KBC Networks ESML6-P3 User Manual
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Ethernet Switch User Manual
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RSTP domain
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DT-ring domain
Fig 3-34 RSTP Transparent Transmission Example
Fig 3-35 Transparent Transmission
3.1.3.11
DT-Ring
The DT-Ring family is a set of proprietary protocols that are available on the ESML6-P3
switch. They are customized for industrial needs and provide reliable communication and
fast recovery from link and device failures. DT-Ring is used in a single ring topology to
provide redundancy protection and DT-Ring+ is used to provide backup between two DT-
Rings, collectively they are known as DT-PORT protocols.
DT-Ring uses the ring and port status to ensure a redundant ring without creating a loop.
It can only be used with other KBC switches with DT-Ring enabled. If two networks are to
be connected where one is using DT-Ring and the other RSTP, then RSTP Transparent
Transmission must be used, see section 10 above for details.