Moxa Technologies PowerTrans PT-7324 User Manual

Moxa PowerTrans Switch

PT-7324 Series User’s Manual

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First Edition, January 2008

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Moxa PowerTrans Switch

PT-7324 Series User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ...............................................................................................1-1

Overview .............................................................................................................................. 1-2

Package Checklist................................................................................................................. 1-2

Features ................................................................................................................................1-2

Chapter 2 Getting Started ..........................................................................................2-1

RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) ............................................. 2-2

Configuration Using a Web Browser .................................................................................... 2-4

Chapter 3 Featured Functions...................................................................................3-1

Configuring Basic Settings................................................................................................... 3-2

Port ............................................................................................................................ 3-2

Network..................................................................................................................... 3-3

Password ................................................................................................................... 3-4

System File Update ................................................................................................... 3-5

Local Import/Export.................................................................................................. 3-6

Restart ....................................................................................................................... 3-6

Factory Default.......................................................................................................... 3-6

Using Bandwidth Management ............................................................................................ 3-7

Broadcast Strom Protection....................................................................................... 3-7

Configuring Traffic Rate Limiting ............................................................................ 3-7

Using Traffic Prioritization................................................................................................... 3-8

The Traffic Prioritization Concept ............................................................................ 3-8

Configuring Traffic Prioritization ........................................................................... 3-11

Using Virtual LAN ............................................................................................................. 3-12

The Virtual LAN (VLAN) Concept ........................................................................ 3-12

Using Virtual LANs ................................................................................................ 3-13

Using Auto Warning ........................................................................................................... 3-14

Configuring Relay Warning .................................................................................... 3-15

Relay Warning Events Settings ............................................................................... 3-15

Using the Monitor............................................................................................................... 3-16

Monitor Port Link Status......................................................................................... 3-16

Monitor by Switch................................................................................................... 3-17

Chapter 4 PT-7324 Configurator GUI ........................................................................4-1

Starting PT-7324 Configurator ............................................................................................. 4-2

Broadcast Search .................................................................................................................. 4-2

Search by IP address............................................................................................................. 4-3

Modify IP Address................................................................................................................ 4-3

Export Configuration............................................................................................................ 4-4

Import Configuration............................................................................................................ 4-5

Unlock Server....................................................................................................................... 4-6

Appendix A Specifications...........................................................................................A-1

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Welcome to the Moxa PowerTrans Switch PT-7324 Series, the rack-mount Smart Ethernet Switch
designed especially for connecting Ethernet-enabled devices in industrial field applications.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Overview
 Package Checklist
 Features

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Overview

Reliable network operation is a must for many applications, including Power Automation and
Transportation Automation. Network equipment must be protected against electrical surges and
EMI, extreme temperature variations, and other environmental threats. The Moxa PowerTrans
series is designed to meet the demands of power substation automation systems (IEC 61850-3,
IEEE 1613), traffic control systems (NEMA TS 2), and railway applications (EN50121-4).

In addition to a rugged hardware design for critical environments, the PowerTrans PT-7324 Smart
Ethernet Switch is also equipped with “smart” features, “Class of Service” features suitable for
multimedia applications, and port-based VLAN features that can be used to segment your network
without being restricted by physical connections. If you do not want to receive too many broadcast
packets, the broadcast storm filtering feature will discard broadcast packets if the number of such
packets exceed a threshold in a preset period of time.

Package Checklist

Each Moxa PT-7324 Series switch is shipped with the following items:

y 1 Moxa PowerTrans Switch
y Hardware Installation Guide
y CD-ROM with User’s Manual and Windows Utility
y Moxa Product Warranty Statement
y RJ45 to DB9 Console port cable
y Protective caps for unused ports
y Two rack-mount ears

NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.

Features

High Performance Network Switching Technology

y Port-based VLAN to ease network planning
y 802.1p priority queues and port-based QoS to increase determinism
y Broadcast storm filtering

Designed for Industrial Applications

y One slot for optional network modules:

> One 2-port Gigabit module, with 10/100/1000BaseT(X) (RJ45 connector), or
1000BaseSX/LX/LHX/ZX (SFP slot, LC connector)

> Six 2- or 1-port Fast Ethernet modules with a combination of 10/100BaseT(X) (RJ45
connector) and 100BaseFX (Single/Multimode, SC/ST connector)

y IP30, rugged high-strength case
y Rackmounting capability

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

In this chapter, we explain how to access your Moxa PowerTrans Switch for the first time. There
are two ways to access the switch: by serial console or web browser. The serial console connection
method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect the switch to a PC’s COM port, can be
used if you do not know the switch’s IP address. The web browser connection method can be used
to access Moxa PowerTrans Switches over an Ethernet LAN, or over the Internet.

The following topics are covered:

 RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100)
 Configuration Using a Web Browser

PT-7324 Series User’s Manual Getting Started

RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100)

NOTE

Connection Caution!

1. You can connect to the PT-7324 using a web browser and serial console simultaneously.

2. Recommendation—when connecting to the PT-7324 using a web browser, do NOT

simultaneously connect using the serial console.

By following this advice, you can maintain better control over how your Moxa PowerTrans
Switch is managed.

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 (or RJ45 to DB25-F) cable to
connect the PT switch’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, follow the steps given below to access the RS-232
Console utility.

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start Æ Programs Æ PCommLite2.5 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 confirm.

5. Press Enter. The Console login screen will be displayed. Type admin in the Account field

and use the keyboard’s down arrow to move the cursor to the Password field, enter the

Password, and then press Enter. Note that this password is the same as the Web Browser
password; leave the Password field blank if a console password has not been set.

6. The PT-7324’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.)

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7. Press 1 to modify the PT-7324’s network parameters, or press 2 to reset the PT switch’s

configuration to the factory defaults.

Configuration Using a Web Browser

The PT-7324’s web browser interface provides a convenient way to modify 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 PT-7324’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connected to the
same LAN as the PT-7324, you must make sure that the PC host and the PT-7324 are on the same
logical sub network.

NOTE

Before accessing the PT-7324’s web browser interface, first connect one of the PT-7324’s RJ45
Ethernet ports to your Ethernet LAN, or directly to your PC’s Ethernet NIC. You can establish a
connection with either a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cable. If you have difficulty
connecting, refer to the Auto MDI/MDI-X Connection section from the Hardware installation
Guide for more information about the different types of Ethernet cables and ports.

NOTE

The PT-7324’s default IP is 192.168.127.253.

Perform the following steps to access the PT-7324’s web browser interface.

1. Open Internet Explorer and type the PT-7324’s IP address in the Address field. Press Enter

to establish the connection.

2. The web login page will be displayed. 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 PT-7324’s Password is not set (i.e., is blank).

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
PT-7324’s functions.

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Chapter 3 Featured Functions

This chapter explains how to access a Moxa PowerTrans Switch’s various configuration,
monitoring, and administration functions. There are two ways to access these functions: serial
console and web browser. The serial console connection method, which requires using a short
serial cable to connect the PT-7324 to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the
PT-7324’s IP address. The Telnet console and web browser connection methods can be used to
access the PT-7324 over an Ethernet LAN, or over the Internet.

The Web Console is the most user-friendly way to configure your PT-7324. In this chapter, we use
the Web Console interface to introduce the PT-7324’s functions. There are only a few differences
between the Web Console, Serial Console, and Telnet Console access methods.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Configuring Basic Settings
 Using Bandwidth Management
 Using Traffic Prioritization
 Using Virtual LAN
 Using Auto Warning
 Using the Monitor