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Rockwell Automation Publication 1783-UM007G-EN-P - February 2017 309
Configure Switch Features Chapter 7
Port Thresholds
Port thresholds prevent traffic on a LAN from being disrupted by a broadcast,
multicast, or unicast storm on one of the physical interfaces. Port thresholds do
not apply to switches with lite firmware.
A LAN storm occurs when packets flood the LAN, creating excessive traffic
and degrading network performance. Errors in the protocol-stack
implementation, mistakes in network configurations, or users issuing denial-of-
service attacks can cause a storm.
Incoming (storm control)
Incoming port thresholds (or traffic suppression) monitor packets passing
from an interface to the switching bus and determines if the packet is unicast,
multicast, or broadcast. The switch counts the number of packets of a specified
type that is received within the 1-second time interval and compares the
measurement with a predefined suppression-level threshold.
Port thresholds use one of these methods to measure traffic activity:
Bandwidth as a percentage of the total available bandwidth of the port
that can be used by the broadcast, multicast, or unicast traffic.
Traffic rate in packets per second at which broadcast, multicast, or
unicast packets are received.
Traffic rate in bits per second at which broadcast, multicast, or unicast
packets are received.
With each method, the port blocks traffic when the rising threshold is reached.
The port remains blocked until the traffic rate drops below the falling
threshold and then resumes normal forwarding. In general, the higher the level,
the less effective the protection against broadcast storms.
The graph shows broadcast traffic patterns on an interface over a given time.
The example can also be applied to multicast and unicast traffic. In this
example, the broadcast traffic being forwarded exceeded the configured
threshold between time intervals T1 and T2 and between T4 and T5. When
the amount of specified traffic exceeds the threshold, all traffic of that kind is
dropped for the next time period. Therefore, broadcast traffic is blocked during
the intervals following T2 and T5. At the next time interval (for example, T3),
if broadcast traffic does not exceed the threshold, it is again forwarded.
IMPORTANT When the port threshold for multicast traffic is reached, all multicast traffic
is blocked. An exception is management traffic, such as bridge protocol data
unit (BDPU) and Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) frames.

Table of Contents

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Allen-Bradley Stratix 5400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelStratix 5400
CategoryIndustrial Ethernet Switch
LayerLayer 2/3
ManagementWeb-based, CLI, SNMP
ManagedYes
Port Types10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Yes
Operating Temperature-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
MountingDIN Rail
ProtocolsEtherNet/IP
Security FeaturesIEEE 802.1X
Power SupplyAC or DC
RedundancyRSTP
Input Voltage24 VDC or 100-240 VAC

Summary

Preface

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Additional Resources

Details additional documentation concerning related products from Rockwell Automation.

Summary of Changes

Chapter 1 About the Switches

EtherNet/IP CIP Interface

Describes the EtherNet/IP network interface, using CIP for application layer and TCP/UDP/IP for transport.

Software Features

Lists switch software features configurable via Device Manager, Logix Designer, or CLI.

Hardware Features

Provides descriptions of hardware features for various Stratix switch models.

Memory Allocation

Explains how to configure system resources using Switch Database Management (SDM) templates.

Chapter 2 Get Started

Express Setup Overview

Outlines initial switch setup tasks using Express Setup for IP address assignment and global macro configuration.

Multi-mode Express Setup

Details the three modes of multi-mode Express Setup: Short Press, Medium Press, and Long Press.

Single-mode Express Setup

Provides steps to run single-mode Express Setup for initial switch configuration.

Configure Network Settings via Device Manager

Guides on configuring network settings using Device Manager after running Express Setup.

Configuration Files

Explains switch configuration files (config.text and vlan.dat) stored in ASCII format.

Secure Digital (SD) Card

Describes how switches can store configuration in an SD card or internal memory for backup and synchronization.

Chapter 3 Install Stratix 5400 Switches

Specifications

Lists technical specifications and certifications for Stratix 5400 switches.

Parts List and Required Tools

Details the necessary items and tools for installing Stratix 5400 switches.

Mount the Switch on a DIN Rail

Provides instructions for mounting the switch on a DIN rail using its spring-loaded latch.

Wire the Switch DC Power Source

Explains how to connect the DC power source to the switch, including wiring requirements.

Install an SFP Module

Guides on installing Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) modules for optical uplink interfaces.

Chapter 4 Install Stratix 5410 Switches

Parts List and Required Tools

Details the necessary items and tools for installing Stratix 5410 switches.

Mount the Switch on a Rack

Provides instructions for attaching brackets and mounting the switch on a rack.

Mount the Switch on a Wall

Details the procedure for mounting the switch on a wall, including minimum clearance requirements.

Connect to 10/100/1000 Ethernet, PoE/PoE+ Ports

Explains how to connect devices to 10/100/1000 Ethernet and PoE/PoE+ ports.

Chapter 5 Install Stratix 5700 Switches

Specifications

Lists technical specifications and certifications for Stratix 5700 switches.

Parts List and Required Tools

Details the necessary items and tools for installing Stratix 5700 switches.

Mount the Switch on a DIN Rail

Provides instructions for mounting the switch on a DIN rail, including clearances and grounding.

Install an SFP Module

Guides on installing Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) modules for optical uplink interfaces.

Chapter 6 Install Stratix 8000 and 8300 Switches

Specifications

Lists technical specifications and certifications for Stratix 8000 and 8300 switches.

Parts List and Required Tools

Details the necessary items and tools for installing Stratix 8000 and 8300 switches.

Mount the Switch

Covers mounting the switch on a DIN rail or a wall/panel.

Wire the DC Power Source for the Switch

Explains how to connect the DC power source to the switch.

Chapter 7 Configure Switch Features

Access Control Lists (ACLs)

Explains ACLs for filtering traffic and providing network security.

Alarms

Describes how alarms vary by switch model and how to configure them.

CIP Sync Time Synchronization (Precision Time Protocol)

Details CIP Sync time synchronization using Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and its clock modes.

Device-level Ring (DLR)

Explains DLR availability and covers topics like overview, port choices, and configuration.

DHCP for Ring Devices

Describes configuring DHCP to assign IP addresses to devices based on their position in the ring.

Multiple Rings (Stratix 5400 Switches)

Details configuration rules for Stratix 5400 switches supporting up to three device-level rings.

Configure DLR via Device Manager

Provides steps to configure DLR on the switch prior to connecting ring ports.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Persistence

Describes how the switch can operate as a DHCP server to provide persistent IP addresses.

EtherChannels

Explains EtherChannels as a bundle of switch ports for higher bandwidth and reliability.

Network Address Translation (NAT)

Explains NAT as a service that translates IP addresses for network segmentation and identity management.

Configure NAT via Device Manager

Guides on configuring NAT instances via Device Manager for Stratix 5410 switches.

Configure Traffic Permits and Fixups

Provides guidelines for configuring traffic permits and packet fixups, recommending default values.

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Lists features of switches with PoE ports, including support for IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at.

Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP)

Introduces REP as an alternative to STP for network rings, handling link failures and improving convergence.

Layer 3 Routing

Explains how Stratix 8300, 5400, and 5410 Layer 3 firmware models can route packets.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

Describes SNMP support for remote management of the switch.

Smartports

Explains Smartports as recommended configurations for switch ports to optimize connections and provide security.

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

Defines STP as a Layer 2 protocol for path redundancy and loop prevention.

Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)

Explains VLANs as logical network segments for grouping users and resources.

Configure VLANs via Device Manager

Guides on adding, editing, and deleting VLANs using Device Manager.

Chapter 8 Monitor the Switch

Switch Status via Device Manager

Explains how the Dashboard window in Device Manager monitors switch status and performance.

Switch Health

Describes using health gauges to monitor CPU utilization and temperature for switch performance.

Port Utilization

Details how to choose traffic types and formats to display port utilization data.

System Log Messages

Describes how the system log displays events occurring on the switch and its ports.

NAT Statistics

Explains how to monitor NAT statistics in Device Manager and Logix Designer.

DLR Status

Guides on monitoring device-level ring (DLR) status in both Device Manager and Logix Designer.

Port Diagnostics

Describes using the Port Diagnostics feature to view link performance and reset counters.

Chapter 9 Troubleshoot the Switch

Troubleshoot the Installation

Explains using front panel status indicators for troubleshooting.

Switch POST Results

Details the Power-on Self-Test (POST) process and its results indicated by status lights.

Bad or Damaged Cable

Provides troubleshooting steps for issues related to cables, including swapping and checking connectors.

Port and Interface Settings

Addresses port connectivity failures due to disabled ports or manual shutdowns.

Troubleshoot IP Addresses

Offers basic troubleshooting for issues related to switch IP addresses.

Troubleshoot Device Manager

Provides basic troubleshooting steps for Device Manager related issues.

Restart or Reset the Switch

Explains how to restart or reset the switch to resolve issues.

Recover the Switch Firmware

Guides on recovering switch firmware if it is corrupted or deleted.

Appendix A Data Types

Stratix 5400 Data Types

Lists module-defined input and output data types for Stratix 5400 switches.

Stratix 5410 Data Types

Lists module-defined data types for Stratix 5410 switches, including input and output information.

Stratix 5700 and ArmorStratix 5700 Data Types

Details module-defined data types for Stratix 5700 and ArmorStratix 5700 switches.

Stratix 8000 and 8300 Data Types

Lists module-defined input and output data types for Stratix 8000 and 8300 switches.

Appendix B Port Assignments for CIP Data

Stratix 5400 Port Assignments

Identifies instance numbers of Ethernet link objects associated with Stratix 5400 switch ports.

Stratix 5410 Port Assignments

Details port ID structure and assignments for Stratix 5410 switches.

Stratix 5700 Port Assignments

Lists port ID structure and assignments for Stratix 5700 switches.

ArmorStratix 5700 Port Assignments

Provides port ID structure and assignments for ArmorStratix 5700 switches.

Stratix 8000 and 8300 Port Assignments

Outlines port ID structure for Stratix 8000/8300 switches and expansion modules.

Appendix C Port Numbering

Stratix 5400 Port Numbering

Describes the port ID structure for Stratix 5400 switches and lists port numbering for models.

Stratix 5410 Port Numbering

Details the port ID structure for Stratix 5410 switches, including port types and numbers.

Stratix 5700 Port Numbering

Explains the port ID structure for Stratix 5700 switches and lists port numbering for models.

ArmorStratix 5700 Port Numbering

Describes the port ID structure for ArmorStratix 5700 switches and lists port numbering for models.

Stratix 8000 and 8300 Port Numbering

Outlines the port ID structure for Stratix 8000/8300 switches and expansion modules.

Appendix D Cables and Connectors

Stratix 5410 Cables and Connectors

Describes how to connect to ports on Stratix 5410 switches, covering 10/100/1000 ports.

Stratix 5400 and 5700 Cables and Connectors

Details connecting to ports on Stratix 5400 and 5700 switches, including 10/100/1000 and PoE ports.

ArmorStratix 5700 Cables and Connectors

Explains how to connect to ports on ArmorStratix 5700 switches, covering 10/100 and 100/1000 ports.

Stratix 8000/8300 Cables and Connectors

Describes connecting to ports on Stratix 8000/8300 switches, including 10/100/1000 ports.

Console Ports

Explains how console ports enable connection to a computer for configuration via CLI.

Alarm Ports

Describes the front-panel alarm-relay connector ports and wiring examples.

PoE Port Cable Specifications

Specifies using Category 5 cables for Ethernet and PoE ports.

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