation and OFF to indicate halfduplex mode. A twisted pair

10/100

1 3 5 7

cable must be connected into an RJ-45 port and the Link (LK) indicator for that port

F/ H

2 4 6 8

10/100

ACT

must be ON (indicating there is a powered-up device at the other end of the cable) in

F/H

ACT

order for a LK LED to provide valid indications of operating conditions on that port.

Using the 6K8-Series (MNS-6K) management software, the user may disable auto-negotiation and fix the desired operation of each RJ-45 port. User may select 10Mb or 100Mb speed and full- or half-duplex mode per-port as per user requirement. (See Magnum MNS-6K Software Manual for details info.).

2.2.4 Six-Port “4 + 2”Combo Modules, 4@ 10/100 RJ-45 and 2@100Mb fiber

10/100

F/H

ACT F/H

2 6TX RX

The combo six-port modules are combinations of copper and fiber media, available as

four 10/100 switched RJ-45 copper ports and two 100Mb switched multi-mode fiber in

either ST, SC, single mode SC or Long Reach SC ports. For port numbering, ports

1,3,5,7 are copper, ports 2 and 6 are fiber, and ports 4 and 8 are not present.

4@RJ-45 + 2@ 100Mb

1 3 5 7

ACT F/H

TX LK RX

ACT

10/100

ST or SC

1 3 5 7

F/H

ACT F/H

2 6TX RX

ACT F/H

TX LK RX

ACT

The four RJ-45 ports operate just like the 8-port copper module with auto-cross

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(MDIX) features to eliminate the use of cross-over cables. The two fiber ports operate at

100Mbps full-duplex (default). User mode control per port through the MNS software is

also the same.

On Magnum “4+2” Combo modules, there are four LED’s for each RJ-45 port,

which indicate status as described for the 6K8-RJ45 in Section 2.2.3 above. The fiber

port LEDs indicate status the same way as described for the SFF fiber modules in Section

2.2.2 above. Color-coding on the panel of the module shows which LEDs belong to

which port.

10/100

F/H

ACT F/H

1 3 5 7

ACT

2 6TX RX

F/H

TX LK RX

port modules are also available with

4@ MTRJ 100Mb mm SFF fiber and

ACT

2@10Mb fiber mm ST ports, or 4@

RJ45 10/100 copper and 2@10Mb

The Magnum Combo six-

fiber mm ST ports. The

4@ RJ-45 + 2@ 10 Mb ST operation of the SFF fiber and the RJ-45 half of

the module is as described for those port types above. For detailed information about

10Mb mm ST fiber half of the module, see Section 2.2.5.

2.2.5 Four-Port 10 Mb and 100Mb mm Fiber ST Modules

ACT F/H

TX RXLK

1 5

ACT F/H

2 6

TX RX

The 4-port @10Mb ST fiber modules behave the same as the 4@100Mb ST

fiber modules except for the 10Mb speed. For port numbering, ports 1, 2, 5, 6 are present,

ports 3, 4. 7, 8 are not present. There is also a similar 100Mb fiber SC module.

The default setup on the 10Mb fiber module is half-duplex, which allows the

Magnum 6K8-Series Switch to connect to any 10Mb hub or media converter or almost

any other device with a 10Mb fiber Ethernet port. The default setting of the 100Mb fiber

module is full duplex. User mode-control per port through the MNS “port settings”

software is the same as the other 6K8-Series modules.

The fiber ports support fiber-cabling distances according to the 10BASE-FL

and 100BASE-FX standards, i.e., 2km distance for multi-mode fiber. (Single-mode for

up to greater distance may be available as a special order, request quote).

ACT F/H

TX RXLK

LK R

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2.2.6 Gigabit (1000Mbps) port modules

The Magnum 6K8-Series offers a wide range of optional Gigabit modules and

one or two Gigabit ports can be configured in one modular slot. The Gigabit modules are

the two port GBPMV-2OTX , the 6KP5V-G4RJ (single Gigabit+4 10/100 RJ-45 ports)

or the 6KP3V-G2SC (single Gigabit+2 100Mb fiber ports) as shown below in the figure.

ACT F/

TX RXL

ACT F/

TX LK RX

ACT F/

TX RXLK

1 3 5 7

10/100

ACT

1@ 1000Mb Fiber SC + 2@ 100Mb SC 1@ 1000Mb Fiber SC + 4@10/ 100Mb

2 6

The 6K8-Series Modules provide a GBIC opening for insertion of industry-standard

GBICs to provide Gigabit media flexibility. GBIC models are available for both multi-

mode (550m) and single-mode (10, 25, 40, 70) km fiber options. Gigabit copper is also

available with new models appearing often.

The 1000Mb Gigabit fiber-port modules on the Magnum 6K8-Series are

normally set (factory default) to operate at AUTO mode for best fiber distance and

performance. The 1000Mbps SC fiber-optic module on the Gigabit -SX and Gigabit-LX

transceivers are compatible with the IEEE 802.3z Gigabit standards.

There are two LEDs mounted on each Gigabit port module. The Gigabit fiber

port is by default configured to AUTO mode, and can be fixed at 1000Mbps speed full-

duplex mode at any time. The Gigabit fiber port has LEDs that indicate LK (Link status)

and ACT (receiving activity) on that port when lit.

NOTE: For detail information about the various port module 6KPMV options being used for Magnum 6K8, please check section5.2, 6KPM Module Description.

2.2.7 Packet Prioritization, 802.1p QOS

Quality of Service means providing consistent predictable data delivery to

users from datagram paths that go all across a network. As a LAN device, the Magnum

6K8-Series can do its part to prevent any QOS degradation while it is handling Ethernet

traffic through its ports and buffers.

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The Magnum 6K8-Series switching hardware supports the IEEE 802.1p

standard and fulfills its role in support of QOS, giving packet processing priority to

priority tagged packets according to the 802.1p standard. In addition to hardware support

for QOS, the MNS software (Rel3) supports two priority queues that can be shared across

the eight levels of defined packet priorities for application-specific priority control by the

user through software configuration settings.

2.2.8 Frame Buffering and Flow Control

Magnum 6K8-Series’s are store-and-forward switches. Each frame (or packet)

is loaded into the Switch’s memory and inspected before forwarding can occur. This

technique ensures that all forwarded frames are of a valid length and have the correct

CRC, i.e., are good packets. This eliminates the propagation of bad packets, enabling all

of the available bandwidth to be used for valid information.

While other switching technologies (such as "cut-through" or

"express") impose minimal frame latency, they will also permit bad frames to propagate

out to the Ethernet segments connected. The "cut-through" technique permits collision

fragment frames (which are a result of late collisions) to be forwarded which add to the

network traffic. Since there is no way to filter frames with a bad CRC (the entire frame

must be present in order for CRC to be calculated), the result of indiscriminate cut-

through forwarding is greater traffic congestion, especially at peak activity. Since

collisions and bad packets are more likely when traffic is heavy, the result of store-and-

forward operation is that more bandwidth is available for good packets when the traffic

load is greatest.

When the Magnum 6K8-Series Switch detects that its free buffer queue space

is low, the Switch sends industry standard (full-duplex only) PAUSE packets out to the

devices sending packets to cause “flow control”. This tells the sending devices to

temporarily stop sending traffic, which allows a traffic catch-up to occur without

dropping packets. Then, normal packet buffering and processing resumes. This flow-

control sequence occurs in a fraction of a second and is transparent to an observer.

Another feature implemented in Magnum 6K8-Series Switches is a collision-based flow-

control mechanism (when operating at half-duplex only). When the Switch detects that

its free buffer queue space is low, the Switch prevents more frames from entering by

forcing a collision signal on all receiving half-duplex ports in order to stop incoming traffic. The flow control option is user configurable (enable/disable) through the setport

command of MSN-6K software as per the requirement of a network.

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2.2.9 Managed Network Software ( MNS-6K ) for Magnum 6K8-Series

Magnum 6K8-Series comes with licensed MNS-6K Firmware (Rel 3.2), which

allows the configuration of the Magnum 6Ks as a Managed Switch and also allows other

Software enabled features. For additional information about MNS-6K, see the Magnum

6K8-Series MNS Software User guide in pdf format, a separate document normally

accessed via your web-browser, at

or FTP client program at ftp.GarrettCom.com . Use the following to log in.

user : m6kuser

password : m6kuser

All MNS-6K software information, including new releases and upgrades related to MNS-

6K software can be accessed and download from GarrettCom’s FTP site.

Alternatively, for documentation and latest information, or needed

GarrettCom proprietary MIBs

www.GarrettCom.com/techsupport/index.htm#software and look for Magnum

MNS-6K info.

Magnum MNS-6K Operator Training –

instructs on all the basic and advanced information about the Magnum MNS-6K

management software and is a useful tool for the first time user.

ftp://ftp.garrettcom.com/

for SNMP-

please go to

This interactive training software

Finally, please email: support@GarrettCom.com

For upgrading the Magnum 6K8 Switch to its latest Magnum 6KFirmware, follow through the steps and instruction provided on -

http://www.garrettcom.com/techsupport/software/upgrade_mns6k.pdf

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