EDS-518A Series User’s Manual

Introduction

Overview

As the world’s network and information technology becomes more mature, the trend is to use Ethernet as the major communications interface in many industrial communications and automation applications. In fact, a whole new industry has sprung up to provide Ethernet products that comply with the requirements of demanding industrial applications. EDS-518A is designed for Gigabit-speed, high port density, ultra-reliable operation in rugged industrial environments, and is therefore the best choice for each industrial application.

Package Checklist

MOXA EtherDevice Switch EDS-518A Series is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your customer service representative for assistance.

y1 MOXA EtherDevice Switch EDS-518A

yHardware Installation Guide

yCD-ROM with User’s Manual and Windows Utility

yMOXA Product Warranty booklet

yRJ45 to DB9 Console port cable

yProtective caps for unused ports

yPanel mounting kit (optional—must order separately)

Features

Industrial Networking Capability

yRedundant Gigabit Ethernet Ring Capability (recovery time < 300 ms at full load)

yIGMP Snooping and GMRP for filtering multicast traffic from industrial Ethernet Protocols

ySupports IEEE 802.1Q, Tag-based VLAN, GVRP, and Port-based VLAN to ease network planning

ySupports QoS—IEEE 802.1p/1Q and TOS/DiffServ to increase determinism

ySupports 802.3ad, LACP for optimum bandwidth utilization

ySupports IEEE 802.1X and SSL to enhance network security

ySNMP V1/V2c/V3 for different levels of network management security

yRMON for efficient network monitoring and proactive capability

Designed for Industrial Applications

yBandwidth management prevents unpredictable network status

ySupport ABC-01 (Automatic Backup Configurator) for system configuration back up

yLong-haul transmission distance of 40 km or 80 km

yRedundant, dual 12-45 VDC power inputs

yIP 30, rugged high-strength metal case

yDIN-Rail or panel mounting ability

yBandwidth management to prevent unpredictable network status

yLock port for authorized MAC address access only

yPort mirroring for online debugging

yAutomatic warning by exception through email, relay output

yDigital inputs to integrate a sensor and alarm with an IP network

yAutomatic recovery of connected device IP addresses

yLine-swap fast recovery

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