EDS-408A/405A Series User’s Manual

Featured Functions

Rate of Low Priority Queue

 

 

Setting

Description

Factory Default

 

128K, 256K,

Set the threshold of traffic of limited packets in the

8M

 

512K, 1M, 2M,

 

EDS’s low priority queue.

 

4M, 8M

 

 

 

 

Rate of Normal Priority Queue

 

 

Setting

Description

Factory Default

 

The same or

 

 

 

double rate of

Set the threshold of traffic of limited packets in the

8M

 

low priority

EDS’s Normal priority queue.

 

 

 

queue

 

 

Rate of Medium Priority Queue

 

 

 

Setting

Description

 

Factory Default

 

The same or

 

 

 

 

double rate of

Set the threshold of traffic of limited packets in the

 

8M

 

Normal priority

EDS’s medium priority queue.

 

 

 

 

 

queue

 

 

 

 

Rate of High Priority Queue

 

 

 

 

Setting

Description

Factory Default

 

 

 

The same or

 

 

 

 

 

double rate of

Set the threshold of traffic of limited packets in the

8M

 

 

 

medium priority

EDS’s High priority queue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

queue

 

 

 

 

NOTE

By default, the EDS is configured to limit broadcast packets not to exceed 8M to protect against

 

broadcast storms caused by careless usage. This value can be adjusted by the user.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using Auto Warning

Since industrial Ethernet devices are often located at remote areas of a system, these devices will not always know what is happening elsewhere on the network. This means that an industrial Ethernet switch that connects to these devices must provide system maintainers with real-time warning messages. Even when control engineers are out of the control room for an extended period of time, they can still be informed of the status of devices almost instantaneously when exceptions occur. The EDS supports different approaches such as email and relay output to warn engineers automatically.

Configuring Email Warning

The Auto Email Warning function uses e-mail to alert the user when certain user-configured events take place.

Three basic steps are required to set up the Auto Warning function:

1.Configuring Email Event Types

Select the desired Event types from the Console or Web Browser Event type page (a description of each event type is given later in the Email Warning Events setting subsection).

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EDS-405A, EDS-408A specifications

Moxa Technologies has established itself as a leader in networking solutions, particularly for industrial applications. Among their cutting-edge products is the 405A Series, specifically the EDS-408A model, which exemplifies Moxa's commitment to performance, reliability, and versatility in industrial Ethernet switches.

The EDS-408A is an 8-port industrial Ethernet switch that offers an impressive array of features and capabilities designed to meet the demands of harsh environments. One of its main highlights is the ability to support both 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connections, providing users with the flexibility to integrate a range of devices within their network. Its robust design ensures that it operates seamlessly in extreme conditions, with a wide operating temperature range from -40 to 75 degrees Celsius.

The EDS-408A is built to support an array of networking topologies. It features advanced Ethernet switching technologies that enable fast and efficient data transfer while minimizing latency. The device is equipped with wire-speed forwarding capabilities, which is vital for maintaining high performance in heavy network traffic scenarios.

Another key feature of the EDS-408A is its redundancy support. The switch incorporates various redundancy protocols, including Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and MRP (Media Redundancy Protocol), which enhance network reliability by allowing quick recovery in the event of a failure. This ensures continuous network uptime, which is critical for industrial applications.

Furthermore, Moxa Technologies has adopted an user-friendly web-based management interface in the EDS-408A, simplifying the configuration and monitoring process. This allows system administrators to easily manage settings, monitor traffic, and troubleshoot issues in real time. Additionally, the switch supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for remote monitoring and management, enabling organizations to keep their networks optimized.

Security is another paramount feature of the EDS-408A. It includes built-in security mechanisms such as port security, VLAN, and access control lists (ACLs), which help safeguard sensitive network segments from unauthorized access.

In conclusion, Moxa Technologies' EDS-408A model from the 405A Series is a robust and feature-rich industrial Ethernet switch designed for demanding environments. With its support for various network protocols, redundancy features, user-friendly management, and enhanced security, the EDS-408A stands out as a reliable solution for organizations looking to enhance their industrial networking capabilities.
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