GE MultiLink ML600 Instruction Manual

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GE Consumer & Industrial

MultiLink ML600
Ethernet Communications Switch

Instruction Manual

Firmware Revision 1.0.x

Manual P/N: 1601-0222-A2

Manual Order Code: GEK-113040A

Copyright © 2006 GE Multilin

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These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor provide
for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation, or
maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise
which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purpose, the matter should be referred
to the General Electric Company.

To the extent required the products described herein meet applicable ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA
standards; but no such assurance is given with respect to local codes and ordinances
because they vary greatly.

© 2006 GE Multilin Incorporated. All rights reserved.

GE Multilin Multilink ML600 instruction manual for revision 1.0.x.

Multilink ML600 is a registered trademark of GE Multilin Inc.

The contents of this manual are the property of GE Multilin Inc. This documentation is
furnished on license and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the permission
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change without notice.

Part numbers contained in this manual are subject to change without notice, and should
therefore be verified by GE Multilin before ordering.

Part number: 1601-0222-A2 (November 2006)

TOC TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

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

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

ORDERING ..........................................................................................................................1-2

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RDER CODES ..................................................................................................................... 1-2

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

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

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NVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 1-4

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HYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................1-4

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PPROVALS AND WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 1-4

2: PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION

OVERVIEW ...........................................................................................................................2-1

NTRODUCTION TO THE ML600 ........................................................................................ 2-1

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ESIGN ASPECTS ................................................................................................................. 2-1

FEATURES AND BENEFITS ...............................................................................................2-3

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RAME BUFFERING AND LATENCY .................................................................................... 2-3

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DDITIONAL FEATURES AND BENEFITS ............................................................................2-3

APPLICATIONS ...................................................................................................................2-5

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ESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................ 2-5

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INDMILL APPLICATION .................................................................................................... 2-5

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NDUSTRIAL NETWORKING APPLICATION ......................................................................... 2-6

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RANSPORTATION SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ...................................................................... 2-6

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

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OCATING THE ML600 ...................................................................................................... 3-1

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................3-2

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OWER REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................... 3-2

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ONNECTING DC POWER .................................................................................................. 3-2

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

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ESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................ 3-3

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ONNECTING TWISTED PAIR ............................................................................................. 3-3

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ONNECTING ST-TYPE FIBER OPTICS (TWIST-LOCK) ...................................................... 3-3

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ONNECTING SC-TYPE FIBER OPTICS (SNAP-IN) ............................................................ 3-4

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ONNECTING SINGLE-MODE FIBER OPTICS .................................................................... 3-4

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

TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................................................................4-5

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UAL-SPEED AND SWITCHING FUNCTIONALITY ............................................................. 4-1

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WITCHING, FILTERING AND FORWARDING .................................................................... 4-1

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DDRESS LEARNING ............................................................................................................ 4-2

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UTO-CROSS (MDIX), AUTO-NEGOTIATION, AND SPEED SENSING ............................. 4-2

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

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LARM CONTACT ................................................................................................................. 4-2

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OWER BUDGET CALCULATIONS WITH FIBER MEDIA .................................................... 4-3

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VERVIEW ............................................................................................................................ 4-5

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EFORE CALLING FOR ASSISTANCE .................................................................................. 4-5

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HEN CALLING FOR ASSISTANCE .................................................................................... 4-5

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5: MISCELLANEOUS REVISION HISTORY ...........................................................................................................5-1

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ELEASE DATES ...................................................................................................................5-1

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HANGES TO THE MANUAL ................................................................................................ 5-1

CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS ......................................................................................5-2

FCC RFI S

TATEMENT ......................................................................................................... 5-2

WARRANTY .........................................................................................................................5-3

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1.1 Getting Started

Multilink ML600

Ethernet Communications 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 ML600 Ethernet Switch

• External AC adapter (for ML600-AC-** units)

• Set of metal panel mounting clips and screws (2 each)

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.

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 Troubleshooting on page 4–5, for specific return procedures.

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1.2 Ordering

1.2.1 Order Codes

The following table illustrates the order codes for the MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch.

Table 1–1: ML600 order codes

ML600 – * – *

Base unit ML600 ||MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch

Port

mounting

Modules B1 6 × RJ45 10/100 Mb copper

AC | External AC adapter
24 | 24 V DC power supply
48 | 48 V DC power supply

B2 2 × 100Base-F ST mm fiber and 4 × RJ45 10/100 Mb copper
B3 2 × 100Base-F SC mm fiber and 4 × RJ45 10/100 Mb copper
B4 2 × 100Base-F SC sm fiber and 4 × RJ45 10/100 Mb copper

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1.3 Specifications

1.3.1 Technical Specifications

PERFORMANCE

Ethernet (10 Mb):.............................................14880 pps

Fast Ethernet (100 Mb):................................148,800 pps

Data rate:...........................................................10 Mbps and 100 Mbps

Path delay value:............................................ 50 BT on all ports

LLL (Link Loss Learn): ....................................factory default activated on ports 1 and 2 (allow to flush

the internal address buffer, and qualify to use with STP
and RSTP for faster recovery in ring topology)

RELIABILITY

MTBF:....................................................................over 15 years, Telcordia (Bellcore) method

NETWORK STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE

100 Mb: ...............................................................Ethernet IEEE 802.3u, 100Base-TX, 100Base-FX

10 Mb:..................................................................Ethernet IEEE 802.3, 10Base-T

Auto-sensing for speed:..............................IEEE 802.3u

PACKET-PROCESSING BETWEEN DOMAINS

Filter and forward rate: ...............................14880 pps maximum (at 10 Mbps)

148800 pps maximum (at 100 Mbps)

Processing type:..............................................store and forward, non-blocking

Auto-learning:..................................................2K address table

Address buffer age-out time: ..................300 seconds

Packet buffers memory:..............................128 KB, dynamically shared on all domains

Latency (not including packet time):

5 ms (100 to 10 Mbps)

15 ms (10 to 100 Mbps)

MAXIMUM ETHERNET SEGMENT (OR DOMAIN) LENGTHS

10Base-T (Unshielded twisted pair): .............100 m (328 ft.)

100Base-TX (CAT 5 UTP): .....................................100 m (328 ft.)

100Base-FX, half-duplex (multi-mode): ......412 m (1350 ft.)

100Base-FX, full-duplex (multi-mode): ........2 km (6562 ft.)

100Base-FX, half-duplex (single-mode): ....412 m (1350 ft.)

100Base-FX, full-duplex (single-mode): ......18+ km

PORT CONNECTORS

RJ45 ports:.........................................................100Base-TX and 10Base-T with auto-cross (MDIX);

shielded 8-pin female connectors for shielded (STP) and

unshielded (UTP) CAT. 3, 4, and 5 cable

Fiber ports: ........................................................100Base-FX with multi-mode SC or ST, or single mode SC

connectors (factory settings default to full-duplex)

LED INDICATORS

POWER: ...............................................................steady ON when power applied

10/100:................................................................steady ON for 100 Mbps;

LK/ACT:................................................................steady ON for LINK (LK) with no traffic;

F/H:........................................................................steady ON for full-duplex;

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OFF for 10 Mbps (copper ports only)

BLINKING indicates port is transmitting/receiving (ACT)

OFF for half-duplex (fiber port only)

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ALARM RELAY

Internal 60 VA relay contact: ...................open for power off

closed for power on (hardware).

POWER SUPPLY

These products are to be supplied by a listed, direct plug-in power unit, marked “Class 2”, or a
listed ITE power supply, marked “LPS”, which has suitably rated output voltage (i.e. 24 or
48 V DC), and suitably rated output current (i.e. 100 to 500 mA). When connected to a 48 V DC
centralized source, these products shall be provided with a listed 5 A DC fuse in the supply
circuit.

Input (DC units):...............................................10 to 36 V DC for 24 V DC unit

30 to 60 V DC for 48 V DC unit

Input (AC units).................................................6 ft. AC power cord to IEC 320 connector on 100 to

240 V AC at 47 to 63 Hz external power adapter (output
of 12 V DC, 1.25 A)

Power consumption:.....................................7.0 W typical, 9 W maximum

1.3.2 Environmental Specifications

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Ambient temperature: .................................long term per agency tests (UL): –13 to 140°F (–25 to

60°C)
short term per IEC type tests: –40 to 149°F (–40 to 85°C)
Storage temperature: –40 to 160°F (–40 to 85°C)

Ambient relative humidity: ........................5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Cold start:...........................................................to –20°C

Altitude:...............................................................–200 to 5000 ft. (–60 to 1520 m)

NEBS:....................................................................NEBS compliance, including vibration, shock, and altitude

1.3.3 Physical Specifications

PACKAGING)

Enclosure: .........................................................rugged sheet metal (steel)

Dimensions:.......................................................3.7 in. × 3.0 in. × 1.7 in. (H × W × D)

Weight:................................................................13 oz. (370 g) for unit

1.3.4 Approvals and Warranty

APPROVALS

UL:..........................................................................UL listed (UL60950), cUL, CE;

FCC:.......................................................................emissions meet FCC part 15 class A

NEBS:....................................................................level 3

ETSI:.......................................................................certified for carrier central offices

IEEE: ......................................................................IEEE P1613 environmental standard for electric power

IEC:.........................................................................IEC61850 EMC and operating conditions class C for

9.4 cm × 7.6 cm × 4.3 cm (H × W × D)

5.8 oz. (165 g) for AC adapter

substations

power substations

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WARRANTY

24 months from date of shipment
Manufactured in USA
GE Multilin reserves the right to change specifications, performance, characteristics, and/or

model offerings without notice.

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2.1 Overview

Multilink ML600

Ethernet Communications Switch

Chapter 2: Product Description

Product Description

2.1.1 Introduction to the ML600

The MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch is designed as an Ethernet edge solution in heavy­duty industrial, military, and un-controlled temperature applications, as well as an
economical solution for the growing requirements of managed networks. The ML600
series, a six-port versatile family of compact edge switches, loaded with factory
configurable fiber and AC/DC power options, alarm terminal block, and innovative
packaging is ready to serve the needs of edge-of-the network applications.

The ML600 switches have a wide breadth of port configurability and f iber port type
options: six 10/100 copper ports or four 10/100 copper ports and two 100 Mb fiber ports.
The ML600 is a heavy-duty switch with extended temperature operation ranges for
hardened factory-floor applications. The breadth of models and selection of fiber ports
offers the best price-to-value ratio for each user and installation. The compact package is
ideal for network edge installations, and can be DIN-rail mounted to suit any application.

The MultiLink ML600 switches include a Link Loss Learn™ (LLL) feature to qualify for
redundant and self-healing managed network structures. The LLL feature allows the
ML600 switches to flush internal address buffers in milliseconds to permit quick changes in
LAN packets flow, allowing the reconfiguration signal to pass down the line to other ring
switches in the redundant structure for faster recovery. The ML600 switches, combined
with other MultiLink managed switches running STP/RSTP, can often provide high
availability redundant LANs at economical cost.

2.1.2 Design Aspects

The MultiLink ML600 Ethernet Switch is designed for factory floor applications. The ML600
models are built with high-grade components and constructed using special thermal
techniques and a metal case for heavy duty industrial jobs. In addition to a hardened AC
power option and jack, terminals for internal DC power are available for 24 or 48 V DC. The

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