GE S2020 User Manual

GE Reason Switches
Chapter 6 – Operation
REASON SWITCHES-TM-EN-3
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2 Local Operation – USB Interface
Reason Switches allow using USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable connection to configure
the equipment and monitor running settings at the equipment. If used, this interface
would require a computer with a USB communication port and Serial communication
software.
Reason Switches connector is a female B-type USB connector a male B-type USB
connector must be used at this interface.
Figure 77: B-type USB connector at Reason Switches
When using the USB interface, it is necessary to configure the USB port serial
communication parameters at the computer used to communicate with the
equipment. Serial parameter must be as follow:
 Speed: 115200;
 Data bits: 8;
 Stop bits: 1;
 Parity: None;
 Flow control: None.
Allowed commands at the main menu are:
 clear reset functions;
 configure enter configuration mode;
 copy copy from source to destination;
 delete delete one file in flash: file system;
 dir directory of all files in flash: file system;
 disable turn off privileged commands;
 do to run exec commands in configuration mode;

GE S2020 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	S2020
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Product Scope

Key Features

Lists the main features of the GE Reason Switches, including hardware-based packet transmission and various protocols.

Chapter 2: Safety Information

Health and Safety

Outlines essential safety information for handling the equipment, emphasizing qualified personnel.

Installation, Commissioning and Servicing

Provides detailed instructions and safety precautions for installing, commissioning, and servicing the equipment.

Chapter 4: Functions

Security

Covers essential security configurations, management access control, and available interface protocols.

Loop Protection

Spanning Tree Protocol

Quality of Service (QoS)

Details traffic prioritization mechanisms using CoS bits (802.1Q) and DSCP over IP traffic.

Precision Time Protocol (PTP)

Describes the Precision Time Protocol for microsecond synchronization in networked measurement and control systems.

Chapter 7: Configuration

System Management Setting

Security Settings

Details managing basic security settings, users, SSH, HTTPS access, and SNMP settings.

VLAN Settings

Details configuring Virtual LANs to segregate broadcast domains and manage traffic.

QoS Settings

Covers Quality of Service configurations using CoS, DSCP, port classification, policing, scheduling, and shaping.

PTP Settings

Chapter 8: Monitoring

Security

Spanning Tree

Chapter 9: Installation

Mounting

Power Connections

Chapter 10: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Network Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Describes common issues like power LED status, IP address loss, web interface access problems, and link issues.

Chapter 11: Technical Specifications

Power Supply

RJ45 Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Port