User Manual 46954

Stratix 8000 Ethernet
Managed Switches
Hardware User Manual

Catalog Numbers 1783-MS06T, 1783-MS10T,
1783-MX08T, 1783-MX08F
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Preface
About This Publication This publication describes the physical and performance characteristics of the
Stratix 8000 Ethernet Managed Switches. In addition, this publication provides
the following:
• Detailed installation information

• How to use the switch
• Troubleshooting information
This guide does not describe system messages that you might receive or how
to configure your switch. For this information, see the Additional Resources
section on page 6.
Who Should Use This This guide is for the person installing Stratix 8000 Ethernet Managed Switches.
We assume that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of the
Publication Ethernet protocol and local area networking.
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Preface
Additional Resources These documents contain additional information concerning this Rockwell
Automation product.
Resource Description
Stratix 8000 Ethernet Managed Switches Describes how to get started installing and
Installation Instructions, publication configuring the switch.
1783-IN005
Stratix 8000 Ethernet Managed Switches Provides detailed information on configuring
Software User Manual, publication and managing your switches.
1783-UM003
Stratix 8000 Ethernet Managed Switches Lists enhancements and anomalies
Release Notes, publication 1783-RN002 associated with the software release.
Device Manager online help (provided with Provides context-sensitive information on
the switch) configuring and using the switch, including
system messages.
Industrial Automation Wiring and Provides general guidelines for installing a
Grounding Guidelines, publication Rockwell Automation industrial system.
1770-4.1
Product Certifications website, Provides declarations of conformity,
http://ab.com certificates, and other certification details.
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http://literature.rockwellautomation.com. To order paper copies of technical
documentation, contact your local Rockwell Automation distributor or sales
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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Who Should Use This Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 1
Start About the Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power and Relay Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Console Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dual-Purpose Uplink Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
10/100 Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
100BASE-FX Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Auto-MDIX Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Switch and Port Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dual-purpose Port Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Expansion Module Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CompactFlash Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 2
Install the Switch Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Environment and Enclosure Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Place the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Verify Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Add Modules to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Expansion Module Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Install the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Attach Expansion Modules (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mount the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Install the SFP Module (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Ground the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Wire the DC Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Attach the Power and Relay Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Wire the External Alarms (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Install or Remove the CompactFlash Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Set Up the Switch Initially with Express Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Configure and Manage the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Use the Device Manager Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Use RSLogix 5000 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Download Cisco Network Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Use the Command-Line Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Use SNMP Management Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Reset the Switch to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Connect to the Switch Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Connect to 10/100 Copper Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Connect to Dual-purpose Uplink (10/100/1000 and SFP Fiber)
Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Connect to 100BaseFX Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Verify Port Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Verify Switch Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Connect a Computer or a Terminal to the Console Port. . . . . . . . . . . 62
Run a Power-on Self-test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Verify POST Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Disconnect Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Install and Remove SFP Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Install SFP Modules into SFP Module Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Remove SFP Modules from SFP Module Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Connect to SFP Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Chapter 3
Troubleshoot the Switch Obtain Troubleshooting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Verify Switch POST Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
View POST Results With a Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Verify Switch Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Verify Switch Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Bad or Damaged Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Ethernet and Fiber Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Link Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Transceiver Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Port and Interface Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Verify Switch Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Speed, Duplex, and Autonegotiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Autonegotiation and Network Interface Cards (NICs) . . . . . . . . . 74
Cabling Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Obtain Configurtion Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Chapter 4
Cable and Connectors 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Connect to 10BASE-T- and 100BASE-TX-Compatible Devices. 76
100BASE-FX Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
SFP Module Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Dual-purpose Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Console Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Cable and Adapter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
SFP Module Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Adapter Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Index

Chapter 1
Start
This chapter provides a functional overview of the switches and covers these
topics.
Topic Page
About the Switches 8
Power and Relay Connector 11
Console Port 12
Dual-Purpose Uplink Ports 12
10/100 Ports 13
100BASE-FX Ports 13
Rear Panel 13
Cabling 14
Status Indicators 15
CompactFlash Memory Card 19

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About the Switches The Stratix 8000 Ethernet Managed Switches provide a rugged, easy-to-use,
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 any Ethernet-enabled industrial
communication devices including programmable logic controllers (PLCs),
human-machine interfaces (HMIs), drives, sensors, and I/O.
You can mount the switches on a DIN rail in an industrial enclosure, on a wall,
or panel.
Available Switches, Expansion Modules, and SFP Modules
Catalog Number Description

Switches
1783-MS06T 4 10/100BASE-T Ethernet ports and 2 dual-purpose ports, each with a 10/100/1000BASE-T copper port
and an SFP (small form-factor pluggable) module slot
1783-MS10T 8 10/100BASE-T Ethernet ports and 2 dual-purpose ports, each with a 10/100/1000BASE-T copper port
and an SFP (small form-factor pluggable) module slot
Expansion Modules
1783-MX08T Expansion module with 8 10/100BASE-T copper Ethernet ports
1783-MX08F Expansion module with 8 100BASE-FX fiber optic Ethernet ports
SFP Modules
1783-SFP100FX 100BASE-FX multi-mode fiber transceiver
1783-SFP1GSX 1000BASE-SX multi-mode fiber transceiver
1783-SFP100LX 100BASE-LX single-mode fiber transceiver
1783-SFP1GLX 1000BASE-LX single-mode fiber transceiver
Required Components

1606-XL series (recommended) Class 2, 24V DC output power supplies
1606-XLP series (recommended)
Or equivalent
Spare Components

1783-MCF CompactFlash card
The switch front panel contains the ports, the status indicators, and the power
and relay connectors. The following figures show the 1783-MS10T switch and
expansion module front panels.

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1783-MS10T Switch
.
1 Power and relay connectors

2 Console port
3 Dual-purpose ports
4 10/100 ports
5 Protective ground connection
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1783-MX08T Switch Copper Expansion Module (side cover removed)
1 31827-M
1 10/100 ports
1783-MX08F Switch Fiber Expansion Module
31828-M
1 100BASE-FX ports

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Power and Relay Connector You connect the DC power and alarm signals to the switch through two front
panel connectors. One connector provides primary DC power (supply A) and
the major alarm signal, and a second connector (supply B) provides secondary
power and the minor alarm signal. The two connectors are physically identical
and are in the upper left side of the front panel, as shown in the figure below.
The switch accessory pack includes the mating power and relay connectors.
These connectors provide screw terminals for terminating the DC power and
alarm wire and plug into the power and relay receptacles on the front panel.
The positive DC power connection is labeled V, and the return is the adjacent
connection labeled RT, as shown in the figure below.
V RT
A A
31783-M
The switch can operate with a single power source or with dual power sources.
When both power sources are operational, the switch draws power from the
DC source with the higher voltage. If one of the two power sources fail, the
other continues to power the switch.
WARNING
When you connect or disconnect the power and relay connector
with power applied, an electrical arc can occur. This could
cause an explosion in hazardous area installations. Be sure that
power is removed from the switch and alarm circuit. Be sure
that power cannot be accidentally turned on or verify that the
area is nonhazardous before proceeding.
Failure to securely tighten the power and relay connector

captive screws can result in an electrical arc if the connector is
accidentally removed.
The power and relay connectors also provide an interface for two independent
alarm relays: the major alarm and the minor alarm. The relays can be activated
for environmental, power supply, and port status alarm conditions and can be
configured to indicate an alarm with either open or closed contacts. The relay
itself is normally open, so under power failure conditions, the contacts are
open. From the Command Line Interface (CLI), you can associate any alarm
condition with one alarm relay or with both relays.
Alarm relays often control an external alarm device, such as a bell or a light. To
connect an external alarm device to the relay, you must connect two relay
contact wires to complete an electrical circuit. Both alarm terminals on the
power and relay connector are labeled A. You can connect them without
regard to polarity.

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See the Stratix 8000 Ethernet Managed Switches Software User Manual,
publication 1783-UM003A, for more information on alarm configuration..
For more information about the power and relay connector, see Chapter 4,
Cable and Connectors.
Console Port For configuring, monitoring, and managing the switch, you can connect a
switch to a computer through the console port and the supplied RJ45-to-DB-9
adapter cable. If you want to connect a switch to a terminal, you need to
provide an RJ45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter. For console-port and
adapter-pinout information, see the Two Twisted-pair Straight-through Cable
Schematic on page 76.
WARNING
If you connect or disconnect the console cable with power
applied to the switch or any device on the network, an electrical
arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous
location installations. Be sure that power is removed or the
To verify switch operation, perform POST on the switch in a

nonhazardous location before installation.
Dual-Purpose Uplink Ports The two dual-purpose uplink ports may each be configured for RJ45 (copper)
or SFP (fiber) media types. Only one of these connections in each of the
dual-purpose ports can be active at a time. If both ports are connected, the
SFP module port has priority.
You can set the copper RJ45 ports to operate at 10, 100, or 1000 Mb/s in
full-duplex or half-duplex mode. You can configure them as fixed 10, 100, or
1000 Mb/s (Gigabit) Ethernet ports and can configure the duplex setting.
You can use approved Gigabit (or 100 Mbps) Ethernet SFP modules to
establish fiber-optic connections to other switches. These transceiver modules
are field-replaceable, providing the uplink interfaces when inserted in an SFP
module slot. You use fiber-optic cables with LC connectors to connect to a
fiber-optic SFP module. These ports operate in the full duplex mode only.

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10/100 Ports You can set the 10/100 ports to operate at 10 or 100 Mb/s in full-duplex or
half-duplex mode. You can also set these ports for speed and duplex
autonegotiation in compliance with IEEE 802.3-2002. (The default setting is
autonegotiate.)
When set for autonegotiation, the port senses the speed and duplex settings of
the attached device. If the connected device also supports autonegotiation, the
switch port negotiates the best connection (that is, the fastest line speed that
both devices support and full-duplex transmission if the attached device
supports it) and configures itself accordingly. In all cases, the attached device
must be within 100 m (328 ft.) of the switch.
100BASE-FX Ports The IEEE 802.3-2002 100BASE-FX ports (on the 1783-MX08F expansion
module) provide full-duplex 100 Mb/s connectivity over multimode fiber
(MMF) cables. These ports use a built-in, small-form-factor fixed (SFF)
fiber-optic transceiver module that accepts a dual LC connector. The cable can
be up to 2 km (1.24 miles) in length.
Rear Panel The rear panel of the switches and expansion modules have latches for
installation on either a DIN rail or a wall, as shown in the following figure. The
latches slide outward to position the switch over the DIN rail and slide inward
to secure the switch to a DIN rail. The feet must be extended when mounting
the switch on heavy-duty (35 x 15mm) DIN rail or they may be extended for
improved ventilation when wall mounting.
Foot
Latch
31777-M

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Cabling 100BASE-TX traffic requires Category 5 cable. 10BASE-T traffic can use
Category 3 or Category 4 cables.
When connecting the switch to workstations, servers, and routers,

straight-through cables are normally used. However, the automatic
medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) feature of the switch is
enabled by default and will automatically re-configure the ports to use either
straight-through or crossover cable type.
Auto-MDIX Feature
The Auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default. When the auto-MDIX feature

is enabled, the switch detects the required cable type (straight-through or
crossover) for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces
accordingly.
You can use the command-line interface (CLI) to disable the auto-MDIX
feature. See the online help for more information.

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The switches and expansion modules have these status indicators.

Status Indicators
Switch and Port Status Indicators
V
RT
A
A
EIP Mod Status Indicator
EIP Net Status Indicator
Setup Status Indicator
PWR A Status
PWR B Status Indicator Indicator Port Status Indicator
Dual-purpose Port
Status Indicator 31793-M
Indicator State Description

EIP Mod Off No power. Check the power supply and cabling.
(EtherNet/IP module status)
Solid green The switch is operating properly.
Flashing green The switch has not been configured as a managed switch (for example,
Express Setup was not performed, no IP address, no password). The
switch is operating as an unmanaged switch.
Flashing red A recoverable minor fault, such as an incorrect configuration, has
occurred.
Solid red A non-recoverable major fault has occurred. Cycle power. If the
problem persists, contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support.
Flashing green/red The switch is performing a power-on self-test (POST).
EIP Net Off No power or no IP address.
(EtherNet/IP network
status) • Check the power supply and cabling.
• Make sure switch is properly configured.
Solid green The device has at least one established EtherNet/IP connection.
Flashing green No EtherNet/IP connection yet, but the switch has obtained an IP
address.
Flashing red EtherNet/IP connection has timed out.
Solid red Duplicate IP address. The switch has detected that its IP address is
already in use.
Flashing green/red The switch is performing a power-on self-test (POST).

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Indicator State Description

Setup Off Switch is configured as a managed switch.
Solid green Switch is in initial setup.
Flashing green Switch is in one of the following states;
• initial setup
• recovery
• initial setup incomplete
Solid red Switch failed to start initial setup or recovery because there is no
available switch port to which to connect the management station.
Disconnect a device from a switch port, and press the Express Setup
button.
PWR A and PWR B Off Power is not present on the circuit, or power is not applied to the
(see PWR A and PWR B system.
Status Indicators, below)
Solid green Power is present on the associated circuit.
Port Off No link.
Solid green Link present.
Flashing green Activity. Port is sending or receiving data.
Flashing amber A link blocked by spanning tree violation is sending or receiving data.
Alternating green/amber Link fault. Error frames can affect connectivity, and errors such as
excessive collisions, CRC errors, and alignment and jabber errors are
monitored for a link-fault indication (RJ45 connection only).
Solid amber Port is not forwarding. Port was disabled by management, an address
violation, or spanning tree violation.
After a port is reconfigured, the port status indicator can remain amber
for up to 30 seconds while spanning tree checks the network for
possible loops.
PWR A and PWR B Status Indicators
If the switch has dual power sources (for redundancy), the switch draws power
from the power source with the higher voltage. If one of the DC power
sources fails, the alternate DC power source powers the switch.
If The Status Indicator Color Is

Power is present on the PWR A or PWR B Green
input
Power is not present on the PWR or PWR B Red when power is not present, if switch is
input configured for dual input power.
Off if the switch is not configured for

dual-input power.

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Dual-purpose Port Status Indicators
The status indicators on a dual-purpose port, as shown in the following figure, show whether
the RJ45 connector or an SFP module is active. The port can be configured as either a
10/100/1000 port through the RJ45 connector or as an SFP module, but not both. The status
indicators show which port is being used, and current port activity.
RJ45 Port In-use and Activity

Status Indicator
RJ45 Port SFP Module Port
SFP Module Port In-use and Activity Status Indicator
State Description
Off No link.
Flashing amber A link blocked by spanning tree is sending or receiving data.
Alternating Link fault. Error frames can affect connectivity, and errors such as excessive collisions, CRC errors, and alignment and
green/amber jabber errors are monitored for a link-fault indication (RJ45 connection only).
Solid amber Port is not forwarding. Port was disabled by management, an address violation, or spanning tree violation.
After a port is reconfigured, the port status indicator can remain amber for up to 30 seconds while spanning tree
checks the network for possible loops.

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Expansion Module Status Indicators
State Description
Off No link.
Flashing amber A link blocked by spanning tree is sending or receiving data.
Alternating Link fault. Error frames can affect connectivity, and errors such as excessive collisions, CRC errors, and alignment and
green/amber jabber errors are monitored for a link-fault indication (RJ45 connection only).
Solid amber Port is not forwarding. Port was disabled by management, an address violation, or spanning tree violation.
After a port is reconfigured, the port status indicator can remain amber for up to 30 seconds while spanning tree checks
the network for possible loops.

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CompactFlash Memory The switch supports a CompactFlash memory card that makes it possible to
replace the switch without reconfiguring the switch. The slot for the
Card CompactFlash memory card is on the bottom of the switch as shown in the
following figure.
V
RT
A
A
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Although the switch is shipped with the CompactFlash memory card installed,
you can insert or remove the CompactFlash memory card by grasping the tab
on the card and either inserting it or removing it from the slot at the bottom of
the switch.
TIP Refer to Install or Remove the CompactFlash Card on page 47.

for more information on inserting and removing the
CompactFlash memory card.

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Notes:

Chapter 2
Install the Switch
This chapter describes how to install your switch, interpret the power-on
self-test (POST), and connect the switch to other devices.
Read these topics, and perform the procedures in this order.
Topic Page
Installation Guidelines 24
Before You Begin 24
Verify Package Contents 26
Add Modules to the Switch 26
Install the Switch 29
Install or Remove the CompactFlash Card 47
Set Up the Switch Initially with Express Setup 48
Configure and Manage the Switch 53
Reset the Switch to Factory Defaults 58
Connect to the Switch Ports 58
Verify Port Connectivity 61
Verify Switch Operation 62
Connect a Computer or a Terminal to the Console Port 62
Run a Power-on Self-test (POST) 63
Verify POST Results 63
Verify POST Results 63
Disconnect Power 64
Install and Remove SFP Modules 64
Connect to SFP Modules 67

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WARNING
This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during
normal use.
Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces,
and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious
burns or weld the metal object to the terminals.
Do not stack the chassis on any other equipment. If the chassis falls, it can cause severe bodily injury and
equipment damage.
An exposed wire lead from a DC-input power source can conduct harmful levels of electricity. Be sure that
no exposed portion of the DC-input power source wire extends from the power and relay connector.
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.
This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the
protective device is rated not greater than 5A.
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed
only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring.
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or
an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to
de-energize the unit.
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
For connections outside the building where the equipment is installed, the following ports must be
connected through an approved network termination unit with integral circuit protection: 10/100/1000
Ethernet
When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected
last.
To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of 167 °F (75 °C).
This equipment is supplied as “open type” equipment. It must be mounted within an enclosure that is
suitably designed for those specific environmental conditions that will be present and appropriately
designed to prevent personal injury resulting from accessibility to live parts. The interior of the enclosure
must be accessible only by the use of a tool.
The enclosure must meet IP 54 or NEMA type 4 minimum enclosure rating standards.

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WARNING
This equipment is intended to be grounded to comply with emission and immunity requirements. Ensure
that the switch functional ground lug is connected to earth ground during normal use.
When used in a Class I, Division 2, hazardous location, this equipment must be mounted in a suitable
enclosure with proper wiring method, for all power, input and output wiring, that complies with the
governing electrical codes and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction over Class I, Division 2
installations.
Use twisted-pair supply wires suitable for 30 °C (86 °F) above surrounding ambient temperature outside
the enclosure.
This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial environment, in overvoltage Category
II applications (as defined in IEC publication 60664-1), and at altitudes up to 2000 m (6,561.68 ft) without
derating.
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least 105 mm (4.13
in.).
ATTENTION This equipment is only suitable for use in Class I, Division 2,

Groups A, B, C, D, or non hazardous locations.
Connect the unit only to a Class 2 DC power source.

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Installation Guidelines When determining where to place the switch, observe these guidelines.
Environment and Enclosure Guidelines
Review these environmental guidelines before installation.
• This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial

environment, in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in IEC
publication 60664-1), at altitudes up to 3 km (9842 ft) without derating.
• This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment,

according to IEC/CISPR Publication 11. Without appropriate
precautions, there may be potential difficulties ensuring electromagnetic
compatibility in other environments due to conducted as well as radiated
disturbance.
• This equipment is supplied as open-type equipment. It must be

mounted within an enclosure that is suitably designed for those specific
environmental conditions that will be present and appropriately
designed to prevent personal injury resulting from accessibility to live
parts. The enclosure must have suitable flame-retardant properties to
prevent or minimize the spread of flame, complying with a flame-spread
rating of 5VA, V2, V1, V0 (or equivalent) if nonmetallic. The interior of
the enclosure must be accessible only by the use of a tool.
Before You Begin Keep these points in mind when installing the switch.
• Proper ESD protection is required whenever you handle this

equipment. Installation and maintenance personnel should be properly
grounded by using ground straps to eliminate the risk of ESD damage
to the switch.
• Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards. Do not touch
circuit components inside the switch. When not in use, store the
equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging.
• Personnel responsible for the application of safety-related
Programmable Electronic Systems (PES) shall be aware of the safety
requirements in the application of the system and shall be trained in
using the system.
• Unless panel-mounted, this product is grounded through the DIN rail
to chassis ground. Use zinc-plated yellow-chromate steel DIN rail to
assure proper grounding. The use of other DIN rail materials (such as
aluminum, plastic, and so on.) that can corrode, oxidize, or are poor
conductors, can result in improper or intermittent grounding. Secure the
DIN rail to the mounting surface approximately every 200 mm (7.8 in.),
and use end-anchors appropriately.

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Place the Switch
When determining where to place the switch, observe these guidelines
• Before attaching the switch to the network, first verify that the switch is
operational by powering it on and running POST. Follow the
procedures in the Verify Switch Operation section on page 62.
• For 10/100 ports and 10/100/1000 ports, the cable length from a
switch to an attached device cannot exceed 100 m (328 ft).
• For 100BASE-FX fiber-optic ports, the cable length from a switch to an
attached device cannot exceed 2 km (6562 ft).
• Operating environment is within the ranges listed in the Stratix 8000
Ethernet Managed Switch Installation Instructions, publication
1783-IN005.
• Clearance to front and rear panels meet these conditions:
– Front-panel status indicators can be easily read.
– Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling.
– Front-panel direct current (DC) power and relay connector is within
reach of the connection to the DC power source.
• Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted. To
prevent the switch from overheating, provide the following minimum
clearances:
– Top and bottom: 105 mm (4.13 in.)
– Exposed side (not connected to the module): 90 mm (3.54 in.)
– Front: 65 mm (2.56 in.)
• Temperature surrounding the unit does not exceed 75 °C (167 °F)
ATTENTION When the switch is installed in an industrial enclosure, the

temperature within the enclosure is greater than normal room
temperature outside the enclosure.
The temperature inside the enclosure cannot exceed 75 oC
(167 oF), the maximum ambient enclosure temperature of the
switch.
• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power

lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures.

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Verify Package Contents Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container, and check each
item for damage. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Rockwell
Automation representative for assistance.
The switch is shipped with these items.
• Stratix 8000 Ethernet Managed Switches Installation Instructions,

publication 1783-IN005.
• Two power and relay connectors
• RJ45 to DB-9 console port adapter cable
• CompactFlash card
To connect the switch functional ground, you need a ring terminal lug
IMPORTANT
(such as Thomas & Bett part number 10RCR or equivalent).
If you want to connect a terminal to the switch console port, you need to
provide an RJ45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter. For multimode (MM)
connections, you can connect a 100BASE-FX port to a port on a target device
by using dual-LC connector.
The switch expansion modules are optional, and do not ship with the switch.
You need to order these separately.
Add Modules to the Switch The switches can operate as standalone devices with four or eight Fast
Ethernet ports, respectively. To increase the number of Fast Ethernet ports by
8 or 16, you can connect the optional expansion modules. Depending on the
mix of switches and expansion modules, you can have up to 24 Fast Ethernet
ports. The expansion modules cannot operate as standalone devices.
Expansion Module Configurations
To increase the number of ports, add one or two expansion modules to the
switch. If you are installing only one module, it can be either an 1783-MX08T
copper expansion module, or a 1783-MX08F fiber expansion module. If you
are installing two modules, the first must be an 1783-MX08T copper
expansion module, and the second can be either an 1783-MX08T copper
expansion module, or a 1783-MX08F fiber expansion module. You cannot add
two 1783-MX08F fiber expansion modules.

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The following table lists some port combinations using switch and expansion
modules.
Switch and Expansion Module Port Combinations
Port Type Switch and Expansion Modules Combination

100FE 100FX
(copper) (fiber optic)
4 one 1783-MS06T switch
4 8 one 1783-MS06T switch
one 1783-MX08F expansion module
one 1783-MX08T expansion module
two 1783-MX08T expansion modules
two 1783-MX08T expansion modules
The following figure displays example combinations of the 1783-MS06T

switch and expansion modules. The same combinations of expansion modules
can be used with a 1783-MS10T switch.

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1 1783-MS06T switch with 1783-MX08T and 1783-MX08F expansion modules (12 copper and 8 fiber optic ports)
2 1783-MS06T switch with one 1783-MX08F expansion module (4 copper and 8 fiber optic ports)
3 1783-MS06T switch with one 1783-MX08T expansion modules (12 copper ports)
4 1783-MS06T switch with two 1783-MX08T expansion modules (20 copper ports)

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Install the Switch Perform these procedures to install the switch.
ATTENTION If you connect or disconnect the communication cable with

power applied to this module or any device on the network, an
electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in
hazardous location installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous
before proceeding.
ATTENTION If you connect or disconnect wiring while the field-side power

is on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion
in hazardous location installations. Be sure that power is
removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.
ATTENTION To comply with the CE Low Voltage Directive (LVD), this

equipment must be powered from a source compliant with the
safety extra low voltage (SELV) or protected extra low voltage
(PELV).
To comply with UL restrictions, this equipment must be

powered from a source compliant with Class 2 or Limited
Voltage/Current.
Attach Expansion Modules (optional)
IMPORTANT If you are adding expansion modules, attach the expansion

modules to the switch before mounting the switch.
The switch can operate as a standalone device with two uplink ports and either
four or eight Fast Ethernet ports, or you can increase the number of Fast
Ethernet ports by 8 or 16 by connecting the expansion modules.
Expansion modules are supplied separately.

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You can install one or two expansion modules, limited to these four
combinations:
• one copper expansion module (1783-MX08T)

• one fiber expansion module (1783-MX08F)
• two copper expansion modules
• one copper and one fiber expansion module
TIP Only one 1783-MX08F expansion module is allowed per switch.

If a 1783-MX08F fiber expansion module is used in a system
with a 1783-MX08T copper expansion module, the fiber
expansion module must be installed in the right-most position.
1783-MX08T 1783-MX08F
Switch Copper Fiber
Expansion Expansion
Module Module
Depending on the mix of switches and expansion modules, you can have up to
24 10/100 ports.
Follow these steps to connect the expansion modules to the switch.
IMPORTANT You must add expansion modules to the base unit before
applying power to the switch. Remove power from the switch
when reconfiguring it.
TIP If you are not using expansion modules, skip these steps. Go on
to the Mount the Switch section on page 32.
1. Remove the right side panel by firmly grasping both sides of it in the
middle and pulling it outward.

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If necessary, use a screwdriver to pry open the side panel.
31779-M
2. Remove the protective EMI-connector cover from the side panel.
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3. Push the upper module latches up and the lower module latches down.
Then slide the switch and module together.
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TIP The expansion module is shown with the side panel removed.
Do not remove this panel unless you plan to install another
module.

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4. Push the upper and lower module latches in to secure the module to the
switch.
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5. If you are installing a second module, repeat steps 1...4, but secure the
second module to the right side of the first module.
IMPORTANT You cannot install an expansion module to the right of

1783-MX08F fiber expansion module.
Mount the Switch
You can mount the switch in one of two ways:
• On a DIN rail
• On a wall or panel
Mount the Switch on a DIN Rail
ATTENTION When mounting the switch on a DIN rail, you can ground the
switch through the DIN rail to chassis ground. Use zinc plated
yellow-chromate steel DIN rail to assist in proper grounding.
The use of other DIN rail materials (for example, aluminum or
plastic)) that can corrode, oxidize, or are poor conductors, can
impede proper grounding. Secure DIN rail to mounting surface
approximately every 200 mm (7.8 in.) using end-anchors
appropriately and using a washer plate along the entire length
of the DIN rail.
Follow these steps to mount the switch on a DIN rail.

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1. Insert a sharp tool such as a screwdriver in the space next to the tab,
push gently to release the catch, then turn the screwdriver to push the
tab out.
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2. If you are using a heavy-duty 35 mm x 15 mm (1.38 in. x 0.59 in.) DIN

rail, rotate all feet to the extended positions.
Otherwise, if you are using 35 mm x 7.5 mm (1.38 in. x 0.30 in.) DIN rail,
rotate the feet to the recessed positions.
Foot
Latch
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3. Position the rear panel of the switch directly in front of the DIN rail,
making sure that the DIN rail fits in the space between the two latches.
DIN Rail
Latch
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4. Push the DIN rail latches in after the switch is over the DIN rail to
secure the switch to the rail.
5. Ground the switch.
Refer to Ground the Switch on page 38.
6. Wire the switch.
Refer to Wire the DC Power Source on page 40.

Chapter 2
Install the Switch on a Wall or Panel
The switch can be installed on a wall or a panel. To attach the switch to a wall
or a panel, follow these steps.
IMPORTANT If you are installing expansion modules, attach the expansion

modules to the switch before mounting the switch.
TIP You will need M5 or #10-24 or #10-32 bolts or screws with 1.27
cm (0.5 in.) O.D. flat washers. This hardware is not provided
with the switch.
1. If the DIN rail latches are pushed out, push them in so they are fully
locked in place.
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2. Rotate all feet to their recessed positions so that the switch can mount
flat on the wall or panel.
TIP If greater air circulation around the switch is required, rotate

the feet to their extended positions before mounting the switch
on the wall.

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1. Position the rear panel of the switch against the wall or a panel in the
desired location, as shown in this figure.
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1. Place M5 or #10-24 or #10-32 bolts or screws with 1.27 cm (0.5 in.)

O.D. flat washers through each DIN rail latch, and screw them into the
wall.
1. Ground the switch.
Refer to Ground the Switch on page 38.

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Install the SFP Module (optional)
ATTENTION SFP modules are static sensitive devices. Always use an ESD
wrist strap or similar individual grounding device when
handling SFP modules.
IMPORTANT Using an SFP module other than those provided by Rockwell

Automation will disable the switch port.
IMPORTANT Installing and removing an SFP module can shorten its useful
life. Do not remove and insert SFP modules more often than is
absolutely necessary.
Grasp the module on the sides, and insert it into the switch slot until you feel
the connector snap into place.
31782-M
If the SFP module cannot be fully inserted, stop! Do not force the module into
ATTENTION
the slot. Rotate the SFP module 180 degrees and try again.

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Ground the Switch
Follow these steps to connect the switch to a protective ground.
ATTENTION
For proper grounding, you must always connect the power
supply functional-ground screw when connecting the power
supply. You must provide an acceptable grounding path for each
device in your application. For more information on proper
grounding guidelines, refer to publication 1770-4.1, Industrial
Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines.
ATTENTION
You must use the external grounding screw on the front of the
switch to ground the switch. Use a 5.3 mm2 (10 AWG) ground
wire.
1. Use a standard Phillips screwdriver or a ratcheting-torque screwdriver

with a Phillips head to remove the ground screw from the front panel of
the switch.
2. Store the ground screw for later use.
3. If your ground wire is insulated, use a wire stripping tool to strip the 5.3
mm2 (10 AWG) ground wire to 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) ± 0.5 mm (0.02 in.).
12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
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4. Insert the ground wire into the ring terminal lug.

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5. Using a crimping tool, crimp the ring terminal to the wire.
31790-M
6. Slide the ground screw through the ring terminal.
7. Insert the ground screw into the ground-screw opening on the front
panel.
V
RT
A
A
31791-M
8. Using a ratcheting torque screwdriver, tighten the ground screw and ring
terminal lug to the switch front panel to
0.96 N•m (8.5 lb•in).
9. Attach the other end of the ground wire to a grounded bare-metal

surface, such as a ground bus, or a grounded DIN rail.

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Wire the DC Power Source
WARNING
Before performing any of the following procedures, make sure
that power is removed from the DC circuit or the area is
nonhazardous before proceeding.
ATTENTION To comply with the CE Low Voltage Directive (LVD), this

equipment must be powered from a source compliant with the
safety extra low voltage (SELV) or protected extra low voltage
(PELV).
To comply with UL restrictions, this equipment must be

powered from a source compliant with Class 2 or Limited
Voltage/Current.
Follow these steps to prepare the DC power cable.
1. Locate the power and alarm relay connector.

V RT
A A
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2. Identify the positive and return DC power connections on the

connector.
The positive DC power connection is labeled V, and the negative DC power

connection is the adjacent connection labeled RT.
TIP Connections labeled A are used for the alarm relay connectors.
3. Measure a length of 0.82…0.52 mm2 (18…20 AWG) copper wire long

enough to connect to the DC power source.
4. Using an 18-gauge wire-stripping tool, strip each of the two wires to 6.3
mm (0.25 in.) ± 0.5 mm (0.02 in.).

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Do not strip more than 6.8 mm (0.27 in.) of insulation from the wire. Stripping
more than the recommended amount of wire can leave exposed wire from the
connector after installation.
6.8 mm (0.27 in.)
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5. Insert the exposed part of the positive wire into the connection labeled
V and the exposed part of the return wire into the connection labeled
RT.
Make sure that you cannot see any wire lead. Only wire with insulation
should extend from the connector.
V RT A
V
A
RT
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6. Use a ratcheting-torque screwdriver to torque the power and relay

connector captive screws (above the installed wire leads) to 0.23 N•m
(2.0 lb•in.).
7. Connect the other end of the positive wire (the one connected to V) to
the positive terminal on the DC power source, and connect the other
end of the return wire (the one connected to RT) to the return terminal
on the DC power source.
TIP You can use a second power source to provide redundant

power.The alarm relays on the switch can be used to warn you
if one of the power supplies fails. The switch will operate
properly with only one power source connected at either Pwr A
or Pwr B.
8. If you are installing the switch and are using a second power source,
repeat steps 3...7 with a second power and relay connector.
ATTENTION If multiple power sources are used, do not exceed the specified
isolation voltage.

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Attach the Power and Relay Connector
Follow these steps to connect the DC power and relay connector to the switch:.
ATTENTION
The input voltage source of the alarm circuits must be an
isolated source and limited to less than or equal to 30V DC, 1 A.
1. Insert the power and relay connector into the Pwr A receptacle on the
switch front panel.
V
RT
A
A
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2. Use a screwdriver to tighten the captive screws on the sides of the power
and relay connector.

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3. If a second power source is required (for redundancy), insert a second

power and relay connector into the Pwr B receptacle on the switch front
panel.
V
RT
A
A
V
RT
A
A
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ATTENTION If multiple power sources are used, do not exceed the specified
isolation voltage.
4. Use a screwdriver to tighten the captive screws on the sides of the

second power and relay connector.

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Wire the External Alarms (Optional)
This procedure is optional.
The alarm relays on the switch are normally open. To connect an external
alarm device to the relays, you must connect two relay contact wires to
complete an electrical circuit. Because each external alarm device requires two
connections to a relay, the switch supports a maximum of two external alarm
devices.
ATTENTION The input voltage source of the alarm circuits must be an

isolated source and limited to less than or equal to 50Vdc, 1A.
For wire connections to the power and relay connector, you
must use UL and CSA rated, style 1007 or 1569 twisted-pair
copper appliance wiring material (AWM) wire (such as Belden
part number 9318).
To wire the switch to an external alarm device, follow these steps:
1. Measure two strands of twisted-pair wire (18...20 AWG) long enough to

connect to the external alarm device.
2. Use a wire stripper to remove the casing from both ends of each wire to
6.3 mm (0.25 in.) ± 0.5 mm (0.02 in.).
IMPORTANT Do not strip more than 6.8 mm (0.27 in.) of insulation from the
wires. Stripping more than the recommended amount of wire
can leave exposed wire from the power and relay connector
after installation.
3. Insert the exposed wires for the external alarm device into the two
connections labeled A, as shown in the following figure.

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1
2
6 24
! !
-
1 External device, relay wire A connection 1 2 External device, relay wire A connection 2
4. Use a flat-head screwdriver to torque the power and relay connector

captive screw (above the installed wire leads) to 0.23 N•m (2.0 lb•in.).
V RT A
V
RT
A
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5. Repeat steps 1...4 to insert the input and output wires of an additional
external alarm device into the second power and relay connector.
The following figure shows the completed wiring for two power
supplies and two external alarm devices.

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1 5
2 6
3 7
4 8
6 24 6 24
! ! ! !
-
1 Power source A positive connection 5 Power source B positive connection

2 Power source A return connection 6 Power source B return connection
3 External device 1, relay wire major alarm 7 External device 2, relay wire minor alarm
connection connection
4 External device 1, relay wire major alarm 8 External device 2, relay wire minor alarm
connection connection
6. Refer to Attach the Power and Relay Connector on page 42 for

instructions on how to connect the power and relay connector to the
front panel.

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Install or Remove the Follow this procedure to install or remove the CompactFlash card.
CompactFlash Card
WARNING
When you insert or remove the CompactFlash Card while power
is on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion
in hazardous location installations. Be sure that power is
removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.
Install or remove the CompactFlash card by grasping the tab on the card and
either inserting it or removing it from the slot at the bottom of the switch.
V
RT
A
A
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IMPORTANT You can install and remove the CompactFlash card while the
switch is powered. However, If you do not have a CompactFlash
card installed in the switch, you will be unable to do the
following:
• start the Device Manager web interface when you apply power to
the switch
• save configuration changes you made with the AOP via RSLogix
5000 software
• boot up the switch (the POST will not begin)

Chapter 2
Set Up the Switch Initially When you first set up the switch, use Express Setup to enter the initial IP
address. Doing this enables the switch to be used as a managed switch. You
with Express Setup can then access the switch through the IP address for additional configuration.
You need this equipment to set up the switch:
• A personal computer with Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows

2003, or XP operating system installed.
• A web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0, Internet Explorer 7.0, or Firefox
2.0) with JavaScript enabled.
• A straight-through or crossover Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect
your personal computer to the switch.
Do the following to configure your computer:
• Disable any wireless interface running on your personal computer.

• Disable other networks in your system.
• Set up the DHCP protocol for Auto IP, not static.
• Disable the static DNS server.
• Disable browser proxy settings.
Typically, browser settings are located in Tools>Internet

Options>Connections>LAN Settings.
Follow these steps to run Express Setup.
1. Make sure that at least one switch Ethernet port is available for Express
Setup.
IMPORTANT Do not use the console port for Express Setup.
During Express Setup, the switch acts as a DHCP server. If your

personal computer has a static IP address, change your personal
computer settings before you begin to temporarily use DHCP.
2. Apply power to the switch.
When the switch powers on, it begins the power-on self-test (POST).
During POST, the status indicators flash while a series of tests verify
that the switch functions properly. Wait for the switch to complete
POST, which takes approximately 3 minutes.
3. Make sure that POST has completed by verifying that the EIP Mod and
Setup status indicators are flashing green.

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If the switch fails POST, the EIP Mod status indicator turns red.
V
RT
A
A
EIP Mod Status Indicator
Setup Status Indicator
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4. Press and release the Express Setup button. Wait for a few seconds until
the status indicator on one of the unconnected switch ports flashes
green.
This button is recessed 16 mm (0.63 in.) behind the front panel. Use a
small tool, such as a paper clip, to reach the button.
V
RT
A
A
Express Setup
Button
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5. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable (not provided) from the flashing

switch port to the Ethernet port on your personal computer.
V
RT
A
A
31794-M
TIP If you wait too long to connect the cable, the Setup status
indicator turns off. Go back to step 4 on page 49.
The port status indicators on your personal computer and on the switch
both flash while the switch configures the connection.

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6. While the Setup status indicator flashes green, start an Internet browser
session on the personal computer.
The switch prompts you for the default switch username and password.
7. Leave the username field blank.
8. Enter the default switch password, switch.
The Express Setup dialog box automatically appears.
9. If the window does not appear, do the following:
• enter the URL of a well-known website in your browser to be sure the

browser is working correctly.
Your browser will then automatically be directed to the Express Setup

web page.
• verify that any proxy settings or pop-up blockers are disabled on your
browser.
• verify that any wireless interface is disabled on your personal computer. .
TIP You may also enter the URL

http://169.254.0.1/express-setup.htm to access the Express
Setup page directly.

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10. Enter the network settings.
All entries must be English letters and Arabic numbers.
In this field Do this

Management Interface (VLAN) The default is VLAN 1. Do not change from the default setting unless instructed to do so by your
IT department. To change to a setting other than the default, use the Device Manager web
interface to avoid losing your switch connection. Do not change the setting until after Express
Setup is complete.
IP Assignment Mode We recommend using the default, Static, which means that the switch always has the IP
address that you assign. Use the DHCP setting when you want the switch to automatically
obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.
IP Address Enter the IP address for the switch. (Later, you can use the IP address to access the switch
through the Device Manager web interface.)
Subnet Mask Select a mask from the pull-down list.
Default Gateway (optional) Enter the IP address of the router.
Password Enter a password. The password can be from 1...25 alphanumeric characters, can start with a
number, is case sensitive, but does not allow spaces. In the Confirm Password field, enter the
password again
11. Enter the optional settings now, or enter them later by using the Device
Manager web interface.
Refer to Use the Device Manager Web Interface on page 53.
In this field Do this

Host Name Enter a Host Name for the switch.
Date and Time Fields The date and time fields may be populated from your personal computer. If they re not
automatically populated, enter the date and time.
Daylight Saving Time Click Enable to use Daylight Saving Time.

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TIP For more information about the optional settings, from the
toolbar, click Help.
1. Click Submit to save the information that you entered and to finish the
basic configuration.
• Once you click Submit, the switch initializes its configuration for
typical industrial EtherNet/IP applications.
The switch then re-directs you to the Device Manager web interface
logon pages. From here, you can continue to launch the Device
Manager web interface for further configuration, or exit.
• If you click Cancel, the fields are cleared, and you can start over.
2. Turn off DC power at the source, disconnect all cables to the switch,
and install the switch in your network.
Refer to Configure and Manage the Switch on page 53 for information

about configuring and managing the switch.
3. After you complete Express Setup, refresh the personal computer IP

address.
• For a dynamically-assigned IP address, disconnect the personal
computer from the switch, and reconnect the personal computer to
the network. The network DHCP server assigns a new IP address to
the personal computer.
• For a statically-assigned IP address, change it to the previously
configured IP address.

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Configure and Manage the After you complete Express Setup, you can further configure and manage the
switch by using one of these options:
Switch
• Device Manager web interface (supplied with the switch)
• RSLogix 5000 software, version 16 or later
• Cisco Network Assistant (CNA)
• The switch software’s command line interface (CLI)
• SNMP management applications
Use the Device Manager Web Interface
You can manage the switch by using the Device Manager web interface to
simplify configuration and monitoring of the switch. You can access the
Device Manager web interface from anywhere in your network through a Web
browser.
Follow these steps:
1. Launch a Web browser on your personal computer or workstation.
2. Enter the switch IP address in the web browser, and click Enter.
You see the Device Manager web interface page.
3. Use the Device Manager web interface to perform basic switch

configuration and monitoring.
See the Device Manager web interface online help and the Stratix 8000
Software User Manual, publication 1783-UM003, for more information.

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Use RSLogix 5000 Software
The RSLogix 5000 software add-on profile (AOP) lets you set up an I/O (CIP)
connection to the switch, and configure and monitor the switch.
Follow this procedure to add the switch to the controller’s I/O tree.
IMPORTANT These steps are required before you can go online to configure
and monitor the switch.
1. Open the project file for the controller that will be monitoring the
switch.
2. Select the Ethernet module through which the controller will

communicate with the switch.
In this example, the switch communicates through a 1769-L32E

CompactLogix EtherNet/IP controller.
1. Add the switch to the project.
a. Right-click on the Ethernet port you created and choose New

Module.
b. Click Communications.

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c. Click on the + sign and scroll down until you see the Stratix 8000
switch you want to configure.
TIP If you do not see the switch on the list, you may need to obtain
the AOP from the Rockwell Automation support website.
1. Go to http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/.
2. Click Downloads/RSLogix 5000 I/O Modules Add-on Profiles.
3. Select the 1783-Stratix 8000 Managed Switches Add-on Profile.
d. Click OK.
4. From the Module Properties dialog box, enter this information.
On this tab In this field Enter

General Name A name you choose for the switch
Description A description that helps you remember something important about the
switch
IP Address Enter the IP address you added when you performed the Express Setup.

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1. Click OK.
The switch is added to the project.
2. Go online with the switch by choosing Communications online.
You can now configure and monitor the switch using the switch AOP.
For more information on using the switch AOP, refer to the Stratix 8000
Managed Ethernet Switch Software User manual, publication
1783-UM003.
Download Cisco Network Assistant
Cisco Network Assistant is a software tool that you download from Cisco.com
and run on your personal computer. It offers advanced options for configuring
and monitoring multiple devices, including switches, switch clusters, switch
stacks, routers, and access points.
Follow these steps to use the software.
1. Go to http://www.cisco.com/go/NetworkAssistant.
You must be a registered Cisco.com user, but you need no other access
privileges.
2. Find the Network Assistant installer.
3. Download the Network Assistant installer, and run it.
You can run it directly from the Web if your browser offers this choice.
4. When you run the installer, follow the displayed instructions.
5. In the final panel, click Finish to complete the Network Assistant

installation.
See the Network Assistant online help for more information.

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Use the Command-Line Interface
You can manage the switch from the command-line interface (CLI) by
connecting your personal computer directly to the switch console port or
through the network by using Telnet. This procedure explains how to access
the CLI through the console port.
1. Connect the supplied RJ45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to the standard 9-pin

serial port on the personal computer.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the console port on the switch.
WARNING
The console port is intended for temporary local programming
purposes only and not intended for permanent connection. If
you connect or disconnect the console cable with power
applied to this module or the programming device on the other
end of the cable, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause
an explosion in hazardous location installations. Be sure that
power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before
proceeding.
3. Start a terminal-emulation program on the personal computer.
4. Configure the personal computer terminal emulation software for 9600

bits per second, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
5. Use the CLI to enter commands to configure the switch.
See the Cisco Switch Command Reference Manual, available at

http://www.cisco.com for more information.
Use SNMP Management Applications
You can use SNMP management applications such as IntraVue by Network

Vision or HP OpenView to configure and manage the switch.

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Follow this procedure if you need to restore the switch to its factory default settings.
Reset the Switch to Factory
Defaults TIP This procedure resets the switch to its original factory settings.
Any configuration changes you may have made will be lost.
1. Remove power from the switch.
2. Reapply power to the switch.
3. While the switch is powering up, press and hold the Express Setup
button.
4. When the EIP Mod, EIP Net and Setup status indictors turn red, release
the Express Setup button.
The switch continues powering up in its factory default state.
5. Follow the Set Up the Switch Initially with Express Setup procedure on
page 48 to reconfigure the switch.
Connect to the Switch Ports This section describes how to connect to these ports.
• 10/100 copper ports

• dual-purpose uplink (10/100/1000 and SFP fiber) ports
• 100BaseFX fiber ports
For simplified cabling, the automatic medium-dependent interface crossover

(auto-MDIX) feature is enabled by default on the switch. With auto-MDIX
enabled, the switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet
connections and configures the interfaces accordingly. Therefore, you can use
either a crossover or a straight-through cable for connections to a switch
10/100 or 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, regardless of the type of device on the
other end of the connection.

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Connect to 10/100 Copper Ports
1. Insert a straight-through, twisted four-pair, Category 5e or better cable

with an RJ45 connector into the port.
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Connect to Dual-purpose Uplink (10/100/1000 and SFP Fiber) Ports
The switches have two dual-purpose uplink ports. Each dual-purpose uplink
port has a 10/100/1000 RJ45 connector for a copper interface, and a slot for
an SFP module.
Only one port of each dual-purpose port can be active at a time. If an SFP
module port is connected, the SFP module port has priority.
Connect to 10/100/1000 Ports
1. Insert a straight-through, twisted four-pair, Category 5e or better cable

with an RJ45 connector into the port.
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Connect to SFP Fiber Ports
Follow this procedure if you have installed an optional SFP module.
ATTENTION
Class 1 laser product. Laser radiation is present when the
system is open and interlocks bypassed. Only trained and
qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or
service this equipment.
TIP For detailed instructions on installing, removing, and

connecting to SFP modules, see the documentation that
shipped with the SFP module.
1. Insert a fiber optic cable with an LC connector into the SFP module
(installed in the SFP fiber port).
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Connect to 100BaseFX Ports
ATTENTION Class 1 laser product. Laser radiation is present when the

system is open and interlocks bypassed. Only trained and
qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or
service this equipment.
1. Insert a fiber optic cable with an LC connector into the 100BASE-FX

port of the 1783-MX08F expansion module.
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2. Insert the other cable end into the other device.
Verify Port Connectivity After you connect to the switch port and another device, the port status
indicator turns amber while the switch establishes a link. This process takes
about 30 seconds, and then the status indicator turns green when the switch
and the target device have an established link.
If the status indicator is off, the target device might not be turned on, there
might be a cable problem, or there might be a problem with the adapter
installed in the target device.

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Verify Switch Operation Before installing the switch in its final location, you should power on the
switch and verify that the switch passes the power-on self-test (POST). These
sections describe the steps required to connect a personal computer or
terminal to the switch console port, to power on the switch, and to observe
POST results.
• Connect a Computer or a Terminal to the Console Port, page 62

• Run a Power-on Self-test (POST), page 63
Connect a Computer or a To connect a computer to the console port, use the supplied RJ45-to-DB-9
adapter cable. To connect a terminal to the console port, you need to provide
Terminal to the Console an RJ45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter. For console-port and adapter-pinout
Port information, see Chapter 4, Cable and Connectors .
WARNING
If you connect or disconnect the console cable with power
applied to the switch or any device on the network, an electrical
arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous
location installations. Be sure that power is removed or the
To verify switch operation, perform POST on the switch in a
nonhazardous location before installation.
The computer or terminal must support VT100 terminal emulation. The

terminal-emulation software—frequently a computer application such as
HyperTerminal—makes communication between the switch and your
computer or terminal possible during the POST.
Follow these steps to connect the computer or terminal to the switch.
1. Make sure that your terminal-emulation software is configured to

communicate with the switch using hardware flow control.
2. Configure the communication rate and data format of the personal

computer or terminal to match these console-port default
characteristics.
• 9600 K bps communication rate
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• no parity
After gaining access to the switch, you can change the port
communication rate. See the switch software configuration guide for
instructions.

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Run a Power-on Self-test When the switch powers on, it automatically initiates a POST. The POST runs
a series of tests that verify that the switch functions properly and assures that it
(POST) is ready to install.
To test the switch, follow these steps.
1. Apply power to the switch.
2. Verify POST Results, page 63.
3. Disconnect Power, page 64.
Verify POST Results When you apply power the switch, it automatically begins a series of self tests
(POST). During a POST, you see the following.
• All status indicators are off for a few seconds.

• Each status indicator is tested. One at a time, the EIP Mod, EIP Net,
Setup, Pwr A, and Pwr B status indicators each briefly display green,
then red, and then go off.
• The EIP Mod status indicator then blinks green as the boot loader
verifies the basic functionality of the processing and memory hardware.
• Assuming all tests pass, the EIP Mod status indicator blinks green as the
software image loads.
• If the POST fails, the EIP Mod status indicator turns red.
ATTENTION POST failures are usually fatal. Contact your Rockwell

Automation representative immediately if your switch does not
pass POST.

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Disconnect Power After successfully running POST, follow these steps.
1. Turn off power to the switch.
2. Disconnect the cables.
3. Decide where you want to install the switch.
Install and Remove SFP These sections describe how to install and remove Small Form-factor
Pluggable (SFP) modules. SFP modules are inserted into SFP module slots on
Modules the front of the switch. These field-replaceable modules provide the uplink
optical interfaces, send (TX) and receive (RX).
TIP SFP modules can be installed and removed under power.
Use only Rockwell Automation SFP modules on the switch. Each SFP module
has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information.
This encoding identifies and validates that the module meets the requirements
for the switch.
You can use any combination of SFP modules. Each SFP module must be of
the same type as the SFP module (or connection type, if an SFP module is not
installed) on the other end of the cable, and the cable must not exceed the
stipulated cable length for reliable communications. See Fiber-Optic SFP
Module Port Cabling Specifications table on page 80 for cable stipulations for
SFP module connections.
Install SFP Modules into SFP Module Slots
The following figure shows an SFP Module with a bale-clasp latch.

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To insert an SFP module into the SFP module slot, follow these steps:
1. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) preventive wrist strap to your

wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis.
2. Find the send (TX) and receive (RX) markings that identify the correct
side of the SFP module.
On some SFP modules, the send and receive (TX and RX) markings
might be replaced by arrows that show the direction of the connection,
either send or receive (TX or RX).
3. Grasp the module on the sides and align it in front of the slot opening.
4. Insert the SFP module into the slot until you feel the connector on the
module snap into place in the rear of the slot.
5. Remove the dust plugs from the SFP module optical ports and store
them for later use.
IMPORTANT Do not remove the dust plugs from the SFP module port or the
rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to
connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the SFP module
ports and cables from contamination and ambient light.
6. Insert the LC cable connector into the SFP module.
Remove SFP Modules from SFP Module Slots
To remove an SFP module from a module receptacle, follow these steps:
1. Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal

surface on the chassis.
2. Disconnect the LC from the SFP module.
3. Insert a dust plug into the optical ports of the SFP module to keep the
optical interfaces clean.

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4. Unlock and remove the SFP module, as shown the following figure.
Bale Clasp Latch

.
5. If the module has a bale-clasp latch, pull the bale out and down to eject
the module.
If the bale-clasp latch is obstructed and you cannot use your index
finger to open it, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver or other long,
narrow instrument to open the bale-clasp latch.
6. Grasp the SFP module between your thumb and index finger, and
carefully remove it from the module slot.
7. Place the removed SFP module in an antistatic bag or other protective

environment.

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Connect to SFP Modules This section describes how to connect to a fiber-optic SFP port. To connect to
an RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port instead of a fiber-optic port, see the Connect to
the Switch Ports section on page 58.
Follow these steps to connect a fiber-optic cable to an SFP module:
WARNING
Do not remove the rubber plugs from the SFP module port or the
rubber caps from the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to
connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the SFP module
ports and cables from contamination and ambient light.
See Chapter 4 for information about the LC on the SFP module.
1. Remove the rubber plugs from the module port and fiber-optic cable,
and store them for future use.
2. Insert one end of the fiber-optic cable into the SFP module port.
LC Connector
.
3. Insert the other cable end into a fiber-optic receptacle on a target device.

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4. Observe the port status indicator.
• The status indicator turns green when the switch and the target device
have an established link.
• The status indicator turns amber while the SFP module discovers the
network topology and searches for loops. This process takes about 30
seconds, then the port status indicator turns green.
• If the status indicator is off, the target device might not be turned on,
there might be a cable problem, or there might be problem with the
adapter installed in the target device. See Chapter 3, Troubleshoot the
Switch for solutions to cabling problems.
5. If necessary, restart the switch or the target device.

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Troubleshoot the Switch
This chapter provides these topics for troubleshooting the switch.
Topic Page
Obtain Troubleshooting Information 69
Verify Switch POST Results 69
Verify Switch Status Indicators 70
Verify Switch Connections 70
Verify Switch Performance 73
Obtain Configuration Information 74
Obtain Troubleshooting The status indicators on the front panel provide troubleshooting information
about the switch. They show power-on self-test (POST) failures,
Information port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance. You can also get
statistics from the browser interface, the command-line interface (CLI), or a
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) workstation.
As power is applied to the switch, it begins the POST, a series of tests that runs
Verify Switch POST Results automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly. It might take several
minutes for the switch to complete POST.
POST starts with status indicator tests that cycle once through the EIP Mod, EIP
Net, Setup, Pwr A, and Pwr B status indicators. While POST proceeds, the EIP
Mod status indicator blinks green, and all the other status indicators remain off.
If POST completes successfully, the System status indicator changes to solid
green, and the other status indicators display their normal operating status. If the
switch fails POST, the System status indicator turns red.
ATTENTION POST failures are usually fatal. Contact your Rockwell

Automation technical support representative if your switch
does not pass POST.

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View POST Results With a Terminal
If you have a terminal connected to the console port, you can also view POST
status and test results on the terminal.
If the terminal displays garbled characters, you might need to reset the
terminal-emulation software to 9600 bits per second. Refer to Verify POST
Results on page 63 for more information about viewing results on a terminal.
Verify Switch Status If you have physical access to the switch, look at the port status indicators for
information about the switch. See the following sources for a description of the
Indicators status indicators colors and their meanings:
• The Status Indicators section on page 15 of this manual
• Stratix 8000 Ethernet Managed Switches Installation Instructions,
publication 1783-IN005
Verify Switch Connections Review this section when troubleshooting switch connection problems.
Bad or Damaged Cable
Always make sure that the cable does not have marginal damage or failure. A
cable might be just good enough to connect at the physical layer, but it could
corrupt packets as a result of subtle damage to the wiring or connectors.

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This situation is likely when the port has many packet errors or the port
constantly loses and regains the link. You should:
• Swap the copper or fiber-optic cable with a known, good cable.

• Look for broken, bent, or missing pins on cable connectors.
• Rule out any bad patch panel connections or media convertors between
the source and destination.
If possible, bypass the patch panel, or eliminate faulty media convertors

(fiber-optic-to-copper).
• Try the cable in another port or interface, if possible, to see if the

problem follows the cable.
Ethernet and Fiber Cables
Make sure that you have the correct cable type for the connection.
• Use Category 3 copper cable for 10 Mb/s UTP connections.

• Category 5, 5e, or 6 UTP or STP cable may be used for 10/100 Mbps
connections.
• For 1000 Mbps (1 gigabit per second) connections, use either Category
5e or Category 6 UTP or STP cable.
• For fiber-optic connectors, verify that you have the correct cable for the
distance and the port type.
• Make sure that the connected device ports both match and use the same
type encoding, optical frequency, and fiber type.

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Link Status
Verify that both sides have a network link. A single broken wire or one shut
down port can cause one side to show a link, but not the other side.
A Link status indicator does not guarantee that the cable is fully functional.
The cable might have encountered physical stress that causes it to function at a
marginal level.
If the Link status indicator for the port is not lit, do the following.
• Connect the cable from the switch to a known good device.

• Make sure that both ends of the cable are connected to the correct
ports.
• Verify that both devices have power.
• Verify that you are using the correct cable type.
• Rule out loose connections. Sometimes a cable appears to be seated, but
is not. Disconnect the cable, and then reconnect it.
Transceiver Issues
Use only Rockwell Automation SFP modules on the switch. Each SFP module
has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information.
This encoding identifies and validates that the module meets the requirements
for the switch. Other manufacturers’ SFP modules will not function correctly.
Check these items.
• Bad or incorrect SFP module.
Exchange the suspect module with a known good module. Verify that
the module is supported on this platform.
• Use the CLI show interfaces command or the CLI show int status
command to verify the port or module error-disabled or shutdown
status. Re-enable the port if needed.
• Make sure that all fiber connections are properly cleaned and securely
connected.

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Port and Interface Settings
A cause of port connectivity failure can be a disabled port. Verify that the port
or interface is not disabled or powered down for some reason. If a port or
interface is manually shut down on one side of the link or the other side, the link
does not come up until you re-enable the port. Use the CLI show interfaces
privileged EXEC command to verify the port or interface error-disabled,
disabled, or shutdown status on both sides of the connection. If needed,
re-enable the port or the interface.
Verify Switch Performance Review this section when troubleshooting switch performance problems.
Speed, Duplex, and Autonegotiation
If the port statistics show a large amount of alignment errors, frame check
sequence (FCS), or late-collisions errors, this might indicate a speed or duplex
mismatch.
A common issue with speed and duplex occurs when the duplex settings are
mismatched between two switches, between a switch and a router, or between
the switch and a workstation or server. This can happen when manually setting
the speed and duplex or from autonegotiation issues between the two devices.
A mismatch occurs under these circumstances:
• A manually set speed or duplex parameter is different from the manually

set speed or duplex parameter on the connected port.
• A port is set to autonegotiate, and the connected port is set to full
duplex with no autonegotiation.
To maximize switch performance and ensure a link, follow one of these

guidelines when changing the settings for duplex and speed:
• Let both ports autonegotiate both speed and duplex.

• Manually set the same speed and duplex parameters for the ports on
both ends of the connection to the same values.
• If a remote device does not autonegotiate, configure the duplex settings
on the two ports to the same values.
The speed parameter can adjust itself even if the connected port does
not autonegotiate.

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Autonegotiation and Network Interface Cards (NICs)
Problems sometimes occur between the switch and third-party network

interface cards (NICs). By default, the switch ports and interfaces are set to
autonegotiate. It is common for devices like laptops or other devices to be set
to autonegotiate as well, yet sometimes autonegotation issues occur.
To troubleshoot autonegotiation problems, try manually setting both sides of

the connection. If this does not solve the problem, there could be a problem
with the firmware or software on your NIC. You can resolve this by upgrading
the NIC driver to the latest version available from the manufacturer.
Cabling Distance
If the port statistics show excessive FCS, late-collision, or alignment errors,

verify that the cable distance from the switch to the connected device meets
the recommended guidelines. See Chapter 4, Cable and Connectors for
cabling guidelines.
Obtain Configuration If you contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support, you may be asked to
provide configuration information for your switch. You can obtain this
Information information from the Device Manager web interface online help.
Follow this procedure to obtain configuration information for your switch.
1. In the Device Manager web interface, click the Help button.
2. In the left pane, click Support.
3. Click the link labeled Show Information Commonly Needed by TAC.
You see a text file showing configuration information.
4. For future reference, you can save the file (.txt, .mht, .htm, or .html
formats).
TIP From the Support dialog box, you can also click on a link that
takes you directly to Rockwell Automation technical support.

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Cable and Connectors
This appendix describes the switch ports and the cables and adapters that you
use to connect the switch to other devices.
10/100 and 10/100/1000 The 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports on switches use standard RJ45
connectors and Ethernet pinouts with internal crossovers.
Ports
TIP The auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default.
The following figure shows the connector pinouts.
10/100 Connector Pinouts
Pin Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 RD+
2 RD-
3 TD+
4 NC
5 NC
6 TD-
7 NC
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8 NC
10/100/1000 Connector Pinouts
Pin Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 TP0+
2 TP0-
3 TP1+
4 TP2+
5 TP2-
6 TP1-
7 TP3+
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Connect to 10BASE-T- and 100BASE-TX-Compatible Devices
When connecting the ports to 10BASE-T- and 100BASE-TX-compatible

devices, such as servers, workstations, and routers, you can use a two or four
twisted-pair, straight-through cable wired for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX.
To identify a crossover cable, compare the two modular ends of the cable.
Hold the cable ends side-by-side, with the tab at the back. The wire connected
to the pin on the outside of the left plug should be a different color from the
wire connected to the pin on the inside of the right plug.
The following figures show these schematics:
• two twisted-pair, straight-through cable

• four twisted-pair, straight-through cable
Two Twisted-pair Straight-through Cable Schematic
Switch Router or PC
3 TD+ 3 RD+
6 TD– 6 RD–
1 RD+ 1 TD+
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2 RD– 2 TD–
Four Twisted-pair Straight-through Cable Schematic

Switch Router or PC
1 TPO+ 1 TP1+
2 TPO- 2 TP1-
3 TP1+ 3 TPO+
6 TP1- 6 TPO-
4 TP2+ 4 TP3+
5 TP2- 5 TP3-
7 TP3+ 7 TP2+
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8 TP3- 8 TP2-
When connecting the ports to 10BASE-T- and 100BASE-TX-compatible

devices, such as switches or repeaters, you can use a two or four twisted-pair,
crossover cable.
The following figures show these schematics:
• two twisted-pair, crossover cable schematics

• four twisted-pair, crossover cable schematics

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Use a straight-through cable to connect two ports only when one port is
designated with an X. Use a crossover cable to connect two ports when both
ports are designated with an X or when both ports do not have an X.
You can use Category 3, 4, or 5 cabling when connecting to

10BASE-T-compatible devices. You must use Category 5 cabling when
connecting to 100BASE-TX-compatible devices.
IMPORTANT Use a four twisted-pair, Category 5 cable when connecting to a

1000BASE-T-compatible device
Two Twisted-pair Crossover Cable Schematic
Switch Switch
3 TD+ 3 TD+
6 TD– 6 TD–
1 RD+ 1 RD+
H5579
2 RD– 2 RD–
Four Twisted-pair Crossover Cable Schematic
Switch Switch
1 TPO+ 1 TP0+
2 TPO- 2 TP0-
3 TP1+ 3 TP1+
6 TP1- 6 TP1-
4 TP2+ 4 TP2+
5 TP2- 5 TP2-
7 TP3+ 7 TP3+
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8 TP3- 8 TP3-

Chapter 4
100BASE-FX Ports The 100BASE-FX ports use the following:
• LC connectors, as shown in the following figure.

• 50/125- or 62.5/125-micron multimode fiber-optic cables
Fiber-optic SFP Module LC Connector
58476
ATTENTION Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected
fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly
with optical instruments.
SFP Module Ports The switch uses SFP modules for fiber-optic uplink ports.
ATTENTION
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected
fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly
with optical instruments.

Chapter 4
Dual-purpose Ports The Ethernet port on a dual-purpose port uses standard RJ45 connectors. The
following figure shows the pinouts.
Ethernet Port RJ45 Connector
Pin Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 TP0+
2 TP0-
3 TP1+
4 TP2+
5 TP2-
6 TP1-
7 TP3+
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8 TP3-
The SFP module slot on a dual-purpose port uses SFP modules for fiber-optic
ports.
IMPORTANT The auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default. For configuration

information for this feature, see the switch software
configuration guide or the switch command reference.
Console Port The console port uses an 8-pin RJ45 connector. The supplied RJ45-to-DB-9
adapter cable is used to connect the console port of the switch to a console
personal computer. You need to provide an RJ45-to-DB-25 female DTE
adapter if you want to connect the switch console port to a terminal.

Chapter 4
Cable and Adapter These sections describe the cables and adapters used with the switches.
Specifications
SFP Module Cable Specifications
The following lists the cable specifications for the rugged fiber-optic SFP
module connections. Each port must match the wave-length specifications on
the other end of the cable, and for reliable communications, the cable must not
exceed the rated maximum cable length.
Fiber-Optic SFP Module Port Cabling Specifications
SFP Module Cat. No. Wavelength Fiber Type Core Size/Cladding Modal Cable Distance
Type (nm) Size (micron) Bandwidth
(MHz/km)(1)
100BASE-FX 1783-SFP100FX 1310 MMF 50/125 500 2 km (6,562 ft)
62.5/125 500 2 km (6,562 ft)
100BASE-LX 1783-SFP100LX 1310 SMF G.6522 — 10 km (32,810 ft)
1000BASE-SX 1783-SFP1GSX 850 MMF 62.5/125 160 220 m (722 ft)
62.5/125 200 275 m (902 ft))
50/125 400 500 m (1640 ft)
50/125 500 550 m (1804 ft)
1000BASE-LX/LH 1783-SFP1GLX 1310 SMF G.6522 — 10 km (32,810 ft)
(1) Modal bandwidth applies only to multimode fiber.
Adapter Pinouts The following table lists the pinouts for the console port, the RJ45-to-DB-9
adapter cable, and the console device.
Switch Console Port RJ45-to-DB-9 Console Device

(DTE) Terminal Adapter
Signal DB-9 Pin Signal
RTS 8 CTS
DTR 6 DSR
TxD 2 RxD
GND 5 GND
GND 5 GND
RxD 3 TxD
DSR 4 DTR
CTS 7 RTS
The following table lists the pinouts for the console port, RJ45-to-DB-25
female DTE adapter, and the console device.

Chapter 4
The RJ45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter is not supplied with the switch.
Switch Console RJ45-to-DB-25 Console

Port (DTE) Terminal Adapter Device
Signal DB-25 Pin Signal
RTS 5 CTS
DTR 6 DSR
TxD 3 RxD
GND 7 GND
GND 7 GND
RxD 2 TxD
DSR 20 DTR
CTS 4 RTS

Chapter 4
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Index
Numerics connectors and cables

10/100 ports 10/100/1000 76, 77
cable lengths 25 console 79, 81
described 13 dual-purpose 79
10/100/1000 ports 17 SC connectors 78
SFP module ports 78
cable lengths 25
console port
described 12, 13
100BASE-FX ports connecting to 62
default characteristics 62
cable lengths 25
described 12
described 13
specifications 79, 81
crossover cable
A pinout
adapter pinouts, terminal four twisted-pair, 1000BASE-T ports
RJ45-to-DB-25 80 77
RJ45-to-DB-9 80
additional resources 6 D
airflow default characteristics of the console
required clearance 25 port 62
alarm relay connections
diagnosing problems 69
connection procedures 44, 45
dual-purpose ports 12
power and relay connector 11
alarms connectors and cables 79
described 12
wiring 44
duplex
auto-MDIX 14, 75, 79
troubleshooting 73
autonegotiation 13
troubleshooting 73
E
C electrical noise, avoiding 25
environment and enclosure 24
cables
ESD
crossover
four twisted-pair pinout, requirements 24
1000BASE-T ports 77 Ethernet and fiber cable troubleshooting
identifying 76 71
using 76
optical 80 F
SFP module 80
straight-through front panel
two twisted-pair pinout 76 10/100 ports 13, ??-14
using 76 clearance 25
cabling console port 12
10/100 ports 14 described 8
auto-MDIX 14, 75, 79 dual-purpose ports 12
clearance 25 illustrated 8
Compact Flash memory card 19
functional ground lug warning 22
connecting
to computer 62
to console port 62 H
to external alarm devices 44, 45 hazardous location warnings
to SFP modules 67, 68 console cable 12, 62
to terminal 62

I running at power on 69
industrial environment warning 23 status indicators 69
power
installation 29
connecting to
guidelines 24
package contents 26
POST 63
pre-installation information and described 11
guidelines 25 power connection
required clearance 25 power and relay connector 11
verifying switch operation 62, 64 power on 63
wiring the relays 44, 45 procedures
installing SFP modules 64 power on 63
L R
LC connector 78 rear panel
link status troubleshooting 72 clearance 25
relays
connecting to
N power and relay connector 11
noise, electrical 25 described 11
wiring 44, 45
removing SFP modules 65, 66
P RJ45 connector, console port 79
package contents 26
patch cables, MT-RJ 26
pinouts S
10/100 ports 78 safety warnings 23
crossover cables SC connector 78
four twisted-pair, 1000BASE-T ports SFP modules
77 bale-clasp latch removal 66
RJ45-to-DB-25 terminal adapter 81 cables 80
RJ45-to-DB-9 terminal adapter 80 connecting to 67, 68
SFP module 78 connectors 78
straight-through cables installation 64
two twisted-pair 76 speed
port and interface troubleshooting 73 troubleshooting 73
ports status indicators
10/100/1000 17 POST results 69
dual-purpose 12 straight-through cable
See 10/100 ports, 10/100/1000 ports, pinout
100BASE-FX ports, 100BASE-LX two twisted-pair 10/100 ports 76, 77
ports, and console ports 13 supply wires warning 23
POST switch placement 25
description 63 switch, power-on 63
results 63

T V
terminal-emulation software 62 verifying package contents 26
troubleshooting verifying switch operation 62, 64
bad or damaged cable 70
connection problems 70
diagnosing problems 69 W
Ethernet and fiber cables 71 warnings
link status 72 functional ground lug 22
port and interface settings 73 hazardous locations
POST 69 console cable 12, 62
speed, duplex, and autonegotiation 73 industrial environment 23
switch performance 73 installation 23
understanding POST results 69 supply wires 23
wiring the relays 44, 45

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Available Switches, Expansion Modules, and SFP Modules

Catalog Number Description

Catalog Number Description

Catalog Number Description

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1 Power and relay connectors

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1783-MX08T Switch Copper Expansion Module (side cover removed)

1783-MX08F Switch Fiber Expansion Module

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Failure to securely tighten the power and relay connector

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To verify switch operation, perform POST on the switch in a

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When connecting the switch to workstations, servers, and routers,

The Auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default. When the auto-MDIX feature

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The switches and expansion modules have these status indicators.

Switch and Port Status Indicators

Indicator State Description

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Indicator State Description

PWR A and PWR B Status Indicators

If The Status Indicator Color Is

Off if the switch is not configured for

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Dual-purpose Port Status Indicators

RJ45 Port In-use and Activity

RJ45 Port SFP Module Port

SFP Module Port In-use and Activity Status Indicator

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Expansion Module Status Indicators

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TIP Refer to Install or Remove the CompactFlash Card on page 47.

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Install the Switch

Read these topics, and perform the procedures in this order.

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ATTENTION This equipment is only suitable for use in Class I, Division 2,

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Environment and Enclosure Guidelines

Review these environmental guidelines before installation.

• This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial

• This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment,

• This equipment is supplied as open-type equipment. It must be

• Proper ESD protection is required whenever you handle this