118 Rockwell Automation Publication 1783-UM003G-EN-P - December 2012
Chapter 4 Manage the Switch via RSLogix 5000 Software
Advanced Port Properties
In this field Values are Comments
Unit • Base (for example, 1783-MS10T).
• Expansion module (for example, 1783-MX08T).
Where the port resides.
Port The port number includes the port type (Fa for Fast Ethernet and
Gi for Gigabit Ethernet), the base or expansion module number
(1, 2, or 3), and the specific port number. For example:
• Gi1/1 is Gigabit Ethernet port 1 on the base.
• Fa2/1 is Fast Ethernet port 1 on the first expansion module.
The port selected for configuration.
Smartport 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 allows only one MAC ID.
• Optimize queue management for CIP traffic.
Automation Device with QoS - Apply this role to ports to
devices that are generating 802.1Q tagged frames (not typically
used).
• Port is set to Trunk mode (allows 802.1Q Tagged Frames).
• Portfast enabled.
• Port security allows only one MAC ID.
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 allows only one MAC ID.
Do not apply to ports to be connected to switches, routers, or
access points.
Switch for Automation - Apply this role to ports to be connected
to other switches.
• Port is set to Trunk mode.
• Portfast enabled.
Choose the Smartport role that will be applied to the
connected port.
The Smartport roles are recommended configurations for
the ports. These configurations are referred to as port
roles. They optimize the switch connections and ensure
security, transmission quality, and reliability to traffic
from the switch ports. These configurations also prevent
many problems caused by port misconfigurations.
The port roles are based on the type of device that is
connected to the switch port. Make sure you decide
which port will be connected to which type of device
before you select the Smartport.
Smartport (continued) Router for Automation - Apply this role to routers or ports to be
connected to Layer 3 switches with routing services enabled.
Phone for Automation - Apply this role to ports to be connected
to IP phones. A desktop device, such as a computer, can be
connected to the IP phone. Both the IP phone and the connected
computer would have network access through the port.
• Port is set to Trunk mode.
• Port security allows three MAC IDs to this port.
This role prioritizes voice traffic over general data traffic to
ensure clear voice reception on the IP phones.
Wireless For Automation - Apply this role to ports to be
connected to wireless access points. The access point can
provide network access to up to 30 mobile (wireless) users.
Port Mirroring - Apply this role to ports to be monitored by a
network analyzer. For more information about port mirroring,
see Port Mirroring
on page 47.
None - Apply this role to ports if you do not want a
specialized Smartports role on the port. This role can be used
on connections to any device, including devices in the roles
described above.
Choose the Smartport role that will be applied to the
connected port.
The Smartport roles are recommended configurations for
the ports. These configurations are referred to as port
roles. They optimize the switch connections and ensure
security, transmission quality, and reliability to traffic
from the switch ports. These configurations also prevent
many problems caused by port misconfigurations.
The port roles are based on the type of device that is
connected to the switch port. Make sure you decide
which port will be connected to which type of device
before you select the Smartport.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
