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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference on his own expense.
Caution: LASER
This product contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Caution: Service
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempted service by unauthorized
personnel shall render all warranties null and void.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RuggedCom Inc. could invalidate
specifications, test results, and agency approvals, and void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
Should this device require service, please refer to Chapter 6, Warranty in this guide.
Caution: Physical Access
This product should be installed in a restricted access location where access can only
be gained by service personnel or users who have been instructed about the reasons for
the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that shall be taken; and
access is through the use of a tool or lock and key, or other means of security, and is
controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
The RuggedSwitch® M2100 is an MIL-STD hardened, fully managed, modular Ethernet switch
specifically designed to operate reliably in harsh environments.
The M2100's superior ruggedized hardware design coupled with the embedded Rugged Operating
System (ROS™) provides improved system reliability and advanced cyber security and networking
features making it ideally suited for creating secure Ethernet networks for mission critical, real-time,
control applications.
The M2100's modular flexibility offers 10BaseFL/100BaseFX/1000BaseSX/1000BaseLX fiber and
10/100/1000BaseTX copper port combinations, and can support multiple fiber connectors (ST, LC,
Micro-D) without loss of port density, making it highly versatile for any application. The M2100 is
packaged in a rugged galvanized steel enclosure and provides MIL-STD 901D shock and vibration
immunity.
Ethernet Ports
• 3-Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting copper and fiber media
• 16-Fast Ethernet ports supporting copper and fiber media
• Modular port design for unrivaled flexibility
• Multimode and Singlemode fiber support
• Bi-directional simplex (single strand) fiber support
• Full compliance with IEEE: 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3z
• Non-blocking, store and forward switching
• Full duplex operation and flow control (IEEE 802.3x)
• Industry standard fiber optic connectors: LC, ST
• Long haul optics allow Gigabit distances up to 90 km (56 mi)
RuggedRated™ for Reliability in Harsh Environments
• Immunity to EMI and heavy electrical surges
• Zero-Packet-Loss™ Technology
• -40 to +85 °C (-40 to +185 °F) operating temperature (no fans)
• MIL-STD 1399 - Magnetic Field (DC Magnetic Exposure)
• MIL-STD 810 - Temperature and Humidity
Universal Power Supply Options
• Fully integrated, dual-redundant (optional) power supplies
• Universal high-voltage range: 88-300 VDC or 85-264 VAC
• Popular low voltage DC ranges: 12, 24 or 48 VDC
• Terminal blocks for reliable maintenance free connections
• CSA/UL 60950 safety approved to +85 °C (+185 °F)
Simple Plug and Play Operation
• Automatic learning of up to 8192 MAC addresses
• Auto-negotiation on all 10/100/1000BaseTX ports
• Auto-MDI/MDIX (crossover) on all 10/100BaseTX ports
• LED indicators for link, activity and speed
Rugged Operating System (ROS™) Advanced Network Management
• Enhanced Rapid Spanning Tree (eRSTP™)
• Quality of Service (802.1p) for real-time traffic
• Port rate limiting: 128 kbps - 8 Mbps
• VLAN (802.1q) with double tagging
• IGMP Snooping for multicast filtering
• Port configuration, status, statistics, mirroring, security
• Loss of link management on fiber ports
• Web-based, Telnet, CLI management interfaces
• SNMP v2 and RMON
• Rich set of diagnostics with logging and alarms
1.2. Ethernet Panel Description
Each Ethernet module is equipped with two LEDs that indicate link/activity status information. The LED
will be solid for ports with link, and will blink for activity. The diagram in Figure 1.1, “Ethernet panel LED
description” highlights the port and the associated link/activity LED.
1.2.1. Fiber Optic Transceiver Orientation and Connection
Depending on the order code of the product, the M2000 series products can be equipped with several
different types of fiber optic ports. The Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX) connections of each port must
be properly connected and matched for proper link and operation. Modules populated on the top row of
the device typically have locking mechanisms or tabs towards the top of the unit. Modules located on
the bottom row of the device have locking mechanisms or tabs towards the bottom of the device.
The drawings in the following figures show each fiber optic connector style with a side and top view
to allow the user to identify the proper cable connection orientation. If modules are populated on the
bottom row of the device, the transceiver orientation will be reversed (i.e. RS and TX will be reversed).
The M2000 series products are equipped with a versatile display panel, shown in Figure 1.5, “M2000
Series LED Display Panel”, which is designed to provide quick status information for each port, as well
as the entire device to allow for simple diagnostics and troubleshooting. It features:
• RS232 console port for "out of band" console access and configuration
• Power supply and Alarm status indicators
• Convenient port status indicators conveying Link-Activity, Duplex, or Speed via push-button control.
• System reset via push-button if held for 5 seconds
Figure 1.5. M2000 Series LED Display Panel
Device status LEDs exist to provide a quick visual indicator to operators for operational status of the
unit. Table 1.1, “LED Display - Device status LED behavior definition” defines the possible LED colours
and the corresponding description.
LEDColourDescription
GreenPower supply operating normal
RedPower supply failurePS1/PS2
OffNo power supply installed
RedAlarm exist - login to console to determine alarm code
Alarm
OffNo alarms exist
Table 1.1. LED Display - Device status LED behavior definition
The port-based LEDs can be cycled between three display modes: Status, Duplex, and Speed. Pushing
the mode button causes the display mode to be cycled.