GE ML1600, ML2400 quick start QS-1

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Multilink ML1600/2400

Ethernet Communications Switch

Quick Start Guide

QS.1 Introduction to Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Ethernet

LANs

This section will provide a brief review of modern Ethernet media before covering the steps to correctly configure the Multilink switch for typical protective relaying applications. For this discussion the range of IP addresses that will be used are within the range of 3.94.247.1 to 3.94.247.254 using a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This same range of addresses can be used for testing purposes but you should contact your IT support group for a valid range of addresses to be used for your particular application.

QS.1.1 Ethernet Physical Layer: Twisted Pair Copper vs Fiber Optic

Today, the two most popular physical layer standards for Ethernet are twisted pair copper cable and fiber optic cable. Twisted pair copper is easier to terminate, has lower installation costs but is susceptible to electrical noise and a single run of twisted pair cable is distance limited.

Fiber optic media typically is able to be applied over much longer distances, is immune to electrical noise and while being more difficult to terminate the availability of per- fabricated cables has reduced the complexity of the installation within the substation dramatically.

MULTILINK ML1600/2400 ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH – QUICKSTART GUIDE

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Contents 1601-0220-A2 GE Multilin Incorporated. All rights reserved Table of Contents Table of Contents TOC-II QS-1 Fiber Twisted Pair copper cableStar Architecture QS.1.2 Supported Network TopologiesMesh Architecture Ring ArchitectureMetres max Unshielded Twisted Pair cableEthernet Unshielded Twisted Pair QS-5 RJ45 Connectors Metres max length 820nm 1300nm 1550nm QS.3.1 Fiber Optic EthernetWavelengths of light QS.3.2 Single and Multi-mode cable Fiber Cable Cross Section and Physical SpecificationsSingle mode fiber Less attenuation per unit distance QS.4 Optical Power Budget Figure QS-4 Common Fiber Optic Connectors QS.4.1 Assigning an IP address to the Multilin SwitchQS-12 QS-13 QS-14 QS-15 QS-16 QS-17 QS.4.2 Assigning a static IP Address to a personnel computer QS-19 QS-20 Addresses now being used Select Run then enter CMD to start the DOS shellQS-22 QS-23 QS-24 Save Relay has switched over to the alternate port Background QS.5 Tagged VLAN’sConfiguring a Vlan within the switch QS.5.1 Configuring Tagged VLANsQS-29 QS-30 Save QS-32 QS-33 QS-34 QS-35 Configure QS-37 QS.5.2 Configuring the Multilink switch for Ring Only Mode QS-39 QS-40 Select the Edit icon From the configuration menu open the Rstp menuThen Save Enable Status Once saved, select OK, then OK again to exit Select the Configuration Rstp RO Mode menu as shown above Then Save Enable status QS-46 Disable LLA On Ports That are in a Ring You have completed the exercise QS.6.2 Selecting the Proper Version QS.6.1 Updating MultiLink FirmwareQS-50 Following procedure describes how to upgrade the firmware QS-52 ML1600/2400# show version QS.6.4 Updating Using the EnerVista Web Interface Software Using FTP Using Tftp QS-57 QS-58