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Digital Energy

Multilin

MultiLink ML1200 Managed Field Switch

Instruction Manual

Firmware Revision 3.3x

Manual P/N: 1601-9095-A1

Manual Order Code: GEK-113538

GE Multilin

215 Anderson Avenue, Markham, Ontario

Canada L6E 1B3

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*1601-9095-A1*

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GE Multilin Multilink ML1200 instruction manual for revision 3.3x.

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Part number: 1601-9095-A1 (June 2009)

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Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used properly 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 their own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

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

Electrical Safety requirements:

1. This product is to be installed Only in Restricted Access Areas (Dedicated Equipment Rooms, Electrical Closets, or the like).

2. 48 V DC products shall be installed with a readily accessible disconnect device in the building installation supply circuit to the product.

3. This product shall be provided with a maximum 10 A DC Listed fuse or circuit breaker in the supply circuit when connected to a 48 V centralized DC source.

4. The external power supply for DC units shall be a Listed, Direct Plug In power unit, marked Class 2, or Listed ITE Power Supply, marked LP, which has suitably rated output voltage (i.e. 24 V DC or 48 V DC) and suitable rated output current.

5. Product does not contain user replaceable fuses. Any internal fuses can ONLY be replaced by GE Multilin.

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Table of Contents

1: INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................................. 1-1

NSPECTING THE PACKAGE AND PRODUCT ........................................................................1-1

ORDER CODES .....................................................................................................................................1-2

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 1-3

COMMAND LINE INTERFACE FIRMWARE ................................................................................. 1-7

ONSOLE CONNECTION ....................................................................................................... 1-7

ONSOLE SETUP .................................................................................................................... 1-7

ONSOLE SCREEN ................................................................................................................. 1-8

OGGING IN FOR THE FIRST TIME .......................................................................................1-8

UTOMATIC IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION .......................................................................1-8

ETTING THE IP PARAMETERS USING CONSOLE PORT .................................................... 1-9

RIVILEGE LEVELS ..................................................................................................................1-11

SER MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................1-12

ELP ........................................................................................................................................1-13

XITING ................................................................................................................................... 1-14

ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT ............................................................................... 1-15

OGGING IN FOR THE FIRST TIME ....................................................................................... 1-15

RIVILEGE LEVELS ..................................................................................................................1-17

SER MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................1-17

ODIFYING THE PRIVILEGE LEVEL ......................................................................................1-21

ELP ........................................................................................................................................1-22

XITING ................................................................................................................................... 1-22

ML1200 FIRMWARE UPDATES .....................................................................................................1-24

PDATING MULTILINK ML1200 FIRMWARE ....................................................................1-24

ELECTING THE PROPER VERSION ......................................................................................1-24

PDATING THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE .......................................................................1-24

PDATING THROUGH THE ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ........1-26

2: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................. 2-1

OUR-PORT SFF FIBER MODULES (CC MODULE, CD MODULE), 100MB FIBER ......... 2-3

F F

OUR-PORT COPPER MODULE, C1 MODULE MDIX) ................................................... 2-4

OE (POWER PASS-THROUGH), C2 MODULE (MDIX), 10/100MB 4-PORT ............... 2-4

WO-PORT FIBER MODULES, 2@ 100MB FIBER ........................................................... 2-5

WO -PORT 10 MB MM FIBER ST MODULES ...................................................................2-5

SFP G

IGABIT (1000MBPS) PORT MODULES .....................................................................2-6

ACKET PRIORITIZATION, 802.1P QOS ............................................................................. 2-6

RAME BUFFERING AND FLOW CONTROL .........................................................................2-7

ANAGED NETWORK FIRMWARE FOR MULTILINK ML1200-SERIES ........................... 2-7

FEATURES AND BENEFITS .............................................................................................................. 2-8

APPLICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................2-10

3: INSTALLATION PREPARATION ......................................................................................................................................3-1

OCATING MULTILINK ML1200 SWITCHES ......................................................................3-1

CONNECTING ETHERNET MEDIA .................................................................................................3-2

MECHANICAL INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................3-6

DIN-R

AIL MOUNTING THE MULTILINK ML1200 ............................................................3-6

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 3-8

OWERING THE MULTILINK ML1200 MANAGED FIELD SWITCH ................................3-8

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ALARM CONTACTS FOR MONITORING INTERNAL POWER, AND SOFTWARE TRAPS .....3-8

ML1200 P C

ONNECTING A MANAGEMENT CONSOLE TERMINAL

ORT MODULE (PM) INSTALLATION .................................................................3-9

TO MULTILINK ML1200 (SERIAL-RJ-45 CONSOLE PORT) ........3-10

4: OPERATION FUNCTIONALITY ..................................................................................................................................4-1

WITCHING FUNCTIONALITY ................................................................................................4-1

TATUS LEDS ........................................................................................................................4-2

UTO-CROSS (MDIX) AND AUTO-NEGOTIATION, FOR RJ-45 PORTS ........................... 4-2

LOW-CONTROL, IEEE 802.3X STANDARD ......................................................................4-3

OWER BUDGET CALCULATIONS FOR ML1200 PM’S WITH FIBER MEDIA .................4-4

MULTILINK ML1200 MANAGED FIELD SWITCH PORT MODULES .................................4-6

NSPECTING THE PACKAGE AND PRODUCT ........................................................................4-6

ML1200 M B

EFORE CALLING FOR ASSISTANCE ....................................................................................4-13

ODULES .............................................................................................................4-6

5: IP ADDRESSING IP ADDRESS AND SYSTEM INFORMATION ............................................................................... 5-1

VERVIEW ..............................................................................................................................5-1

IMPORTANCE OF AN IP ADDRESS ...............................................................................................5-3

DHCP

AND BOOTP ...............................................................................................................5-3

BOOTP DATABASE ..................................................................................................................5-3

ONFIGURING DHCP/BOOTP/MANUAL/AUTO ..............................................................5-3

SING TELNET .......................................................................................................................5-5

SETTING PARAMETERS ....................................................................................................................5-8

ETTING SERIAL PORT PARAMETERS ..................................................................................5-8

YSTEM PARAMETERS ...........................................................................................................5-8

ATE AND TIME .....................................................................................................................5-9

ETWORK TIME .....................................................................................................................5-10

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..............................................................................................................5-14

AVING AND LOADING – COMMAND LINE ........................................................................5-14

ONFIG FILE ...........................................................................................................................5-14

ISPLAYING CONFIGURATION ..............................................................................................5-17

AVING CONFIGURATION .....................................................................................................5-20

CRIPT FILE ............................................................................................................................5-22

AVING AND LOADING – ENERVISTA SOFTWARE .............................................................5-23

OST NAMES .........................................................................................................................5-25

RASING CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................5-27

IPV6 ..........................................................................................................................................................5-31

NTRODUCTION TO IPV6 .......................................................................................................5-31

HAT’S CHANGED IN IPV6? ...............................................................................................5-31

V6 ADDRESSING ................................................................................................................5-32

ONFIGURING IPV6 ..............................................................................................................5-33

IST OF COMMANDS IN THIS CHAPTER ................................................................................5-34

6: ACCESS CONSIDERATIONS

SECURING ACCESS ............................................................................................................................6-1

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................6-1

ASSWORDS ...........................................................................................................................6-1

ORT SECURITY FEATURE .....................................................................................................6-2

CONFIGURING PORT SECURITY THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE .......6-3

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................6-3

LLOWING MAC ADDRESSES .............................................................................................6-4

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SECURITY LOGS .....................................................................................................................6-8

UTHORIZED MANAGERS ..................................................................................................... 6-10

CONFIGURING PORT SECURITY WITH ENERVISTA SOFTWARE .....................................6-12

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................6-12

OGS .......................................................................................................................................6-15

UTHORIZED MANAGERS ..................................................................................................... 6-16

7: ACCESS USING RADIUS INTRODUCTION TO 802.1X ............................................................................................................ 7-1

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................7-1

802.1

X PROTOCOL ...............................................................................................................7-1

CONFIGURING 802.1X THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE .........................7-4

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................7-4

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 7-6

CONFIGURING 802.1X WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................ 7-9

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................7-9

8: ACCESS USING TACACS+

9: PORT MIRRORING AND SETUP

INTRODUCTION TO TACACS+ ....................................................................................................... 8-1

VERVIEW .............................................................................................................................. 8-1

TACACS+ F TACACS+ P

LOW ..................................................................................................................8-2

ACKET ...............................................................................................................8-2

CONFIGURING TACACS+ THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ....................8-4

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................8-4

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 8-4

CONFIGURING TACACS+ WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................ 8-6

PORT MIRRORING ..............................................................................................................................9-1

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................9-1

PORT MIRRORING USING THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ..........................................9-2

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................9-2

PORT SETUP .........................................................................................................................................9-3

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................9-3

LOW CONTROL ....................................................................................................................9-5

ACK PRESSURE ....................................................................................................................9-5

ROADCAST STORMS ............................................................................................................9-7

INK LOSS ALERT ..................................................................................................................9-9

PORT MIRRORING USING ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................ 9-11

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................9-11

ORT SETUP ........................................................................................................................... 9-12

ROADCAST STORMS ............................................................................................................9-15

10: VLAN VLAN DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................10-1

VERVIEW .............................................................................................................................. 10-1

O T

AG VLAN VS. PORT VLAN ...............................................................................................10-3

CONFIGURING PORT VLANS THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE .............10-5

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................10-5

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................10-5

CONFIGURING PORT VLANS WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

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WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................10-7

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................10-7

CONFIGURING TAG VLANS THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ................ 10-12

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................10-12

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................10-12

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 10-13

CONFIGURING TAG VLANS WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................10-19

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................10-19

11: VLAN REGISTRATION OVER GARP

12: SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL (STP)

13: RAPID SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL

OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................11-1

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................11-1

D GVRP C GVRP O

ONCEPTS ..................................................................................................................11-1

PERATIONS ..............................................................................................................11-2

CONFIGURING GVRP THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ............................11-7

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................11-7

GVRP O

PERATION NOTES ...................................................................................................11-7

CONFIGURING GVRP WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................11-9

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 11-9

OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................12-1

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................12-1

EATURES AND OPERATION .................................................................................................12-1

CONFIGURING STP ............................................................................................................................12-3

OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................13-1

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................13-1

RSTP

CONCEPTS ...................................................................................................................13-1

RANSITION FROM STP TO RSTP .......................................................................................13-2

CONFIGURING RSTP THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE .............................13-4

ORMAL RSTP ......................................................................................................................13-4

MART RSTP (RING-ONLY MODE) THROUGH

THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE (CLI) ........................................... 13-13

CONFIGURING STP/RSTP WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................13-15

ORMAL RSTP ......................................................................................................................13-15

MART RSTP (RING-ONLY MODE) WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

EB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE .....................................................13-19

14: QUALITY OF SERVICE QOS OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................14-1

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................14-1

D Q

OS CONCEPTS .....................................................................................................................14-1

IFFSERV AND QOS .............................................................................................................14-2

IP P

RECEDENCE .....................................................................................................................14-2

CONFIGURING QOS THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ..............................14-4

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................14-4

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 14-6

CONFIGURING QOS WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................14-9

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DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................14-9

15: IGMP OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................. 15-1

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................15-1

D IGMP C

ONCEPTS ..................................................................................................................15-1

IP M

ULTICAST FILTERS .........................................................................................................15-4

ESERVED ADDRESSES EXCLUDED FROM IP MULTICAST (IGMP) FILTERING ...............15-5

IGMP S

UPPORT .....................................................................................................................15-5

CONFIGURING IGMP THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ............................. 15-6

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................15-6

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 15-8

CONFIGURING IGMP WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................ 15-11

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 15-11

16: SNMP OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................. 16-1

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................16-1

SNMP C T S

ONCEPTS .................................................................................................................16-1

RAPS ......................................................................................................................................16-3

TANDARDS ............................................................................................................................16-3

CONFIGURING SNMP THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ...........................16-5

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................16-5

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 16-6

CONFIGURING SNMP WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................ 16-11

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 16-11

CONFIGURING RMON ...................................................................................................................... 16-15

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................16-15

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................16-15

17: MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS

E-MAIL .....................................................................................................................................................17-1

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................17-1

D C

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................17-2

XAMPLE ................................................................................................................................. 17-3

STATISTICS ............................................................................................................................................ 17-5

IEWING PORT STATISTICS WITH ENERVISTA SECURE

EB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE .....................................................17-5

SERIAL CONNECTIVITY ..................................................................................................................... 17-7

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................17-7

HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................. 17-8

OMMANDS ............................................................................................................................17-8

PING .........................................................................................................................................................17-9

ING THROUGH THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE ............................................................ 17-9

ING THROUGH ENERVISTA SECURE WEB MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE .........................17-9

PROMPT .................................................................................................................................................. 17-10

HANGING THE COMMAND LINE PROMPT ........................................................................17-10

SYSTEM EVENTS .................................................................................................................................17-11

ESCRIPTION ..........................................................................................................................17-11

OMMAND LINE INTERFACE EXAMPLE ...............................................................................17-11

NERVISTA EXAMPLE ............................................................................................................17-12

COMMAND REFERENCE ..................................................................................................................17-14

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MAIN COMMANDS .................................................................................................................17-14

ONFIGURATION COMMANDS ..............................................................................................17-16

18: MODBUS PROTOCOL MODBUS CONFIGURATION ...........................................................................................................18-1

VERVIEW ..............................................................................................................................18-1

O C

OMMAND LINE INTERFACE SETTINGS ............................................................................... 18-1

NERVISTA SETTINGS ............................................................................................................18-3

MEMORY MAPPING ...........................................................................................................................18-4

ODBUS MEMORY MAP .......................................................................................................18-4

ORMAT CODES .....................................................................................................................18-37

APPENDIX A REVISION HISTORY ............................................................................................................................A-1

HANGE NOTES .....................................................................................................................A-1

HANGES TO THE MANUAL ..................................................................................................A-1

WARRANTY ...........................................................................................................................................A-2

GE M

ULTILIN WARRANTY STATEMENT ..............................................................................A-2

APPENDIX B: DC POWER INPUT

APPENDIX C: INTERNAL DC DUAL-SOURCE POWER INPUT OPTION

SPECIFICATIONS FOR MULTILINK ML1200 SWITCHES, DC POWER

AT 24 V AND –48 V AND 125 V DC POWER INPUT .........................B-2

-48 V DC, 24 V DC AND 125 V DC POWER, THEORY OF OPERATION .........................B-3

APPLICATIONS FOR DC POWERED ETHERNET SWITCHES ...............................................B-4

ML1200, -48 V, 24 V, 125 V DC INSTALLATION .....................................................................B-5

UL REQUIREMENTS FOR DC-POWERED UNITS .....................................................................B-6

OPERATION ...........................................................................................................................................B-7

SPECIFICATIONS FOR MULTILINK ML1200 FIELD SWITCH .............................................. C-2

MULTILINK ML1200 WITH -48 V DC, 24 V DC

AND 125 V DC DUAL-SOURCE OPTION ...............................................C-3

DUAL-SOURCE OPTION THEORY OF OPERATION ................................................................ C-4

FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF THE DUAL-SOURCE DESIGN ............................................C-5

INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................................C-6

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Digital Energy

Multilin

1.1 Getting Started

Multilink ML1200 Managed Field Switch

Chapter 1: Introduction

Introduction

1.1.1 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:

• Multilink ML1200 Managed Field Switch, base unit (configured with user-selected port module options installed)

• 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 GE Multilin 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.

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1.2 Order Codes

ML1200 - * - * - * - * - * - * *

Modules | XX XX XX | None

Only with ML1200-48 models C2 C2 | | | 4 x 10/100 RJ-45 PoE-enabled ports (only with ML1200-48P models)

RoHS/Conformal Coating Option X None

C1 | | | | 4 x 10/100 RJ-45 | C1 C1 | | 4 x 10/100 RJ-45

H Harsh Chemical Environment Conformal Coating ZRoHS-compliant Y RoHS-compliant with Harsh Chemical Environment Coating

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1.3 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 μs + packet time (100 to 100Mbps)

15 μs + packet time (10 to 10 Mbps,

and 10 to 100Mbps)

Throughput with 12 10/100 and 2Glink max:...........................4.76M pps (Transmit)

Back plane:................................................................................................2.66Gb/s per slot

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-X Ethernet (Auto-

negotiation)

IEEE 802.3ab: ...........................................................................................1000BASE-X Ethernet

IEEE 802.1p: ..............................................................................................Priority protocol

IEEE 802.1d: ..............................................................................................Spanning tree protocol

IEEE 802.1w: .............................................................................................Rapid Spanning tree protocol

IEEE 802.1q: ..............................................................................................VLAN Tagging

IEEE 802.3x:...............................................................................................Flow Control

IEEE 802.3ad: ...........................................................................................Link Aggregation (Trunking)

IEEE 802.1x: ..............................................................................................Port based Network access control

IEEE 802.3af: ............................................................................................Power over Ethernet

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 (66K ft)

100BASE-FX, full-duplex, Long Reach: .........................................40.0 km (132K ft)

MAXIMUM STANDARD GIGABIT ETHERNET SEGMENT LENGTHS:

1000BASE-T (CAT5e or higher is recommended):....................100 m (328 ft)

1000BASE-SX, full-duplex, multi-mode(62.5μm cable):........ 220m

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1000BASE-SX, full-duplex, multi-mode(50μm cable):............550m

1000BASE-LX, full-duplex, single-mode(62.5μm 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, SFP modules

FIBER SINGLE-MODE CONNECTOR TYPES:

Fiber Port, SC-type:................................................................................Fiber optic single-mode, 100BASE-FX

Fiber Port, LC-type:................................................................................Fiber SFF single-mode, 100BASE-FX

Fiber Port, 1000BASE-FX, SFP modules

LEDS PER PORT (ONE SET AT THE PORT, ONE SET ON SWIVEL TOP ON RIGHT SIDE)

LK: .................................................................................................................Steady ON when media link is

operational

ACT: ..............................................................................................................ON with receiver port activity

FDX/HDX: ...................................................................................................ON = Full-Duplex ModeOFF = Half-

Duplex Mode

100/10: .......................................................................................................ON = 100Mbps speedOFF = 10 Mbps

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Ambient Temperature: ........................................................................-40° to 140° F (-40° to 60°C) for

UL60950 and Component Parts rating

-60° to 195° F (-50° to 85°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: ..................................................................................................High strength extruded aluminum

Dimensions: .............................................................................................6.85 in. H x 7.5 in. W x 2.0 in. D

17.4 cm H x 19.1 cm W x 5.08 cm D

Cooling method: .....................................................................................Convection, fully-enclosed ribbed-

surface aluminum case used as a

sink, designed for vertical mounting,

no fans

Weight: .......................................................................................................3 lbs. (1.3 kg)

MANAGEMENT CONSOLE CONNECTOR

Serial DB15 or RJ-45, see details at sec. 3.7

DC POWER SUPPLY (INTERNAL, FLOATING GROUND DESIGN)

12VDC Power Input nominal (range 8 to 18VDC 24VDC Power Input nominal (range 18 to 36VDC)

-48VDC Power Input nominal (range 36 to 60VDC) 125VDC Power Input nominal (range 88 to 150VDC) 250VDC Power Input nominal (range 160 to 300VDC) Std. Terminal Block : “ -, GND, + ”

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POWER CONSUMPTION

35 watts worst case (for a fully loaded fiber model) 12 watts typical (for a small 4 port copper-only model)

DUAL DC POWER INPUT (OPTIONAL)

A Dual-Source option is available for the 12VDC, 24VDC, – 48VDC, and 125VDC models (not the 250VDC model). This provides for continuity of operation when either of the DC input sources is interrupted. See Appendices B and C.

The Dual-Source Terminal Block is marked:..............................“ –A, -B, +A, +B ”

ML1200 MOUNTING

Vertical mounting normal. Suitable for wall or DIN-Rail mounting (ML1200)

TYPE TESTS

TEST REFERENCE STANDARD TEST LEVEL

Electrostatic Discharge EN61000-4-2 Level 4

RF immunity EN61000-4-3 Level 3

Fast Transient Disturbance EN61000-4-4 Level 3 & 4

Surge Immunity EN61000-4-5 Level 4

Conducted RF Immunity EN61000-4-6 Level 3

Power magnetic Immunity IEC61000-4-8 Level 2

Voltage Dip & interruption IEC61000-4-11

0,40,70% dips,250/300cycle interrupts

Environmental (Cold) DNV 2.4 -25 C

Environmental (Dry heat) DNV 2.4 70C

Relative Humidity Cyclic DNV 2.4 2 day Radiated & Conducted

Emissions Radiated & Conducted Emissions

CISPR22/ IEC60255-25 Class A

FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A

Safety EN60950-1 stanadard

Harmonics EN61000-3-2

Flicker EN61000-3-3

Ingress Protection IEC60529 IP20A

Sinusoidal Vibration DNV 2.4 1 to 4 G

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APPROVALS

Applicable Council Directive According to

CE Compliance Low voltage directive EN60950-1

EMC Directive EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-4

North America cULus UL60950-1

C22.2 No. 60950-1

ISO

Manufactured under a registered quality program

WARRANTY

Three years, per UL 60950 temperature rating. Made in USA

ISO9001

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1.4 Command Line Interface Firmware

1.4.1 Console Connection

The connection to the console is accessed through the DB-9 RS232 connector on the switch marked as the console port. This command line interface (or CLI) provides access to the switch commands. It can be accessed by attaching a VT100 compatible terminal or a PC running terminal emulation firmware to the console port.

USB-to-serial adapters are also available for computers that do not support native serial ports but have access to USB ports.

The interface through the console or the console management interface (or CMI) enables you to reconfigure the switch and to monitor switch status and performance.

Once the switch is configured with an IP address, the command line interface (or CLI) is also accessible using telnet as well as the serial port. Access to the switch can be either through the console interface or remotely over the network. Simultaneous access (that is, through the console port as well as through the network) to the MultiLink ML1200 Managed Field Switch switch is not permitted.

The Command Line Interface (CLI) enables local or remote unit installation and maintenance. The MultiLink ML1200 Managed Field Switch provides a set of system commands which allow effective monitoring, configuration and debugging of the devices on the network.

1.4.2 Console Setup

Connect the console port on the switch to the serial port on the computer using the serial cable listed above. The settings for the HyperTerminal firmware emulating a VT100 are shown below. Make sure the serial parameters are set as shown (or bps = 38400, data bits = 8, parity = none, stop bits = 1, flow control = none).

FIGURE 1–1: Serial Settings in HyperTerminal

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1.4.3 Console Screen

Once the console cable is connected to the PC and the firmware configured, ML1200 legal disclaimers and other text scrolls by on the screen.

The line interface prompt appears displaying the switch model number (e.g. ML1200>)

The switch has three modes of operation: operator (least privilege), manager, and configuration. The prompts for the switches change as the switch changes modes from operator to manager to configuration. The prompts are shown below with a brief description.

• ML1200>

Operator Level - for running operations queries

• ML1200#

Manager Level - for setting and reviewing commands

• ML1200##

Configuration Level - for changing the switch parameter values

For additional information on default users, user levels and more, refer to section 1.4.8 - User Management.

1.4.4 Logging In for the First Time

For the first time, use the default user name and passwords assigned by GE. They are:

•Username: manager Password: manager

•Username: operator Password: operator

We recommend you login as manager for the first time to set up the IP address as well as change user passwords or create new users.

1.4.5 Automatic IP Address Configuration

The ML1200 is operational immediately after it is powered up. The advanced management and configuration capabilities of the ML1200 allows you to easily configure, manage, and secure your devices and network.

Before starting, ensure you have the following items:

• RJ45 Ethernet cable

•PC with an Ethernet port

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

• Macromedia Flash Player 5.0 or higher (available from http://

www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/ download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash)

Ensure both firmware components are installed before proceeding.

The ML1200 can search the network for commonly used services that can issue an IP address. If the switch is connected to a network, the ML1200 uses the following process to find an IP address.

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If the ML1200 is not connected to a network, then proceed to Step 3 below. or use the default IP address.

Step 1:

The ML1200 will scan the network for a DHCP server. If the server responds, the ML1200 will acquire and set the assigned IP address. To manage the switch, determine the assigned IP address and enter as follows in Internet Explorer:

https://

<assigned_IP_address>

Ensure that https is entered, not http, and that there is connectivity (that is, you can ping the switch).

Step 2:

If there is no response from a DCHP server, the ML1200 will query for a BOOTP server. If the server responds, the ML1200 will acquire and set the assigned IP address. To manage the switch, determine the assigned IP address and enter as follows in Internet Explorer:

https://

<assigned_IP_address>

Ensure that https is entered, not http, and that there is connectivity (that is, you can ping the switch).

Step 3:

If there is no response from either a DCHP or BOOTP server, or if the switch is not connected to a network, the switch will assign itself an IP address. The ML1200 will check to see if IP address 192.168.1.2, with a network mask of 255.255.255.0, is free. If so, it will assume these values. If this IP address is assigned to another device, the ML1200 will repeat steps 1 through 3 to find a DCHP or BOOTP server or wait for the 192.168.1.2 address to become free.

Once connected, the browser will display a login prompt. The default login is:

•Username: manager Password: manager

1.4.6 Setting the IP Parameters Using Console Port

Note

To configure the Switch’s IP using EnerVista UR Setup software, refer to chapter 2 of this manual,

To setup the switch, the IP address and other relevant TCP/IP parameters have to be specified.

The IP address on the MultiLink ML1200 Managed Field Switch is set to 192.168.1.2 from the factory. The switch is fully operational as a Layer 2 switch as a default. Setting a default IP address can potentially cause duplicate IP address problem if multiple switches are powered on and installed on the network. To manage the switch, an IP address has to be programmed.

Before starting, please ensure that the IP address assigned to the switch is known or contact your system/network administrator to get the IP address information. Follow the steps listed below to configure the switch.

Z Ensure the power is off.

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Z Follow the steps described above for connecting the console cable

and setting the console firmware.

Z Power on the switch.

Z Once the login prompt appears, login as manager using default

password (manager).

Z Configure the IP address, network mask and default gateway as per

the IP addressing scheme for your network.

Z Set the manager password (this step is recommended; refer to the

following section).

Z Save the settings (without saving, the changes made will be lost).

Z Power off the switch (or a firmware reboot as discussed below).

Z Power on the switch - login with the new login name and password.

Z From the PC (or from the switch) ping the IP address specified for the

switch to ensure connectivity.

Z From the switch ping the default gateway specified (ensure you are

connected to the network to check for connectivity) to ensure network connectivity.

Syntax:

ipconfig [ip=<ip-address>] [mask=<subnet-mask>] [dgw=<gateway>]

An example is shown below.

ML1200# ipconfig ip=3.94.247.41 mask=255.255.252.0

dgw=3.94.244.41

ML1200

Note

This manual assumes the reader is familiar with IP addressing schemes as well as how net

# save

mask is used and how default gateways and routers are used in a network.

Reboot gives an opportunity to save the configuration prior to shutdown. For a reboot, simply type in the command

reboot. Note that even though the passwords are not

changed, they can be changed later.

ML1200# reboot

Proceed on rebooting the switch? ['Y' or 'N'] Y

Do you wish to save current configuration? ['Y' or 'N'] Y

ML1200#

The ML1200 forces an answer by prompting with a “Y” or a “N” to prevent accidental keystroke errors and loss of work.

The parameters can be viewed at any time by using the

show command. The show

command will be covered in more detail later in various sections throughout the document.

The example below illustrates the basic setup parameters. You can use

show sysconfig commands to view setup parameters.

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ML1200# show setup

Version: ML1200 build 2.1.0 Nov 12 2007 11:10:13 MAC Address: 00:20:06:27:0a:e0 IP Address: 3.94.247.41 Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0 Gateway Address: 3.94.244.1 CLI Mode: Manager System Name: ML1200 System Description: 6 Port Modular Ethernet Switch System Contact: multilin.tech@ge.com System Location: Markham, Ontario System ObjectId: 1.3.6.1.4.1.13248.12.7

ML1200# show sysconfig

System Name: ML1200 System Contact: multilin.tech@ge.com System Location: Markham, Ontario Boot Mode: manual Inactivity Timeout(min): 120 Address Age Interval(min): 300 Inbound Telnet Enabled: Yes Web Agent Enabled: Yes Time Zone: GMT-05hours:00minutes Day Light Time Rule: Canada System UpTime: 0 Days 0 Hours 45 Mins 55 Secs

ML1200#

Some of the parameters in the MultiLink ML1200 Managed Field Switch are shown above. The list of parameters below indicates some of the key parameters on the switch and the recommendations for changing them (or optionally keeping them the same).

1.4.7 Privilege Levels

Two privilege levels are available - manager and operator. Operator is at privilege level 1 and the manager is at privilege level 2 (the privilege increases with the levels). For example, to set up a user for basic monitoring capabilities use lower number or operator level privilege (level 1).

The Manager level provides all operator level privileges plus the ability to perform systemlevel actions and configuration commands. To select this level, enter the

name>

prompted.

For example, switching from an operator-level to manager-level, using the command is shown below.

Note the prompt changes with the new privilege level.

Operator privileges allow views of the current configurations but do not allow changes to the configuration. A “>” character delimits the operator-level prompt.

Manager privileges allow configuration changes. The changes can be done at the manager prompt or for global configuration as well as specific configuration. A “#” character delimits any manager prompt.

enable <user-

command at the Operator level prompt and enter the Manager password, when

enable <user-name>

enable

ML1200> enable manager

Password: *******

ML1200#

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1.4.8 User Management

A maximum of five users can be added per switch. Users can be added, deleted or changed from a manager level account. There can be more than one manager account, subject to the maximum number of users on the switch being restricted to five.

To add a user, use the

add command as shown below. The user name has to be a unique

name. The password is recommended to be at least 8 characters long with a mix of upper case, lower case, numbers and special characters.

add user=<name> level=<number>

The following example adds a user “peter” with manager-level privilege:

ML1200# user

ML1200(user)##

Enter User Password:******

Confirm New Password:******

add user=peter level=2

ML1200(user)##

To delete a user, use the delete command as shown below.

delete user=<name>

The following example deletes the user “peter”:

ML1200(user)## delete user=peter

Confirm User Deletion(Y/N): Y

User successfully deleted

ML1200(user)##

The syntax to modify a password is shown below:

passwd user=<name>

The following example changes the password for user “peter”.

ML1200(user)## passwd user=peter

Enter New Password:******

Confirm New Password :******

Password has been modified successfully

ML1200(user)##

The syntax to modify the privilege level for a specific user is shown below:

chlevel user=<name> level=<number>

The following example modifies the privilege level of user “peter” to Operator privileges.

ML1200(user)## chlevel user=peter level=1

Access Permission Modified

ML1200(user)##

The syntax to set the access privileges for telnet and Web services is shown below:

useraccess user=<name> service=<telnet|web> <enable|disable>

The following example sets the access privileges for telnet and Web services.

ML1200(user)## useraccess user=peter service=telnet disable

Telnet Access Disabled.

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1.4.9 Help

Typing the help command lists the commands you can execute at the current privilege level. For example, typing

ML1200> help

logout ping set terminal telnet walkmib

Contextless Commands:

! ? clear enable exit help show whoami alarm

ML1200>

Help for any command that is available at the current context level can be viewed by typing help followed by enough of the command string to identify the command. The following syntax applies:

help <command string>

For example, to list the help for the

ML1200# help set time

set time : Sets the device Time

Usage

set time hour=<0-23> min=<0-59> sec=<0-59> [zone=GMT[+/-]hh:mm]

ML1200#

The options for a specific command can be displayed by typing the command and pressing enter. The following syntax applies:

command <Enter>

For example, the options for the

ML1200# show <Enter>

Usage

show active-stp show active-snmp show active-vlan show address-table show age show alarm show arp show auth <config|ports> show backpressure show bootmode

--more--

Other ways to display help, specifically, with reference to a command or a set of commands, use the TAB key. The following syntax applies:

For example, following the syntax listed above, the <TAB> key will list the available commands in the particular privilege level:

ML1200> <TAB>

help at the Operator level shows the following:

set time command

show command are:

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? alarm clear enable exit help logout ping set show telnet terminal walkmib whoami

ML1200>

The following example lists commands starting with a specific string:

ML1200> s <TAB>

set show

ML1200>

In the following example, the <TAB> key completes the command:

ML1200> se<TAB>

password timeout vlan

ML1200> set

1.4.10 Exiting

To exit from the CLI interface and terminate the console session use the logout command. This command prompts to ensure that the logout was not mistakenly typed. The following syntax applies:

logout

The following example illustrates logging out from a session:

ML1200> logout

Logging out from the current session [’Y’ or ’N’] Y

Connection to the host lost

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1.5 EnerVista Secure Web Management

1.5.1 Logging in for the First Time

Enter the following URL in the web browser to login to the EnerVista Secure Web Management software.

https://<IP Address assigned to the switch>

Note

Make sure you use HTTPS (secure HTTP) and not HTTP in the URL.

In the example shown in the previous section, the URL is:

https://3.94.247.41

If your site uses name services, you can use a name instead of the IP address. Please make sure that the name is resolved to the IP address assigned to the switch.

The secure site will issue the certificate check shown below.

FIGURE 1–2: Security certificate

Once you click Yes on the security certificate, the browser will prompt you to login.

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FIGURE 1–3: Login screen

For the first time,

Z Login with the name manager and password manager.

Z Click on Login.

After a successful login, the welcome screen is shown. Note the different information provided on the screen and different areas. The menus are used to configure settings on the switch. Users can click on a specific port to open the port configuration view.

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1.5.2 Privilege Levels

• Operator privilege users: operator privileges allow views of the current

• Manager privilege users: manager privileges allow configuration changes. The

1.5.3 User Management

The username must be a unique name. The password is recommended to be at least 8 characters long with a mix of upper case, lower case, numbers and special characters.

FIGURE 1–4: Welcome screen

configurations but do not allow changes to the configuration.

changes can be done at the manager prompt or for global configuration as well as specific configuration.

Z Select the Administration > User Mgmt > User Accounts menu

item.

Z To add a user, use the

add button.

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In the following example below, the user peter was added with manager privilege after clicking the add button.

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After successfully adding a user, the added user is displayed in the list of users as shown below.

Z To delete a user, click on the delete icon ( )as shown below.

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The firmware will prompt to verify the delete command.

Z To modify the password, view the users as described above and click

on the edit icon ( ).

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After clicking on the edit icon, the screen opens up for modifying the password.

In this example, the user ID peter was selected for modification. The password for peter will be modified after the new password is entered.

1.5.4 Modifying the Privilege Level

Privilege levels cannot be changed from the EnerVista Secure Web Management (SWM) firmware. This can only be done through the CLI interface, or alternately, by deleting the user and adding the same user with the proper privilege level.

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1.5.5 Help

Help for the EnerVista Secure Web Management software can be obtained by clicking on the Help icon as shown below.

1.5.6 Exiting

Z To exit or logout, click on the logout button.

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Z Confirm the logout by selecting OK in the pop-up window.

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Version #

1.6 ML1200 Firmware Updates

1.6.1 Updating Multilink ML1200 Firmware

This section describes the process for upgrading firmware on a ML1200 Switch Module.

There are several ways of updating Firmware on a Multilink ML1200: Serial using the Multilink ML1200’s Console port, tftp or through ftp.

1.6.2 Selecting the Proper Version

The latest version of the firmware is available as a download from the GE Multilin web site.

To determine the version of firmware currently installed on your Switch, proceed as follows:

Z Using the EnerVista web interface, log into the Switch using the

procedure described earlier. The firmware version installed on the switch will appear on the lower left corner of the screen.

1.6.3 Updating through the Command Line

Use the following procedure to install firmware to the ML1200 via the serial port .

Z Download the MultiLink Switch Software from the GE Multilin web

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Z Use the null-modem cable to connect to the ML1200 serial port.

Z Login at the manager level with the proper password.

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Z Save the existing configuration (refer to section 5.4.4 - Saving

Configuration for details).

Z Enter the following command:

ML1200# xmodem get type=app

Do you wish to upgrade the image? [Y or N] Y

Please start XModem file transfer now.

Refer to “Saving Configuration” on page 20 for details on the xmodem command.

Once the upgrade is started, the terminal emulation firmware will ask for the installation file location.

Z Indicate the file location to begin the file transfer.

Z Make sure the Xmodem protocol is also selected in this file location

dialog window.

In some operating systems it maybe necessary to select the transfer option.

In this case,

Z Return to the HyperTerminal window used in step 5.

Z Select the Transfer > Send File menu item.

Z As shown below, enter the location of the new firmware file.

Z Select the Xmodem protocol.

Z Select the Send button and to begin the file transfer.

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Z Once the file transfer is completed reboot the switch with the

reboot command or by cycling power.

Z Login to the switch and use the

show version command to verify

and upload the configuration file (if necessary).

1.6.4 Updating through the EnerVista Secure Web Management software

Use the following procedure to install the EnerVista Secure Web Management software.

Z Download the latest MultiLink ML1200 Managed Field Switch

firmware from the GE Multilin web site.

Z Save this file on FTP or TFTP. Ensure the FTP or TFTP path is

configured. If using FTP, record the FTP login name and password.

Z Select the switch to upgrade. Ensure you have system administration

privileges available on the switch.

Z Open an EnerVista Secure Web Management software session with

the switch by typing in the following URL:

https://<IP address of the switch>

If using FTP, save the configuration before proceeding. GE Multilin recommends a two-step update: first save the configuration to the ftp server, then load the new image and restart the switch (refer to section 5.4.4 - Saving Configuration for details on saving the configuration).

Z Load the new firmware as shown below.

As the file is being loaded, the firmware will display the transfer in progress window.

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Z Reboot the switch when the transfer is complete.

After reboot, the firmware is ready for use.

Z If using TFTP, save the configuration before proceeding.

GE Multilin recommends a two-step update:

• first save the configuration to the TFTP server,

• then load the new image and restart the switch (refer to section

5.4.4 - Saving Configuration for details on saving the configuration).

Z Load the new firmware as shown below.

As the file is being loaded, the firmware will display the transfer in progress window.

Z Reboot the switch when the transfer is complete.

After reboot , the f irmware is ready for use.

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Multilin

2.1 Overview

Multilink ML1200 Managed Field Switch

Chapter 2: Product Description

Product Description

Multilink ML1200 Managed Field Switches provide maximum configurability in their class. The fiber-rich ML1200 can be configured with up to 12 100Mb fiber ports and two Gigabit ports. For 10/100 copper, regular or PoE-equipped 10/100 RJ-45 or 10/100/1000 copper ports may be configured to a maximum or 12 at 10/100 and 2 Gig ports. Multilink ML1200 comes with the best-of-breed managed networks software featuring GUI ease of use, Secure Web Management, SNMPv2,v3 management, 802.1p QoS Prioritization, Tag-based VLANs, IGMP Snooping and IGMP-L2 multicast management, port security, RADIUS and TACACS+ support, and a choice of redundancy options including RSTP and GE Multilin’s rapid-ring-recovery Ring-Only Mode.

Multilink ML1200s are ideal for building a switched, hardened Ethernet network infrastructure, connecting edge devices such as PLCs and IEDs with upstream switches or routers. Designed for use in industrial applications such as factory floors and control cabinets, industrial video surveillance systems with PoE, power utility substations, tariffed carrier field facilities, or transportation and oil and gas, the rugged Multilink ML1200 handles stressful workloads (mixes of bursty data traffic and priority streaming traffic) as well as harsh environmental conditions.

Advanced thermal design techniques with ribbed –surface Aluminum cases for maximum heat dissipation and a sealed case design enables the unit to operate in harsh Industrial grade environments efficiently. Heavy duty Ethernet Switch jobs are readily accommodated with an extended temperature rating of -40˚C to 60˚C by the UL Component Parts method, or -50˚C to 85˚C by the IEC 60068 Type-Test method. With options such as several popular DC power input types (optional AC power) and DIN-Rail mounting, the hardened Multilink ML1200 is a “multi-purpose” Industrial Ethernet Switch.

The ML1200 managed switches also provide PoE options via power –inside PoE modules on one of A, B or C slots and allows the users to select a wide option of combo PoE modules to support 802.3af pd devices. See details for PoE modules in sec 5.2.10. The Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is fully compatible with Powered Devices (PD)(e.g wireless access

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points, IP phones) that comply with the IEEE 802.3af PoE standard. The PoE switch ports have an auto-sensing algorithm, so that they provide power only to 802.3af, PoE end devices. PoE is managed by a multi-stage handshake to protect equipment from damage and to manage power budgets .The PoE ports will discontinue supplying power when the PoE powered devices are disconnected. This feature supports the 802.3af PoE PSE standard for over-current protection, under-current detection, and fault protection.

High performance features include non-blocking unicast traffic speed on all ports and

802.1p QoS Traffic Prioritization. Multilink ML1200 switches are “plug-and-play” and are designed for use in connecting edge devices such as PLCs, IEDs and PoE video cameras with upstream switches and routers where a mix of bursty data traffic and priority streaming traffic for video surveillance and cell-tower applications are present. Multilink ML1200 Field Switches are provided with LAN management software including SNMP, Tagand Port-based VLANs, IGMP-L2 and IGMP Snooping, and Port Security with control via GUI and command line interface (CLI). For high availability LANs using ring topologies, Spanning Tree Protocol, RSTP, Link-Loss-Alert and Ring-Only Mode are available.

Multilink ML1200 Managed Field Switches have heavy-duty aluminum cases and are readily available with standard Industrial grade 24VDC power. Alternative internal DC power options are available. DC power input types may be 24V, 48V, 125V, and dual source DC input is optional on all ML1200’s. (AC power is available via an external power supply unit, see Section 3.4 for details).

Alarm Relay contacts provided on each Multilink ML1200 Switch monitor the hardware and software through traps, providing a record of any losses of power signals and other userdefined software events. See Section 3.5 for details.

The wide selections of Quad port (queen size) modules are key to the flexibility and adaptability of Multilink ML1200s. Some of the popular 4 ports modules are described below. For a list of all the modules and options, see Section 1.2

Note

The ML1200 modules can only be configured at the factory.

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2.1.1 Four-port SFF fiber modules (CC Module, CD Module), 100Mb fiber

In a four-port SFF (Small Form Factor) fiber port module, all of the fiber ports are of the same speed (100Mb), mode, and connector type. Small Form Factor (SFF) Fiber Ports come in multi-mode forms MT-RJ or LC-type connectors, and single-mode form LC-type connectors.

The 100Mb fiber four-port modules for the Multilink ML1200’s normally are set (factory default) to operate in full-duplex mode for best fiber distance and performance. The user may select full- or half-duplex mode per-port through set port command. The set-up of the software gives the user 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 (halfduplex when OFF). 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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2.1.2 Four-Port Copper Module, C1 Module MDIX)

The ML1200’s 4-port Copper module, the C1 Module, provides four 10/100Mb switched RJ45 ports. The 10/100Mb switched ports normally (as a default setting) are independently Nway 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 5 for auto-negotiation and MDIX details).

On the C1 module, there are four LEDs for each port, two integrated into the connector, and two below the connector. 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 the half-duplex mode. A twisted pair cable must be connected into an RJ-45 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.

Using the ML1200 management software, the user may disable auto-negotiation and fix the desired operation of each RJ-45 port. The user may select 10Mb or 100Mb speed and full- or half-duplex mode per-port as per user requirements.

2.1.3 PoE (power pass-through), C2 Module (MDIX), 10/100Mb 4-port

The PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) RJ-45 ports are similar to regular RJ-45 ports, except they have the capability of providing power on each port to power up the PD devices, per the IEEE802.3af PoE standard. The power-pass-through PoE modules are dependent upon the

-48VDC input power to supply the PD power for these RJ-45 (10/100) ports. Each port supplies up to 15watts to power the PoE PD devices. A maximum of 8 PoE ports can be configured in the A and B slots of a ML1200 switch with -48vdc power input. The PoE modules are also available with mix–n-match fiber modules configured in other ML1200 slots. Please check the ordering information for all the various PoE module options.

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The LEDs on C2 PoE modules are slightly different compared to regular (non-PoE) RJ-45 modules as shown in the figure below. When the PoE port is in use, the PoE LED is ON when connected properly to an 803.af compliant PD device on that port. When non-PoE devices are connected, the PoE LED is OFF. The operation of Ethernet data traffic is not affected by PoE.

LINK and ACTIVITY LEDS are combined on the PoE modules into one LED that is marked as LINK/ACT, as shown in the diagram.

2.1.4 Two-Port Fiber Modules, 2@ 100Mb fiber

The two-port modules are available as two 100Mb fiber ports. ST or SC connector styles are available utilizing multi-mode or single-mode fiber optics. These fiber modules may be factory configured with a choice of them in slots B, C, and D only.

The fiber port’s LEDs indicate status the same as the SFF fiber modules. Color-coding on the panel of the module shows which LEDs belong to which port.

2.1.5 Two -Port 10 Mb mm Fiber ST Modules

The 2-port @10Mb ST fiber modules behave the same as the 2@100Mb ST fiber modules except for the 10Mb speed.

The default setup on the 10Mb fiber module is half-duplex, which allows the Multilink ML1200 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 “port settings” is the same as the other ML1200 modules.

The fiber ports support fiber cabling distances according to the 10BASE-FL and 100BASEFX standards, i.e., 2km distance for multi-mode fiber. (Single-mode for greater distances may be available as a special order, request quote).

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2.1.6 SFP Gigabit (1000Mbps) port modules

The Gigabit port options for the modular slot come in a few different configurations of Fiber SFP’s or RJ-45’s. The Multilink ML1200 offers only SFPs (Small Form Pluggable) for Gigabit speed. There are multiple choices of SFP Gigabit transceiver types to combine with RJ-45’s for the modular slot. Up to two Gigabit ports (max.) can be configured in the modular slot C only. An example of a two Gb module is the HI Module (SFP fiber). An example of a single Gigabit module is the HK Module (10/100/1000Mb RJ-45 ports). A combo option of Gigabit copper and SFP fiber (HA Module) is shown below in the figure below.

The ML1200 Modules provide an SFP opening for insertion of industry-standard SFP transceivers to provide Gigabit (Gb) media flexibility. Gigabit SFP modules are available in both multi-mode (550m) and single-mode (10, 25, 40, 70) km fiber options as well as a Gigabit copper option.

There are three LEDs mounted on each Gigabit port module. The Gigabit fiber has LEDs that indicate F/H (Full/Half duplex), LK (Link status) and ACT (receiving activity) on that port when lit. The copper Gigabit ports come with speeds indicating (10/100/1000Mb) LEDs also.

The operation of the Gigabit SFP and 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports is as described for those port types above.

2.1.7 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 Multilink ML1200 can do its part to prevent any QOS degradation while it is handling Ethernet traffic through its ports and buffers.

The Multilink ML1200 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 (R2) 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.

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2.1.8 Frame Buffering and Flow Control

Multilink ML1200’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-andforward operation is that more bandwidth is available for good packets when the traffic load is greatest.

When the Multilink ML1200 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 it packets to cause “flow control”. This tells the sending devices to temporarily stop sending traffic, which allows the traffic to catch-up without dropping packets. Then, normal packet buffering and processing resumes. This flow-control sequence occurs in a small fraction of a second and is transparent to an observer.

Another feature implemented in the Multilink ML1200 Switches is a collision-based flowcontrol 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.

2.1.9 Managed Network Firmware for Multilink ML1200-Series

Multilink ML1200 comes with Version 3.3 management firmware, which allows the user to configure the Multilink ML1200 as a Managed Switch and implements security, and other software-enabled, features.

Note

Multilink ML1200 managed switch will work with Version 3.3 firmware or higher only; using any other firmware version will not support the hardware).

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2.2 Features and Benefits

• Managed switching for high performance Ethernet LANs.

Multilink ML1200 Switches provide unicast non-blocking (all ports can run at full speed at once) performance with standard Managed Network Software included. They are typically used in LAN traffic centers with up to 12 100Mb +2 Gigabit ports for backbone connections, where managed network services are desired.

• Switching services includes 802.1p QoS packet prioritization.

The Multilink ML1200 switching hardware supports QoS, giving packet processing priority to priority tagged packets according to the IEEE 802.1p standard. For portand application-specific priorities of data, the QoS software may be configured.

• Features Fiber-Built-In.

Multilink ML1200 Managed Field Switches are designed to naturally include fiber ports, and support mixes of multi-mode, single-mode; 10Mb, 100Mb and 1000Mb speed; full-and half-duplex; classic Small Form Factor (SFF) and GBIC fiber connectors. RJ-45 10/100 ports can also be configured in the mix of port types.

• Ring-Only Mode for reliable high availability using ring topology.

Ring-Only Mode feature provides reliable fast recovery of a fault in a ring topology.

• Relay Contacts for monitoring internal power and user-defined software events.

Two Alarm Relay contacts monitor basic operations. One is for hardware, and will signal loss of power internally. The other is software controllable and will signal user-defined software events such as a security violation or an RSTP Topology Change condition.

• Vertical mounting for efficient convection cooling, no fans, extended temp.

Mounting brackets for vertical mounting are included. DIN-Rail mounting hardware is optional. Ethernet signal and power cables attach at the bottom. Two sets of status LEDs are included, one set viewable at the port connector and one set viewable from the front.

• Standard AC power input, -48VDC or 24VDC or 125VDC input is optional.

Standard AC power input comes with an IEC plug and is auto-ranging for worldwide use. For special applications, models with –48VDC or 24VDC or 125VDC are available. Dual Source DC input can also be selected and configured on the DC power input models.

• Heavy-duty design for Industrial Ethernet and extended temperature operation.

Fiber ports take more power than copper ports, but the Multilink ML1200 design provides for this with heavy-duty components. The ambient temperature dualrating is 60`C per UL methods, and 95°C per type test methods.

• Management Software included.

ML1200 firmware includes SNMP Switch Management with secure access control, RMON, CLI, Port Security; Port Mirroring; secured Radius and TACACs+, Telnet , TFTP, FTP support, Spanning Tree Protocol, Link-Loss-Learn, Ring-Only Mode multi-level

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QoS, Port- and tag-based VLANs, GVRP, IGMP Snooping, SNMPc GUI support; Event Log; SNTP client for time-of-day; BootP and DHCP client for IP configuring, and password security and Secured Web interface.

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2.3 Applications

Multilink ML1200 Field Switches offer high performance, modularity and availability. They provide the flexibility of 100Mbps fiber and copper ports as well as single or dual Gigabit (1000Mb) ports, with industry-standard LAN management software. Multilink ML1200 Switches are easily used in a variety of applications including client/server computing, secure VLAN- performance upgrades to departmental networks, and stream traffic for VOIP and audio/video applications. They can also be used in a very diversified combination of mixed media in Industrial floor applications. The performance characteristics of the ML1200 Switches enable them to inter-connect a series of subnets (one subnet per ML1200 Switch port) in a LAN traffic center. The subnet connections may be via fiber or twisted pair cabling, 100Mbps or 10 Mbps speed, and full-or half-duplex.

The mixed-media modular capability is ideal for industrial applications where existing Ethernet LAN network cabling must be accommodated. The fiber-built-in media capability is ideal for integrating future-proof fiber cabling into the LAN structure.

Example 1 : Multilink ML1200 Switch for a Industrial Application

Equipped with lots of useful features including hardened enclosures, a wide spread of DC power supply options, and extended temperature ratings qualifies the Multilink ML1200 Managed switch for any Industrial factory-floor, traffic control, transportation system, or power utility application. The several operated features qualifies this managed switch to operate and perform securely and reliably in all critical applications. The addition of Ring- Only Mode and the Link-Loss-Learn software features allow this Managed switch to provide a very secure highly available redundant network capability in any ring topology network.

The Managed ML1200’s modularity along with the management software features remarkably handle industrial environments (i.e. where the factory floors are networked with Ethernet based mixed-media LANs equipped with PLCs, computers for taking readings and data from Machines, Client/ Server databases, etc. and sending these important data to the central office data warehouses) very securely and reliably. The DINRail Mounting options on the Multilink ML1200 allow the factory floor’s industrial user to mount the ML1200 securely anywhere on their Network setup.

The option of setting the ports at 10 or 100Mb on copper and 10 or 100Mb on fiber media provide widespread options to the users to mix and match their legacy and advance network needs. The modularity of the ML1200 Managed Field Switches make them an attractive choice for use in applications with LAN connections to an organization’s multiple site offices and factory- floors. The different locations can be easily connected together with the Fiber ports supported by the Multilink ML1200 Switch. A main NT-server in a secure area protected from earthquake or fire hazards can be connected to the full duplex Gigabit Fiber port.

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Extended temperature ratings and a variety of options for AC/DC power supplies qualify this managed ML1200 switch for use in non-temperature controlled networks and many other temperature sensitive critical Industrial applications where above normal room temperatures occur while the network is in operation. Full-duplex future proof fiber media can easily connect long distance subnets and provide a stable secure network to all applications. The SNMP management capability of the Multilink ML1200 Switch helps create a database of all the network subnets to easily manage the network.

Example 2:

A managed network is needed to provide a redundant ring topology for maximum redundancy. In a network where any faulty cable, cable disconnection or power failure can bring the whole thing down, a ring switch can be reconfigured and up and running in milliseconds. The ring topology of the network consists of high speed LAN segments supported by 100Mbps full-duplex future-proof fiber media to provide a secure long distance LAN connection. The entire network is sharing a higher bandwidth Gigabitenabled data-mining server for the vital database located in a separate secured building. The copper ports are required for multiple subnets inside the power plant to check the status of other Ethernet units. The entire spread network will be manageable to provide easy, detectable, uninterrupted support through a viewable SNMP monitor.

The Multilink ML1200 Managed Field Switch equipped with a mix of copper and fiber ports provides an economical and seamless solution to many requirements. The userconfigurable Multilink ML1200 provides an extra boost to the network requirements by providing copper/fiber media along with the higher bandwidth support of 10/100 and 1000Mb. The user can utilize the SNMP feature equipped with VLAN, RMON, STP and other standard managed LAN features to provide a secure and stable network.

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The ML1200 Managed Fiber with the Ring-Only Mode feature easily fulfill the redundant requirement with a secure and fast reconfiguration time for cable breakup when set up in a ring topology. The Gigabit port option boosts the bandwidth for high speed to support the peak traffic and minimize congestion.

Example 3:

In another application in an industrial environment, a 12 port Nebs compliant , -24VDC managed switch is required to meet the fiber and copper connections to cover the wider area of video CCTV. The switch must be SNMP enabled and managed to easily monitor the whole setup.

The Multilink managed field switch easily qualifies for this requirement with the various features and modularity it has. Loaded with management software, the field switch provides a very effective and economical solution for the video -vignette environment.

The security features (e.g. port-security, VLANs, SNMPv3, secure telnet, etc.) also boost the Multilink managed switches to provide a very effective and reliable solution. The modularity feature to support both copper and fiber at either 10/100/1000Mb speeds easily meets the various speeds of legacy and future broadband requirements.

In a fast growing secure video environment, the ML1200 is a reliable and secure solution. The modular design of the Multilink ML1200s, provide a wide range of copper/fiber options to meet requirements. The Gigabit uplink for storage or broadband uplink allows the telecom user a very effective solution to store their sensitive data securely.

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Installation

Before installing the equipment, it is necessary to take the following precautions:

1. If the equipment is mounted in an enclosed or multiple rack assembly, the steady-state long-term environmental temperature around the equipment must be less than or equal to 60

2. If the equipment is mounted in an enclosed or multiple rack assembly, adequate airflow must be maintained for proper and safe operation.

3. If the equipment is mounted in an enclosed or multiple rack system, placement of the equipment must not overload or load unevenly the rack system.

4. If the equipment is mounted in an enclosed or multiple rack assembly, verify the equipment’s power requirements to prevent overloading of the building/s electrical circuits.

5. If the equipment is mounted in an enclosed or multiple rack assembly verify that the equipment has a reliable and uncompromised earthing path.

3.1.1 Locating Multilink ML1200 Switches

For vertical panel mounting and wall mounting, see Section 3.3.

For vertical DIN-Rail mounting, see Section 3.3.1.

For DC power input data, see Appendix B. For Dual Source, see Appendix C

The rugged metal case of the Multilink ML1200 will normally protect it from accidental damage in a lab or workplace setting. Maintain an open view of the front to visually monitor the status LEDs. Keep an open area around the unit so that cooling can occur from convection while the unit is in operation. The ML1200 has no fans, so it is silent when in operation. Internal electronics use the case as a heat sink, so the unit may normally be quite warm to the touch.

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3.2 Connecting Ethernet Media

The Multilink ML1200 Switches are specifically designed to support all standard Ethernet media types within a single Switch unit . This is accomplished by using a family of different Fiber Connectors which can be individually selected and configured per-slot. See Section

2.2 for a description of the PMs.

The various media types supported along with the corresponding IEEE 802.3, 802.3D,

802.3u, 802.3AB and 802.3z standards and connector types are as follows:

IEEE Standard Media Type Max. Distance Fiber Connector

Fiber:

100BASE-FX mm

100BASE-FX mm Fiber 2.0km (6,562 ft) ST

small form factor mm Fiber 2.0km (6,562 ft) MTRJ, MLC small form factor sm Fiber 15 km SLC

Copper:

10BASE-T twisted pair 100m (328 ft) RJ-45 100BASE-TX twisted pair 100m (328 ft) RJ-45 1000BASE-TX twisted pair 100m (328 ft) RJ-45

Fiber 2.0km (6,562 ft) SC

sm Fiber 18.0km (95K ft) SC

sm Fiber 18.0km (95K ft) ST

mm = multi-mode, sm = single-mode

3.2.0.1 Connecting Fiber Optic ST-type

, “twist-lock”

The following procedure applies to installations using a PM with ST-type fiber connectors. This procedure applies to ports using a ML1200 module, MST-type port.

1. Before connecting the fiber optic cable, remove the protective dust caps from the tips of the connectors on the PM. Save these dust caps for future use.

2. Wipe clean the ends of the dual connectors with a soft cloth or lint-free lens tissue dampened in alcohol. Make certain the connectors are clean before connecting.

Note

One strand of the duplex fiber optic cable is coded using color bands at regular intervals; you must use the color-coded strand on the associated ports at each end of the fiber optic segment.

3. Connect the Transmit (TX) port (light colored post) on the Multilink PM to the Receive (RX) port of the remote device. Begin with the color-coded strand of the cable for this first TX-to-RX connection.

4. Connect the Receive (RX) port (dark colored post on the PM) to the Transmit (TX) port of the remote device. Use the non-color coded fiber strand for this.

The LINK LED on the front of the PM will illuminate when a proper connection has been established at both ends (and when power is ON in the unit). If LINK is not lit after cable connection, the normal cause is improper cable polarity. Swap the fiber cables at the PM connector to remedy this situation.

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3.2.0.2 Connecting Fiber Optic SC-type, "Snap-In"

The following procedure applies to installations using a PM with SC-type fiber connectors, i.e., using C9 Module, CA Module single-mode:

When connecting fiber media to SC connectors, simply snap on the two square male connectors into the SC female jacks of the PM, until it clicks and secures.

3.2.0.3 Connecting Single-Mode

Fiber Optic

When using single-mode fiber cable, be sure to use single-mode fiber port connectors. Single-mode fiber cable has a smaller diameter than multi-mode fiber cable (9/125 microns for single-mode, 50/125 or 62.5/125 microns for multi-mode where xx/xx are the diameters of the core and the core plus the cladding respectively). Single-mode fiber allows full bandwidth at longer distances, and may be used to connect 10 Mb nodes up to 10 Km apart, or 18Km with the ML1200.

The same procedures as for multi-mode fiber, applies to single-mode fiber connectors.

3.2.0.4 Connecting Twisted Pair (CAT3, CAT5, Unshielded or Shielded)

The RJ-45 ports of the Multilink ML1200 can be connected to the following two media types: 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T. CAT 5 cables should be used when making 100BASE-TX connections. When the ports are used as 10BASE-T ports, CAT 3 may be used. In either case, the maximum distance for unshielded twisted pair cabling is 100 meters (328 ft).

Media IEEE Standard Connector

Twisted Pair (CAT 3, 4, 5) 10BASE-T RJ-45 Twisted Pair (CAT 5) 100BASE-TX RJ-45

Note

It is recommended that high quality CAT. 5 cable be used whenever possible in order to provide flexibility in a mixed-speed network, since 10/100 copper switched ports are autosensing for either 10 and 100Mb/s.

The following procedure describes how to connect a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX twisted pair segment to the RJ-45 port. The procedure is the same for both unshielded and shielded twisted pair cables.

1. Using standard twisted pair media, insert either end of the cable with an RJ-

45 plug into the RJ-45 connector of the port. Note that, even though the connector is shielded, either unshielded or shielded cables and wiring may be used.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding device

3. Use the LINK LED to ensure proper connectivity by noting that the LED will be

illuminated when the unit is powered and proper connection is established

Note

For Power Substations: In support of the IEEE 1613 Class 2 standard, GE Multilin advises that, for substation applications, the RJ-45 ports are intended for connectivity to other communication equipment such as routers or telecommunication multiplexers installed in close proximity (i.e., less than 2 meters or 6.5ft) to the ML1200. It is not recommended to use these ports in substation applications to interface to field devices across distances which could produce kigh (greater than 2500V ) levels of ground potential rise (GPR) during line-to-ground fault conditions. The ML1200 passes the 1613specifications for zero packet loss with fiber ports & with RJ-45 ports used as indicated here.

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3.2.0.5 Connecting Twisted Pair (CAT5e or better, Unshielded or Shielded)

The RJ-45 Gigabit ports of the Multilink ML1200 can be connected to the media types, 1000BASE-T or CAT 5E or better 100-ohm UTP or shielded twisted pair (STP) balanced cable. The CAT 5E or better 100-ohm UTP or shielded twisted pair (STP) balanced cable is recommended to use when making 1000BASE-TX connections. In either case, the max distance for unshielded twisted pair cabling is 100 meters (328 ft).

Media IEEE Standard Connector

Twisted Pair (CAT 5e) 1000BASE-T RJ-45

The following procedure describes how to connect a 1000BASE-T twisted pair segment to the RJ-45 port. The procedure is the same for both unshielded and shielded twisted pair cables.

1. 1000BASE-T connections require that all four pairs or wires be connected. Insert either end of the cable with an RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 connector of the port. Note that, even though the connector is shielded, either unshielded or shielded cables and wiring may be used.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding device

3. Use the LINK LED to ensure proper connectivity by noting that the LED will be illuminated when the unit is powered and proper connection is established

3.2.0.6 Gigabit SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) Optical Transceivers

The small form-factor pluggable (SFP) is a compact optical transceiver used in optical communications for both telecommunication and data communications applications. Due to its compact, hot pluggable characteristics, SFPs are becoming a very popular choice for various applications. The small-chassis Multilink ML1200 is designed for industry-standard Gb-SFPs and Gb-SFPCU (copper) for user selection of the SFP gigabit media type as desired.

All SFPs used in Multilink ML1200s are compliant with the industry standard Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) ensuring compatibility with a wide range of networking kit.

Note

It is highly recommended to remove the fiber cable first before removing the SFP transceiver for any reason. Not removing the fiber cable first can damage the fiber cable, cable connector or optical interfaces. It is advised not to remove and insert a SFP transceiver frequently as this may shorten its useful life.

Note

Always use an ESD wrist strap while handling the SFP transceivers since the SFP modules are static sensitive devices.

Note

The copper 1000BASE-T SFP transceiver port supports 1000Mb only. It is recommended to use a straight-through RJ-45(4-twisted pair) connection while connecting to any Server/ workstation. While connecting with any Switch/repeater or other device, it is recommended to use Crossover RJ-45 (4-twisted pair) category 5 or higher cabling. The maximum length supported on copper 1000BASE-T is 100mts (328 ft.).

The various SFPs transceivers supported by the GE Multilin ML1200’s C slot are:

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Module Model# Gigabit

Gb Modules, fixed ports--SFP

H1 - H6 Module 2 SFP

H7 Module 2 CU

H8 - HD Module 1SFP, 1CU

HE - HJ Module 1 SFP

HK Module 1 CU

3.2.0.7 Connecting Fiber Optic Cable to SFP Transceivers

1. Before connecting the fiber optic cable, remove the protective dust caps from

the tips of the connectors on the PM. Save these dust caps for future use.

2. Wipe clean the ends of the dual connectors with a soft cloth or lint-free lens

tissue dampened in alcohol. Make certain the connectors are clean before connecting.

Note

One strand of the duplex fiber optic cable is coded using color bands at regular intervals; you must use the color-coded strand on the associated ports at each end of the fiber optic segment.

3. Find the Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX) markings on the SFP transceiver to

verify the top side of it. Some of the transceiver marks arrow sign for up.

4. Position the SFP transceiver correctly before insertion, and then insert the SFP

transceiver carefully, until the transceiver connector snap into the place in the socket connector.

5. Connect the Transmit (TX) port on the Multilink PM to the Receive (RX) port of

the remote device. Connect the Receive (RX) port on the PM to the Transmit (TX) port of the remote device.

The LINK LED on the front of the PM will illuminate and turn Green, when a proper connection has been established at both ends (and when power is ON in the unit). If LINK is not lit or OFF after cable connection, the normal cause is improper cable polarity. Swap the fiber cables at the PM connector and also check the connectivity on the target device to remedy this situation.

Reconfigure or reboot both the device if required.

If connected properly, you can check via software for verification of the validity of SFP Gigabit ports.

Make sure Version 3.3 or higher firmware is loaded on the ML1200 switches to support the SFP transceivers.

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3.3 Mechanical Installation

3.3.1 DIN-Rail Mounting the Multilink ML1200

The Multilink ML1200 is designed for use in a “factory floor” industrial environment. It is available with optional DIN-Rail brackets to mount it securely in a metal factory floor enclosure, maintained vertically for proper convection cooling of the unit. The Multilink ML1200 requires one DIN-Rail mounting clip or latch for secure mounting. These may be ordered as Model # DIN-RAIL-ML1200. See a ML1200 viewed from the side, at the left, with model DIN-RAIL-ML1200 in place on the unit.

The Din Rail Latching clips are mounted on the upper side corners of the ML1200 unit. Two threaded holes are provided on the sides of ML1200 for DIN-Rail mounting purposes. See side view at the left. The required two screws are included with the DIN-Rail brackets, and are no.10-32 X 3/8 PHIL. PAN w/star washer. The two heavy-duty Din-Rail latches are designed as if that they can be manually accessed from the top when the ML1200 is installed on a DIN Rail.

To install the ML1200 with the DIN-Rail brackets and latches attached to it, hold the ML1200 in the side vertical position with the bottom out, and with the top moved in toward the DIN-Rail. Position the latches over the top of the DIN-Rail. Then, snap the latches into holding position by moving the bottom of the ML1200 inwards to a vertical position. The DIN-Rail latches and brackets are heavy duty, and will hold the ML1200 securely in position, even with cabling attached to the unit .

To release the ML1200 from the DIN-Rail mounting, press the top of the two DIN-Rail latches down simultaneously to release the ML1200 so that it can be dismounted by pulling the bottom out. Once the bottom of the ML1200 is rotated out, the DIN-Rail latch is not engaged and the ML1200 can be moved up and out, free of the DIN-Rail mounting.

If the Multilink ML1200 is to be mounted on a DIN-Rail track, for proper convection cooling of the unit there must be air space in the rear, as the ML1200 unit is held out from the rear of the panel by the mounting brackets. The ML1200 design uses the case for cooling (patent pending), and needs to be mounted vertically with air flow space around it in the front, rear, and sides.

The DIN-Rail mounting brackets and latches are optional and need to be ordered as separate items, e.g Model # DIN-RAIL-ML1200

3.3.1.1 Mounting Dimensions for ML1200 with metal brackets

Each Multilink ML1200 is supplied with metal mounting brackets and screws to mount the unit securely on a panel or wall. It is recommended to mount the ML1200 vertically, as shown below, for proper cooling and long-life reliability. It is also advisable to mount the unit with space for air movement around the top and the sides, typically a minimum of 1 inch.

Note that the metal brackets supplied hold the back of the ML1200 unit out from the panel or wall behind it, creating a rear space of about ¼ inch or 1cm. This allows air circulation and cooling of the rear part of the case.

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For best cooling of the ML1200, attach the metal brackets to metal (rather than wood or plastic). Attaching to metal helps conduct heat away from the ML1200 through the metal brackets and into the metal support structure.

Since the ML1200 has special internal thermal techniques (patent pending) to move the heat generated by the electronic components inside into the case, the case may be quite warm to the touch during normal operation.

The unit is mounted using the brackets as shown in the illustration above. The spacing for the mounting screws into the supporting wall or panel is a rectangle 21.74 x 11.91 cm (8.56 x 4.69 inches) center-to-center.

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3.4 Electrical Installation

3.4.1 Powering the Multilink ML1200 Managed Field Switch

The DC internal power supply supports installation environments where the DC voltage is from 18 to 150 volts depending on the model selected. The power consumption will range from about 20 up to 35 watts, depending on the port quantity and types in the configuration.. When connecting the Ethernet cabling, there is no need to power down the unit. Individual cable segments can be connected or disconnected without concern for power-related problems or damage to the unit.

Power input options are available to suit the ML1200 Switches to special high-availability communications and/or heavy industrial-grade applications, including:

• -48VDC, 24VDC and 125VDC with single DC input,

• -48VDC, 24VDC and 125VDC with dual-source DC input

External AC power supplies are optional, see Section 1.2, Ordering Information.

See the Appendices of this manual for more details. Use an RFQ for other variations.

3.4.2 Alarm Contacts for monitoring internal power, and Software Traps

The Alarm Contacts feature, standard on Multilink ML1200’s, provides two Form C Normally Closed (NC) contacts to which the user can attach two sets of status monitoring wires at the green terminal block. When this option is present, the terminal block for Alarm Contacts is part of the Power Input panel in the ML1200 case. The DC power input connection is in the same panel.

The first NC Alarm Contact (top position, switch vertically mounted) is a “Software Alarm”, operated by user settings in the management software. The user can disable the Software Alarm feature with a software configuration command if desired. When the Software Alarm is enabled, the Form C Normally Closed (NC) contact is held close during normal software operation. A user-defined software malfunction, such as an SNMP Trap or a Software Security violation or an Ring-Only Mode Fault, causes the contact to open and thus triggers an alarm in the user’s monitoring system

The second NC Alarm Contact is held closed when there is power on the main board inside of the Switch. This provides a “Hardware Alarm” because the NC contacts will open when internal power is lost, either from an external power down condition or by the failure of the power supply inside of the Multilink Switch.

Useful information about Alarm contacts:

1. There are four terminal blocks (1,2,3,4) provided next to the DC power supply.

2. The top two pins (1,2) are software operated.

3. The bottom two pins (3,4) are hardware operated.

4. These are both NC (normally closed) relays.

5. The switch’s software operation needs to be enabled and set to get the Alarm traps. For detailed information about the Software Alarm and software control of SNMP alarm traps, please refer to chapter 5 of this manual.

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The Alarm Contacts are on the front left area (next to the DC power source) of the Multilink ML1200 unit and are green in color as shown in the picture.

3.4.3 ML1200 Port Module (PM) Installation

Multilink ML1200 Switches are normally received from the factory with all required Port Modules installed.

Note

There may be situations where the PMs need to be added or replaced. Any change in configuration of the modules can be done only via factory installation. There is no field upgrade option for ML1200 port modules. Please contact Tech Support for changing modules.

The ML1200 port modules are not compatible with or inter-changeable with the other Multilink Family Switches’ PMs, which use larger (typically 8-port) modules.

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3.4.4 Connecting a Management Console Terminal to Multilink ML1200 (Serial-RJ-45 Console Port)

The serial console port on the Multilink ML1200 is different from other Multilink family switches. The Serial RJ-45 port, as shown in the picture, requires an 8-pin RJ-45 male connector to have the proper communication. (Note - the serial RJ-45 console port on the Multilink ML1200 is compatible with Cisco-type RJ-45 console port cables).

The Serial port pin-out for the RJ-45 console port used on Multilink ML1200 is shown below.

Table 3–1: Pinout information for above connector

Pin Name Description Direction

1 RTX Request to Send OUT 3 TXD Transceiver Data OUT 4GND Ground 5GND Ground 6 RXD Receive Data IN 8 CTS Clear to Send IN

Note

The console RJ-45-Serial cable may be ordered from the Factory, using the model number and description here:

CONSOLE-CBLQD- Console attachment cable serial null-modem cable with one side RJ-45 for the ML1200 and a male DB-9 Female connector on the other end.

CONSOLE-CBLQU- Console attachment cable serial null-modem cable Combo with one serial- RJ-45 for the ML1200 side and a USB cable connector option on the other end (e.g computer).

Note

For Power Substations: In support of the IEEE 1613 Class 2 standard, GE Multilin advises that, for substation applications, the serial RJ-45console ports are intended for temporary connectivity to other equipment such as PCs. Since the console port connection is temporary, it is excluded from IEEE 1613 packet-loss testing per the 1613 standarddefined test procedure.

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Multilink ML1200 Managed Field Switch

Chapter 4: Operation

Operation

This chapter describes the functions and operation of the Multilink ML1200 Switch.

4.1.1 Switching Functionality

A Multilink ML1200 provides switched connectivity at Ethernet wire-speed among all of its ports. The Multilink ML1200 supports10/100Mbs for copper media and 10 or 100Mb separate traffic domains for fiber ports to maximize bandwidth utilization and network performance. All ports can communicate to all other ports in a Multilink ML1200, but local traffic on a port will not consume any of the bandwidth on any other port.

The Multilink ML1200 units are plug-and-play devices. There is no software configuring necessary to be done for basic operation at installation or for maintenance. The only hardware configuration settings are user options for an UP-LINK Switch (resides inside the unit) on the ML1200-RJ-45. There is an optional Half / Full duplex mode and 10Mbps or 100Mbps selection for the switched ports which must be configured through management software per unit as per the requirement. The internal functions of both are described below.

4.1.1.1 Filtering and Forwarding

Each time a packet arrives on one of the switched ports, the decision is taken to either filter or to forward the packet. Packets whose source and destination addresses are on the same port segment will be filtered, constraining them to that one port and relieving the rest of the network from having to process them. A packet whose destination address is on another port segment will be forwarded to the appropriate port, and will not be sent to the other ports where it is not needed. Traffic needed for maintaining the un-interrupted operation of the network (such as occasional multi-cast packets) is forwarded to all ports.

The Multilink ML1200 Switches operate in the store-and-forward switching mode, which eliminates bad packets and enables peak performance to be achieved when there is heavy traffic on the network.

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4.1.1.2 Address Learning

All Multilink ML1200 units have address table capacities of 4K node addresses suitable for use in larger networks. They are self-learning, so as nodes are added, removed or moved from one segment to another, the ML1200 Switch automatically keeps up with node locations.

An address-aging algorithm causes least-used addresses to fall out in favor for frequentlyused addresses. To reset the address buffer, cycle power down-and-up.

4.1.2 Status LEDs

For Multilink ML1200 models (/ML1200) :

PWR: Power LED, ON when external power is applied to the unit.

LK: Steady ON, Link status for 10 Mbps and 100Mbps operation.

ACT: ON with port activity for 10 Mbps and 100Mbps operation.

F/H: Full / Half duplex LED, ON when the port is running full duplex, OFF for half duplex.

100/10: Speed LED, ON when the speed is 100Mbps , OFF when the speed is 10 Mbps

4.1.3 Auto-Cross (MDIX) and Auto-negotiation, for RJ-45 ports

The RJ-45 ports independently support auto-cross (MDI or MDIX) in auto-negotiation mode and will work properly with all the other connected devices with RJ-45 ports whether they support Auto-negotiation (e.g 10Mb Hub, media converter) or fixed mode at 10Mb or 100Mb Half/Full Duplex(managed switch) or not. No cross-over cable is required while using the ML1200’s copper port to other devices. Operation is according to the IEEE 802.3u standard.

The Managed ML1200’s Fast Ethernet copper ports can be set for either fixed 100Mb speed or for 10/100 F/H N-way auto-negotiation per the IEEE802.3u standard. The selection is made via MNS software. The factory default setting is for auto-negotiation. At 10Mb or 100Mb-fixed speed, the user may select half- or full-duplex mode by management Software for each RJ-45 port separately.

One frequently-used application for the Managed Multilink ML1200 Switch copper ports is to connect one of them using a fiber media converter to another Switch in the network backbone, or to some other remote 100Mb device. In this case, it is desirable to operate the fiber link at 100Mb speed, and at either half- or full duplex mode depending on the capabilities of the remote device. Standard commercially available Fast Ethernet media converters mostly do not support auto-negotiation properly, and require that the switched port to which they are connected be at the 100Mb fixed speed. Attachments to a 10/100 auto-negotiation port typically will not work properly. The ML1200 Switch’s RJ-45 ports handle this situation by configuring the ports as per desired through MNS software port settings and can check the port status of each port after the change.

When Multilink ML1200 RJ-45 copper ports are set for auto-negotiation and are connected to another auto-negotiating device, there are 4 different speed and F/H modes possible depending on what the other device supports. These are: (1) 100Mb full-duplex, (2) 100Mb half-duplex, (3) 10 Mb full-duplex and (4) 10 Mb half-duplex.

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The auto-negotiation logic will attempt to operate in descending order and will normally arrive at the highest order mode that both devices can support at that time. (Since autonegotiation is potentially an externally controlled process, the original “highest order mode” result can change at any time depending on network changes that may occur). If the device at the other end is not an auto-negotiating device, the ML1200’s RJ-45 ports will try to detect its idle signal to determine 10 or 100 speed, and will default to half-duplex at that speed per the IEEE standard.

General information:

Auto-negotiation per-port for 802.3u-compliant switches occurs when:

• the devices at both ends of the cable are capable of operation at either 10Mb or 100Mb speed and/or in full- or half-duplex mode, and can send/ receive auto-negotiation pulses, and . . .

• the second of the two connected devices is powered up*, i.e., when LINK is established for a port, or

• the LINK is re-established on a port after being lost temporarily.

Note

Some NIC cards only auto-negotiate when the computer system that they are in is powered. These are exceptions to the “negotiate at LINK – enabled” rule above, but may be occasionally encountered.

When operating in 100Mb half-duplex mode, cable distances and hop-counts may be limited within that collision domain. The Path Delay Value (PDV) bit-times must account for all devices and cable lengths within that domain. For Multilink ML1200 Fast Ethernet switched ports operating at 100Mb half-duplex, the bit time delay is 50BT.

4.1.4 Flow-control, IEEE 802.3x standard

Multilink ML1200 Switches incorporate a flow-control mechanism for Full-Duplex mode. The purpose of flow-control is to reduce the risk of data loss if a long burst of activity causes the switch to save frames until its buffer memory is full. This is most likely to occur when data is moving from a 100Mb port to a 10 Mb port and the 10Mb port is unable to keep up. It can also occur when multiple 100Mb ports are attempting to transmit to one 100Mb port, and in other protracted heavy traffic situations.

Multilink ML1200 Switches implement the 802.3x flow control (non-blocking) on Full-Duplex ports, which provides for a “PAUSE” packet to be transmitted to the sender when the packet buffer is nearly filled and there is danger of lost packets. The transmitting device is commanded to stop transmitting into the ML1200 Switch port for sufficient time to let the Switch reduce the buffer space used. When the available free-buffer queue increases, the Switch will send a “RESUME" packet to tell the transmitter to start sending the packets. Of course, the transmitting device must also support the 802.3x flow control standard in order to communicate properly during normal operation.

Note

When in Half-Duplex mode, the ML1200 Switch implements a back-pressure algorithm on 10/100 Mb ports for flow control. That is, the switch prevents frames from entering the device by forcing a collision indication on the half-duplex ports that are receiving. This temporary “collision” delay allows the available buffer space to improve as the switch catches up with the traffic flow.

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4.1.5 Power Budget Calculations for ML1200 PM’s with Fiber Media

Receiver Sensitivity and Transmitter Power are the parameters necessary to compute the power budget. To calculate the power budget of different fiber media installations using Multilink products, the following equations should be used:

Fiber Port

Speed, Std. Mode Std. km

Module

C7 10Mb

OPB (Optical Power Budget) = P

where P

= Transmitter Output Power, and PR = Receiver Sensitivity

(min) - PR(min)

Worst case OPB = OPB - 1dB(for LED aging) - 1dB(for insertion loss)

Worst case distance = {Worst case OPB, in dB} / [Cable Loss, in dB/Km]

where the “Cable Loss” for 62.5/125 and 50/125μm (M.m) is 2.8 dB/km,

and the “Cable Loss” for 100/140 (Multi-mode) is 3.3 dB/km,

and the “Cable Loss” for 9/125 (Single-mode) is 0.5 dB/km

and the “Cable Loss” for 9/125 (Single-mode) is 0.4 dB/km (LX25)

and the “Cable Loss” for 9/125 (Single-mode) is 0.25 dB/km (ZX40)

and the “Cable Loss” for 9/125 (Single-mode) is 0.2 dB/km (ZX70)

The following data has been collected from component manufacturer’s (Agilent’s and Lucent’s) web sites and catalogs to provide guidance to network designers and installers.

R’cvr

Worst

Multi-Mode 2

(2)

WavelengthnmCable Size/μm X’mitr

fdx

(hdx)

850 62.5/125

100/140 50/125

Output

-15.0

-9.5

-19.5

Sens.

P dB

-31

Worst*

OPB,

distance

19.5

5.9

19.5

3.4

Km fdx

typical

OPB,

23.5

13.5

typical*

distance

Km fdx

6 7

4.8

C8, C9 100Mb

CA 100Mb

CB 100Mb

CC 100Mb

CD 100Mb

CE 100Mb

H3, HG 1000 Mb FX

(Gigabit)

Multi-mode 2

(0.4)

Single-mode 18+

(0.4)

Single-mode 40

(0.4)

Multi-mode 2

(0.4)

Multi-mode 2

(0.4)

Single-Mode 15+

(0.4)

Single-Mode 10 1310 9/125 -10.0 -22 10 22 11 24

1300 62.5/125

50/125

1300 9/125 -15 -31 14 28 17.5 35

1300 9/125 -5 -34 29 58 32.5 65

1300 62.5/125

50/125

1300 62.5/125 -19 -31 12 4 16 5.7

1310 9/125 -15 -28 11 22 - -

-20

-23.5

-20

-23.5

-31

9.0

5.5

9.0

5.5

3.0

2.0

3.0

2.0

14125

15.8

12.2

5.5

4.0

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H4, HH 1000 Mb FX

(Gigabit)

H5, HI 1000 Mb FX

(Gigabit)

H6, HJ 1000 Mb FX

(Gigabit)

Note

Single-Mode 25 1310 9/125 -3.0 -21 16 40 18 45

Single-Mode 40 1550 9/125 -5.0 -22 15 60 17 68

Single-Mode 70 1550 9/125 -2.0 -22 18 90 20 100

* The use of either multi-mode or single-mode fiber to operate at 100Mbps speed over long distances (i.e., in excess of approx. 400 meters) can be achieved only

if the following

factors are both applied:

• The 100Mb fiber segment must operate in full-duplex (FDX) mode, i.e. the fullduplex (factory default) setting for 100Mbps fiber ports must be used, and

• The worst-case OPB of the fiber link must be greater than the fiber cable’s passive Attenuation.

(Attenuation = Cable loss + LED aging loss + Insertion loss + safety factor)

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4.2 Multilink ML1200 Managed Field Switch Port Modules

This chapter describes each Port Module (PM), including appearance, functionality, and status displays.

4.2.1 Inspecting the Package and Product

This section applies only to Port Modules shipped as separate items, i.e., ML1200 PMs that are not factory installed.

Examine the shipping container for obvious damage prior to installing a ML1200 PM; notify the carrier of any damage you believe occurred during shipment. Inspect the contents of this package for any signs of damage and ensure that the items listed below are included.

The package should contain:

• 1 or more ML1200 Port Moduless

• Installation instructions with illustrations

Observing proper ESD grounding procedures, remove the ML1200 PM(s) from the shipping container. Be sure to keep the shipping container should you need to ship any of the PMs separately at a later date. In the event there are items missing or damaged, contact your supplier. If you need to return the unit, use the original shipping container if possible. Refer to Chapter 5 for specific return procedures.

4.2.2 ML1200 Modules

An important feature of the Multilink ML1200 is the use of Port Modules for flexible mixedmedia connectivity to RJ-45 copper and various fiber media. The first four ports (1,2,3 & 4) of the Multilink ML1200 Switches are fixed RJ-45 copper ports with dual-speed 10/ 100Mbps auto-negotiating capability. Additionally the switch can accept up to three Port Modules to provide the user with up to 12 additional ports (16 total) providing a wide selection of Ethernet copper and fiber media connections with 10, 100 and 1000Mbps capability and up to 70km.

Note

The ML1200 Port modules are not identical to the port modules used in other Multilink products such as the ML2400 and ML1600. For information about other Multilink products, please see the applicable manual. For a list of ML1200 Port Modules, refer to Section 2.1.

Each ML1200 Port Module (PM) is individually described in the sections that follow.

For the fiber modules in slot D, the operational description is the same as the corresponding fiber modules configured in slots B and C described below.

4.2.2.1 C8 Module, 2@100Mb multi-mode FX-ST “twist lock” Combo Module

The C8 Module is two port ST fiber module at 100MB. The module is equipped with dualmode ST-type connectors and dual speed copper ports. The ST-connector functions as a fiber optic transceiver to support 100BASE-FX network segments. When installed in a

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Multilink ML1200 Managed Switch, the copper port supports the standard distance 100m on each port and the fiber port supports fiber optic cable distances up the IEEE-standard 100Mbps distance limits, i.e., typically 2km at full-duplex and 412m at half-duplex.

Each port has an Activity (ACT) LED indicating packets being received. A Link (LK) LED indicates proper connectivity with the remote device when lit , and FDX/HDX LED to indicate full-duplex mode when lit (half-duplex when off).

4.2.2.2 C7 Module, 2@10Mb multi-mode FX-ST “twist lock” Module

The C7 Module is a two port Fiber module that looks similar to the 100MbFiber module with the exception of 10Mb speed at the ST fiber module. The ST-connector functions as a fiber optic transceiver to support 10BASE-FX network segments. When installed in a Multilink ML1200 Managed Switch, the fiber port supports fiber optic cable distances up the IEEEstandard 10Mbps distance limits, i.e., typically 2km at full-duplex and half-duplex.

Each port has an Activity (ACT) LED indicating packets being received, a Link (LK) LED that indicates proper connectivity with the remote device when lit , and an FDX/HDX LED to indicate full-duplex mode when lit (or half-duplex when off).

4.2.2.3 C9 Module, 2@100Mb multi-mode FX-SC “snap-in” Fiber connector

The C9 Module is two port module equipped with 2 multi-mode 100Mbps fiber optic transceivers. This is similar to the C8 Module. It has the same LEDs indicating port activity (ACT), Link (LK), and FDX / HDX and 10/100 operation, as well as the same face-plate lettering. The difference is that the C9 Module is equipped with SC-type "snap-in" fiber port connector instead of an ST-type.

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4.2.2.4 CB Module, 2 Ports @100Mbps single-mode FX-SC-type, Sgl.M

The CB Module is also a Fiber module equipped with 2 Single-mode (Long Reach) SC-type connectors. It provides a long reach Fiber function in one module to the ML1200 Switches, supporting 100Mb single-mode (Long-Reach) fiber network segments.

The CB Module, when installed in a Multilink ML1200 Switch, supports single-mode fiber cable lengths of as much as 40+ Km (see Power Budget, Section 4.5). Each port has an

Activity (ACT) LED indicating packets being received, a Link (LK) LED indicating proper connectivity with the remote device when lit, and a FDX/HDX LED indicating full-duplex mode when lit (or half-duplex when off).

4.2.2.5 C6 Module “COMBO” 2@ 10/100Mbps RJ-45 Ports and 1@100Mbps Multi-mode FX-SC-type, “snap-in” connector

The C6 Module is also a Combo module equipped with 2 dual speed copper ports and 1 Multi-mode SC-type connector. It provides an advantage through combining copper and Fiber functions in one module that supports two copper and one multi-mode fiber network segments.

The C6 Module, when installed in a Multilink ML1200-Field Switch, operates on copper at 100m distances. The Fiber is multi-mode and cable lengths can be as much as 2 Km (see Power Budget, Section 4.5)

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Each port has an Activity (ACT) LED indicating packets being received, a Link (LK) LED that indicates proper connectivity with the remote device when lit , and a FDX/HDX LED to indicate full-duplex mode when lit (or half-duplex when off). The 10/100 LED indicates 100Mbps speed when lit and at 10Mbps speed when off.

4.2.2.6 CC Module, 4 @100Mb multi-mode FX , MTRJ Small-Form-factor

The CC Module is a multi-mode fiber optic 4-port module equipped with a small-formfactor MTRJ-type connector. It looks almost like an RJ-45 port, but it is black in color. The MT-RJ’s small compact size connector and ease of connection make it a good choice for 100Mbps “fiber-to-the-desktop” Ethernet connectivity. When installed in a Multilink ML1200 Switch, it supports fiber optic cable distances up the IEEE-standard 100Mbps distance limits, i.e., typically 2km at full-duplex or half-duplex.

The functionality of this 100BASE-FX multi-mode 4-port module is essentially the same as the ST and SC-types. It has the same LEDs per port indicating port activity (ACT), Link (LK), and FDX or HDX operation.

4.2.2.7 C3 Module, “COMBO” 2@ 10/100Mbps RJ-45 and 2@100Mb multi-mode FX , MTRJ Small-FF

The C3 Module is a combo module with copper and fiber (Small Form Factor) MTRJ type ports. The small size of MTRJ connectors provides an advantage of placing more ports on one module. The C3 Module is equipped with Two 10/100 RJ-45 ports and Two MTRJ fiber ports.

When installed in a Multilink ML1200 Switch, it supports the standard distances as per the media. Each port has an Activity (ACT) LED indicating packets being received, a Link (LK) LED that indicates proper connectivity with the remote device when lit , and a FDX/HDX LED to indicate full-duplex mode when lit (or half-duplex when off). The 10/100 LED indicates 100Mbps speed when lit and at 10Mbps speed when off.

4.2.2.8 CD Module, 4 ports @ 100Mbps multi-mode LC connector SFF

The CD Module is a Four-port multi-mode fiber LC connector “small-form-factor” used primarily in 100Mbps fiber-to-the-desktop links. When installed in a Multilink ML1200 Switch, it supports fiber optic cable distances up to the IEEE-standard 100Mbps distance limits, i.e., typically 2km at full-duplex and 412m at half-duplex.

The compact size of the LC Connector reduces the size of wiring panels in wiring closets while providing the advantage of “future-proof” fiber optic technology.

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The cable end is a “plug-in” connector with both fiber strands terminated in one housing that cannot be improperly inserted. Each port has an Activity (ACT) LED indicating packets being received, a Link (LK) LED indicating proper connectivity with the remote device when lit, and a FDX/HDX LED indicating full-duplex mode when lit (or half-duplex when off).

4.2.2.9 C4 Module, Combo 2@ 100Mbps multi-mode -LC small-form factor

and 2@ 10/

100 Mbps RJ-45 Connector

The C4 Module module is a combo module with a combination of copper and mm Fiber (Small Form Factor) LC-type ports. The small size of LC connectors allows more ports on one module. The C4 Module is equipped with two 10/100 RJ-45 ports and two LC multimode fiber ports.

4.2.2.10 C1 Module (Twisted Pair), 10/100Mb, 4-Port

The C1 module supports Ethernet twisted pair segments of any standard length. It is equipped with a Four-port RJ-45 connector, and offers 10/100 full / half-duplex autonegotiating capability on each port . The RJ-45 connector is shielded to minimize emissions and will allow both unshielded twisted pair (UTP) and shielded twisted pair (STP) cable connections.

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Each port has an Activity (ACT) LED indicating packets being received, a Link (LK) LED that indicates proper connectivity with the remote device when lit , a FDX/HDX LED to indicate full-duplex mode when lit (or half-duplex when off), and a “10/100” LED indicating 100Mb when lit (or 10 Mbps when off).

Note

The 10/100 RJ-45 ports are supported with Auto-negotiation and Auto-crossover (MDIX), which allow the RJ-45 ports to automatically Link with any RJ-45 device and eliminate the use of cross-over cable.

Note

4.2.2.11 PoE power-pass-through, Base unit Model ML1200-48P, 10/100Mb 4-port

The LEDs on PoE ports are slightly different compared to regular (non-PoE) RJ-45 modules.. When the PoE port is in use, the PoE LED is ON when connected properly to a 803.af compliant PD device on that port. When non-PoE devices are connected, the PoE LED is OFF. Operation of Ethernet data traffic is not affected by PoE.

LINK and ACTIVITY LEDS are combined on the PoE modules into one LED that is marked as LINK/ACT.

PoE LEDs Summary

• For PoE devices, each RJ-45 PoE port supports only 802.3af complaint devices. The PoE LED is ON when the attached PD is drawing power from the port.

• For non-PoE devices connected, the PoE port will act as a normal RJ-45 port and the PoE LED is OFF. No power is being sent out from the port.

• The PoE ports in Multilink with 48VDC power input act as a pass-through, so the 48VDC power source must be strong enough to provide power to the Multilink switch and to all the 4 RJ-45 ports with PD devices connected (up to 15 watts per PoE port).

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• In the case where the 48VDC power in not internally connected and no power is coming to the PoE ports for some reason, all the PoE port LEDs are ON simultaneously to indicate a trouble condition. The ports will still operate properly for data traffic.

4.2.2.12 SFPs, Gigabit (1000Mbps) port modules

The Multilink ML1200 offers a Gigabit option with multiple choices of copper 10/100/ 1000Mbps or Gigabit SFP Fiber modules for the modular slot. While up to two Gigabit modules (maxm.) can be configured in the modular slot C only.

The ML1200 Modules provide a GBIC opening for insertion of industry-standard SFPs to provide Gigabit (Gb) media flexibility. SFP fiber Transceivers are available with both multimode (550m) at 850nm and single-mode at 1330nm (10, 25, 40, 70)km fiber options, and for Gigabit copper as well, with new models appearing often.

The 1000Mb Gigabit SFP fiber-port modules on the Multilink ML1200 are normally set (factory default) to operate at AUTO mode for best fiber distance and performance. Only two Gigabit ports can be configured on a Mangum ML1200 managed switch in slot D.

There are three LEDs provided on each SFP Gigabit port module. The SFP Gigabit fiber has LEDs that indicate LK (Link status) and ACT (receiving activity) when lit and F/H (on for Full and OFF for half duplex) for that port.

The copper Gigabit port supports 10/100/1000Mb speeds. The three LED’s show the speed the connection has achieved. It is set as AUTO by default. All other LEDs are the same as the SFP fiber.

4.2.2.13 Troubleshooting

All Multilink Ethernet products are designed to provide reliability and consistently high performance in all network environments. The installation of a Multilink ML1200 Switch is a straightforward procedure (see INSTALLATION, Section 3.0). The operation is also straightforward and is discussed in Section 4.

Should problems develop during installation or operation, this section is intended to help locate, identify and correct these types of problems. Please follow the suggestions listed below prior to contacting your supplier. However, if you are unsure of the procedures

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described in this section or if the Multilink ML1200 Switch is not performing as expected, do not attempt to repair the unit; instead contact your supplier for assistance or contact GE Multilin Customer Support .

4.2.3 Before Calling for Assistance

1. If difficulty is encountered when installing or operating the unit, refer back to the Installation Section of the applicable chapter of this manual. Also check to make sure that the various components of the network are interoperable.

2. Check the cables and connectors to ensure that they have been properly connected and the cables/wires have not been crimped or in some way impaired during installation. (About 90% of network downtime can be attributed to wiring and connector problems.)

3. Make sure that DC power is properly attached to each Multilink ML1200 Switch unit. Use the PWR LEDs to verify each unit is receiving power.

4. If the problem is isolated to a network device other than the Multilink ML1200 Switch product, it is recommended that the problem device be replaced with a known good device. Verify whether or not the problem is corrected. If not, go to Step 5 below. If the problem is corrected, the Multilink ML1200 Switch and its associated cables are functioning properly.

5. If the problem continues after completing Step 4 above, contact your supplier of the Multilink ML1200 Switch unit or if unknown, contact GE Multilin for assistance.

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IP Addressing

5.1 IP Address and System Information

5.1.1 Overview

It is assumed that the user has familiarity with IP addresses, classes of IP addresses and related netmask schemas (for example, class A, B, and C addressing).

Without an IP address, the switch operates as a standalone Layer 2 switch. Without an IP address, you cannot:

• Use the web interface to manage the switch

• Use telnet to access the CLI

• Use any SNMP Network Management software to manage the switch

• Use NTP protocol or an NTP server to synchronize the time on the switch

• Use TFTP or FTP to download the configurations or upload software updates

• Run ping tests to test connectivity

To set the IP address, please refer to section 1.5.6: Setting the IP Parameters. Once the IP address is set, the CLI can be accessed via telnet as well as the console interface. From now on, all commands discussed are accessible from the command line interface, irrespective of access methods (i.e. serial port or in band using telnet).

To verify the IP address settings using the command line interface, the command can be used as follows:

ML1200> show ipconfig

IP Address: 3.94.247.41 Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0 Default Gateway: 3.94.244.1

ML1200>

To verify the IP address using the EnerVista Secure Web Management software,

show ipconfig

Z Select the Administration > System menu item to view.

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Z Edit the IP address information.

Besides manually assigning IP addresses, there are other means to assign an IP address automatically. The two most common procedures are using DHCP and bootp.

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5.2 Importance of an IP Address

5.2.1 DHCP and bootp

DHCP is commonly used for setting up addresses for computers, users and other user devices on the network. bootp is the older cousin of DHCP and is used for setting up IP addresses of networking devices such as switches, routers, VoIP phones and more. Both of them can work independent of each other. Both of them are widely used in the industry. It's best to check with your network administrator as to what protocol to use and what the related parameters are. DHCP and bootp require respective services on the network. DHCP and bootp can automatically assign an IP address. It is assumed that the reader knows how to setup the necessary bootp parameters (usually specified on Linux/UNIX systems in the

/etc/boopttab directory).

5.2.2 bootp Database

Bootp keeps a record of systems supported in a database - a simple text file. On most systems, the entry by which the and subnet mask of the switch would be as follows:

bootp service is not started as a default and has to be enabled. A sample

bootp software will look up the database and update the IP address

ML1200:\ ht=ether:\ ha=002006250065:\ ip=3.94.247.41:\ sm=255.255.252.0:\ gw=3.94.244.1:\ hn:\ vm=rfc1048

where:

ML1200 is a user-defined symbolic name for the switch.

•

ht is the hardware type. For the MultiLink family of switches, set this to ether (for

Ethernet). This tag must precede the

ha is the hardware address. Use the switch's 12-digit MAC address.

•

ip is the IP address to be assigned to the switch.

sm is the subnet mask of the subnet in which the switch is installed.

•

Each switch should have a unique name and MAC address specified in the entry

5.2.3 Configuring DHCP/bootp/Manual/AUTO

By default, the switch is configured for auto IP configuration. DHCP/bootp/manual can be enabled with the command line interface by using the following syntax:

ha tag.

bootptab table

set bootmode command with the

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The bootimg argument is only valid with the bootp type. This option allows the switch to load the image file from the bootp server. This is useful when a new switch is placed on a network and the IT policies are set to load a specific image which is supported and tested by IT personnel.

Likewise, the

bootcfg argument is valid only with the bootp type. This option allows the

switch to load the configuration file from the bootp server. This is useful when a new switch is put on a network and the specific configurations are loaded from a centralized bootp server

The following example changes the boot mode of the switch:

ML1200# set bootmode type=bootp bootimg=enable bootcfg=disable

Network application image download is enabled.

Network application config download is disabled.

Save Configuration and Restart System

ML1200#

Alternatively, the DHCP/bootp/manual can be enabled through the EnerVista Secure Web Management software as shown below.

Z Select the Administration > System menu item.

Z Click Edit.

Z Alternatively, select items in the Administration > Set menu to

individually modify the boot mode, date and time, log size, etc.

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5.2.4 Using Telnet

Z After the changes are completed for each section, click OK to

Note that if the IP address is changed, the

http session has to be restarted with the new IP

address.

The telnet client is enabled on the ML1200. The ML1200 supports five simultaneous sessions on a switch: four telnet sessions and one console session. This allows many users to view, discuss, or edit changes to the ML1200. This is also useful when two remote users want to view the switch settings. The telnet client can be disabled through the command line interface by using the

telnet disable command with the following syntax:

telnet <enable|disable>

Telnet can also be disabled for specific users with the

useraccess command. Refer to

section 1.5.8: User Management, for details.

Multiple telnet sessions started from the CLI interface or the command line are serviced by the ML1200 in a round-robin fashion (that is, one session after another). If one telnet session started from an ML1200 is downloading a file, the other windows will not be serviced until the file transfer is completed.

The following example changes the telnet access. In this case, the enable command was repeated without any effect to the switch.

ML1200# configure access

ML1200(access)##

Access to Telnet already enabled

ML1200(access)## exit

ML1200#

telnet enable

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The show console command can show the status of the telnet client as well as other console parameters. The following example reviews the console parameters with the

console

command. Note that telnet is enabled.

show

ML1200# show console

Console/Serial Link

Inbound Telnet Enabled: Yes Outbound Telnet Enabled: Yes Web Console Enabled: Yes SNMP Enabled: Yes Terminal Type: VT100 Screen Refresh Interval (sec): 3 Baud Rate: 38400 Flow Control: None Session Inactivity Time (min): 10

ML1200#

Users can telnet to a remote host from the MultiLink family of switches using the following syntax.

telnet <ipaddress> [port=<port number>]

The default port for telnet is 23.

To start a telnet session through the EnerVista Secure Web Management software,

Z Select the Administration > Telnet menu item.

The default port for telnet is 23.

The ML1200 will time out an idle telnet session. It may be useful to see who is currently connected to the switch. It may also be useful for a person to remotely terminate a telnet session. To facilitate this, the ML1200 supports the following two commands:

show session kill session id=<session>

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For example:

ML1200# user

ML1200(user)## useraccess user=peter service=telnet enable

Telnet Access Enabled.

ML1200(user)## exit

ML1200# show session

Current Sessions:

SL# Sessn Id Connection User Name User Mode 1 1 163.10.10.14 manager Manager 2 2 163.11.11.1 peter Manager 3 3 163.12.12.16 operator Operator

ML1200#

Session Terminated

ML1200#

kill session id=3

In the above example, the user with username “peter” is given telnet access. Then multiple users telnet into the switch. This is shown using the operator session is then terminated using the

show session command. The user

kill session command.

Note

A maximum of four simultaneous telnet sessions are allowed at any time on the switch. The commands in these telnet windows are executed in a round robin fashion; that is, if one window takes a long time to finish a command, the other windows may encounter a delay before the command is completed. For example, if one window is executing a file download, the other windows will not be able to execute the command before the file transfer is completed. As well, if a outbound telnet session is started from the switch (through a telnet window) then other windows will not be able to execute a command until the telnet session is completed.

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5.3 Setting Parameters

5.3.1 Setting Serial Port Parameters

To be compliant with IT or other policies the console parameters can be changed from the CLI interface. This is best done by setting the IP address and then telnet over to the switch. Once connected using telnet, the serial parameters can be changed. If you are using the serial port, remember to set the VT-100 emulation software properties to match the new settings.

The serial port parameters are modified using the

set serial command with the

following syntax:

set serial [baud=<rate>] [data=<5|6|7|8>] [parity=<none|odd|even>] [stop=<1|1.5|2>] [flowctrl=<none|xonxoff>]

Where <rate> = standard supported baud rates.

Note

Changing these parameters through the serial port will cause loss of connectivity. The terminal software parameters (e.g. HyperTerminal) will also have to be changed to match the new settings.

To see the current settings of the serial port, use the

show serial command to query the

serial port settings as illustrated below.

ML1200# show serial

Baud Rate: 38400 Data: 8 Parity: No Parity Stop: 1 Flow Control: None

5.3.2 System Parameters

The system parameters can be queried and changed. To query the system parameters, two commands are frequently used: commands is illustrated below.

show sysconfig and show setup. Usage for both

The following example lists system parameters using the

show setup command. Most

parameters here cannot be changed.

ML1200# show setup

Version: ML1200 build 3.3.0 March 19 2009 14:22:43 MAC Address: 00:20:06:27:0a:e0 IP Address: 3.94.247.41 Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0 Gateway Address: 3.94.244.1 CLI Mode: Manager System Name: ML1200 System Description: 12 Port Modular Ethernet Switch System Contact: multilin.tech@ge.com System Location: Markham, Ontario System ObjectId: 1.3.6.1.4.1.13248.12.7

ML1200#

The following example lists system parameters using the show sysconfig command. Most parameters here can be changed.

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ML1200# show sysconfig

Secs

ML1200#

System variables can be changed. Below is a list of system variables which GE recommends changing.

System Name: Using a unique name helps you to identify individual devices in a

• network.

System Contact and System Information: This is helpful for identifying the

• administrator responsible for the switch and for identifying the locations of individual switches.

To set these variables, change the mode to be SNMP configuration mode from the manager mode using the following syntax

The following command sequence sets the system name, system location and system contact information.

5.3.3 Date and Time

It may be necessary to set the day, time or the time zone manually. This can be done by using the syntax:

snmp setvar [sysname|syscontact|syslocation] =<string>

ML1200# snmp

ML1200(snmp)##

setvar: Configures system name, contact or

location

Usage: setvar

[sysname|syscontact|syslocation]=<string>

setvar ?

ML1200(snmp)## setvar syslocation=Fremont

System variable(s) set successfully

ML1200(snmp)## exit

ML1200#

set command with the necessary date and time options with the following

set timezone GMT=[+ or -] hour=<0-14> min=<0-59> set date year=<2001-2035> month=<1-12> day=<1-31>

[format=<mmddyyyy|ddmmyyyy|yyyymmdd>] set time hour=<0-23> min=<0-59> sec=<0-59> [zone=GMT[+/-]hh:mm]

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To set the time to be 08:10 am in the -5 hours from GMT (Eastern Standard Time) and to set the date as 11 May 2005, the following sequence of commands are used.

ML1200# set time hour=8 min=10 sec=0 zone=GMT-5:00

Success in setting device time

ML1200# show time

Time: 8:10:04

ML1200# show timezone

Timezone: GMT-05hours:00minutes

ML1200# set date year=2005 month=5 day=11

Success in setting device date

ML1200# show date

System Date: Wednesday 15-11-2005 (in mm

-dd-yyyy format)

ML1200#

The syntax for other date and time commands are:

set timeformat format=<12|24> set daylight country=<country name>

The following command sequence sets the daylight location:

ML1200# set daylight country=Canada

Success in setting daylight savings to the given location/country Canada

ML1200# show daylight

Daylight savings location name: Canada

ML1200#

The date and time can only be set through the command line interface software.

5.3.4 Network Time

Many networks synchronize the time using a network time server. The network time server provides time to the different machines using the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP). To specify the SNTP server, one has to

1. Set the IP parameters on the switch

2. Define the SNTP parameters

To set the SNTP parameter with the command line software, enter the SNTP configuration mode from the manager. The setup the time synchronization automatically from the SNTP server. Note it is not sufficient to setup the SNTP variables. Make sure to setup the synchronization frequency as well as enable SNTP. The syntax for the above commands is shown below.

setsntp server = <ipaddress> timeout = <1-10>

retry = <1-3>

sync [hour=<0-24>] [min=<0-59>] (default = 24

hours)

sntp [enable|disable]

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To set the SNTP server to be 3.94.210.5 (with a time out of 3 seconds and a number of retries set to 3 times); allowing the synchronization to be ever 5 hours, the following sequence of commands are used

ML1200# sntp

ML1200(sntp)##

SNTP server is added to SNTP server database

setsntp server=3.94.210.5 timeout=3 retry=3

ML1200(sntp)## sync hour=5

ML1200(sntp)##

SNTP is already enabled.

sntp enable

ML1200(sntp)## exit

ML1200(sntp)#

SNTP parameters can be configured through the EnerVista Secure Web Management software with the Configuration > SNTP menu item. The SNTP menu allows the time zone (hours from GMT) to be defined along with other appropriate parameters on setting the time and synchronizing clocks on network devices.

The edit button allows editing of the SNTP parameters as shown below. Adding or deleting SNTP servers is accomplished by using the add and delete buttons. Clicking the edit button allows the specific SNTP parameter settings to be modified.

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After the proper SNTP values are entered, click OK to register the changes, or click Cancel to back out from the changes made.

To add an SNTP server, click the add button on the Configuration > SNTP menu. The menu prompts you to add IP address of an SNTP server, the time out in seconds and the number of retries, before the time synchronization effort is aborted. The Sync Now button allows synchronization as soon as the server information is added.

Note

If your site has internet access, there are several SNTP servers available online. A quick search will yield information about these servers. You can use the IP address of these servers; however, please ensure the server can be reached by using the The

ping command can also be launched from the EnerVista software.

ping command.

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The Time Out value is in seconds. Note the time server can be a NTP server available on the Internet. Ensure the IP parameters are configured for the switch and the device can be pinged by the switch. Once the server is added, it is listed with the other SNTP servers.

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5.4 System Configuration

5.4.1 Saving and Loading – Command Line

Note

Place the Switch offline while transferring Setting Files to the Switch. When transferring Settings Files from one Switch to another, the IP address of the originating Switch will also be transferred. The user must therefore reset the IP address on the receiving Switch before connecting to the network.

Configuration changes are automatically registered but not saved; that is, the effect of the change is immediate. However, if power fails, the changes are not restored unless they saved using the

save command. It is also a good practice to save the configuration on

another network server using the tftp or ftp protocols. Once the configuration is saved, it can be loaded to restore the settings. At this time, the saved configuration parameters are not in a human readable format. The commands for saving and loading configurations on the network are:

saveconf mode=<serial|tftp|ftp> <ipaddress> file=<name>

loadconf mode=<serial|tftp|ftp> <ipaddress> file=<name>

Ensure the machine specified by the IP address has the necessary services running. For serial connections, x-modem or other alternative methods can be used. In most situations, the filename must be a unique, since overwriting files is not permitted by most ftp and tftp servers (or services). Only alphanumeric characters are allowed in the filename.

The following example illustrated how to save the configuration on a tftp server

ML1200# saveconf mode=tftp 3.94.240.9 file=ml1200set

Do you wish to upload the configuration? ['Y' or 'N'] Y

The saveconf and loadconf commands are often used to update software. Before the software is updated, it is advised to save the configurations. The re-loading of the configuration is not usually necessary; however, in certain situations it maybe needed and it is advised to save configurations before a software update. The

loadconf command

requires a reboot for the new configuration to be active. Without a reboot the older configuration is used by the MultiLink family of switches.

The

saveconf and loadconf commands are often used to update software to the

ML1200. These commands will be deprecated in the version 2.x and above, and replaced with the instead of

ftp, tftp, or xmodem commands. It is advised to begin using these commands

saveconf and loadconf.

5.4.2 Config file

Multilink software can now use the ftp or tftp (or xmodem if using the CLI) to upload and download information to a server running the proper services. One useful capability provided in Multilink software is export of the CLI commands used to configure the switch. To do this, use Config Upload/Download.

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<ML1200 -conf-1.0> ################################################################ # Copyright (c) 2001-2005 GE Multilin, Inc All rights reserved. # RESTRICTED RIGHTS # --------------------------------- # Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to U.S. Government # restrictions as set forth in Sub-division (b)(3)(ii) of the # rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at # 52.227-7013. # # This file is provided as a sample template to create a backup # of GE MultiLink switches. As such, this script # provides insights into the configuration of GE MultiLink # switches settings. GE Multilin, Inc. recommends that modifications of this # file and the commands should be verified by the User in a # test environment prior to use in a "live" production network. # All modifications are made at the User's own risk and are # subject to the limitations of the GE MultiLink software End User # License Agreement (EULA). Incorrect usage may result in # network shutdown. GE Multilin, Inc. is not liable for incidental or # consequential damages due to improper use. ################################################################ ***This is a Machine Generated File. ***Only the SYSTEM config block is editable. ***Editing any other block will result in error while loading. ########################################################## # Hardware Configuration - This area shows the type of # # hardware and modules installed. # ########################################################## [HARDWARE] type=ML1200 slotB=8 Port TP Module ########################################################## # System Manager - This area configures System related # # information. # ##########################################################

Using Config Download, examination of the contents of the saved file would appear as shown below:

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[SYSTEM]

***Edit below this line only***

system_name=ML1200

system_contact=support@gemultilin.com

system_location= Markham, Ontario

boot_mode=manual

system_ip=192.168.5.5

system_subnet=0.0.0.0

system_gateway=0.0.0.0

idle_timeout=10

telnet_access=enable

snmp_access=enable

web_access=enable

***Edit above this line only***

##########################################################

# User Accounts - This area configures user accounts for #

# accessing this system. #

##########################################################

...

Note

FIGURE 5–1: Contents of a config f ile

1. A config file allows only certain portions of the file to be edited by a user. Changing any other part of the file will result in the system not allowing the file to be loaded, as the CRC computed and stored in the file would not be matched. Should you want to edit, edit the System portion of the file only. GE Multilin, Inc. recommends editing the “script” file (see below)

2. File names cannot have special characters such as *#!@$^&* space and control characters.

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ML1200# show config

[HARDWARE]

type= ML1200

slotB=8 Port TP Module

##########################################################

5.4.3 Displaying configuration

Using SWM, the need to display specific CLI commands for configuring capabilities is not needed. The menus are modular and are alphabetically sorted to display each necessary component in a logical manner. This section is repeated from the CLI manual, should the need arise to view the necessary commands. The best way to view these commands is to telnet to the switch using the Telnet menu from the Administration menu.

To display the configuration or to view specific modules configured, the ‘show config’ command is used as described below.

Syntax show config [module=<module-name>]

Where module-name can be:

Name Areas affected

system

event Event Log and Alarm settings port Port settings, Broadcast Protection and QoS settings bridge Age time setting stp STP, RSTP and LLL settings ps Port Security settings mirror Port Mirror settings sntp SNTP settings llan VLAN settings gvrp GVRP settings snmp SNMP settings web Web and SSL/TLS settings tacacs TACACS+ settings auth 802.1x Settings igmp IGMP Settings smtp SMTP settings

IP Configuration, Boot mode, Users settings (e.g. login names, passwords)

If the module name is not specified the whole configuration is displayed.

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# System Manager - This area configures System related #

# information. #

##########################################################

[SYSTEM]

***Edit below this line only****

system_name=Main

system_contact=someone@joe.com

system_location= Markham, Ontario

boot_mode=manual

system_ip=192.168.1.15

system_subnet=0.0.0.0

system_gateway=192.168.1.11

idle_timeout=10

telnet_access=enable

snmp_access=enable

web_access=enable

--more—

...

FIGURE 5–2: ’show config’ command output

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ML1200# show config module=snmp

[HARDWARE]

type= ML1200

slotB=8 Port TP Module

##########################################################

# Network Management - This area configures the SNMPv3 #

# agent. #

##########################################################

[SNMP]

engineid=LE_v3Engine

defreadcomm=public

defwritecomm=private

deftrapcomm=public

authtrap=disable

com2sec_count=0

group_count=0

view_count=1

view1_name=all

view1_type=included

view1_subtree=.1

view1_mask=ff

--more—

...

FIGURE 5–3: Displaying specific modules using the ‘show config’ command

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ML1200# show config module=snmp,system

[HARDWARE]

type= ML1200

slotB=8 Port TP Module

##########################################################

# System Manager - This area configures System related #

# information. #

##########################################################

[SYSTEM]

***Edit below this line only****

system_name=Main

system_contact=someone@joe.com

system_location= Markham, Ontario

boot_mode=manual

system_ip=192.168.1.15

system_subnet=0.0.0.0

system_gateway=192.168.1.11

idle_timeout=10

telnet_access=enable

snmp_access=enable

web_access=enable

--more— ...

FIGURE 5–4: Displaying configuration for different modules.

Note – multiple modules can be specif ied on the command line

5.4.4 Saving Configuration

It is advisable to save the configuration before updating the software, as it may be necessary in certain situations. The loadconf command requires a reboot to activate the new configuration. Without a reboot, the ML1200 used the previous configuration. When reboot is selected, the user is prompted as follows:

Reboot? ['Y' or 'N']

Select “Y”. The ML1200 will prompt:

Save Current Configuration?

Select “N”.

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Additional capabilities have been added to save and load configurations. The commands are:

The arguments are describe below:

type: Specifies whether a log file or host file is uploaded or downloaded. This can also

perform the task of exporting a configuration file or uploading a new image to the switch

host, ip, file, user, pass: These parameters are associated with ftp/tftp server

communications.

The user can save the configuration in old (v2 format) and new (v3 format). The v3 format must be used to utilize the ASCII and CLI Script capability.

save [format=v2|v3]

Note

With release 1.7 and higher, the configuration can be saved in the older format (binary object) or in a new format as an ASCII file. The new format is recommended by GE Multilin. Use the old format only if there are multiple MultiLink switches on the network running different versions of software. GE Multilin recommends upgrading all switches to the most current software release.

To ease the process of uploading and executing a series of commands, the ML1200 can create a host (equivalent to creating a host table on many systems). The command for creating a host is:

host <add|edit|del> name=<host-name> ip=<ipaddress> user=<user> pass=<password>

The

show host command displays the host table entries

ML1200# access

ML1200(access)## host add name=server ip=192.168.5.2

Host added successfully

ML1200(access)## show host

No Host Name IP Address User Password ========================================= 1 server 192.168.5.2 -- ****** 2-- -- -- -3-- -- -- -4-- -- -- -5-- -- -- -6-- -- -- -7-- -- -- -8-- -- -- -9-- -- -- -10 -- -- -- --

ML1200(access)##

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############################################################### # # Copyright (c) 2001-2005 GE Multilin, Inc All rights reserved. # RESTRICTED RIGHTS # --------------------------------- # Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to U.S. Government # restrictions as set forth in Sub-division (b)(3)(ii) of the # rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at # 52.227-7013. # # This file is provided as a sample template to create a backup # of GE MultiLink switches configurations. As such, # this script provides insights into the configuration of GE MultiLink switch's settings. # GE Multilin, Inc. recommends that modifications of this # file and the commands should be verified by the User in a # test environment prior to use in a "live" production network. # All modifications are made at the User's own risk and are # subject to the limitations of the GE MultiLink MNS End User # License Agreement (EULA). Incorrect usage may result in # network shutdown. GE Multilin, Inc. is not liable for incidental or # consequential damages due to improper use. ############################################################### #

########################################################## # System Manager - This area configures System related # # information. # ##########################################################

set bootmode type=manual ipconfig ip=192.168.5.5 mask=0.0.0.0 dgw=0.0.0.0 set timeout=10 access telnet enable snmp enable web=enable exit ########################################################## # User Accounts - This area configures user accounts for # # accessing this system. # ##########################################################

user add user=manager level=2 passwd user=manager manager <additional lines deleted for succinct viewing>

5.4.5 Script File

Script file is a file containing a set of CLI commands which are used to configure the switch. CLI commands are repeated in the file for clarity, providing guidance to the user editing the file as to what commands can be used for modifying variables used by MNS. The script file does not have a check sum at the end and is used for configuring a large number of switches easily. As with any configuration file that is uploaded, GE Multilin, Inc. recommends that modifications of this file and the commands should be verified by the user in a test environment prior to use in a "live" production network.

The script file will look familiar to people familiar with the CLI commands as all the commands saved in the script file are described in the CLI User Guide. A sample of the script file is shown below.

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In the above example, note that all the commands are CLI commands. This script provides an insight into the configuration of GE MultiLink switches settings. GE Multilin, Inc. recommends that modifications of this file and the commands should be verified by the User in a test environment prior to use in a "live" production network

To ease the process of uploading the script files, use the Script Upload/Download capability described above.

5.4.6 Saving and Loading – EnerVista Software

Note

After configuration changes are made, all the changes are automatically saved. It is a good practice to save the configuration on another server on the network using the or

ftp protocols. Once the configuration is saved, the saved configuration can be reloaded

tftp

to restore the settings. At this time, the saved or loaded configuration parameters are not in a human readable format.

The following figure illustrates the FTP window, which can be used to save the configuration, as well as up load new images or reload a saved configuration.

Ensure the machine specified by the IP address has the necessary services running on it . For serial connections, x-modem or other alternative methods can be used. Generally, the filename name must be a unique filename, as over-writing files is not permitted by most FTP and TFTP servers (or services).

The following figure illustrates saving the configuration on a TFTP server. Note that the menu is similar to the FTP screen described earlier.

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This process can also be used to update new software to the managed MultiLink switches. Before the software is updated, it is advised to save the configurations. Reloading of the configuration is not usually necessary, but in certain situations it may be needed, and it is recommended that you save configurations before a software update. Make sure to reboot the switch after a new configuration is loaded.

The file transfer operations allowed are:

1. Image Download (or Image Upload): Copy the ML1200 image from switch to the server (or from the server to the switch). The “Image Upload” option is commonly used to upgrade the ML1200 image on the switch.

2. Config Download (or Config Upload): Save the configuration of the switch on the server (or load the saved configuration from the server to the switch). This option is used to save a backup of the ML1200 configuration or restore the configuration (in case of a disaster.)

3. Script Download (or Script Upload): Save the necessary CLI commands used for configuration of the switch (or upload the necessary CLI commands needed to configure the switch). This option is used to ease the repetitive task of configuring multiple commands or reviewing all the commands needed to configure the ML1200.

4. Host Download (or Host Upload): Save the host information. The hosts are created by the Configuration - Access - Host commands

5. Log Upload - Save the log file on the ftp/tftp server

To save any changes,

Z Click on the save ( ) icon.

The software will ask again if the changes need to be saved or ignored.

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Z If the changes need to be ignored, click on Cancel and reboot the

switch.

Z If the changes need to be saved, click on OK.

The following figures illustrate saving changes made after adding an SNTP server. This is done by clicking on the Save icon to save current configuration

5.4.7 Host Names

Instead of typing in IP addresses of commonly reached hosts, the ML1200 allows hosts to be created with the necessary host names, IP addresses, user names, and passwords.

Z Use the Configuration > Access > Host menu to create host entries

as shown below.

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Z To add a host, click the Add button.

Z Fill in all the fields below to create the necessary host entries.

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Z To delete or edit the entries, use the delete or edit icons next to each

entry shown above.

5.4.8 Erasing Configuration

Kill Config option using SWM

To erase the configuration and reset the configurations to factory defaults, you can use the kill config option from Administration tab by selecting kill config.

Note

User also has the option to save one module from defaulting back to factory defaults by checking the module box before issuing kill Config command.

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In the example below “system” module box has been checked. In this case after kill Config command is issued by pressing the OK button, the Switch will perform a factory dump restoring all the Switch settings back to factory defaults except for the “System” settings which will be retained.

When the OK button is pressed the Switch will issue the following warning messages; and reboot the switch for it to revert back to the factory default settings with the exceptions of modules opted not to be defaulted.

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GE ML1200 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1.1 Getting Started

Introduction

1.1.1 Inspecting the Package and Product

1.2 Order Codes

1.3 Specifications

1.4 Command Line Interface Firmware

1.4.1 Console Connection

1.4.2 Console Setup

1.4.3 Console Screen

1.4.4 Logging In for the First Time

1.4.5 Automatic IP Address Configuration

1.4.6 Setting the IP Parameters Using Console Port

1.4.7 Privilege Levels

1.4.8 User Management

1.4.9 Help

1.4.10 Exiting

1.5 EnerVista Secure Web Management

1.5.1 Logging in for the First Time

1.5.2 Privilege Levels

1.5.3 User Management

1.5.4 Modifying the Privilege Level

1.5.5 Help

1.5.6 Exiting

1.6 ML1200 Firmware Updates

1.6.1 Updating Multilink ML1200 Firmware

1.6.2 Selecting the Proper Version

1.6.3 Updating through the Command Line

1.6.4 Updating through the EnerVista Secure Web Management software

2.1 Overview

Product Description

2.1.1 Four-port SFF fiber modules (CC Module, CD Module), 100Mb fiber

2.1.2 Four-Port Copper Module, C1 Module MDIX)

2.1.3 PoE (power pass-through), C2 Module (MDIX), 10/100Mb 4-port

2.1.4 Two-Port Fiber Modules, 2@ 100Mb fiber

2.1.5 Two -Port 10 Mb mm Fiber ST Modules

2.1.6 SFP Gigabit (1000Mbps) port modules

2.1.7 Packet Prioritization, 802.1p QOS

2.1.8 Frame Buffering and Flow Control

2.1.9 Managed Network Firmware for Multilink ML1200-Series

2.2 Features and Benefits

2.3 Applications

3.1 Preparation

Installation

3.1.1 Locating Multilink ML1200 Switches

3.2 Connecting Ethernet Media

3.2.0.2 Connecting Fiber Optic SC-type, "Snap-In"

3.2.0.4 Connecting Twisted Pair (CAT3, CAT5, Unshielded or Shielded)

3.2.0.5 Connecting Twisted Pair (CAT5e or better, Unshielded or Shielded)

3.2.0.6 Gigabit SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) Optical Transceivers

3.2.0.7 Connecting Fiber Optic Cable to SFP Transceivers

3.3 Mechanical Installation

3.3.1 DIN-Rail Mounting the Multilink ML1200

3.3.1.1 Mounting Dimensions for ML1200 with metal brackets

3.4 Electrical Installation

3.4.1 Powering the Multilink ML1200 Managed Field Switch

3.4.2 Alarm Contacts for monitoring internal power, and Software Traps

3.4.3 ML1200 Port Module (PM) Installation

3.4.4 Connecting a Management Console Terminal to Multilink ML1200 (Serial-RJ-45 Console Port)

4.1 Functionality

Operation

4.1.1 Switching Functionality

4.1.1.1 Filtering and Forwarding

4.1.1.2 Address Learning

4.1.2 Status LEDs

4.1.3 Auto-Cross (MDIX) and Auto-negotiation, for RJ-45 ports

4.1.4 Flow-control, IEEE 802.3x standard

4.1.5 Power Budget Calculations for ML1200 PM’s with Fiber Media

4.2 Multilink ML1200 Managed Field Switch Port Modules

4.2.1 Inspecting the Package and Product

4.2.2 ML1200 Modules

4.2.2.1 C8 Module, 2@100Mb multi-mode FX-ST “twist lock” Combo Module

4.2.2.2 C7 Module, 2@10Mb multi-mode FX-ST “twist lock” Module

4.2.2.3 C9 Module, 2@100Mb multi-mode FX-SC “snap-in” Fiber connector

4.2.2.4 CB Module, 2 Ports @100Mbps single-mode FX-SC-type, Sgl.M

4.2.2.5 C6 Module “COMBO” 2@ 10/100Mbps RJ-45 Ports and 1@100Mbps Multi-mode FX-SC-type, “snap-in” connector

4.2.2.6 CC Module, 4 @100Mb multi-mode FX , MTRJ Small-Form-factor