RuggedCom RuggedServer RS416 - Manual (Page 5)

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RuggedServer™ RS416
Modular 16-Port Serial Device Server with Integrated Managed Ethernet Switch
„ „ Can be enabled on a per VLAN basis.
„ „ Detects and filters all multicast streams regardless of
whether subscribers exist.
„ „ Supports “router-less” operation by supporting an
“active” mode.
„ „ Restores traffic streams immediately after an RSTP
topology change.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
SNMP provides a standardized method for network
management stations the ability to interrogate devices
from different vendors. SNMP versions supported by
ROS ® are v1, v2c, and v3. SNMPv3 in particular provides
security features (such as authentication, privacy, and
access control) not present in earlier SNMP versions. ROS ®
also 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.
SCADA and Industrial Automation
ROS ® contains features that optimize network performance
and simplify switch management based on the unique
requirements found in SCADA and industrial automation
applications. Features such as Modbus TCP management
for retrieval of switch data using the ubiquitous Modbus
protocol and DHCP Option 82, a Rockwell Automation
ODVA requirement for IP address assignment based on the
location of the end device, provide capabilities not found in
typical “commercial” or “office grade” Ethernet switches.
Port Based Network Access Control (802.1x)
ROS ® supports the IEEE 802.1x standard that defines a
mechanism for port-based network access control which
provides a means of authenticating and authorizing devices
attached to LAN ports.
Port Rate Limiting
ROS ® supports configurable rate limiting per port to
limit unicast and multicast traffic. This can be essential to
managing precious network bandwidth for service providers.
It also provides edge security for denial of service
(DoS) attacks.
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.
Port Mirroring
ROS
® can be configured to duplicate all traffic on one port
to a designated mirror port. When combined with a network
analyzer, this can be a powerful troubleshooting tool.
Port Configuration and Status
ROS ® allows individual ports to be ‘hard’ configured for
speed, duplex, auto-negotiation, flow control and more. This
allows proper connection with devices that do not negotiate
or have unusual settings. Detailed status of ports with alarm
and SNMP trap on link problems aid greatly in system
troubleshooting.
Port Statistics and RMON (Remote Monitoring)
ROS ® provides continuously updating statistics per port that
provide both ingress and egress packet and byte counters
as well as detailed error figures. Also provided is full
support for the RMON statistics, history, alarms, and event
groups. RMON allows for very sophisticated data collection,
analysis and detection of traffic patterns.
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 external
hardware relay is de-energized during the presence of
critical alarms allowing an external controller to react if
desired.
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.
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 same
text 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.
ROS
®
Features