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EDS-518A Series User’s Manual Introduction
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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.
y 1 MOXA EtherDevice Switch EDS-518A
y Hardware Installation Guide
y CD-ROM with User’s Manual and Windows Utility
y MOXA Product Warranty booklet
y RJ45 to DB9 Console port cable
y Protective caps for unused ports
y Panel mounting kit (optional—must order separately)
Features
Industrial Networking Capability
y Redundant Gigabit Ethernet Ring Capability (recovery time < 300 ms at full load)
y IGMP Snooping and GMRP for filtering multicast traffic from industrial Ethernet Protocols
y Supports IEEE 802.1Q, Tag-based VLAN, GVRP, and Port-based VLAN to ease network
planning
y Supports QoS—IEEE 802.1p/1Q and TOS/DiffServ to increase determinism
y Supports 802.3ad, LACP for optimum bandwidth utilization
y Supports IEEE 802.1X and SSL to enhance network security
y SNMP V1/V2c/V3 for different levels of network management security
y RMON for efficient network monitoring and proactive capability
Designed for Industrial Applications
y Bandwidth management prevents unpredictable network status
y Support ABC-01 (Automatic Backup Configurator) for system configuration back up
y Long-haul transmission distance of 40 km or 80 km
y Redundant, dual 12-45 VDC power inputs
y IP 30, rugged high-strength metal case
y DIN-Rail or panel mounting ability
y Bandwidth management to prevent unpredictable network status
y Lock port for authorized MAC address access only
y Port mirroring for online debugging
y Automatic warning by exception through email, relay output
y Digital inputs to integrate a sensor and alarm with an IP network
y Automatic recovery of connected device IP addresses
y Line-swap fast recovery