Predefined Configuration File Name
C6_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 distributed I/O sub-ring.
NOTE: Each DRS applies a lower priority to distributed I/O devices, and handles packets from a remote I/O network before handling packets relating to distributed I/O devices.
Devices Supported by this Predefined Configuration
The distributed I/O devices include an embedded dual-port Ethernet switch and support 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.
The top fiber port (port 1 in the following graphic) makes the 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 connection to the copper cable on the main ring (A). Copper ports 5 and 6 are used to connect to the distributed I/O sub-ring (B).
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.
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Port
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Type
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Description
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1
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FX
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fiber main ring connection
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3
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100Base-TX
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copper main ring connection
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2
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FX
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disabled fiber port; do not use
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4
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100Base-TX
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a distributed I/O cloud connection
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5
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100Base-TX
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distributed I/O sub-ring connections
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6
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100Base-TX
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7
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100Base-TX
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a distributed I/O cloud connection
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8
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100Base-TX
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port mirroring connection
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NOTE: When you download this DRS predefined configuration file to a switch, the file provides a set of operating parameters that enable the switch to operate with high efficiency in the specified architecture.
Do not adjust the configuration parameters or alter the port usage from what is shown above. Changing the configuration parameters or the port assignments can compromise the effectiveness and accuracy of the switch and the performance of the remote I/O network.
You can enable/disable port mirroring and change the selection of the source ports that you want mirrored. Port mirroring is disabled by default. The destination port is set to port 8, and ports 1-7 are selected as source ports. Do not change the destination port. When using port mirroring, select the ports, for which you want to analyze the traffic, as the source ports. When you finish troubleshooting, disable port mirroring.
