MultiLink

Hardened Ethernet Communication Switches

Ethernet Communication Solutions for the Industrial

Automation, Power Utility and Transportation Markets
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Why network your devices?
As the functionality of devices found in substations and industrial facilities grows,
and with the emergence of standards such as IEC 61850, the desire and need to
network your devices with reliable communications grows as well.

Networking your
devices will provide:
Access to your devices from
anywhere in within or outside
your facility
The ability for devices to
communicate directly with each
other (Peer-to-Peer)
Simplified System troubleshooting
Improved visibility and
management of your assets

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Designed for Harsh Environments
MultiLink is a family of Ethernet Switches that are
designed specifically for use in:
Industrial Facilities
Substations
Traffic Control Markets

Industrial Facilities Utility Stations Traffic Control Systems

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Strict Industrial Network Requirements

These unique markets have special requirements not usually

found in traditional communication equipment such as:
Ability to Withstand Harsh Environments
High Degree of Security
High Reliability
Modularity - Ability to communicate with
many different devices and types of
communication ports
Ease of configuration

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Certified to be used in Harsh Environments
Multilink Ethernet Switches are designed and tested to meet the same
requirements to withstand harsh environments as all of our relays and meters.

IEC 61850-3 - Standards for reliability of communication networks and systems in

Substations

IEEE 1613 - Standards for the design of communication network equipment to

be used in substations and industrial sites

NEBS Level3 - Stringent test level required for high reliability in harsh
environments and mission critical applications (Competitive Local
Exchange Carriers)

ETSI Certified - European Telecommunications Standards Institute, which

establishes the telecommunications standards in Europe

NEMA TS2 - Stipulates the environmental requirements for traffic control

equipment.

-40 C to +85 C - Tested to the IEC 60028-2-1 & IEC 60028-2-2 standards without the
use of fans

IP 40 Rated - Specifies the extent to which the equipment is protected against

foreign particles and the degree that persons are protected from
enclosed hazards
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Highest Degree of Management Security
MultiLink Switches provides the highest degree of network security
available. All network management functions are protected against
unauthorized access through:

SNMPv3 - Provides encrypted authentication and

access security for network management
functions

Secure Web Management - SSL (Secure Socket Layer) - Same technology

used by financial institutions ensures secure
access to switch management via the web

Remote Access Security - Limits access to SNMP via the web and Telnet
to designated IP addresses

Password Security - Multi-level CLI log-in enforced to ensure

authorized access
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Highest Degree of Network Security
MultiLink Switches security ensures that only authorized users gain
access to the network through the switch

User Access Security Features include:

Port Security - Restricts port traffic to only authenticated MAC
addresses

RADIUS - Provides port based access control authentication of

users through a controlled database. Commonly used
in wireless networks
TACACS+ - Provides access control of central servers through
authentication and authorization

SMTP email alerts - Alarms Trigger notifications generated by a security

violation

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Highly Reliable Networks with Fast Fault Recovery

MultiLink Switches provide high network reliability and availability

through:

Redundancy in both Ring and Mesh network architectures

Fast fault recovery times using industry standard RSTP (IEEE 802.1w)

Link-Loss-Alert allows for seamless detecting of fiber link loss to

re-route transmission to a redundant path

Enhanced diagnostics for fast, efficient, and proactive troubleshooting

of network problems

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Simple Network Management

MultiLink Switches provide full management capabilities through the powerful

and simple to use Graphical User Interface. With this interface you will be able to
manage:

Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) - Configure and Create Virtual Local Area Networks
to handle bandwidth more efficiently and provide
additional security

Quality of Service (QoS) - Provide the ability to prioritize traffic

Port Mirroring - Monitor all traffic on any Ethernet port to

facilitate troubleshooting

Identify traffic patterns - Monitor port traffic to identify utilization of

network traffic

Event Log - Identify occurrences of ports going down or

illegal switch access attempts

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Simple Network Management
Easily identify the status of all communication ports

Monitor the status of each of the communication ports

over the Ethernet network in Real-Time
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Simple Network Management
Simplified Switch Setup

All network communication settings can be configured in

one easy step
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Simple Network Management
Programmable Alarm Contact Warnings

Program which types of errors and warnings will trigger the

external Alarm Contact
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Simple Network Management
Easy to understand Ethernet Traffic Statistics

Monitor all of the different types of network traffic passing

through each communication port
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Simple Network Management
Informative Event Logs

View the Switch Event Log that indicates Port Availability, Authorized
and Unauthorized Access attempts and Switch Configuration Changes
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Simple Network Management
Easy VLAN Configuration

Create VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) to help to

optimize Bandwidth and Network Efficiency
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MultiLink
3 Models Available to fit any Application

ML2400 ML1600

19 Rack Mounted Managed Switch 9 Panel Mounted Managed Switch

ML600

Compact Unmanaged Switch 16

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ML2400
19 Rack Mounted Managed Switch

Modular design supports multiple

connection types for application flexibility

Supports up to 12 fiber optic ST/SC ports

or 24 copper RJ45 ports

Ports can be mounted on Front or Rear

of unit

Up to 4 Gigabit uplink ports available

Robust easy to use network

management

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ML1600
9 Panel Mounted Managed Switch

Modular design supports multiple

connection types for application flexibility

Supports up to 8 fiber optic ST/SC ports or

16 copper RJ45 ports

Redundant power supply available

Up to 4 Gigabit uplink ports available

Robust easy to use network management

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ML600
Compact Unmanaged Switch

Ideal for locations with a few Ethernet

devices

Provides 6 switch ports; 1 or 2 of which may

be 100Mb fiber; balance 10/100Mb copper

Can be used in Self-Healing and Redundant

LAN architectures

Rated from -25C to +75C

DIN Rail mounting options

Best Price-to-Value solution available

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MultiLink
Ethernet Communication Ports Available:

10/100 Mbit RJ45 Copper ports

10 Mbit multimode ST Fiber Optic ports

100 Mbit multimode ST Fiber Optic ports

100 Mbit multimode SC Fiber Optic ports

100 Mbit singlemode SC Fiber Optic ports

1 Gigabit RJ45 Copper uplink ports

1 Gigabit multimode SC fiber Optic uplink ports

Additional fiber optic port types available. Please contact factory for details

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MultiLink
Hardened Ethernet Communication Switches

Summary:

Industrial Hardened Meets all Industrial, Substation, and Transportation

standards and requirements

High level of Security Ensures all access to the switch or network is from an
authorized source

Simplified Network Graphical User Interface for all configuration and

Management troubleshooting

Fast Fault Recovery Quick detection of broken links and re-routing of network
Times traffic

Modular Design Supports multiple connection types to fit all applications

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