RuggedCom RuggedServer RS401 - Manual (Page 4)

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RuggedServer™ RS401
4-Port Serial Device Server with Integrated 4-Port Managed Ethernet Switch
Loss of Link Management
Some intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) have dual fiber
optic ports with automatic failover to a backup port should
the primary fail. ROS™ ensures this mechanism works
reliably under all failure modes by appropriately disabling
link signals when required. ROS™ also flushes learned
MAC addresses to ensure the failover occurs quickly.
Broadcast Storm Filtering
Broadcast storms wreak havoc on a network and can
cause attached devices to malfunction. This could be
disastrous on a network with mission critical equipment.
ROS™ limits this by filtering broadcast frames with a
user-defined threshold.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
SNMP provides a standardized method for network
management stations the ability to interrogate devices
from different vendors. ROS™ supports numerous
standard MIBs (Management Information Base) allowing
for easy integration with any network management
system (NMS). A feature of SNMP supported by ROS™
is the ability to generate “traps” upon system events.
RuggedNMS™, the RuggedCom management solution,
can record traps from multiple devices providing a powerful
network troubleshooting tool. It also provides a graphical
visualization of the network and is fully integrated with all
RuggedCom products.
HTML Web Browser and Telnet User Interfaces
ROS™ provides a simple, intuitive user interface for
configuration and monitoring via a standard graphical
web browser or via Telnet. All system parameters include
detailed on-line help to make setup a breeze. ROS™,
presents a common look and feel and standardized
configuration process allowing easy migration to other
RuggedCom managed products.
SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol)
SNTP automatically synchronizes the internal clock of all
ROS™ devices on the network. This allows for correlation
of time stamped events for troubleshooting.
Event Logging and Alarms
ROS™ records all significant events to a non-volatile
system log allowing forensic troubleshooting. Events
include link failure and recovery, unauthorized access,
broadcast storm detection, and self-test diagnostics among
others. Alarms provide a snapshot of recent events that
have yet to be acknowledged by the network administrator.
An extreme hardware relay is de-energized during the
presence of critical alarms allowing an external
controller to react if desired.
Configuration via ASCII Text File
All configuration parameters are stored in an ASCII
formatted text file that can easily be transferred via TFTP
or Xmodem. The configuration file can be saved for backup
purposes and easily manipulated by a text editor. The text
same file can be downloaded to the switch at a later date
in order to re-configure or restore a previous configuration.
Command Line Interface (CLI)
A command line interface can be used in conjunction
with remote shell to automate data retrieval, configuration
updates, and firmware upgrades. A powerful SQL-like
capability allows expert users the ability to selectively retrieve
or manipulate any parameters the device has to offer.
Ethernet Switch Management Features