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Chapter
1
Getting Started
Introduction
The Stratix 8000 and Stratix 8300 Ethernet Managed Switches provide a secure
switching infrastructure for harsh environments. You can connect these switches
to network devices such as servers, routers, and other switches. In industrial
environments you can connect Ethernet-enabled industrial communication
devices including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine
interfaces (HMIs), drives, sensors, and I/O.
The Stratix 8000 Ethernet Managed Switch is a Layer 2 switch. The Stratix 8300
Ethernet Managed Switch adds Layer 3 routing to the Stratix 8000 switch The
Stratix 8300 switch contains all the features of the Stratix 8000 switch, plus a
number of IP routing protocols, along with enhanced security and QoS features.
Topic Page
Stratix 8000 and Stratix 8300 Ethernet Managed Switches
and Related Products
12
Hardware Features 14
CompactFlash Memory Card 15
Set Up the Switch Initially with Express Setup 15
Switch Memory Allocation 20
Device Manager Web Interface 20
RSLogix 5000 Software Interface 22
Cisco Network Assistant 22
Command Line Interface 23