Rockwell Automation 1783-BMxxx Stratix 5700 Ethernet Managed Switches User Manual - Manual (Page 83)

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Switch Software Features Chapter 3
Smartports Smartports are recommended configurations for the switch ports. These
configurations, referred to as port roles, optimize the switch connections and
provide security, transmission quality, and reliability for traffic from the switch
ports. The port roles also help prevent port misconfigurations.
Optimize Ports through Smartports Port Roles
The port roles described in Table 4 are based on the type of devices to be
connected to the switch ports. For example, the Desktop for Automation port
role is specifically for switch ports to be connected to desktop and laptop
computers.
Custom Smartport Roles
Stratix 5700 switches let you create and modify as many as 10 custom Smartport
roles for a variety of custom applications. You can import or export custom
Smartport roles only if you are using Mozilla Firefox Web browser, version 3.6 or
higher. By default, the switch ports are set to the None port role.
TIP Use Smartport roles immediately after the initial setup of the switch to
correctly configure the switch ports before they connect to devices.
Table 4 - Smartport Roles
Port Role Description
Automation Device Apply this role to ports to be connected to EtherNet/IP (Ethernet Industrial Protocol) devices. It can be used for industrial
automation devices, such as logic controllers and I/O:
• Port is set to Access mode.
• Port security supports only one MAC ID.
• Optimize queue management for CIP traffic.
Multiport Automation Device Apply this role to ports connected to multiport EtherNet/IP devices, such as multiport EtherNet/IP devices arranged in a
linear or daisy chain topology, the 1783-ETAP module (for connection to only the device port), unmanaged switches
(such as the Stratix 2000™) and managed switches with Remote Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) disabled:
• Port is set to Access mode.
• No port security.
• Optimized queue management for CIP traffic.
Desktop for Automation Apply this role to ports to be connected to desktop devices, such as desktop computers, workstations, notebook
computers, and other client-based hosts:
• Port is set to Access mode.
• Portfast enabled.
• Port security supports only one MAC ID.
Do not apply to ports to be connected to switches, routers, or access points.
Virtual Desktop for Automation Apply this role to ports connected to computers running virtualization software. This can be used with devices running
up to two MAC addresses:
• Port is set to Access mode.
• Portfast is enabled.
• Port security supports two MAC IDs.
IMPORTANT: Do not apply the Virtual Desktop for Automation role to ports that are connected to switches, routers, or
access points.
Switch for Automation Apply this role to ports to be connected to other switches with Spanning Tree enabled.
Port is set to Trunk mode.
Router for Automation Apply this role to ports to be connected to routers or Layer 3 switches with routing services enabled.