Moxa Technologies EDS-P506A-4PoE User Manual
EDS-P506A-4PoE Series
User’s Manual
First Edition, July 2010
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2
Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Industrial Networking Capability .................................................................................................... 1-2
Designed for Industrial Applications ............................................................................................... 1-3
Useful Utility and Remote Configuration ......................................................................................... 1-3
Recommended Software and Accessories ....................................................................................... 1-3
2. Getting Started ................................................................................................................................. 2-1
RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) .................................................................... 2-2
Configuration using a Telnet Console ..................................................................................................... 2-4
Configuration using a Web Browser ....................................................................................................... 2-6
Disabling Telnet and Browser Access ..................................................................................................... 2-7
3. Featured Functions ........................................................................................................................... 3-1
Configuring Basic Settings ................................................................................................................... 3-2
System Identification ................................................................................................................... 3-2
Password ................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Accessible IP ............................................................................................................................... 3-3
Port ........................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Network ..................................................................................................................................... 3-5
Time .......................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Turbo Ring DIP Switch ............................................................................................................... 3-11
System File Update—By Remote TFTP .......................................................................................... 3-13
System File Update—By Local Import/Export ................................................................................ 3-13
System File Update—By Backup Media ......................................................................................... 3-14
Restart..................................................................................................................................... 3-14
Factory Default ......................................................................................................................... 3-15
Using Port Trunking .......................................................................................................................... 3-15
The Port Trunking Concept ......................................................................................................... 3-15
Configuring Port Trunking ........................................................................................................... 3-16
Configuring SNMP ............................................................................................................................. 3-17
Trap Settings ............................................................................................................................ 3-19
SNMP Inform Mode .................................................................................................................... 3-19
Using PoE ........................................................................................................................................ 3-20
Using Communication Redundancy ..................................................................................................... 3-24
The Turbo Ring Concept ............................................................................................................. 3-24
Configuring “Turbo Ring” and “Turbo Ring V2” .............................................................................. 3-28
The Turbo Chain Concept ................................................................................................................... 3-32
Configuring “Turbo Chain” .......................................................................................................... 3-33
The STP/RSTP Concept .............................................................................................................. 3-34
Configuring STP/RSTP ................................................................................................................ 3-38
Using Traffic Prioritization .................................................................................................................. 3-40
The Traffic Prioritization Concept ................................................................................................. 3-41
Configuring Traffic Prioritization .................................................................................................. 3-42
Using Virtual LAN .............................................................................................................................. 3-45
The Virtual LAN (VLAN) Concept .................................................................................................. 3-45
Sample Applications of VLANs using Moxa EDS-P506A-4PoE ........................................................... 3-47
Configuring Virtual LAN .............................................................................................................. 3-48
Using Multicast Filtering ..................................................................................................................... 3-50
The Concept of Multicast Filtering ................................................................................................ 3-50
Configuring IGMP Snooping ........................................................................................................ 3-52
Add Static Multicast MAC ............................................................................................................ 3-54
Configuring GMRP ..................................................................................................................... 3-55
GMRP Table .............................................................................................................................. 3-55
Using Bandwidth Management ............................................................................................................ 3-55
Traffic Rate Limiting Settings ...................................................................................................... 3-56
Using Port Access Control .................................................................................................................. 3-56
Configuring Static Port Lock ........................................................................................................ 3-58
Configuring IEEE 802.1X ............................................................................................................ 3-58
Using Auto Warning .......................................................................................................................... 3-61
Configuring Email Warning ......................................................................................................... 3-61
Event Type ............................................................................................................................... 3-61
Email Setup .............................................................................................................................. 3-63
Configuring Relay Warning ......................................................................................................... 3-64
Event Setup .............................................................................................................................. 3-64
Warning List ............................................................................................................................. 3-65
Using Line-Swap-Fast-Recovery .......................................................................................................... 3-65
Configuring Line-Swap Fast Recovery .......................................................................................... 3-65
Using Set Device IP........................................................................................................................... 3-66
Configuring Set Device IP ........................................................................................................... 3-66
Using Diagnosis ................................................................................................................................ 3-69
Mirror Port ................................................................................................................................ 3-69
Ping ......................................................................................................................................... 3-70
Using Monitor ................................................................................................................................... 3-71
Monitor by Switch ...................................................................................................................... 3- 71
Monitor by Port ......................................................................................................................... 3-72
Using the MAC Address Table ............................................................................................................. 3-72
Using Event Log ............................................................................................................................... 3-73
Using Syslog .................................................................................................................................... 3-74
Using HTTPS/SSL .............................................................................................................................. 3-75
4. EDS Configurator GUI ........................................................................................................................ 4-1
Starting EDS Configurator .................................................................................................................... 4-2
Broadcast Search ................................................................................................................................ 4-2
Search by IP address .......................................................................................................................... 4-3
Upgrade Firmware .............................................................................................................................. 4-3
Modify IP Address ............................................................................................................................... 4-4
Export Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 4-4
Import Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 4-5
Unlock Server .................................................................................................................................... 4-6
A. MIB Groups ....................................................................................................................................... A-1
B. Modbus Information .......................................................................................................................... B-1
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1. Introduction
Welcome to the Moxa EDS-P506A-4PoE Series of EtherDevice Switches, the PoE Managed Redundant Ethernet
Switches designed for connecting powered devices (PD) in industrial field applications.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Overview
Package Checklist
Features
¾ Industria l Networking Capability
¾ Designed for Industrial Applications
¾ Useful Utility and Remote Configuration
¾ Recommended Software and Accessories
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Overview
As the world’s network and information technology becomes more mature, the trend is to use Ethernet as the
major communications interface in many industrial communications and automation applications. In fact, a
whole new industry has sprung up to provide Ethernet products that comply with the requirements of
demanding industrial applications.
The Moxa EtherDevice™ EDS-P506A-4PoE Series Ethernet switches are managed redundant Ethernet
switches that come standard with 4 10/100BaseT(X) 802.3af/at (PoE/PoE+) compliant Ethernet ports and 2
10/100BaseT(X) or 2 100BaseF(X) Ethernet ports. The EDS-P506A-4PoE Ethernet switches provide up to 30
watts of power per PoE port, 24/48VDC wide range power input, and allow power to be supplied to connected
devices (such as surveillance cameras, wireless ac cess points, and IP phones) when AC power is not readily
available or cost-prohibitive to prov ide locally. The Ethernet switches support a variety of management
functions, including Turbo Ring, RSTP/STP, IGMP, VLAN, QoS, RMON, bandwidth management, and port
mirroring. The EDS-P506A-4PoE series is designed especially for security automation applications such as IP
surveillance and gate of entry systems, which can benefit from a scalable backbone construction and
Power-over-Ethernet support.
Package Checklist
The EDS-P506A-4PoE is shipped with the following items. If any of the se items are missing or damaged, please
contact your customer service representative for assistance.
• 1 EDS-P506A-4PoE EtherDevice Switch
• RJ45 to DB9 console port cable
• Protective caps for unused ports
• DIN-Rail mounting kit (attached to the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s rear panel by default)
• Document and Software CD with User’s Manual and Windows Utility
• Hardware Installation Guide
• Warranty Card
Features
Industrial Networking Capability
• Turbo Ring, Turbo Chain (<20ms recovery time at full load) and STP/RSTP (IEEE 802.1w/D)
• IPv6 ready (IPv6 Logo Committee certified)
• IEEE 1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) for precise time synchronization of networks.
• DHCP Option 82 for IP address assignment for different policies.
• Supports Modbus/TCP.
• Supports LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol).
• IEEE 802.3af/at Power-over-Ethernet Technology.
• 2 10/100BaseT(X) or 100BaseF(X) Ethernet ports for Redu ndant Ethernet R ing (rec overy time < 20 ms at
full load) and RSTP/STP (IEEE802.1W/D)
• IGMP Snooping and GMRP for filtering multicast traffic from industrial Ethernet protocols.
• Supports IEEE 802.1Q, tag-based VLAN, GVRP, and port-based VLAN to make network planning easier.
• Supports QoS—IEEE 802.1p/1Q and TOS/DiffServ to increase determinism.
• Supports 802.3ad, LACP for optimum bandwidth utilization.
• Supports IEEE 802.1X and SSL to enhance network security.
• SNMP V1/V2c/V3 for different levels of network management security.
• RMON for efficient network monitoring and proactive capability.
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Designed for Industrial Applications
• Advanced PoE management function
• Bandwidth management prevents unpredictable network status
• Support ABC-01 (Automatic Backup Configurator) for system configuration backup
• Long-haul transmission distance up to 40 km
• Redundant, dual 24/48 VDC power inputs
• IP30, rugged high-strength metal case
• DIN-Rail or panel mounting ability
• Bandwidth management to prevent unpredictable network status
• Lock port for allowing access to authorized MAC addresses only
• Port mirroring for online debugging
• Automatic warning by exception through email, relay output
• Digital inputs to integrate a sensor and alarm with an IP network
• Automatic recovery of connected device IP addresses
• Line-swap fast recovery
Useful Utility and Remote Configuration
• Configurable using a Web browser, Telnet/Serial console, or Windows utility
• Send ping commands to identify network segment integrity
Recommended Software and Accessories
• ABC-01: Automatic Backup Configurator via RS-232 console port, 0 to 60°C operating temperature
• DR-75-48: DIN-Rail power supply (48 VDC, 75W/1.6A, with 85 to 264 VAC input)
• DR-120-48: DIN-Rail power supply (48 VDC, 120W/2.5A, with 88 to 132 VAC/176 to 264 VAC input by
switch)
• EDS-SNMP OPC Server Pro: CD with EDS-SNMP OPC Server software and user’s manual
• WK-46: Wall Mounting Kit (will be shipped with the product)
• RK-4U: 4U-high 19” rack mounting kit
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2. Getting Started
This chapter explains how to access the EDS-P506A-4PoE for the first time. There are three ways to access the
switch: serial console, Telnet console, and web browser. The serial console connection method, which requires
using a short serial cable to connect the EDS-P506A-4PoE to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know
the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s IP address. The Telnet conso le and web browser connection methods can be used to
access the EDS-P506A-4PoE over an Ethernet LAN, or over the Internet.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100)
Configuration using a Telnet Console
Configuration using a Web Browser
Disabling Telnet and Br
owser Access
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RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8,
1, VT100)
Connection Caution!
• You cannot connect to the EDS-P506A-4PoE simultaneously by serial console and Telnet.
• You can connect to the EDS-P506A-4PoE simultaneously by web browser and serial console, or by web
browser and Telnet.
However, we strongly suggest that you do NOT use more than one connection method at the same time.
Following this advice will allow you to maintain better control over the c onfiguration of your EDS-P506A-4PoE.
NOTE We recommend using Moxa PComm Terminal Emulator, which can be downloaded free of charge from Moxa’s
website.
Before running PComm Terminal Emulator, use an RJ45 to DB9-F (o r RJ45 to DB25-F) cable to connect the
EDS-P506A-4PoE’s RS-232 console port to your PC’s COM port (generally COM1 or COM2, depending on how
your system is set up).
After installing PComm Terminal Emulator, perform the following steps to access the RS-232 console utility.
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start Æ Programs Æ PCommLite1.3 Æ Terminal Emulator.
2. Select Open under Port Manager to open a new connection.
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3. The Communication Parameter page of the Property window opens. Select the appropriate COM port
for Console Connection, 115200 for Baud Rate, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, and 1 for Stop Bits.
4. Click the Terminal tab, and select VT100 for Terminal Type. Click OK to continue.
5. Type 1 to select ansi/VT100 terminal type, and then press Enter.
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6. The Console login screen will appear. Press Enter to open the Account pop-up selector and then select
either admin or user. Use the keyboard’s down arrow to move the cursor to the Password field, enter the
Console Password (this is the same as the Web Browser password; leave the Password field blank if a
console password has not been set), and then press Enter.
7. The EDS-P506A-4PoE’s Main Menu will be displayed. (NOTE: To modify the appearance of the PComm
Terminal Emulator window, select Font… under the Edit menu, and then choose the desired formatting
options.)
8. After entering the Main Menu, use the following keys to move the cursor, and to select options.
Key Function
Up/Down/Left/Right arrows, or Tab Move the onscreen cursor
Enter Display & select options
Space Toggle options
Esc Previous Menu
Configuration using a Telnet Console
You may use Telnet to access the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s console utility over a network. To be able to access the
EDS’s functions over the network (by Telnet or web browser) from a PC host that is connected to the same LAN
as the EDS-P506A-4PoE, you need to make sure that the PC host and the EDS-P506A-4PoE are on the same
logical subnet. To do this, check your PC host’s IP address and subnet mask. By default, the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s
IP address is 192.168.127.253 and the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 (for a Class C
network). If you do not change these values, and your PC host’s subnet mask is 255.255.0.0, then its IP
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address must have the form 192.168.xxx.xxx. On the other hand, if your PC host’s subnet mask is
255.255.255.0, then its IP address must have the form 192.168.127.xxx.
NOTE To use the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connect ed to the same
LAN as the EDS-P506A-4PoE, you must make sure that the PC host and the EDS-P506A-4PoE are connected
to the same logical subnet.
NOTE Before accessing the console utility via Telnet, first connect one of the ED S-P506A-4PoE’s RJ45 Ethernet ports
to your Ethernet LAN, or directly to your PC’s Ethernet card (NIC). You can use either a straight-through or
cross-over Ethernet cable.
NOTE The EDS-P506A-4PoE’s default IP address is 192.168.127.253.
Perform the following steps to access the console utility via Telnet.
1. Click Start Æ Run, and then telnet to the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s IP address from the Windows Run window.
(You may also issue the telnet command from the MS-DOS prompt.)
2. Type 1 to choose ansi/vt100, and then press Enter.
3. The Console login screen will appear. Press Enter to open the Account pop-up selector and then select
either admin or user. Use the keyboard’s down arrow to move the cursor to the Password field, enter the
Console Password (this is the same as the Web Browser password; leave the Password field blank if a
console password has not been set), and then press Enter.
4. When the Main Menu of the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s console utility opens, click Terminal Æ preferences…
from the menu at the top of the window.
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5. When the Terminal Preferences window opens, make sure that the VT100 Arrows option is selected.
NOTE The Telnet Console looks and operates in precisely the same manner as the RS-232 Console.
Configuration using a Web Browser
The EDS-P506A-4PoE’s web browser interface provides a convenient way to modi fy the switch’s configuration
and access the built-in monitoring and network administration functions. The recommended web browser is
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0 with JVM (Java Virtual Machine) installed.
NOTE To use the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connect ed to the same
LAN as the EDS-P506A-4PoE, you must make sure that the PC host and the EDS-P506A-4PoE are on the same
logical subnet.
NOTE If the EDS-P506A-4PoE is configured for other VLAN settings, you must make sure your PC host is on the
management VLAN.
NOTE Before accessing the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s web browser interface, first connect one of the switch’s RJ45
Ethernet ports to your Etherne t LA N, or co nne ct di rectl y to your PC’s Ethernet card (NIC). You can establish
a connection using either a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cable.
NOTE The EDS-P506A-4PoE’s default IP is 192.168.127.253.
Perform the following steps to access the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s web browser interface.
1. Open Internet Explorer and type EDS-P506A-4PoE’s IP address in the Address field. Press Enter to
establish the connection.
2. The web login page will open. Select the login account (Admin or User) and enter the Password (this is the
same as the Console password), and then click Login to continue. Leave the Password field blank if a
password has not been set.
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NOTE By default, the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s password is not set (i.e., is blank).
3. You may need to wait a few moments for the web page to be downloaded to your computer. Use the menu
tree on the left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of the switch’s functions.
Disabling Telnet and Browser Access
If you are connecting the EDS-P506A-4PoE to a public network, but do not intend to use its management
functions over the network, we suggest using the RS-232 console’s Basic Settings Æ System Info page to
disable both Telnet Console and Web Configuration, as shown in the following figure.
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3. Featured Functions
In this chapter, we explain how to access the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s configuration options, perform monitoring,
and use administration functions. There are three ways to access these functions: RS-232 console, Telnet
console, and web browser. The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to
connect the EDS-P506A-4PoE to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s IP
address. The Telnet console and web browser connection methods can be used to access the EDS-P506A-4PoE
over an Ethernet LAN, or over the Internet.
The web console is the most user-friendly way to configure the EDS-P506A-4PoE. In this chapter, we use the
web console interface to introduce the functions. There are only a few differences between the web console,
serial console, and Telnet console.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Configuring Basic Settings
Using Port Trunking
Configuring SNMP
Using PoE
Using Communication Redundancy
The Turbo Chain Concept
Using Traffic Prioritization
Using Virtual LAN
Using Multicast Filtering
Using Bandwidth Management
Using Port Access Control
Using Auto Warning
Using Line-Swap-Fast-Recovery
Using Set Device IP
Using Diagnosis
Using Monitor
Using the MAC Address Table
Using Event Log
Using Syslog
Using HTTPS/SSL
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Configuring Basic Settings
The Basic Settings group includes the most commonly used settings required by administrators to maintain and
control EDS-P506A-4PoE.
System Identification
The system identification items are
displayed at the top of the web page,
and will be included in alarm emails.
Entering the system identification
information makes it easier to identify
the different switches connected to your
network
Switch Name
Setting Description Factory Default
Max. 30 Characters This option is useful for specifying the role or application of
different EDS-P506A-4PoE units.
E.g., Factory Switch 1.
Managed
Redundant Switch
[Serial No. of this
switch]
Switch Location
Setting Description Factory Default
Max. 80 Characters Specifies the location of different EDS-P506A-4PoE units.
E.g., production line 1.
Switch Location
Switch Description
Setting Description Factory Default
Max. 30 Characters Use this field to enter a more detailed description of the
EDS-P506A-4PoE unit.
None
Maintainer Contact Info
Setting Description Factory Default
Max. 30 Characters To provide information about whom to contact in order to
resolve problems. Use this field to enter contact information of
the person responsible for maintaining this EDS-P506A-4PoE.
None
Web Auto-logout (s)
Setting Description Factory Default
60 to 86400 (seconds) Disable or extend the auto-logout time for the web
management console.
0 (disable)
Age time (s)
Setting Description Factory Default
15 to 3825 (seconds) The length of time that a MAC address entry can remain in the
Moxa switch. When an entry reaches its aging time, it “ages
out” and is purged from the switch, effectively cancelling frame
forwarding to that specific port.
300
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Password
The EDS-P506A-4PoE provides two levels of access privilege: admin privilege gives read/write access to all
EDS-P506A-4PoE configuration parameters, and user privilege provides read access only. You will be able to
view the configuration, but will not be able to make modifications.
ATTENTION
The EDS-P506A-4PoE’s default Password is not set (i .e., is blank). If a Password is al ready set, then you will
be required to type the Password when logging into the RS-232 console, Telnet console, or web browser
interface.
Account
Setting Description Factory Default
admin “admin” privilege allows the user to modify all
EDS-P506A-4PoE configurations.
admin
user “user” privilege only allows viewing EDS-P506A-4PoE
configurations.
Password
Setting Description Factory Default
Old Password
(Max. 16 Characters)
Type current password when changing the password None
New Password
(Max. 16 Characters)
Type new password when changing the password None
Retype Password (Max.
16 Characters)
If you type a new password in the Password field, you will be
required to retype the password in the Retype new password
field before updating the new password.
None
Accessible IP
The EDS-P506A-4PoE uses an IP
address-based filtering method to control
access to the EDS-P506A-4PoE units.
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Accessible IP Settings allows you to add or remove “Legal” remote host IP addresses to prevent unauthorized
access. Access to the EDS-P506A-4PoE is controlled by IP address. If a host’s IP address is in the accessible IP
table, then the host will be allowed access to the EDS-P506A-4PoE. You can allow one of the foll owing cases by
setting this parameter:
• Only one host with the specified IP address can access the EDS-P506A-4PoE
E.g., enter “192.168.1.1/255.255.255.255” to allow access to just the IP address 192.168.1.1.
• Any host on a specific subnetwork can access the EDS-P506A-4PoE
E.g., enter “192.168.1.0/255.255.255.0” to allow access to all IPs on the subnet defined by this IP
address/subnet mask combination.
• Any host can access the EDS-P506A-4PoE
Disable this function by deselecting the Enable the accessible IP list option.
The following table shows additional configuration examples:
Allowable Hosts Input format
Any host Disable
192.168.1.120 192.168.1.120 / 255.255.255.255
192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.0 / 255.255.255.0
192.168.0.1 to 192.168.255.254 192.168.0.0 / 255.255.0.0
192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.126 192.168.1.0 / 255.255.255.128
192.168.1.129 to 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.128 / 255.255.255.128
Port
Port settings are included to give the user control over Port Access, Port Transmission Speed, Flow Control,
and Port Type (MDI or MDIX). An explanation of each configuration item follows:
Enable
Setting Description Factory Default
checked Allows data transmission through the port. enabled
unchecked Immediately shuts off port access.
ATTENTION
If a connected device or sub-network is wreaking havoc on the rest of the network, the Disable option under
Advanced Settings/Port gives the administrator a quick way to shut off access through this port
immediately.
Description
Setting Description Factory Default
Media type Displays the media type for each module’s port N/A
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Name
Setting Description Factory Default
Max. 63 Characters Specify an alias for each port, and assist the administrator in
remembering important information about the port.
E.g., PLC 1
None
Speed
Setting Description Factory Default
Auto Allows the port to use the IEEE 802.3u protocol to negotiate
with connected devices. The port and connected devices will
determine the best speed for that connection.
Auto
100M-Full Choose one of these fixed speed options if the opposing
Ethernet device has trouble auto-negotiating lin e speed.
100M-Half
10M-Full
10M-Half
FDX Flow Ctrl
Setting Description Factory Default
Enable Enables flow control for this port when in auto-negotiate mode. Disable
Disable Disables flow control for this port when in auto-negotiate mode.
This setting enables or disables the flow control capability of this port when the “port transmission speed”
setting is in “auto” mode. The final result will be determined by the “auto” process between the
EDS-P506A-4PoE and connected devices.
MDI/MDIX
Setting Description Factory Default
Auto Allows the port to auto detect the port type of the oppo sing
Ethernet device and change the port type accordingly.
Auto
MDI Choose the MDI or MDIX option if the opposing Ethernet device
has trouble auto-negotiating port type.
MDIX
Network
The Network configuration allows users to configure both IPv4 and IPv6 parameters for management access
over the network. The EDS-P506A-4PoE series supports both IPv4 and IPv6, and can be managed through
either of these address types.
IPv4
The IPv4 settings include the switch’s IP address and subnet mask, as well as the IP address of the default
gateway. In addition, input cells are provided for the IP addresses of a 1st and 2nd DNS server.
IPv6
IPv6 setting includes two distinct address types—Link-Local Unicast address and Global Unicast address. A
Link-Local address makes the switch accessible over IPv6 for all devices attached to the same local subnet. To
connect to a larger network with multiple segments, the switch must be configured with a Global Unicast
address.
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See a brief explanation of each
configuration item below.
Auto IP Configuration
Setting Description Factory Default
Disable Set up the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s IP address manually. Disable
By DHCP The EDS-P506A-4PoE’s IP address will be assigned
automatically by the network’s DHCP server.
By BOOTP The EDS-P506A-4PoE’s IP address will be assigned
automatically by the network’s BOOTP server.
Switch IP Address
Setting Description Factory Default
IP Address of the
EDS-P506A-4PoE
Identifies the EDS-P506A-4PoE on a TCP/IP network. 192.168.127.253
Switch Subnet Mask
Setting Description Factory Default
Subnet mask of the
EDS-P506A-4PoE
Identifies the type of network to which the EDS-P506A-4PoE is
connected (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, or
255.255.255.0 for a Class C network).
255.255.255.0
Default Gateway
Setting Description Factory Default
Default Gateway of the
EDS-P506A-4PoE
The IP address of the router that connects the LAN to an outside
network.
None
DNS IP Address
Setting Description Factory Default
1st DNS Server’s
IP Address
The IP address of the DNS Server used by your network. After
entering the DNS Server’s IP address, you can input the
EDS-P506A-4PoE’s URL (e.g., www.eds.company.com) in your
browser’s addr
ess field, instead of entering the IP address.
None
2nd DNS Server’s
IP Address
The IP address of the DNS Server used by your network. The
EDS-P506A-4PoE will try to locate the 2nd DNS Server if the 1st
DNS Server fails to connect.
None
Global Unicast Address Prefix (Prefix Length: 64 bits)
Setting Description Factory Default
Global Unicast Address
Prefix
The prefix value must be formatted according to RFC 2373
“IPv6 Addressing Architecture,” using 8 colon-separated 16-bit
hexadecimal values. One double colon may be used in the
address to indicate the appropriate number of zeros required to
fill the undefined fields.
None
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Global Unicast Address
Setting Description Factory Default
None Displays the IPv6 Global Unicast address. The network portion
of the Global Unicast address can be configured by specifying
the Global Unicast Prefix and using a EUI-64 interface ID in the
low order 64 bits. The host portion of the Global Unicast
address is automatically generated using the modified EUI-64
form of the interface identifier (Switch’s MAC address)
None
Link-Local Address
Setting Description Factory Default
None The network portion of the Link-Local address is FE80 and the
host portion of Link-Local address is automatically generated
using the modified EUI-64 from of the interface identifier
(Switch’s MAC address)
FE80: (EUI-64 form
of the MAC address)
Neighbor Cache
Setting Description Factory Default
None The information in the neighbor cache that includes the
neighboring node’s IPv6 address, the corresponding Link-Layer
address, and the current state of the entry.
None
Time
The Time configuration page lets users set the time, date, and other settings. An explanati on of e a ch se t ting
is given below the figure.
The EDS-P506A-4PoE has a real time clock as its time source. Functions such as Auto warning “Email” can add
real-time information to the message.
NOTE The EDS-P506A-4PoE has a real time clock so the user doesn’t need to update the Current Time and Current
Date to set the initial time for the EDS-P506A-4PoE after each reboot, especially when the network does not
have an Internet connection for an NTP server or there is no NTP server on the LAN.
Current Time
Setting Description Factory Default
User adjustable time. The time parameter allows configuration of the local time in
local 24-hour format.
None (hh:mm:ss)
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Current Date
Setting Description Factory Default
User adjustable date. The date parameter allows configuration of the local date in
yyyy/mm/dd format.
None
(yyyy/mm/dd)
Daylight Saving Time
Daylight saving time (also know as DST or summer time) involves advancing clocks (usually 1 hour) during
the summer time to provide an extra hour of daylight in the afternoon.
Start Date
Setting Description Factory Default
User adjustable date. The Start Date parameter allows users to e nter the date that
daylight saving time begins.
None
End Date
Setting Description Factory Default
User adjustable date. The End Date parameter allows users to enter the date that
daylight saving time ends.
None
Offset
Setting Description Factory Default
User adjustable hour. The offset parameter indicates how many hours forward the
clock should be advanced.
None
System Up Time
Indicates the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s up time from the last cold start. The unit is seconds.
Time Zone
Setting Description Factory Default
User selectable time
zone
The time zone setting allows conversion from GMT (Greenwich
Mean Time) to local time.
GMT (Greenwich
Mean Time)
NOTE Changing the time zone will automatically correct the current time. You should configure the time zone before
setting the time.
Time Server IP/Name
Setting Description Factory Default
1st Time Server
IP/Name
IP or Domain address (e.g., 192.168.1.1 or
time.stdtime.gov.tw or time.nist.gov).
None
2nd Time Server
IP/Name
The EDS-P506A-4PoE will try to locate the 2nd NTP Server if the
1st NTP Server fails to connect.
Time Server Query Period
Setting Description Factory Default
Query Period This paramet er de te rmin es how frequently the time is updated
from the NTP server.
600 seconds
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IEEE 1588 PTP
The following information is taken from the NIST website at http://ieee1588.nist.gov/intro.htm:
Time measurement can be accomplished using the IEEE Standard for a Precision Clock Synchronization
Protocol for Networked Measurement and Control Systems (IEEE 1588-2008) to synchronize re al -t im e cl oc ks
incorporated within each component of the electrica l power system for p o wer automation applications.
IEEE 1588, which was published in November 2002, expands the performance capabilities of Ethernet networks
to control systems that operate over a communication network. In recent years an increasing number of
electrical power systems have been using a more distributed architecture with network technologies that have
less stringent timing specifications. IEEE 1588 generates a master-slave relationship between the clocks, and
enforces the specific timing requirements in such power systems. All devices ultimately get their time from a
clock known as the grandmaster clock. In its basic form, the protocol is intended to be administration free.
How Does an Ethernet Switch Affect 1588 Synchronization?
The following content is taken from the NIST website at http://ieee1588.nist.gov/switch.htm:
An Ethernet switch potentially introduces multi-microsecond fluctuations in the latency between the 15 88
grandmaster clock and a 1588 slave clock. Uncorrected these fluctuations will cause synchronization errors.
The magnitude of these fluctuations depend on the design of the Ethernet switch and the details of the
communication traffic. Experiments with prototype implementations of IEEE 1588 indicate that with suitable
care the effect of these fluctuations can be successfully managed. For example, use of appropriate statistics in
the 1588 devices to recognized significant fluc tuations and use suitable averaging techniques in t he algorithms
controlling the correction of the local 1588 clock will be the good design means to achieve the highest time
accuracy.
Can Ethernet Switches Be Designed to Avoid the Effects of These
Fluctuations?
A switch may be designed to support IEEE 1588 while avoiding the effects of queuing. In this case two
modifications to the usual design of an Ethernet switch are necessary:
• The Boundary Clock functionality defined by IEEE 1588 must be implemented in the switch.
• The switch must be configured such that it does not pass IEEE 1588 message traffic using the normal
communication mechanisms of the switch.
Such an Ethernet switch will synchronize clocks directly connected to one of its ports to the highest possible
accuracy.
S
S
S
M
S
M
M
M
Grandmaster
Clock:
Determines the
time base for the
system
Boundary Clock:
Slave to the
grandmaster clock
and master to its
slave
Ordinary Clock:
Slave to its master
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PTP Setting
Operation IEEE 1588/PTP
Setting Description Factory Default
Operation Disable or enable IEEE 1588(PTP) operation Disable
Configuration IEEE 1588/PTP
Setting Description Factory Default
Clock Mode Support software-based IEEE 1588(PTP) mode Disable
Sync Interval Period for sending synchronization message (in seconds) Disable
Sub-domain Name Support _DFLT(Default) domain only _DFLT
Status
Setting Description Factory Default
Offset To Master (nsec) Deviation between local time and the reference clock (in
nanoseconds).
Grandmaster UUID When the clock has a port in PTP_SLAVE state, this member’s
value is the value of the grand master Clock’s Uuid field of the
last Sync message received from the parent of the slave port.
Parent UUID When the clock has a port in PTP_SLAVE state, this member’s
value is the value of the source-Uuid field of the last Sync
message received from the parent of the slave port.
Clock Stratum The stratum number describes one measure of the quality of a
clock. Each clock is characterized by a stratum number used by
the best master clock algorithm as one parameter of clock
quality.
4
Clock Identifier Properties of the clock. DFLT
PTP Port Settings
Setting Description Factory Default
Port Enable Enable or disable PTP port operation. None
Port Status Display PTP port real status. PTP_DISABLED
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Turbo Ring DIP Switch
The Turbo Ring DIP Switch page allows users to disable the four DIP switches located on the EDS’s outer
casing. When enabled, the DIP switches can be used to configure basic settings for either the “Turbo Ring”
protocol or “Turbo Ring V2” protocol. A complete description of the settings is given below.
NOTE The proprietary “Turbo Ring” protocol (recovery time < 300 ms) was developed by Moxa i n 2003 t o prov i de
better network reliability and faster recovery time for redundant ring topologies. The “Turbo Ring V2” protocol
(recovery time < 20 ms), which was released in 2007, supports additional redundant ring architectures.
In this manual, we use the terminology “Turbo Ring” ring and “Turbo Ring V2” ring to differentiate between
rings configured for one or the other of these protocols.
For a detailed description of “Turbo Ring” and “Turbo Ring V2” please refer to the Using Communica tio n
Redundancy section later in this chapter.
How to Enable or Disable the Turbo Ring DIP Switches
Disable the Turbo Ring DIP Switch
Setting Description Factory Default
Enable the Turbo Ring
DIP Switches
The four DIP switches are enabled when th e “Disable the Turbo
Ring DIP Switch” box is not checked.
Not checked (i.e.,
the Turbo Ring DIP
Switches are
enabled by default)
Disable the Turbo Ring
DIP Switches
The four DIP switches are disabled when the “Disable the Turbo
Ring DIP Switch” box is checked.
Set DIP switch as Turbo Ring / Set DIP switch as Turbo Ring V2
Setting Description Factory Default
Set DIP switch as Turbo
Ring
Select this option to enable the Turbo Ring
DIP switches to configure the EDS for a
“Turbo Ring” ring.
This is the default if you do NOT reset
the switch to factory default settings
(provided you upgraded the firmware
for Turbo Ring V2).
Set DIP switch as Turbo
Ring V2
Select this option to enable the Turbo Ring
DIP switches to configure the EDS for a
“Turbo Ring V2” ring.
This is the default if you DO reset the
switch to factory default settings
(provided you upgraded the firmware
for Turbo Ring V2).
NOTE If you upgrade the firmware of your EDS from Turbo Ring to Turbo Ring V2, but do not reset the switch to
factory defaults, the DIP switches will be set to configure the EDS for a “Turbo Ring” ring. If you reset the
switch to factory defaults, the DIP switches will be set to configure the EDS for a “Turbo Ring V2” ring.
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How to Configure the Turbo Ring DIP Switches
The Turbo Ring DIP Switches are set to the OFF position at the factory.
NOTE The four DIP Switches are used to configure both the “Turbo Ring” and “Turbo Ring V2” protocols, depending
on which protocol is active. To select which protocol the EDS will use, start the user interface software, and
then use the left menu to navigate to the Communication Redundancy page. To use one of the Turbo Ring
protocols for the EDS, select either “Turbo Ring” or “Turbo Ring V2” in the Redundancy Protocol drop-down
box.See the Configuring “Turbo Ring” and “Turbo Ring V2” section in this chapter for details.
The following tables show how to use the DIP switches to configure the EDS for “Turbo Ring” or “Turbo Ring
V2”.
NOTE DIP switch 4 must be set to the ON position to enable DIP switches 1, 2, and 3. If DIP switch 4 is set to the
“
OFF” position, then DIP switches 1, 2, and 3 will all be disabled.
“Turbo Ring” DIP Switch Settings
DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4
Reserved for
future use.
ON
: Enables this EDS as
the Ring Master.
ON: Enables the default
“Ring Coupling” ports.
ON: Activates DIP switches 1, 2, 3
to configure “Turbo Ring” settings.
OFF: This EDS will not be
the Ring Master.
OFF: Do not use this EDS as
the ring coupler.
OFF: DIP switches 1, 2, 3 will be
disabled.
“Turbo Ring” V2 DIP Switch Settings
DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4
ON: Enables the default
“Ring Coupling (backup)”
port.
ON: Enables this EDS as
the Ring Master.
ON: Enables the default
“Ring Coupling” port.
ON: Activates DIP
switches 1, 2, 3 to
configure “Turbo Ring V2”
settings.
OFF: Enables the default
“Ring Coupling (primary)”
port.
OFF: This EDS will not be
the Ring Master.
OFF: Do not use this EDS
as a ring coupler.
OFF: DIP switches 1, 2, 3
will be disabled.
NOTE The DIP 1 setting will only be active if DIP 3 is in the ON position. If you set DIP 3 to OFF, then the default Ring
Coupling port will NOT be enabled, even if DIP 1 is ON.
Protocol Default Turbo Ring Ports Default Ring Coupling Port(s)
Turbo Ring ports 5 and 6 Ring Coupling Port =4
Coupling Control Port=3
Turbo Ring V2 ports 5 and 6 Ring Coupling Port(Primary Port) =1
Ring Coupling Port(BackUp Port) =2
NOTE The Turbo Ring Ports and Coupling Ports will be added automatically to all VLANs if you set DIP Switch 4 to the
“
ON” position.
NOTE If you do not enable any of the EDS-P506A-4PoE switches to be t he Ring Master, the Turbo Ring protocol will
automatically choose the EDS-P506A-4PoE with the smallest MAC address range to be the Ring Master. If you
accidentally enable more than one EDS-P506A-4PoE to be the Ring Master, these EDS-P506A-4PoE switches
will auto-negotiate to determine which one will be the Ring Master.
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NOTE If you use the browser interface to enable the DIP switches (by un-checking the “Disable the Turbo Ring DIP
switch” checkbox), and then flip DIP switch 4 from ON to OFF, the Ring Ports and Coupling Ports that were
added to all VLANs will be restored to their previous software settings. (For details, please refer to the “Using
Virtual LANs” section of this manual).
System File Update—By Remote TFTP
The EDS-P506A-4PoE supports saving your configuration file to a remote TFTP server or local host to allow
other EDS-P506A-4PoE switches to use the same configuration at a late r time, or saving the Log fi le for future
reference. Loading pre-saved firmware or a configuration file from the TFTP server or local host is also
supported for easy upgrading or configuration of the EDS-P506A-4PoE.
TFTP Server IP/Name
Setting Description Factory Default
IP Address of TFTP
Server
The IP or name of the remote TFTP server. Must be set up
before downloading or uploading files.
None
Configuration Files Path and Name
Setting Description Factory Default
Max. 40 Characters The path and file name of the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s configuration
file in the TFTP server.
None
Firmware Files Path and Name
Setting Description Factory Default
Max. 40 Characters The path and file name of the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s firmware file. None
Log Files Path and Name
Setting Description Factory Default
Max. 40 Characters The path and file name of the EDS-P506A-4PoE’s log file None
After setting up the desired path and file name, click Activate to save the setting, and then click Download to
download the prepared file from the remote TFTP server, or click Upload to upload the desired file to the
remote TFTP server.
System File Update—By Local Import/Export
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Configuration File
To export the configuration file of this EDS-P506A-4PoE, click Export to save it to the local host.
Log File
To export the Log file of this EDS-P506A-4PoE, click Export and save it to the local host.
NOTE Some operating systems will open th e c on figuration file and log file directly in the we b page. In such case s,
right click Export to save as a file.
Upgrade Firmware
To import the firmware file of this EDS-P506A-4PoE, click Browse to select the firmware file already saved on
your computer. The upgrade procedure will proceed automatically after clicking Import.
Upload Configuration Data
To import the configuration file of this EDS-P506A-4PoE, click Browse to select the configuration file already
saved on your computer. The upgrade procedure will proceed automatically after clicking Import.
System File Update—By Backup Media
Auto load system configurations when system boot s up
Setting Description Factory Default
Enable Enables Auto load system configurations when system boots up Enable
Disable Disables Auto load system configurations when system boots
up
Save the current configurations to ABC
To export the current configuration file of the EDS-P506A-4PoE, click on Save to save it to the ABC.
Load the ABC’s configurations to the Switch
To import the configuration file of the EDS-P506A-4PoE, click on Load to load it to the Switch.
Restart
This function is used to restart the MOXA EtherDevice Switch.
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Factory Default
The Factory Default function is included to give users a quick way of restoring EDS-P506A-4PoE’s configuration
settings to their factory default values. This function is available in the Console utility (serial or Telnet), and
Web Browser interface.
NOTE After activating the Factory Default function, you will need to use the default network settings to re-establish
a web-browser or Telnet connection with your EDS-P506A-4PoE.
Using Port Trunking
Link aggregation involves grouping links into a link aggregation group. A MAC client can treat link aggregation
groups as if they were a single link.
The EDS-P506A-4PoE’s port trunking feature allows devices to communicate by aggregating up to 2 trunk
groups, with a maximum of 6 ports for each group. If one of the 6 ports fails, the other seven ports will
automatically provide backup and share the traffic.
Port trunking can be used to combine up to 6 ports between two EDS-P506A-4PoE switches. If all ports on both
switches are configured as 100BaseTX and they are operating in full dup lex, the potential bandwidth of the
connection will be 1600 Mbps.
The Port Trunking Concept
Moxa has developed a proprietary port trunking protocol that provides the following benefits:
More flexibility in setting up your network connections since the bandwidth of a link can be doubled, tripled, or
quadrupled.
• Redundancy—if one link is broken, the remaining trunked ports share the traffic within this trunk group.
• Load sharing—MAC client traffic can be distributed across multiple links. To avoid broadcast storms or loops
in your network while configuring a trunk, first disable or disconnect all ports that you want to add to the
trunk or remove from the trunk. After you finish configuring the trunk, enable or re-connect the ports.
If all ports on both switch units are configured as 100BaseTX and they are operating in full duplex mode, the
potential bandwidth of the connection will be up to 1.2 Gbps. This means that users can double, triple, or
quadruple the bandwidth of the connection by port trunking between two EDS series switches.
Each EDS-P506A-4PoE can use a maximum of 2 port trunking groups. When you activate port trunking, certain
settings on each port will be reset to factory default values or disabled:
• Communication redundancy will be reset
• 802.1Q VLAN will be reset
• Multicast Filtering will be reset
• Port Lock will be reset and disabled.
• Set Device IP will be reset
• Mirror will be reset
After port trunking has been activated, you can configure these items again for each trunking ports.
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Configuring Port Trunking
The Port Trunking Settings page is where ports are assigned to a trunk group.
Step 1: Select the desired Trunk Group (Trk1, Trk2).
Step 2: Select the Trunk Type (Static or LACP).
Step 3: Select the desired ports under Available Ports and click Up to add to the Trunk Group.
Step 4: Select the desired ports under Member Ports and click Down to remove from the group.
Trunk Group (Maximum of 2 trunk groups)
Setting Description Factory Default
Trk1, Trk2 This specifies the current trunk group. Trk1
Trunk Type
Setting Description Factory Default
Static This selects Moxa’s proprietary trunking protocol. Static
LACP This selects LACP (IEEE 802.3ad, Link Aggregation Control
Protocol).
Available Ports/Member Ports
Setting Description Factory Default
Member/available ports This lists the ports in the current trunk group and the ports that
are available to be added.
N/A
Check box This selects the port to be added or removed from the group. Unchecked
Port This is how each port is identified. N/A
Port description This displays the media type for each port. N/A
Name This displays the specified name for each port. N/A
Speed This indicates the transmission speed for each port
(100M-Full, 100M-Half, 10M-Full, or 10M-Half).
N/A
FDX flow control This indicates if the FDX flow control of this port is enabled or
disabled.
N/A
Up This is used to add selected ports into the trunk group from
available ports.
N/A
Down This is used to remove selected ports from the trunk group. N/A
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