Predefined Configuration File Name
C14_Slave_RIOMainRingFxTx_DIOSubRingTx_DIOCloudsVx.xx.cfg, where
Vx.xx references the version number of the file.
Use of this Predefined Configuration
With this predefined configuration downloaded, a can be used to make the transition from copper to fiber or back to copper from fiber on the main ring. The switch can also support a DIO sub-ring.
With this predefined configuration, use 2 DRSs — one installed with this
slave predefined configuration and the other installed with the corresponding
master predefined configuration (
C13) — to provide a redundant connection between the main ring and a DIO sub-ring. The
master DRS passes data between the main ring and the DIO sub-ring. If the
master DRS becomes inoperable, the
slave DRS takes control and passes data between the main ring and the RIO sub-ring.
NOTE: When a master slave becomes inoperable, a slave DRS assumes the primary role in less than 50 ms. Refer to the Comparison of Master/Slave Configuration and Auto Configuration topic to determine what roles the master and slave DRSs resume if the master DRS becomes operational again.
NOTE:
DRS inner ports are the 2 ports on the switch that are connected to the main ring. When using two DRSs, connect the designated master inner ports to the designated slave inner ports.
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For copper port master and slave DRS redundant configurations, the inner ports (port 2) connect to each other for the main ring, and port 6 on both DRSs connect to each other for a sub-ring.
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For copper/fiber port master and slave DRS redundant configurations, the inner ports (port 3) connect to each other for the main ring, and port 6 on both DRSs connect to each other for a sub-ring.
If you are using a single DRS but plan to convert to redundant configurations in the future, record these port configurations to reduce the number of any schematic changes required because of the conversion.
NOTE: Each DRS applies a lower priority to distributed equipment, and handles packets from an RIO network before handling packets relating to distributed equipment.
Devices Supported by this Predefined Configuration
Distributed equipment includes an embedded dual-port Ethernet switch and supports the RSTP protocol. (In this manual, Modicon STB islands with STB NIP 2311 network interface modules are used for illustration.)
The predefined configuration described here can be used with either of 2 DRS types:
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A TCSESM063F2CU1 ConneXium extended managed switch, which supports multi-mode fiber cable
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A TCSESM063F2CS1 ConneXium extended managed switch, which supports single-mode fiber cable
Both switches have 2 fiber ports and 6 copper ports.
With single-mode fiber cable, you can achieve distances on the main ring up to 15 km. With multi-mode fiber cable, you can achieve distances up to 2 km.
You cannot use a redundant pair of DRSs to connect a sub-ring to another sub-ring.
Do not connect any devices between the master DRS and the slave DRS on the main ring or the sub-ring. Install the DRSs next to each other within 100 m.
The top fiber port (port 1) makes the redundant connection to the fiber cable on the main ring (A). The other fiber port (port 2) is disabled; do not connect to this port.
The top left copper port (port 3) makes the redundant connection to the copper cable on the main ring (B). Copper ports 5 and 6 are used to connect to the DIO sub-ring (C).
Ports 4 and 7 can be used for other purposes. Port 8 is reserved for
port mirroring, i.e., for monitoring the status of the ports you previously selected in the switch’s port mirror web page.
NOTE: The default configuration of port 8 has port mirroring disabled.
C13
This master DRS uses a C13 predefined configuration file to act as the primary redundant connection between the main ring and the DIO sub-ring.
C14
This slave DRS uses a C14 predefined configuration file to act as the primary redundant connection between the main ring and the DIO sub-ring.
A
Port 1 on the DRS is connected to the fiber portion of the main ring.
B
The DRSs are connected on the copper portion of the main ring through port 3. (No devices are installed between the 2 DRSs.)
C
The DRSs are connected to the DIO sub-ring through port 6.
D
DRS inner ports (The master and slave DRSs are linked together through ports 3 and 6. Ports 1 are linked to the main ring, and ports 6 are linked to the sub-ring.)
E
DIO clouds
This table describes the functionality of the ports in the above illustration:
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Port
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Type
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Description
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1
|
FX
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fiber main ring redundant connection
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2
|
FX
|
disabled fiber port; do not use
|
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3
|
100Base-TX
|
copper main ring redundant connection
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4
|
100Base-TX
|
DIO cloud connection
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5
|
100Base-TX
|
DIO sub-ring redundant connection
|
|
6
|
100Base-TX
|
DIO sub-ring redundant connection
|
|
7
|
100Base-TX
|
DIO cloud connection
|
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8
|
100Base-TX
|
port mirroring connection
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Except when enabling or disabling ports that are not connected to either a main ring or a sub-ring, do not adjust the configuration parameters or alter the port usage in the predefined configuration file. Changing the configuration parameters or the port assignments can compromise the effectiveness and accuracy of the switch, as well as the performance of the RIO network.
Port mirroring is disabled by default. If you enable port mirroring, you can select the ports on which you want to analyze traffic as the source ports. Ports 1-7 can be selected as source ports. Port 8 is the destination port, and it cannot be changed.
WARNING 