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Introduction to Managed Ethernet Switches
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Advanced Layer 2 Network Management
Ethernet is becoming the default data communication medium for
industrial automation applications. In fact, it’s not uncommon for video,
voice, and high-rate industrial application data transfers to be integrated
into one network. Moxa’s EDS-G509, EDS-510A/518A, EDS-P510, and
IKS-6726, which come equipped with a redundant Gigabit Ethernet
protocol called Gigabit Turbo Ring, gives system maintainers a
convenient means of setting up a versatile yet stable Gigabit Ethernet
network. With Gigabit Turbo Ring, if any segment of the network is
disconnected, your automation system will be back to normal in few
milliseconds.
Gigabit Ethernet Redundant Ring
Coupling Several Turbo Rings for Distributed Applications
Gigabit Turbo Ring
Ring A
Ring B
Ring Master
Ring Master
Ring Master
Dual-Ring
Dual-Homing
Ring Coupling
Backup Path
Primary Path
Ring Master
Ring Master
Ring A
Ring B
Ring A
Ring B
Ring Master
For some systems, it may not be convenient to connect all devices in the
system to create one BIG redundant ring, since some devices could be
located at a remote site. Turbo Ring's “Ring Coupling” function helps you
separate those distributed devices into different smaller redundant rings,
without any control line, but in such a way that the smaller rings will still
be able to communicate with each other.
The advanced coupling technology allows you to diversify the connection
to Turbo Ring and fit various installation environments. You can configure
Ring Master
Backup Path
Primary Path
the network for “Dual-Homing,” which involves coupling two separate
rings with a single Moxa managed Ethernet switch connecting to two
independent connection points. The back-up path will be activated if the
operating connection (primary path) fails, and the “Dual-Ring” function
adds reliability by allowing a single Moxa managed Ethernet switch to
connect two separate rings for applications that present cabling difficulties.