Opengear CES-8940 User Manual

CES-8940

Five Port Ethernet Switch

User Manual

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CES-8940 User Manual

• Ross Part Number: 8940DR-004-02

• Release Date: August 12, 2014.

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Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel

Before using this product and nay associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety
Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage.

Product may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy
certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call
attention to these specific requirements.

Symbol Meanings

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instructions within the Product Manual Documentation. Failure to heed this information may
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device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.

Important Safety Instructions

Caution — This product is intended to be a component product of the DFR-8300 and

OG3-FR series frames. Refer to the DFR-8300 and OG3-FR Series Frame User Manual for
important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame
as well as its component products.

Warning — Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a

safety hazard, with the power switch in the OFF position. To avoid electrical shock, disconnect
all A/C power cords from the chassis’ rear appliance connectors before servicing this area.

Warning — Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and

service personnel from hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace all barriers after any
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Warning — This product includes an “Ethernet Port” which allows this product to be

connected to a local area network (LAN). Only connect to networks that remain inside the
building. Do not connect to networks that go outside the building.

EMC Notices

United States of America
FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device,
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Contents

Introduction 1

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

Functional Block Diagram................................................................................................... 1-3

User Interfaces ..................................................................................................................... 1-4

Documentation Terms and Conventions.............................................................................. 1-5

Installation 2

Before You Begin ................................................................................................................2-2

Installing the CES-8940....................................................................................................... 2-3

Cabling for the CES-8940.................................................................................................... 2-5

Ethernet Communications Overview................................................................................... 2-6

Software Upgrades...............................................................................................................2-7

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

DashBoard Control System ................................................................................... 1-4

Card-edge Controls................................................................................................ 1-4

SNMP Monitoring and Control............................................................................. 1-4

Static Discharge..................................................................................................... 2-2

Unpacking.............................................................................................................. 2-2

Supported Rear Modules ....................................................................................... 2-3

Installing a Rear Module ....................................................................................... 2-3

Cabling Overview.................................................................................................. 2-5

Ethernet Cabling Overview ................................................................................... 2-6

Internal GigE Link................................................................................................. 2-6

Configuration 3

Card Overview..................................................................................................................... 3-2

Control and Monitoring Features......................................................................................... 3-3

Card-edge LEDs .................................................................................................... 3-3

Rear Module LEDs................................................................................................ 3-4

Configuring a VLAN ........................................................................................................... 3-6

Configuring the VLAN Feature............................................................................. 3-6

Enabling Trunking ...............................................................................................................3-8

A Word About Loops ............................................................................................ 3-8

Configuring a Trunking Group.............................................................................. 3-9

Enabling Alarms ................................................................................................................ 3-11

Link Failure Alarms ............................................................................................ 3-11

Incompatible Rear Module Monitoring............................................................... 3-11

DashBoard Menus 4

Status Tabs........................................................................................................................... 4-2

Signal Tab.............................................................................................................. 4-2

Hardware Tab ........................................................................................................ 4-3

Product Tab ........................................................................................................... 4-3

Port Stats Tab....................................................................................................................... 4-4

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Setup Tab ............................................................................................................................. 4-5

Alarm Enable Tab ................................................................................................................4-6

Specifications 5

Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................5-2

Service Information 6

Troubleshooting Checklist ...................................................................................................6-2

Bootload Button.....................................................................................................6-2

Warranty and Repair Policy .................................................................................................6-3

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Introduction

In This Chapter

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Overview

• Functional Block Diagram

• User Interfaces

• Documentation Terms and Conventions

A Word of Thanks

Congratulations on choosing an openGear CES-8940 Five Port Ethernet Switch. The CES-8940
is part of a full line of products within the openGear Terminal Equipment family of products,
backed by Ross Video's experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974.

You will be pleased at how easily your new CES-8940 fits into your overall working
environment. Equally pleasing is the product quality, reliability and functionality. Thank you for
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Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your CES-8940, please
contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. Our technical support staff is
always available for consultation, training, or service.

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Overview

Features

The CES-8940 includes up to four RJ45 ports plus one GigE (SERDES) port connected to the
OG3-FR series frame midplane that communicates with the switch on the Network Controller
Card. These ports can be configured as a generic switch (any port to any port). They can also be
set up for 1:1 trunking between any ports or redundant/load sharing trunking such as four wired
links with auto fail-over. Port based VLAN is also supported as you can choose to partition the
switching ports into virtual private domains assigned on a per port basis.

The switching function operates transparently for DHCP, ARP, Multicast and Broadcast, and
VLAN services (except where restricted by configuration). Note that the CES-8940 does not
provide Power Over Ethernet (POE) but will work with switches that follow 802.3eaf/at.

The CES-8940 is fully hot-swappable with all active components on the front removable module.
No active components are installed on the rear module. This design greatly reduces down time
eliminating any need for users to access the back of the openGear frame.

The following features are standard for the CES-8940:

• Compliant with IEEE 802.3 (10/100/1000BASE-T)

• Supports 10/100/1000

• Auto negotiation for 10/100/1000
auto-crossover

• Supports two trunk groups between two devices with each trunk group having up to four
ports

• Supports port-based VLAN by allowing the partition of switching ports into virtual
private domains based on individual ports

• Allows for port disabling

• Up to five available ports using a combination of ethernet (via RJ45 connections), and a
GigE internal link to the Network Controller Card in the OG3-FR series frames

• LC/UPC optical blind-mate connections

• Card-edge LED indicator for power status

• Rear module is fully passive using a blind mate LC connection

• Hot-swappable from front of frame with no external connect/reconnect required

• Reports status and configuration remotely via DashBoard

• Compatible with the DFR-8321 series and OG3-FR series frames

• Fully compliant with openGear specifications

• 5-year transferable warranty

1

Base T Ethernet on four RJ45 connectors

1

speeds, half/full duplex modes, MDI/MDIX

1. GigE SERDES support only available when the card is installed in the OG3-FR series frames with an MFC-8322-N.

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Functional Block Diagram

CARD

CONTROL

AND

MONITORING

10/100/1000
ETHERNET

SWITCH

ETHERNET PORT 4

ETHERNET PORT 3

ETHERNET PORT 2

ETHERNET PORT 1

Internal Link

(GigE Connection to

OG3-FR-CN(S)* Midplane)

*Internal GigE connection requires the MFC-8322-N(S) network controller card for the OG3-FR frame.

This section provides a functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the CES-8940.

Figure 1.1 CES-8940 — Simplified Block Diagram

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User Interfaces

The CES-8940 provides the following user interfaces.

DashBoard Control System

DashBoard enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a computer.
DashBoard communicates with other cards in the openGear frame through the Network
Controller Card.

For More Information on...

• installing and using DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Manual.

• using the Network Controller Card, refer to its user manual.

• the menus available in DashBoard for the CES-8940, refer to the chapter “DashBoard

Card-edge Controls

The front-edge of the CES-8940 includes an LED indicator for power status. LEDs on the rear
module indicates communication and traffic activity.

For More Information on...

• the card-edge LEDs, refer to the section “Card-edge LEDs” on page 3-3.

• the rear module LEDs, refer to the section “Rear Module LEDs” on page 3-4.

Menus” on page 4-1.

SNMP Monitoring and Control

The Network Controller Card in the openGear frame provides optional support for remote
monitoring of your frame and using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which is
compatible with many third-party monitoring and control tools.

For More Information on...

• the available SNMP controls for the CES-8940, refer to the Management Information
Base (MIB) file for your card.

• SNMP monitoring and control, refer to the user manual for your Network Controller
Card.

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Documentation Terms and Conventions

The following terms and conventions are used in this manual.

Terms

The following terms are used:

•“Board”, and “Card” refer to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames,
including all components and switches.

•“DashBoard” refers to the DashBoard Control System.

•“DFR-8321 series frame” refers to all versions of the DFR-8321 series frames and
available options unless otherwise noted.

•“Frame” refers to openGear frame that houses the CES-8940.

•“Network Controller Card” refers to the MFC-8320-N and MFC-8322-N unless
otherwise noted.

•“OG3-FR series” refers to all versions of the OG3-FR frames and any available options
unless otherwise noted.

•“openGear frame” refers to the DFR-8321 series and the OG3-FR series frames that
house openGear cards.

•“Operator” and “User” refer to the person who uses the CES-8940.

•“SFP” refers to small form-factor pluggable fiber transceiver.

•“System” and “Video system” refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal
equipment in your environment.

•“Trunking” refers to using two or more ethernet links between points to increase
bandwidth or provide redundancy.

•“VLAN” refers to Virtual Local Area Network.

Conventions

The following conventions are used:

• The “Operating Tips” and “Note” boxes are used throughout this manual to provide
additional user information.

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Installation

In This Chapter

This chapter provides instructions for installing the Rear Module(s) for the CES-8940, installing
the card into the frame, cabling details, and updating the software.

The following topics are discussed:

• Before You Begin

• Installing the CES-8940

• Cabling for the CES-8940

• Ethernet Communications Overview

• Software Upgrades

CES-8940 User Manual (Iss. 02) Installation • 2–1

Before You Begin

Before proceeding with the instructions in this chapter, ensure that your openGear frame is
properly installed according to the instructions in its manual.

Important — Contact your IT Department before connecting to your facility network to

ensure that there are no conflicts or the possibility of creating a network loop.

Static Discharge

Throughout this chapter, please heed the following cautionary note:

ESD Susceptibility — Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive

semiconductor devices. Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as
carpeted areas and when synthetic fiber clothing is worn. Always exercise proper grounding
precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment.

Unpacking

Unpack each CES-8940 you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are
included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video
directly.

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Installing the CES-8940

Screw Hole

Module Seating Slots

This section outlines how to install the rear module and the CES-8940 in an openGear frame. You
must install the CES-8940 in an OG3-FR series frame to take advantage of the GigE interface.

Supported Rear Modules

Notice — Ensure that you install the CES-8940 using the supported rear module listed below.

Installing the CES-8940 with an unsupported rear module can damage the card, the rear
module, or both.

The 8320AR-056 Full Rear Module is required.

Installing a Rear Module

If the Rear Module is already installed, proceed to the section “To install the card in an
openGear frame” on page 2-4.

To install a rear module in your openGear frame

1. Locate the card frame slots on the rear of the frame.

2. To apply a label to your rear module:

• Verify whether your Rear Module Label is self-adhesive by checking the back of
the label for a thin wax sheet. You will need to remove this wax sheet before
applying the label in order that the label can be affixed to the rear module surface.

• Affix the supplied Rear Module Label to the BNC area of the Rear Module.

3. Remove the Blank Plate from the slot you have chosen for the installation. If there is no

Blank Plate installed, proceed to the next step.

4. Seat the bottom of the Rear Module in the Module Seating Slot at the base of the

frame’s back plane. (Figure 2.1)

Figure 2.1 Rear Module Installation in an OG3-FR Series Frame (Card not shown)

CES-8940 User Manual (Iss. 02) Installation • 2–3

5. Align the top hole of the Rear Module with the screw on the top-edge of the frame back

plane.

6. Using a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screw, fasten the Rear Module to the back

plane of the frame. Do not over tighten.

7. Ensure proper frame cooling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots covered with

Rear Modules or Blank Plates.

To install the card in an openGear frame

1. Locate the Rear Module you installed in the procedure “Installing a Rear Module”.

2. Ensure that the Rear Module is one of the required rear modules for the CES-8940.

3. Hold the card by the edges and carefully align the card-edges with the slots in the frame.

4. Fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection plug is properly seated in

the Rear Module.

5. Cable your rear module as outlined in the section “Cabling for the CES-8940” on page

2-5.

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Cabling for the CES-8940

This section provides information for connecting cables to the installed Rear Module on the
openGear frames. Connect the input and output cables according to the following sections.

Cabling Overview

In the openGear frames, the CES-8940 is used with the 8320AR-056 Full Rear Module. Each rear
module occupies two slots and accommodates one card. This rear module provides four RJ45
Ethernet 10/100/1000 ports. (Figure 2.2)

Ethernet Port 4

Ethernet Port 3

Ethernet Port 2

Ethernet Port 1

Figure 2.2 Cable Connections for the CES-8940

Not Used

Not Used

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Ethernet Communications Overview

OG3-FR Series Frame

PS1

100-240V~47-63Hz 450W

CAUTION: RISK OF SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

!

REF 1
LOOP

REF 2
LOOP

PS2

ETHERNET

100-240V~47-63Hz 450W

CAUTION

RISK OF SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

!

To Ethernet Network

8320AR-056

To Ethernet Device 1

The four RJ45 ports on the 8320AR-056 rear module support 10/100/1000 Base T Ethernet
communications.

In addition to the Ethernet ports on the rear module, you must also provide an ethernet
connection to the openGear frame as outlined in its manual.

Important — Contact your IT Department before connecting to your facility network

to ensure that there are no conflicts or the possibility of creating a network loop.

For More Information on...

• setting up ethernet communications for your openGear frame, refer to the MFC-8300
Series User Manual.

Ethernet Cabling Overview

The exact steps for connecting to your facility via an ethernet network depends on the network
requirements of your facility.

You will require up to four standard network CAT-5e cables to connect the card to your facility
network. (Figure 2.3) There is no need for a crossover cable as the rear modules include an
Auto-MDIX ethernet PHY that will switch from straight to crossover automatically as needed.
Ross Video does not supply these cables.

Figure 2.3 Cabling to Ethernet Port 1 on the 8320AR-056 Rear Module

Internal GigE Link

Port 7 out of the CES-8940 provides a GigE SERDES interface to the OG3-FR midplane to
provide a link to the Ethernet switch on the Network Controller Card. This interface is identified
as Internal Link in the DashBoard menus.

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Software Upgrades

This section provides instructions for upgrading the software for your CES-8940 using
DashBoard.

To upgrade the software on your card

1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file.

2. In DashBoard, display the Device tab of the CES-8940 by double-clicking its status

indicator in the Basic Tree View.

3. From the Device tab, click Upload to display the Select File for upload dialog box.

4. Navigate to the *.bin upload file you wish to upload.

5. Click Open.

6. If you are upgrading a single card:

•Click Finish to display the Uploading to Selected Devices dialog.

• Proceed to step 8.

7. If you are upgrading multiple cards:

•Click Next > to display the Select Destination menu. This menu provides a list of

the compatible cards based on the card selected in step 2.

• Specify the card(s) to upload the file to by selecting the check box(es) for the cards
you wish to upload the file to.

• Verify the card(s) you wish to upload the file to. The Error/Warning fields indicate
any errors, such as incompatible software or card type mismatch.

•Click Finish to display the Uploading to Selected Devices dialog.

8. Monitor the upgrade.

• The Uploading to Selected Devices dialog enables you to monitor the upgrade
process.

•Click OK to complete the upgrade process.

• The card(s) are temporarily taken offline during the re-boot process. The process is
complete once the status indicators for the Card State and Connection fields return
to their previous status.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter problems when upgrading your card software, verify that the file you are
attempting to load is a *.bin file that is for the card you are upgrading and that you have a valid
network connection.

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Configuration

In This Chapter

This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls and configuration options available
for your CES-8940.

The following topics are discussed:

• Card Overview

• Control and Monitoring Features

• Configuring a VLAN

• Enabling Trunking

• Enabling Alarms

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Card Overview

This section provides a general overview of the CES-8940 components. For information on the
LEDs available on the card-edge, refer to the section “Control and Monitoring Features” on
page 3-3.

1. Bootload Button (SW3)

SW3 is used for factory service in the unlikely event of a complete card failure. The Bootload

process is further described in the section “Bootload Button” on page 6-2.

Figure 3.1 CES-8940 — Components

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Control and Monitoring Features

This section provides information on the power status LED located on the card-edge and the
LEDs on all rear modules for the CES-8940.

Card-edge LEDs

The front-edge of the CES-8940 has LED indicators for alarms, and communication activity.
Refer to Figure 3.2 for the location of the LEDs.

PWR LED
SFP 1 LED
SFP 2 LED
SFP 3 LED

PORT 7 SPEED LED

PORT 7 LINK/ACTIVITY LED

PORT 5 SPEED LED

PORT 5 LINK/ACTIVITY LED

PORT 3 SPEED LED

PORT 3 LINK/ACTIVITY LED

PORT 1 SPEED LED

PORT 1 LINK/ACTIVITY LED

PORT 6 SPEED LED
PORT 6 LINK/ACTIVITY LED

PORT 4 SPEED LED
PORT 4 LINK/ACTIVITY LED

PORT 2 SPEED LED
PORT 2 LINK/ACTIVITY LED

Bootload Button

Card Ejector

Figure 3.2 CES-8940 — Card-edge PWR LED

Each pair of PORT LEDs on the card-edge report on a specific RJ45 port for your card. Tab le 3. 1
outlines the mapping of the LEDs.

Table 3.1 Port LED Mapping

LED Reports Status of

PORT 7

PORT 6

PORT 5

PORT 4

PORT 3

PORT 2

PORT 1

Internal Link

Not implemented

Not implemented

RJ45 #4

RJ45 #3

RJ45 #2

RJ45 #1

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Card-edge LEDs Overview

Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Ta bl e 3. 2.

Table 3.2 Card-edge LEDs

LED Color Display and Description

Green

When lit green, this LED indicates that the card is functioning
normal and that no anomalies have been detected.

When flashing green, this LED indicates that the bootloader is
currently running.

When lit red, this LED indicates that the card is powering on or
there is a fault condition.

PWR

Flashing Green

Yellow When lit yellow, this LED indicates that the CPU is booting.

Red

Off When unlit, this LED indicates a lack of power to the card.

SFP #

These LEDs are not implemented.

Green When lit green, this LED indicates the port speed is at 1Gbps.

PORT #

SPEED

Orange When lit orange, this LED indicates the port speed is at 100Mbps.

a

Off When unlit, this LED indicates the port speed is at 10Mbps.

When lit green, this LED indicates a valid link is established on the
port.

When flashing green, this LED indicates communication activity is
occurring.

PORT # LINK/

ACTIVITY

a

Green

Flashing Green

When unlit, this LED indicates an invalid link is detected. Verify

Off

the cable connection on the rear module port and your network
connections.

a. Note that Ports 5 and 6 are not implemented.

Rear Module LEDs

Each RJ45 connector on the 8320AR-056 rear module include two LEDs that report the ethernet
communication activity and speed for the card. Refer to Figure 3.3 for LED locations.

Ethernet Port 4 Link/Activity LED

Ethernet Port 4 Speed LED

Ethernet Port 3 Link/Activity LED

Ethernet Port 3 Speed LED

Ethernet Port 2 Link/Activity LED

Ethernet Port 2 Speed LED

Ethernet Port 1 Link/Activity LED

Ethernet Port 1 Speed LED

Figure 3.3 8320AR-056 Rear Module LEDs

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Rear Module LEDs Overview

Basic LED descriptions are provided in Ta bl e 3. 3.

Table 3.3 LEDs on the Rear Modules

LED Color Display and Description

Green

When lit green, this LED indicates a valid link is established on
the specified RJ45 port.

ETHERNET

PORT #

LINK/ACTIVITY

ETHERNET

PORT # SPEED

Flashing Green

Off

Green

Orange

Off

When flashing green, this LED indicates communication activity
is occurring on the specified RJ45 port.

When unlit, this LED indicates an invalid link is detected on the
specified RJ45 port. Verify the cable connection on the rear
module port and your network connections.

When lit green, this LED indicates the on the specified RJ45 port
speed is at 1Gbps.

When lit orange, this LED indicates the on the specified RJ45
port speed is at 100Mbps.

When unlit, this LED indicates the on the specified RJ45 port
speed is at 10Mbps.

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Configuring a VLAN

A virtual local area network (VLAN) is a logical grouping of workstations, servers, and network
devices that appear to be on the same LAN whether they are part of a larger local LAN or
geographically dispersed. A VLAN allows a network of computers and users to communicate in a
simulated environment as if they exist in a single LAN and are sharing a single broadcast and
multicast domain.

You can create port-based VLANs that act like a straight communication and isolating the traffic
from each other. In setups as seen in Figure 3.4 and Figure 3.5 the Corporate Network(s) need to
recognize port-based VLANs. The Corporate Networks in Figure 3.4 require the ends at
Corporate Network 1 and Corporate Network 2 to be setup as either trunks or port-based VLANs
to prevent loops at either end. Figure 3.5 shows a simple connection where each VLAN
terminates in a single device (or isolated subnet). Unlike Figure 3.4, there is no requirement for
additional setup of the Corporate Network as the 5 Port Ethernet Switch card appears as a
transparent cable extender.

Corporate
Network 1

SERVER

1

SERVER

2

SERVER

3

CES-8940

CES-8940

VLAN 1

VLAN 2

VLAN 3

Corporate
Network 1

Corporate
Network 2

CES-8940

CES-8940

VLAN 1

VLAN 2

VLAN 3

Figure 3.4 Multiple Cards Setup with Three VLANs Figure 3.5 Multiple Cards with Separate End Points

Configuring the VLAN Feature

The CES-8940 supports port-based VLANs. The switching ports are partitioned into virtual
private domains assigned on a per port basis. This provides a simple partitioning of the switch so
that different user groups can share the switch yet be isolated from each other.

Note — By default, all ports are automatically assigned to VLAN 1, allowing each

card to operate as a generic ethernet switch (any port to any port). There must always
be at least one VLAN enabled for the card to function as an ethernet switch.

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Figure 3.6 Example of Multiple VLAN Setup using a Single CES-8940

CES-8940

RJ45 #3

RJ45 #1

INTERNAL LINK

VLAN 1

VLAN 2

RJ45 #2

RJ45#4

MFC-8322-N

IN THE OG3-FR

SERVER

1

SERVER

2

USER

GROUP 2

USER

GROUP 1

To enable a VLAN setup

1. From the Device View, select the Setup tab.

2. In the Port Enables area, select the required check boxes to activate the specified RJ45

and Internal ports on your card.

3. To assign ports on the card to a VLAN:

• Locate the VLAN area of the Setup tab.

• Select the applicable VLAN # check box for each port you wish to include.

Note — A minimum of two ports must be assigned to a VLAN in order to establish

communications. Assigning only one port to a VLAN isolates that port.

4. For each VLAN you wish to add ports to, repeat step 3.

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Configuring a VLAN Group

Enabling Trunking

Corporate

Network

CES-8940

CES-8940

Loop present

Corporate

Network

MFC-8322-N

CES-8940

Internal Link

Loop present

Trunking, also known as link aggregation, is the use of two or more links between nodes
(switches and/or servers) in parallel to increase the bandwidth. A side benefit is that a failure of a
link will cause the traffic to be redistributed among the remaining links, though at reduced overall
capacity.

USER

GROUP 1

USER

GROUP 2

SERVER

1

SERVER

2

CES-8940

SERVER

3

Trunk

CES-8940

USER

GROUP 3

Figure 3.7 Multiple Cards set to Trunk for Increased Bandwidth Between End Points

A Word About Loops

Important — Each CES-8940 defaults as a basic switch where all ports are

enabled and assigned to VLAN 1. If the card is wired for VLAN and/or trunking, but is
not configured as such, you may create a possible network loop which will impact
your network.

If you have two or more CES-8940 cards (Figure 3.8) or an MFC-8322-N with one or more
CES-8940 cards (Figure 3.9), there is potential to create multiple paths between devices, causing
loops that can bring down a network. If one or more CES-8940 cards are going to connect to the
same network, ensure that the internal GigE ports to those cards are turned off by the Network
Controller Card. This Internal Loop issue cannot occur with an MFC-8322-S or DFR-8321 series
frames.

Figure 3.8 Example of a Trunking Group with a Loop Figure 3.9 Example of a Trunking Group with a Loop

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Troubleshooting a Loop

When a loop is created, the CES-8940 may automatically detect the loop and disable the
appropriate ports. When this occurs, the LEDs on the rear module and the card-edge flash in
unison for the affected ports. Note that the network may be able to avoid the loop if it has
spanning tree capability.

Use one of the following methods to troubleshoot:

• Disable the ports in DashBoard and enable them one at a time to see which port is causing
the loop.

• Disconnect the cables from the ports on the rear modules and then re-connect the cables
one at a time.

• Disconnect the cables from the ports, re-configure the card, and then re-connect the
cables one at a time. Use this method when DashBoard cannot connect to the card.

Exceptions

There are exceptions for permitting a looping system: multiple paths are created for redundancy
or for high bandwidth traffic. You can have two or more ports acting as a trunk group to increase
the bandwidth between two points. The trunk appears as one port in the generic switch mode of
operation. It also provides redundancy in that failure of one of the physical ports in the trunk
group forces all the traffic to the remaining link(s). Figure 3.7 illustrates a setup with multiple
cards that are set for trunking at full bandwidth between the two cards.

Configuring a Trunking Group

The ports on each CES-8940 can be set up for 1:1 trunking between any ports or for
redundant/load sharing trunking. Each card supports two trunk groups between two devices with
each trunk group having up to four ports.

In a configuration such as in Figure 3.10, you have multiple bandwidths and redundancy between
the multiple Corporate Networks with fiber connections. Note that each Corporate Network must
be configured to recognize these links are part of a trunk.

CES-8940

CES-8940

Figure 3.10 Setup of Multiple Bandwidths with Redundancy

Corporate
Network 1

Corporate
Network 2

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To configure a Trunk Group

1. From the Device View, select the Setup tab.

Configuring a Trunk Group

2. Select the Enable Trunking check box.

3. In the Port Enables area, select the required check boxes to activate the specified RJ45

ports on your card.

4. To configure a Trunk Group:

• Locate the Trunking area of the Setup tab.

• Select the applicable Trunk # check box for each port you wish to include in that
Trunk Group. The box displays a check-mark.

5. For each Trunk Group, repeat step 4.

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Enabling Alarms

You can configure the CES-8940 to report when one or more of the following error conditions
occur:

• A link fails on the card switch

• An incompatible rear module is installed with the card

Error conditions are reported in the applicable fields of the Status tabs for each card in
DashBoard. If you do not enable the card to report the alarm condition, the affected status field
may report a green indicator (if applicable) with the message “
a related alarm condition is occurring on the card.

For More Information on...

• the possible messages in the Status tab, refer to the section “Status Tabs” on page 4-2.

Link Failure Alarms

You can choose which RJ45 and/or Internal links the card monitors for link failures. Once an
alarm is enabled, the applicable Link Status fields in the Signal tab will report when the card
detects an invalid or absent connection for that link. To verify which connection to troubleshoot,
refer to the rear module label.

To enable an alarm to report a link failure

Suppressed Alarm” even when

1. From the Device View, select the Alarm Enable tab.

2. Select the required RJ45 Link Fails check box(es) to enable the card to report when the

specified RJ45 connector on the rear module loses network connection.

3. Select the Internal Link Fails check box to enable the card to report when the GigE

connection to the OG3-FR midplane loses network connection.

Incompatible Rear Module Monitoring

You can choose to enable the card to report when an unsupported rear module is installed with
your card. This alarm is reported in the HW Status field in the Hardware tab.

To enable rear module monitoring

1. From the Device View, select the Alarm Enable tab.

2. Select the Incompatible Rear Module check box.

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DashBoard Menus

In This Chapter

This chapter briefly summarizes the menus, items, and parameters available from DashBoard for
the CES-8940. Note that default values are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Note — The CES-8940 does not support DataSafe.

The following topics are discussed:

• Status Tabs

• Port Stats Tab

• Setup Tab

•Alarm Enable Tab

CES-8940 User Manual (Iss. 02) DashBoard Menus • 4–1

Status Tabs

This section summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Statu s tabs. The fields in the
Status tabs can vary in severity from green (valid), yellow (caution), to red (alarm). DashBoard

reports the most severe alarm for a single field. Alarm colors are noted within the tables as text
set in brackets next to the menu parameter name.

Signal Tab

Tab le 4 .1 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Signal tab.

Table 4.1 Signal Tab Items

Tab Title Item Parameters Description

The link for the specified port is valid and
passes information

An alarm condition exists on the port but
the corresponding alarm is disabled in the
Alarm Enable tab

The link for the specified port is invalid
(fails) and the corresponding alarm is
enabled in the Alarm Enable tab

RJ45 # Link Status

OK (Green)

Suppressed Alarm (Green)

Link Failure (Red)

Ports

Internal Link Status

RJ45 # Rate

Internal Rate

OK (Green)

Suppressed Alarm (Green)

Link Failure (Red)

# Mbps

# Gbps

N/A The link has failed

No Link The link is invalid

# Mbps Indicates the duplex and speed of the

# Gbps

N/A

No Link

The GigE link to the OG3-FR midplane is
valid and passes information

An alarm condition exists on the GigE
link to the OG3-FR midplane but the
corresponding alarm is disabled in the
Alarm Enable tab

The GigE link to the OG3-FR midplane
for is invalid and the corresponding alarm
is enabled in the Alarm Enable tab

Indicates the speed of the specified port

GigE connection to the OG3-FR
midplane

The GigE link to the OG3-FR midplane
has failed

The GigE link to the OG3-FR midplane is
invalid

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Hardware Tab

Tab le 4 .2 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Hardware tab.

Table 4.2 Hardware Tab Items

Tab Title Item Parameters Description

OK

Hardware

FPGA load invalid

HW Status

Voltage (mV) # Measured input voltage

Current (mA) # Measured current consumption of card

CPU headroom # Processing power available

RAM available #/## On-board processing memory available

Uptime (h) #

Configuration Bank # Storage count

Incomp I/O Module

Current out of spec

Internal Error

Indicates the status of the hardware
including the rear module. Some
messages displayed are dependent on the
settings in the Alarms Enable tab.

Displays the number of hours since the
last reboot of the card

Product Tab

Tab le 4 .3 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Product tab.

Table 4.3 Product Tab Items

Tab Title Item Parameters Description

Product CES-8940 Displays the card name

Supplier Ross Video Ltd.

Board Rev ## Indicates the board issue

Board S/N ###### Indicates the card serial number

Product

Rear Module

Software Rev ##.## Indicates the software version

a. Installing the card with the 8320AR-057 does not provide access to Ethernet Port 4. You must still configure these ports

in the Setup tab of DashBoard, even though they are not accessible.

## Indicates the Rear Module installed

Indicates the rear module is an
8320AR-057 which is not the rear module
that is supported by the card

Rear Module Mismatch

a

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Port Stats Tab

Tab le 4 .4 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Port Stats tab.

Table 4.4 Port Stats Tab Items

Menu Title Item Parameters Description

Reports the number of good packets
received by the specified port

This number also includes the number of

RX Packets #

RX Errors #

RJ45 # Stats,
Internal Stats

RX Dropped #

packets received by the specified port that
are greater than the standard maximum
size and less than or equal to the jumbo
packet size, regardless of CRC or
alignment errors

Reports the number of packets received by
the specified port that have either an FCS
error or an alignment error

Reports the number of good packets
received by the specified port but were
dropped due to a lack of resources or other
reasons

Refresh Rate

TX Packets #

TX Dropped #

TX Collisions #

Refresh Rate

Reports the number of good packets
transmitted by the specified port

Reports the total number of transmit
packets that are dropped due to a lock of
resources or other reasons

Reports the number of collisions
experienced by the specified port during
packet transmissions

#

Disabled* Disables this feature

Specifies how often the status fields in the
Port Stats tabs are updated

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Setup Tab

Tab le 4 .5 summarizes the Setup options available in DashBoard.

Important — Contact your IT Department before connecting to your facility network

to ensure that there are no conflicts or the possibility of creating a network loop.

Table 4.5 Setup Menu Items

Menu Title Item Parameters Description

Enable Trunking

Selected

Cleared* Disables this feature

Enables the port trunking feature on the
card

Trunking -

RJ45 #

VLAN -

RJ45 #,

Internal

Port Enables

a

Trunk 1

Trunk 2

VLAN 1

VLAN 2

VLAN 3

RJ45 #

Selected

Cleared* Excludes the port from Trunk Group 1

Selected

Cleared* Excludes the port from Trunk Group 2

Selected*

Cleared Excludes the port from VLAN 1

Selected

Cleared* Excludes the port from VLAN 2

Selected

Cleared* Excludes the port from VLAN 3

Selected* Enables the selected port

Cleared

Includes the specified ports into Trunk
Group 1

Includes the specified ports into Trunk
Group 2

Includes the specified port into Virtual
LAN Group 1

Includes the specified port into Virtual
LAN Group 2

Includes the specified port into Virtual
LAN Group 3

Disables the port. This is useful when
troubleshooting to turn ports off that are
connected to devices without
disconnecting cables

Factory Default

a. Note that a minimum of two ports must be assigned to a VLAN in order to establish communications.

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Reset

Resets all configurable settings on the
card to the factory default values

Alarm Enable Tab

Tab le 4 .6 summarizes the Alarm setup options available in DashBoard.

Table 4.6 Alarm Enable Menu Items

Menu Title Item Parameters Description

Enables the corresponding RJ45 Link
Status field in the Signal tab to report
when the specified ethernet port on the
rear module loses network connection

Enables the Internal Link Status field in
the Signal tab to report when the GigE
connection to the OG3-FR midplane
experiences an error condition

The HW Status field in the Hardware tab
reports when an unsupported rear module
is installed with the card

Switch

RJ45 # Link fails

Internal Link Fails

Incompatible Rear
Module

Selected*

Cleared Disables this alarm for the specified port

Selected*

Cleared Disables this alarm

Selected*

Cleared Disables this alarm

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Specifications

In This Chapter

This chapter includes the technical specifications for the CES-8940. Note that specifications are
subject to change without notice.

The following topics are discussed:

• Technical Specifications

CES-8940 User Manual (Iss. 02) Specifications • 5–1

Technical Specifications

This section provides the technical specifications for the CES-8940.

Table 5.1 CES-8940 Technical Specifications

Category Parameter Specification

Number of Ports 4

Ethernet

10/100/1000

Cable Type Standard straight-through CAT-5e

Connector Type RJ45

Environment

Power

Operating Range 0°C to 40°C

Power Consumption 6W

5–2 • Specifications CES-8940 User Manual (Iss. 02)

Service Information

In This Chapter

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Troubleshooting Checklist

• Warranty and Repair Policy

CES-8940 User Manual (Iss. 02) Service Information • 6–1

Troubleshooting Checklist

Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. In the event of problems with your
CES-8940, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the
problem. If the frame still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible
causes, please contact your openGear products distributor, or the Technical Support department at
the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section.

1. Visual Review — Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems, such as

connectors not properly seated or loose cables. Check the card, the frame, and any
associated peripheral equipment for signs of trouble.

2. Power Check — Check the power indicator LED on the distribution frame front panel

for the presence of power. If the power LED is not illuminated, verify that the power
cable is connected to a power source and that power is available at the power main.
Confirm that the power supplies are fully seated in their slots. If the power LED is still
not illuminated, replace the power supply with one that is verified to work.

3. Input Signal Status — Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a

valid signal is being supplied.

4. Output Signal Path — Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and

receiving a valid signal.

5. Unit Exchange — Exchanging a suspect unit with a unit that is known to be working

correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual units.

Bootload Button

In the unlikely event of a complete card failure, you may be instructed by a Ross Technical
Support specialist to perform a complete software reload on the CES-8940.

To reload the software on a CES-8940

1. Eject the card from the frame.

2. Press and hold the Bootload button, while re-inserting the card into the frame.

3. Release the button.

• The PWR LED flashes green while the card is waiting for a new software load.

• If a new software load is not sent to the card within 60 seconds, the card will
attempt to restart with its last operational software load.

• Software loads can be sent to the CES-8940 via the ethernet connection on the rear
of the frame.

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Warranty and Repair Policy

The CES-8940 is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance, quality,
reliability, and workmanship for a period of FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our
factory. In the event that your CES-8940 proves to be defective in any way during this warranty
period, Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a
unit of equal or superior performance characteristics.

Should you find that the CES-8940 has failed after your warranty period has expired, we will
repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available. You, the
owner, will bear any labor and/or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said
equipment beyond the FIVE (5) year warranty period.

In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages (including loss of profits) incurred by the use of this product. Implied
warranties are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty.

This CES-8940 User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and
operation of your openGear Product. Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the CES-8940
are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative. Therefore,
any unauthorized attempt to repair this product, by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video
Limited factory representative, will automatically void the warranty. Please contact Ross Video
Technical Support for more information.

In Case of Problems

Should any problem arise with your CES-8940, please contact the Ross Video Technical Support
Department. (Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication.)

A Return Material Authorization number (RMA) will be issued to you, as well as specific
shipping instructions, should you wish our factory to repair your CES-8940. If required, a
temporary replacement frame will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping costs
incurred will be the responsibility of you, the customer. All products shipped to you from Ross
Video Limited will be shipped collect.

The Ross Video Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product
manufactured by Ross Video Limited, beyond the warranty period without charge, for the life of
the equipment.

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