Specifications

Web-based management
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5.6 Extras
RS2-4R
Release 1.0 03/04
5.6.3 Configuring the HIPER-Ring function
This dialog shows you the function of this switch in the HIPER-Ring. The con-
cept of the HIPER-Ring enables the construction of high-availability, ring-
shaped network structures. Within such a ring topology, network components
supporting the HIPER-Ring are connected with each other via their ring
ports. Exactly one redundancy manager assumes control of the ring.
The RS2-4R is integrated into the ring via the HIPER-Ring ports (Port 3 und
4
). The Redundancy Manager is turned on and off by means of a dip switch
on the housing . The status of the redundancy manager is active when the
ring is open. This occurs when, for example, a data cable or a network com
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ponent within the ring is down.
Note: The following settings are required for the ring ports (see “Port Config-
uration Table” on page 165):
– 100 Mbit/s
– full duplex
– autonegotiation off
– port on.
U Operation
The HIPER-Ring function you switch on and of with the DIP-Switch in the
front panel of the device. The "Operation frame" displays the DIP switch
setting.
U Information
"Redundancy guaranteed" tells you that if one of the lines affected by the
function fails, a redundant line will take over the function of the failed line.
"Configuration failure" tells you whether the function is configured
incompletely or incorrectly.