Network Topologies with OSM/ESM
The connection between two network segments is on two separate paths. Two of the OSMs/ESMs in a ring are connected together via a connecting cable
Immediately following the failure of the main transmission path, the standby slave enables the redundant path. If the main path is OK again, the standby master informs the standby slave. The main path is enabled and the redundant path disabled again. The reconfiguration time of the redundant ring coupling is less than 0.3 s.
Port Assignment in the Standby Mode
On the standby master and standby slave only port 1 (standby port) can be used for the coupling to the neighboring ring. Ports 2 - 6 can be used just as normal OSM ports.
With network management, it is also possible to configure ports other than port 1 as standby ports (see also OSM/ESM Network Management User Manual /1/).
Simultaneous Standby and Redundancy Manager Operation
A standby master or standby slave can adopt the function of a redundancy manager at the same time.
Replacing the Standby Master During Operation
When replacing a standby master during operation, the following order is necessary to prevent an interruption on the network:
1.Remove the terminal block for the power supply on the standby master
2.Remove the signal lines and the standby connecting cable from the standby master.
3.Connect the signal lines to the standby connecting cable on the replacement device.
4.Plug in the terminal block for the power supply on the replacement device.
When replacing a standby slave, no special measures are necessary. You must simply make sure that the standby master is active.
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