User Documentation

User Manual Managed Switches
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NOTE: When using the Dual-Ring architecture, users must configure settings for both Ring 1 and
Ring 2. In this case, the status of both rings will appear under “Current Status.”
Explanation of “Current Status” Items
Now Active
It shows which communication protocol is in use: Turbo Ring, Turbo Ring V2, Turbo Chain, RSTP,
or none.
Ring 1/2—Status
It shows Healthy if the ring is operating normally, and shows Break if the ring’s backup link is active.
Ring 1/2—Master/Slave
It indicates whether this switch is the Master (or not) of the Turbo Ring. This field appears only when
Turbo Ring or Turbo Ring V2 modes are selected.
NOTE: The user does not need to set the master to use Turbo Ring. If master is not set, the Turbo
Ring protocol will assign master status to one of the Switch units in the ring. The master is only used
to determine which segment serves as the backup path.
Ring 1/2—1st/2nd Ring Port Status
The “Ports Status” indicators show Forwarding for normal transmission, Blocking if this port is
connected to a backup path and the path is blocked, and Link down if there is no connection.
Coupling—Mode
It indicates either None, Dual Homing or Ring Coupling.
Coupling—Coupling Port status
It indicates either Primary Port status or Backup Port status.